Home Decoration Views: Aspelund

Aspelund bedside table into sink cabinet

<div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieg07Bhzv_lkPOVhjxWaVbbdYHSGB5cA-eZfwjiJPWaGmqULvK-fCwuDCYwld8ijOHZVreNmMIymhIc4Q1oMgJya9lZhl0-jKSC-oAyq5IOnMEWxQ6Ha3qeAwPaUMYnS-Lk9md4e-anXJ4/s1600/fig5-751609.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5803746148624772226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieg07Bhzv_lkPOVhjxWaVbbdYHSGB5cA-eZfwjiJPWaGmqULvK-fCwuDCYwld8ijOHZVreNmMIymhIc4Q1oMgJya9lZhl0-jKSC-oAyq5IOnMEWxQ6Ha3qeAwPaUMYnS-Lk9md4e-anXJ4/s640/fig5-751609.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><br />Materials: <a href="http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/40157206/">Aspelund bedside table</a> (white), electric jigsaw, paper, pencil, silicon gun<br /><br /><b>Description:</b>My ensuite bathroom is very small and I was thinking to add a small cabinet to make some room for all my bathroom stuff.<span style="color: #0000ee;"><u> </u></span>So I bought a white Aspelund bedside table at my local IKEA store.  <br /><br />The  bedside table didn't fit well inside the bathroom so I decided  to hack it a little bit to place it right under the sink.  <br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpMUczggt-Sq1PeDHCOSBBGm7dzMYa5BMPQOM8uJqm6BM4GGDp2qzKPIvQDbWbqNeD0sItosdxx_lIG5Zo6U8ybVd-4FOCw6kmvsS4z_o-cigquMExsF1kKW01mscwVG8k1nroLtp1tqW1/s1600/fig1-743514.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5803746115763675186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpMUczggt-Sq1PeDHCOSBBGm7dzMYa5BMPQOM8uJqm6BM4GGDp2qzKPIvQDbWbqNeD0sItosdxx_lIG5Zo6U8ybVd-4FOCw6kmvsS4z_o-cigquMExsF1kKW01mscwVG8k1nroLtp1tqW1/s320/fig1-743514.jpg" width="270" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_6EGGpPQCR2cuIJ6sqXNB-mR0HMQP7QxAT-iQnqPWrLbwP3fGK7raxo6SnM5E_nSEzLpti3DxpBQbexWUl_VL5yV6EY-YqO0_f1MOfc_Ab_GbUTjZX1RZ8fV8pKMBmVlcPRglhbEsNGh3/s1600/fig2-745740.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5803746129662599026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_6EGGpPQCR2cuIJ6sqXNB-mR0HMQP7QxAT-iQnqPWrLbwP3fGK7raxo6SnM5E_nSEzLpti3DxpBQbexWUl_VL5yV6EY-YqO0_f1MOfc_Ab_GbUTjZX1RZ8fV8pKMBmVlcPRglhbEsNGh3/s320/fig2-745740.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><br /><br />Obviously there are many IKEA sink cabinets but none of them were well suited for my sink.  <br /><br />First I disassembled the top layer and the middle (inner) layer of the Aspelund.  <br /><br />I put the top layer just under the sink and cast the sink border (only half) using a pencil.  <br /><br /><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0IhRLzJP2yPm_2HE7Ht2Paxwt0UU-P_rExj6sMCTUvxSS9L_yRPRGJmKtM-OBWXY3P_qvlzTs8pIY-kS5NAZeUzAUTNzShTTxmXoEa1zy4pNkvUvQ6zEb1dXQbwFb6i8OLNvQGibOJUMP/s1600/fig3-747527.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5803746130714077698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0IhRLzJP2yPm_2HE7Ht2Paxwt0UU-P_rExj6sMCTUvxSS9L_yRPRGJmKtM-OBWXY3P_qvlzTs8pIY-kS5NAZeUzAUTNzShTTxmXoEa1zy4pNkvUvQ6zEb1dXQbwFb6i8OLNvQGibOJUMP/s640/fig3-747527.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><br />I did the same with the inner layer.  <br />I mirrored the lines using some paper and duct tape.  <br />I removed the wood using an electric jigsaw.  <br /><br /><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEMsqBch5nsNYSVLH-QEEoj-QVvSZ-IFHnOY5uE8YbroQgwlFcIzw9vwjitv0Qcmza43bjp5UROoJYNjbLbfNkjSEvQRPOHtWBDQozaLmv_CLcctCtf6dBaGDixqSYeqSHtfbTTl-G9VgS/s1600/fig4-749083.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5803746141138366178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEMsqBch5nsNYSVLH-QEEoj-QVvSZ-IFHnOY5uE8YbroQgwlFcIzw9vwjitv0Qcmza43bjp5UROoJYNjbLbfNkjSEvQRPOHtWBDQozaLmv_CLcctCtf6dBaGDixqSYeqSHtfbTTl-G9VgS/s640/fig4-749083.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><br />Then I built back together all the pieces of the Aspelund and placed it under the sink.  <br /><br />I filled the gap between the wood and the sink with some silicon.  <br /><br />Beautiful!<br /><br />~ Gianluca G, Italy

Aspelund bedside table into sink cabinet

Materials: Aspelund bedside table (white), electric jigsaw, paper, pencil, silicon gun Description: My ensuite bathroom is very small and I...

Kids' Sand Table from Under Bed Storage Drawer

<div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_YT91yR2uqjvqolmZIb-A5GM-k83Hsy_FcJJoEwLVJ56n2lDZ_z6sNu9Bi4GMLfAzy7JKwxEqzzzWYLWBy8adbCaRWl4Hu8qQFa_cV4CQAHmFKx-2uULSG4x9AyNMA-Rhr1wF7KF9JUm3/s1600/IMG_00061-794470.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711713347106182178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_YT91yR2uqjvqolmZIb-A5GM-k83Hsy_FcJJoEwLVJ56n2lDZ_z6sNu9Bi4GMLfAzy7JKwxEqzzzWYLWBy8adbCaRWl4Hu8qQFa_cV4CQAHmFKx-2uULSG4x9AyNMA-Rhr1wF7KF9JUm3/s640/IMG_00061-794470.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><br /><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVyhyNuUi7zPigBBE4Ka3H6MJ3Fci4cvXi1eE9oayLm5NhZyD5QAHRT5Ofin5A4ULIB7gCwdU0CRRtrJX7QyS4yA1eRhFcc9Xb-RM7aE4_Dze2DDgkl2Kcqo0NopIKxs6ZVqS612cdo9Em/s1600/aspelund-underbed-storage-box__0099341_PE241247_S4-1-792860.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="200" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711713340340587538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVyhyNuUi7zPigBBE4Ka3H6MJ3Fci4cvXi1eE9oayLm5NhZyD5QAHRT5Ofin5A4ULIB7gCwdU0CRRtrJX7QyS4yA1eRhFcc9Xb-RM7aE4_Dze2DDgkl2Kcqo0NopIKxs6ZVqS612cdo9Em/s200/aspelund-underbed-storage-box__0099341_PE241247_S4-1-792860.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><b>Materials:</b> Aspelund underbed storage drawer, Lack Coffee Table<br /><br /><b>Description:</b> I picked up an Ikea Aspelund underbed storage drawer in the "as is" department for about half price. After I duct taped the seams and corners, I placed the drawer at kid height (on top of an Ikea "Lack" coffee table) in our garage. <br /><br />I added 1 bag of playground sand and some dump trucks and toys and Voila! A new sand table resulting in hours of fun for my children! <br /><br />See more of the <a href="http://crescentmovingandstorage.com/2012/02/21/re-purpose-for-drop-side-crib-underbed-storage-box/">sand box from underbed storage</a>.<br /><br />~ Vancouver Storage & Movers, Vancouver

Kids' Sand Table from Under Bed Storage Drawer

Materials: Aspelund underbed storage drawer, Lack Coffee Table Description: I picked up an Ikea Aspelund underbed storage drawer in the ...

Revamped Aspelund dressing

<div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir_rJYQlxfrqqQpxbJriXWtCbNrdwTi9v-l80Iw5x2h4VyTNbINh6AQyle0VDayQPbdSUYohWxeAHMjbZIbi8KD3Wt5WaEcuHRRYr8t7Qxnv34I8xDqrMge9mqPfDgm9Co3C2HAs2Q7b5R/s1600/Aspelund+dressing+after-796407.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648638751547716002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir_rJYQlxfrqqQpxbJriXWtCbNrdwTi9v-l80Iw5x2h4VyTNbINh6AQyle0VDayQPbdSUYohWxeAHMjbZIbi8KD3Wt5WaEcuHRRYr8t7Qxnv34I8xDqrMge9mqPfDgm9Co3C2HAs2Q7b5R/s640/Aspelund+dressing+after-796407.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><br /><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOKUSMS7riY2FdPk_SAVpQimC1AwZOun16W-neZCAA2OyoxwYWWZUkDfNqnHLGy_JHr_JsQmvSLbkW-GWFdqUzy_GyXGkxrnAJp_zm22LWipbFdTyc9A3tJcurFlvUFxtam6-yF-JVeoRC/s1600/Aspelund+dressing+before-792407.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="200" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648638739933984306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOKUSMS7riY2FdPk_SAVpQimC1AwZOun16W-neZCAA2OyoxwYWWZUkDfNqnHLGy_JHr_JsQmvSLbkW-GWFdqUzy_GyXGkxrnAJp_zm22LWipbFdTyc9A3tJcurFlvUFxtam6-yF-JVeoRC/s200/Aspelund+dressing+before-792407.jpg" width="136" /></a></div><b>Materials: </b>Aspelund 3 doors dressing, 2 wooden ornaments, wood glue, primer for wood painting, white mate paint, 3 country style brushed nickel knobs<br /><br /><b>Description:</b> I was looking for an affordable dressing that would both offer a wide storage space and fit with the classy neo-baroque style of my bedroom. The 3 doors Aspelund dressing appeared to have just the perfect size and the perfect price but looked a bit too ordinary   and lacked stylishness.  <br /><br />To revamp it and make it match another dressing of mine, I chose 2 wooden ornaments to adorn the two side doors of the dressing, making sure they would be large enough to fit elegantly the long center space.   <br /><br />Before assembling the dressing elements, I glued the ornaments on the center of the doors with wood glue, symmetrically. Once dry, I first painted the front and side dressing elements with a special primer, then gun-painted them with two coats of white mate paint in order to get rid of the fake patina style finish.  <br /><br /><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQXe6LJ0OtlNrXJ8IX76aQ85UPtikO2GsS19QCrg-J9rDLh-g1Zmck4r-5UxZOOk8NQwu34jq-3O4qNF3vu_hiagpwcGzHKY4lJKEMu6tLKqGqH7ss-HnVUEuy3wbSlMsFS4gHrju_onV-/s1600/Aspelund+dressing+after+-+revamped+doors-793891.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648638742579538114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQXe6LJ0OtlNrXJ8IX76aQ85UPtikO2GsS19QCrg-J9rDLh-g1Zmck4r-5UxZOOk8NQwu34jq-3O4qNF3vu_hiagpwcGzHKY4lJKEMu6tLKqGqH7ss-HnVUEuy3wbSlMsFS4gHrju_onV-/s640/Aspelund+dressing+after+-+revamped+doors-793891.JPG" width="450" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiSnRlVe5YXpYjiWW58NJnFkgGZXNDlyC1E5gt6llr-MhI4fMzEEEjv2a68XhUqV-Z63Fo1fQadLDAyCp9NFc-0-swVj0C08bc2gHAuH5ZsK4L0JsdDBdDVybGL_aIjaX0mGtIx5a23V1e/s1600/Aspelund+dressing+after+-+ornaments+and+knob+detail-795172.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648638749565564994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiSnRlVe5YXpYjiWW58NJnFkgGZXNDlyC1E5gt6llr-MhI4fMzEEEjv2a68XhUqV-Z63Fo1fQadLDAyCp9NFc-0-swVj0C08bc2gHAuH5ZsK4L0JsdDBdDVybGL_aIjaX0mGtIx5a23V1e/s640/Aspelund+dressing+after+-+ornaments+and+knob+detail-795172.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><br />Once perfectly dry, I assembled the dressing and replaced the doors knobs with country style brushed nickel knobs with a design that reminded me of the wooden ornaments design.  <br /><br />The result : a unique, stylish AND AFFORDABLE large dressing!<br /><br />~ Sonia D. Creations, Montreal, QC, Canada

Revamped Aspelund dressing

Materials: Aspelund 3 doors dressing, 2 wooden ornaments, wood glue, primer for wood painting, white mate paint, 3 country style brushed nic...