Ikea Besta Door Hack
An Ikea Besta door hack for a DIY Color Block Storage to add a pop of color while organizing (and hiding) all your arts and crafts, toys, supplies and more!
Sometimes prop hoarding leads you to crazy things.
So this DIY Color Block Storage (that is an Ikea hack or you can use your own cabinets) was perfect timing and right up our alley!
Due to our prop hoarding capabilities, we’ve now successfully driven us to resort to more studio storage.
We love our wide open bright white studio space. But when we were building everything out, we really underestimated the power of being able to conceal junk behind closed doors.
All of this to say that desperation led to cuteness of our new DIY color block storage. At first, we had a bit of color shock considering that we are use to seeing everything white except for the kitchen.
But after being able to shove about three weeks worth of upcoming project materials into the cabinets, we’re officially on board with this easy Ikea Besta hack!
Materials Needed to Make DIY Color Block Storage
Ikea Besta cabinets, hinges and legs — Or you can use cabinets of your choice but just make sure they’re not high gloss!
Paint in the colors of your choice — We used Montana Gold spray paint for this project. Exact colors below.
Our Color Block Colors Used
Yes, it may be easier to simple roll and brush on paint. But you do get a smoother finish with the spray paint. So both types of paint mediums will work, depending on your preference.
We used the following spray paint colors:
Montana Cans Gold Spray Paint in Classic Shrimp Pastel
Montana Cans Gold Spray Paint in Bazooka Joe
Montana Cans Gold Spray Paint in Yellow Submarine (MXG-G1210)
Montana Cans Gold Spray Paint in Scampi
Montana Cans Gold Spray Paint in Venice
Montana Cans Gold Spray Paint in Malachite Light (MXG-G612)
How to Make a DIY Color Block Storage
If you’re using the Ikea Besta cabinets, then we think you’ll find that painting each of the doors is easier than assembling the cabinets themselves.
In which case, you should on the easy side of this tutorial now, so good news! Before assembling the doors, you’ll use your paint color options to paint each door individually.
This took us about 3 coats with spray paint, plus a coat of clear shellac to seal them afterwards. It’s simple, but time consuming when you consider drying time.
We definitely wanted to add the clear shellac on top because of how often the doors would be used. Plus, the shellac makes it easy to wipe them down whenever needed.
Once everything is dry, attach the doors and you’re all set!
We also like the idea of just doing muted gradient colors, too. What do you all think?! Any ideas for doing this in your space?
Studio Sources
- Lynnwood Single Task Lamp from Rejuvenation
- Giraffe print from Gray Malin
- Ikea Besta series
- Tabletop accessories from Target
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