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Gulliver Mini Crib

<content type='html'><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZAxFhEJA_YKnAuQ7W59iIl5gSDqLXTzX-ujekrTU1hLFsV3o_4OcCbHs_HXImXE57Rw_khjaF-Z8vfLd5w_9lTG6zoexbonmf9v5Ky332T1hMbBLTGwvfV97JMxCztdaqTclCgIokM-o/s1600/20130309+Mini+Crib+04-730144.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5853502397227047682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZAxFhEJA_YKnAuQ7W59iIl5gSDqLXTzX-ujekrTU1hLFsV3o_4OcCbHs_HXImXE57Rw_khjaF-Z8vfLd5w_9lTG6zoexbonmf9v5Ky332T1hMbBLTGwvfV97JMxCztdaqTclCgIokM-o/s640/20130309+Mini+Crib+04-730144.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><br /><b>Materials: </b>Ikea Gulliver Crib, Bassinet Mattress<br /><br /><b>Description: </b>My wife and I are expecting a second baby in a couple of months and we've naturally been rearranging our home accordingly. Like most people in New York City, we live in a small apartment, so the placement of furniture is like a game of Tetris. The new baby will be sleeping in our bedroom for the first six months or so, but since there's no way that a full size crib will fit, we needed to find a smaller solution.  <br /><br />We looked at various mini cribs on the market and they were all slightly too big for the space in our room. We also looked at bassinets and decided that they were all either too ugly or too expensive. So we decided to build our own mini crib.  <br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKPPZYtwxBEQoHh4wVkLOLdauu-V1adrgUX9aZ_abdDoftGevmocYrnz_6k-N5FIo9DWowaLuBEUjzXJ9Dci5b0lvjsSDYhwJfJ9k3Z3keaL6ooaQnYx_6C76yM6s0i2k674AaZZMIyO0/s1600/End+Piece+Cuts-726147.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5853502380765667826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKPPZYtwxBEQoHh4wVkLOLdauu-V1adrgUX9aZ_abdDoftGevmocYrnz_6k-N5FIo9DWowaLuBEUjzXJ9Dci5b0lvjsSDYhwJfJ9k3Z3keaL6ooaQnYx_6C76yM6s0i2k674AaZZMIyO0/s640/End+Piece+Cuts-726147.png" width="550" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ISxv5JVQ0FrusrF1pzQWnDHEaibLGqYJIa2XZ2Fz9Amrhynzmse_eLiKctJxpC_JNOBxc255rJ8c5kItzd8-5lRXT1fTGEIoqQcoJadbc6q-7xPhRcEVszq-g0v0t5jWTALSJRht23w/s1600/20130216+Mini+Crib+01-727576.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5853502382325520450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ISxv5JVQ0FrusrF1pzQWnDHEaibLGqYJIa2XZ2Fz9Amrhynzmse_eLiKctJxpC_JNOBxc255rJ8c5kItzd8-5lRXT1fTGEIoqQcoJadbc6q-7xPhRcEVszq-g0v0t5jWTALSJRht23w/s640/20130216+Mini+Crib+01-727576.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVZHekH7jCzEZs28hOy2pSp88z-WoWsbP1Q5Sk4Fbc9pCD_xVUW-rOdzOOJWLAuerKcBW_4QvjL-CCcsfU4wL43-0BJfcEQmbMF2iNY0m9GZsnrtACJeFsOsERyOi7G5wCYYcVmQG4vTA/s1600/20130216+Mini+Crib+02-728717.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5853502386499310626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVZHekH7jCzEZs28hOy2pSp88z-WoWsbP1Q5Sk4Fbc9pCD_xVUW-rOdzOOJWLAuerKcBW_4QvjL-CCcsfU4wL43-0BJfcEQmbMF2iNY0m9GZsnrtACJeFsOsERyOi7G5wCYYcVmQG4vTA/s640/20130216+Mini+Crib+02-728717.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHjzphnzMdH7Q64BwE_ZVSnWrqQJjOiaYSSI6i8mANmnwVemYPU3ENgLdNcUaTnfvWZM_7MgECSdvKjdMN9e4notjHCgVT3mAGPW7xbpQ9miFw35hiEhF-hEWf4cn8W0xeF0cud4U7KYs/s1600/20130309+Mini+Crib+05-731278.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5853502399204856002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHjzphnzMdH7Q64BwE_ZVSnWrqQJjOiaYSSI6i8mANmnwVemYPU3ENgLdNcUaTnfvWZM_7MgECSdvKjdMN9e4notjHCgVT3mAGPW7xbpQ9miFw35hiEhF-hEWf4cn8W0xeF0cud4U7KYs/s640/20130309+Mini+Crib+05-731278.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><br />I picked up a good, used Gulliver crib from eBay and then checked the interweb to see what mattresses were available. We settled on a 15" x 33" bassinet mattress and placed the order. With my target dimensions for the crib dictated by the mattress, I started measuring and marking up the crib.  <br /><br />The long side pieces are the easiest to modify. Using a handsaw, I cut them down to 33" in length and then drilled new holes for the dowels, bolts and cylindrical nuts. I used a doweling jig for accuracy. If you don't have one of these, get one, they're great.  <br /><br />The end pieces are slightly harder to modify. As shown in the diagram, I cut at two of the joints through the wooden dowels to separate the end piece into two pieces. I then shortened the remaining large end piece so that the top cross bar was longer than the lower. With the aid of the doweling jig again, I drilled new holes for dowels and glued the shortened end pieces back together. When the glue was dry, I drilled new holes for dowels and bolts. I also used the opportunity to add two more sets of holes for the base piece so we could have the mattress higher than Ikea intended.  <br /><br />The last piece to modify was the base upon which the mattress would sit. I used my circular saw to reduce the size to 15" x 33" and then used my handsaw to shorten the cross members by roughly 2 cm. The cross members are just secured by staples, so it's easy to pull them out to rearrange them. I then reassembled the base board and reinforced it with wood screws and a couple of corner brackets. After drilling new holes for the bolts, I was done with the base.  <br /><br />The mini crib assembled just like the original Gulliver crib, which is to say pretty easily. I used a bit of touch up paint to cover up where I cut through the end pieces, but very little was required.  <br /><br />The crib will now fit our room and fit our baby. Overall, I'm pleased with the results, although the perfectionist in me slightly annoyed by the lack of symmetry in the bar spacing. Oh well, I think I can live with it.<br /><br />~ Doug, Brooklyn<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.ikeahackers.net">More hacks on IKEAHackers.net</a></div></content>

Gulliver Mini Crib

Materials: Ikea Gulliver Crib, Bassinet Mattress Description: My wife and I are expecting a second baby in a couple of months and we've ...

Simple crib with storage

<content type='html'><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsXOsTKA9tnpTzmFT-1CG_Dn_M_GICSYXF9B5lWyQA7fWfRnKKx_m8dr8Ls0H_DHXJdxV2KPdcbn_dLCCIQDrn481BeJ6Iyl6bOTraSAAOrPOqZdrexnsQFXDQn4AR6uHRkMV61we35jHy/s1600/ikea+hack+crib-767593.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5837085907690943922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsXOsTKA9tnpTzmFT-1CG_Dn_M_GICSYXF9B5lWyQA7fWfRnKKx_m8dr8Ls0H_DHXJdxV2KPdcbn_dLCCIQDrn481BeJ6Iyl6bOTraSAAOrPOqZdrexnsQFXDQn4AR6uHRkMV61we35jHy/s640/ikea+hack+crib-767593.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><br /><b>Materials: </b>Ikea Gulliver Crib<br /><br /><b>Description: </b>We bought the Gulliver crib from Ikea for $100 and we went to the hardware store and loaded up on lumber. He removed the legs of the crib and built a drawer to form a new base. The end result? The most awesome crib, ever!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNDLyI5FiwdACi0jvbkyF8Qs2LZwtq3uVL5vfX80wfiPSeAtVXGLLgaARcZpTaC7bb_8XEkZFPdKkV0dHTSAvgAoj1zGRrFa719p5yUOrxrQPiHRIQPc5VmNKxWd8DI96R4XynEiWty7BJ/s1600/crib.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNDLyI5FiwdACi0jvbkyF8Qs2LZwtq3uVL5vfX80wfiPSeAtVXGLLgaARcZpTaC7bb_8XEkZFPdKkV0dHTSAvgAoj1zGRrFa719p5yUOrxrQPiHRIQPc5VmNKxWd8DI96R4XynEiWty7BJ/s640/crib.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><br />See more of the <a href="http://www.eclairecreations.com/art-projects/diffusing-a-crib-crisis/">crib with storage</a>. <br /><br />~ Emily<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.ikeahackers.net">More hacks on IKEAHackers.net</a></div></content>

Simple crib with storage

Materials: Ikea Gulliver Crib Description: We bought the Gulliver crib from Ikea for $100 and we went to the hardware store and loaded up on...

Simple crib with storage

<div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsXOsTKA9tnpTzmFT-1CG_Dn_M_GICSYXF9B5lWyQA7fWfRnKKx_m8dr8Ls0H_DHXJdxV2KPdcbn_dLCCIQDrn481BeJ6Iyl6bOTraSAAOrPOqZdrexnsQFXDQn4AR6uHRkMV61we35jHy/s1600/ikea+hack+crib-767593.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5837085907690943922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsXOsTKA9tnpTzmFT-1CG_Dn_M_GICSYXF9B5lWyQA7fWfRnKKx_m8dr8Ls0H_DHXJdxV2KPdcbn_dLCCIQDrn481BeJ6Iyl6bOTraSAAOrPOqZdrexnsQFXDQn4AR6uHRkMV61we35jHy/s640/ikea+hack+crib-767593.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><br /><b>Materials: </b>Ikea Gulliver Crib<br /><br /><b>Description: </b>We bought the Gulliver crib from Ikea for $100 and we went to the hardware store and loaded up on lumber. He removed the legs of the crib and built a drawer to form a new base. The end result? The most awesome crib, ever!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNDLyI5FiwdACi0jvbkyF8Qs2LZwtq3uVL5vfX80wfiPSeAtVXGLLgaARcZpTaC7bb_8XEkZFPdKkV0dHTSAvgAoj1zGRrFa719p5yUOrxrQPiHRIQPc5VmNKxWd8DI96R4XynEiWty7BJ/s1600/crib.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNDLyI5FiwdACi0jvbkyF8Qs2LZwtq3uVL5vfX80wfiPSeAtVXGLLgaARcZpTaC7bb_8XEkZFPdKkV0dHTSAvgAoj1zGRrFa719p5yUOrxrQPiHRIQPc5VmNKxWd8DI96R4XynEiWty7BJ/s640/crib.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><br />See more of the <a href="http://www.eclairecreations.com/art-projects/diffusing-a-crib-crisis/">crib with storage</a>. <br /><br />~ Emily

Simple crib with storage

Materials: Ikea Gulliver Crib Description: We bought the Gulliver crib from Ikea for $100 and we went to the hardware store and loaded up on...

Gulliver Crib to Montessori Style Floor (Toddler) Bed Transformation

<div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGFVxGRqPAJ22kw-g6ZvZOjLBJJ0VSO6AYXV6q_k0MT7WBkuA3S3Ia42qYobLLf-7I1hRnPCgmXI-RfNs_gdSo8pZu90b8UBLX1f1zGomx36T2IiqEdecWgaP_vvzJ6y6AM7PnH0hX4iWK/s1600/6746217113_4b9f2c63d2-700452.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701028351580910818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGFVxGRqPAJ22kw-g6ZvZOjLBJJ0VSO6AYXV6q_k0MT7WBkuA3S3Ia42qYobLLf-7I1hRnPCgmXI-RfNs_gdSo8pZu90b8UBLX1f1zGomx36T2IiqEdecWgaP_vvzJ6y6AM7PnH0hX4iWK/s640/6746217113_4b9f2c63d2-700452.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><br /><b>Materials: </b>Gulliver Crib, 8" wide boards, screws<br /><b><br />Description:</b> 1. Disassemble the crib, saving the bottom board. <br /><br />2. Cut 8" wide board to length for the sides of the former crib base. <br /><br />3.  Screw the boards to the crib base. <br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br />4.  Sand everything completely smooth--you don't want your little one to get splinters now, do you? <br /><br />5.  Dust off and finish by rubbing the wood with mineral oil. <br /><br />6.  Insert crib mattress and enjoy your new toddler bed!<br /><br /><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtcu6U0dgODZ7E0x3w74CMGwU5y-uFGZI8bUC-iYdO0jqD5YZbeN8OOrvsIBad-z06if-NYvf4R_ATNgBLMlMgJXeWEf8t6xNPF4zqFiNa9TyoyXfGQagIXuga8TEgmOOjSqun4CBz9Vb9/s1600/6712079471_0dc1f9d2ff-798132.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701028344353256466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtcu6U0dgODZ7E0x3w74CMGwU5y-uFGZI8bUC-iYdO0jqD5YZbeN8OOrvsIBad-z06if-NYvf4R_ATNgBLMlMgJXeWEf8t6xNPF4zqFiNa9TyoyXfGQagIXuga8TEgmOOjSqun4CBz9Vb9/s640/6712079471_0dc1f9d2ff-798132.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbeOo0aKIulSelcMnMOKitZEKZs0q7LP1AmIBJm91MoJqjOb7S-GmMjG1ie2MileliL8WGZP3KUpx0n6TQydO3uJfTgLyEG95PVB4HVLckVAspqAc3MqLqQ-vbMngRGseT_9tfIUxB6stq/s1600/6746201585_8661c3e59d-799056.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701028348468241522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbeOo0aKIulSelcMnMOKitZEKZs0q7LP1AmIBJm91MoJqjOb7S-GmMjG1ie2MileliL8WGZP3KUpx0n6TQydO3uJfTgLyEG95PVB4HVLckVAspqAc3MqLqQ-vbMngRGseT_9tfIUxB6stq/s640/6746201585_8661c3e59d-799056.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><br />See more of the <a href="http://www.mybitofearth.net/2012/01/the-kiddos-crib-to-floor-bed-transformation.html">Gulliver crib transformation to toddler bed</a>. <br /><br />~ Meryl, United States

Gulliver Crib to Montessori Style Floor (Toddler) Bed Transformation

Materials: Gulliver Crib, 8" wide boards, screws Description: 1. Disassemble the crib, saving the bottom board. 2. Cut 8" wide bo...

Dog chair

<div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKPTU-4oVd_wzBvHp3nRUFc9qGrD3oQLL-HIIRvAgiGB59uesx3WDaf9rWAZ1iy4fxowfYbmR97Z5Sql_BBBOIzXJGQUmClJurQn42Gm9z7laik3WuMxneZJBDWhQmCFM-xtnbWmr21mSN/s1600/IMGP5326-766407.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576530416712211042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKPTU-4oVd_wzBvHp3nRUFc9qGrD3oQLL-HIIRvAgiGB59uesx3WDaf9rWAZ1iy4fxowfYbmR97Z5Sql_BBBOIzXJGQUmClJurQn42Gm9z7laik3WuMxneZJBDWhQmCFM-xtnbWmr21mSN/s640/IMGP5326-766407.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><br /><b>Materials:</b> Gulliver<br /><br /><b>Description:</b> A stool for my dog King made of the Gulliver chair. A very simple switch and the stool becomes a dog.<br /><br /><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOhTPghyA_3VcR8GIjpyQK6_kLXfjO9MK8UORrc8BrCqNaRH1atPfdGXIKFRHpKV5Tkv3732W0gWwP1uK-YsWIgXq_XHPLyKvHzGTaIpvtfPUtDNX30zI12RES5SJA8vrI09F4zmT71KjZ/s1600/IMGP5329-768403.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576530426204621170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOhTPghyA_3VcR8GIjpyQK6_kLXfjO9MK8UORrc8BrCqNaRH1atPfdGXIKFRHpKV5Tkv3732W0gWwP1uK-YsWIgXq_XHPLyKvHzGTaIpvtfPUtDNX30zI12RES5SJA8vrI09F4zmT71KjZ/s400/IMGP5329-768403.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJJYRirnI9OtyhNBOvzWn4vR_302qbqkXNJPC-d73lWPHDBVg4gtMBxPqIaDqpoS2RsOIhY9WXHSTpmyeH20iY65ucoj9-9WOlG6vWmzBbBsXk-DTZpLaZLYruiOYewpSH7iRpV91eYQLF/s1600/P1000374-769149.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576530429514835202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJJYRirnI9OtyhNBOvzWn4vR_302qbqkXNJPC-d73lWPHDBVg4gtMBxPqIaDqpoS2RsOIhY9WXHSTpmyeH20iY65ucoj9-9WOlG6vWmzBbBsXk-DTZpLaZLYruiOYewpSH7iRpV91eYQLF/s400/P1000374-769149.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><br />~ Jo Klaps, Brussels

Dog chair

Materials: Gulliver Description: A stool for my dog King made of the Gulliver chair. A very simple switch and the stool becomes a dog. ~ J...

Baby Crib with open shelving

<div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkgW20jlKrq2ixBB8Sw_kBo4ADizFtQ1TRj34BYMwu-B6JFASGfsY8komerUq4Rd912Qw5OQ_Ijsd2WopTE-x59eZjL0yDKXJspyt2A9wOgpOe7ZB8Rgen0ZfABSce8E5R6d4makdZpRT5/s1600/my+crib-756279.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573716314508191938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkgW20jlKrq2ixBB8Sw_kBo4ADizFtQ1TRj34BYMwu-B6JFASGfsY8komerUq4Rd912Qw5OQ_Ijsd2WopTE-x59eZjL0yDKXJspyt2A9wOgpOe7ZB8Rgen0ZfABSce8E5R6d4makdZpRT5/s400/my+crib-756279.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><br /><b>Materials:</b> Billy, Gulliver, Perfect Adel oven panels<br /><b><br />Description:</b> I took Ikea crib Gulliver, two oven panels from Ikea kitchen line, and old favourite Billy book shelf. One oven panel became a headboard and another became backing for Billy, and Billy became a foot-board. <br /><br />The actual, foot-board and headboard from Gulliver I used as a template to drill the holes on the oven panels. Use the existing heardware. And oven panel attached to Billy with corner mounting pieces (all four corners). <br /><br />See more of the <a href="http://urbansparrow.com/?p=318">crib with open shelving</a>. <br /><br />~ Alissa C.

Baby Crib with open shelving

Materials: Billy, Gulliver, Perfect Adel oven panels Description: I took Ikea crib Gulliver, two oven panels from Ikea kitchen line, and o...