Turned an inexpensive Ikea piece of furniture into fab! Should I add hardward to the drawers (they are push action) or l
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Melissa G on Feb 15, 2012Beautiful! I don't think you should add hardware to the drawers. It would detract too much attention away from the marble top. I like the knobs for the doors but don't think you need any for the drawers. I like the black wall as well!Helpful Reply
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Lisa M on Feb 15, 2012Beautiful (your art as well)!Helpful Reply
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Yamini LEED AP at Urbanmotifs on Feb 15, 2012You should post this on Ikeahackers.com. I love the transformation!!Helpful Reply
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Ana M on Feb 15, 2012Thanks, I will ck out ikeahackers.com!Helpful Reply
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Ana M on Feb 15, 2012Found it, it is without the s at the end! thanks!Helpful Reply
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Susan S on Feb 15, 2012This looks really chic & sophisticated! Adding the marble definitely took this from ho-hum to FAB-U-LOS!! The knobs look like they're a brushed nickel finish - perfect for this piece. No pulls needed on drawers/. Good Job!!Helpful Reply
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Carol on Feb 15, 2012Nice job!Helpful Reply
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Faidra at CA Global Inc on Feb 15, 2012Very well done, that is my favorite marble also, lucky to get remnant as that particular one cn be rather expensive. Your wall art is also exquisite! Might u share the source?Helpful Reply
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Pam R on Feb 16, 2012The marble gives it a classy look! I would have added a pop of color to all that black & white. Maybe orange, blue, or green. And I would have completed the look by finishing all the drawers with hardware.Helpful Reply
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Ana M on Feb 16, 2012Faidra, the art is mine, I paint acrylic modern paintings- (I do sell them also)Helpful Reply
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Linda P on Feb 16, 2012I would not add drawer hardware. The sleek look of the chest without drawer pulls goes very well with the modern painting above. If you had a more traditional painting in a fancy frame above the chest, ornate drawer hardware would balance that look. Congratulations! You've married the traditional look of your wall moldings to the modern look of your painting by using traditional marble on top of the sleek dresser! Beautiful!Helpful Reply
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Catherine V on Feb 16, 2012True, marble gives a classy look and is easy to keep at clean. Great idea.Helpful Reply
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Ana M on Feb 16, 2012I think I am leaning towards not adding the drawer hardware, thanks for the great input! I have them but have not ventured to drill the holes not wanting to do anything permanent. I was thinking it might detract like most of you have also said it would detract.Helpful Reply
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GaStyle 8 on Feb 16, 2012Gorgeous!! I like it the way it is w/o any additional hardware added.Helpful Reply
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Sherrie S on Feb 16, 2012The marble makes a classy look. I would not add drawer hardware because it would take away from the beautiful look you created.Helpful Reply
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Atlanta Plumbing Plus on Feb 16, 2012I like the dresser without any more hardware. I really love your artwork also. Can you post a link to a website where we can view the artwork you have for sale? And, for those of us who live close to Alpharetta, can you tell us where we can buy the marble and stone remnants ourselves?Helpful Reply
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Stacy W on Feb 16, 2012Yes, please share the link. The artwork is so unique.Helpful Reply
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Ana M on Feb 16, 2012The remnants you can speak with Maria at Crow Custom Countertops the website is granitecountertopwarehouse.com tel # 678-574-4116 tell her the Leis' referred you. We have gone through several countertop places, they are the least expensive, and super professional! It is in Acworth BUT you only go there to pick out your remnant after that you do not have to go back there any more, they come to you for measuring (even if you bring measurement), install and you pay at your home. It was worth it! There are also several stone places on exit 12 on McFarland in Alpharetta BUT like I said I will not recommend any there as they were more expensive and not as professional and personal with their service. Craiglist is another good one for remnants if you can are able to cut and shape the stone yourself. As far as my artwork, I do not have a website yet because If anyone wants me to replicate one of my paintings to buy I do. It takes about a week to do them, I will send you a link to my fotos of my paintings. In the meantime check out my friend Su Daitch's website http://www.artsbysu.com/, she is a fantastic modern (and affordable art ), she was my inspiration to start painting and guided me through doing it myself! Yep an artist that wanted to me to do it myself even though she had art to sell! I have now been doing it for 5+ years.Helpful Reply
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Ana M on Feb 16, 2012Stacy and Atlanta Plumbing Plus, here is a link to some of my artwork. Price depends on the size of the canvas you would like to have it made in. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.194035080704147.42357.194005904040398&type=3Helpful Reply
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Stacey D on Feb 16, 2012I love this just as it is! We recently remodeled our fireplace with a marble surround (it was stacked stone) and have left over tiles and my husband was planning on doing something similar to this in our dining room. I also like your artwork.Helpful Reply
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Anne T on Feb 16, 2012I love this!!Helpful Reply
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Michelle on Feb 16, 2012Beautiful as is - no more hardware needed. Great job and a wonderful idea! Thanks for posting.Helpful Reply
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Melinda K on Feb 16, 2012Ooh, I love that!Helpful Reply
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Simone F on Feb 17, 2012very nice! My opinion, no hardware.Helpful Reply
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Sheryll S on Feb 17, 2012Sure go ahead and add hardware... tacky it up real good. lol.Helpful Reply
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Culpepper Carpets and Interiors, Inc. on Feb 18, 2012I am now a fan of yours.Helpful Reply
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Complete Solutions on May 03, 2014Nice IKEA hack.Helpful Reply
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Lori on Jan 02, 2015Who doesn't love Ikea? It's unanimous, no hardware. Beautifuly striking entryway.Helpful Reply
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Sharon Doyle on Jan 05, 2015Oh yes, that worked for "sophistocado"!Helpful Reply
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Carol Tomlin on Jul 04, 2015Great look !Helpful Reply
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Suzie Zim on Jul 29, 2015leave it be...looks wonderful as is without hardware.Helpful Reply
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Judi on Sep 03, 2015I love the Ikea redo. But tell me about the art work too.Helpful Reply
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Mark pope on Jul 26, 2016The marble wasn't free. Bet this new custom piece of marble cost a fortune. Would have been cheaper to just buy a high end used credenza that already has a marble top at an auction. Also could have bought a used piece of marble at a salvage yard and Up Cycled it.Helpful Reply
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Lori on Jul 26, 2016That may well be true but this piece is filling up her entryway and it looks wonderful.Helpful Reply
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