This DIY Ikea Moppe Hack is great for all your organization needs! The perfect hack for storage, this easy craft idea is perfect for when you need a creative outlet on a budget. You’re going to love how simple this Ikea hack is that requires just a handful of basic supplies!
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Make your Own Ikea Moppe Hack
In the mood to create something that you’ll be very proud of? Grab your favorite stain and join me on this journey as we create this easy DIY Ikea Moppe hack. I don’t know about you, but there is something so satisfying about an organized set of drawers. In need of some impressive organization techniques in your home office? This easy craft idea is the perfect solution for extra storage!
Supplies Needed
- Americana Decor Satin Enamels – you can use any color, I chose Seaside Blue.
- Americana Gel Stains – use any color stain you would like. I like to use walnut.
- IKEA Moppe
- 4 Bun Feet – you can find bun feet at your local hardware store in many different shapes!
- 6 Cup Handles – easy to find at your local hardware store or even on Amazon!
- Screws and nuts for handles – easy to find at the hardware store or maybe you have some extra screws at nuts at home in the toolbox.
- Paintbrushes – you can use a medium or large-sized paintbrush for the paint. For the stain on the drawers, you’ll want to make sure you have a smaller paintbrush to take care of the smaller details and edges.
- Rag – find an old rag to use for this furniture craft. The rag is needed to wipe away the excess stain, but be careful as stains can be quite messy.
- Wood Glue – needed for gluing the feet onto the Hoppe hack. This can be found at any hardware store.
- Drill – any kind of drill you have is good for this craft!
- Drill Bit – don’t get started without making sure you have the correct sizes for drill bits.
Note
Make sure you have enough paint and stain for this Ikea Moppe as you’ll need more than one layer of paint. Make sure all the parts are dry before assembling. Use safety precautions when working with power tools.
TIP: If the screw heads are not the same color as your handles, use DecoArt Dazzling Metallics to paint the heads.
How to Make Your DIY Ikea Moppe Hack
This hack is so easy! You’re going to love using this Moppe hack in your abode in any room! So easy with just a handful of easy steps, you’ll have this hack ready in no time.
Step 1
PAINT: First, start by painting the entire outside shell of the Ikea Moppe. I painted inside some as well for a more finished look. This may take 2 coats so be sure to let the first coat dry before adding the second.
Step 2
STAIN THE DRAWERS: While that is drying, you can stain your drawers. Next, apply the stain to all surfaces, allow to sit a few minutes, then wipe away any excess with a rag. Allow these pieces to dry completely before continuing.
Step 3
ATTACH THE FEET: Next, you will also want to stain the bun feet. Be sure to remove any screws that may be in the feet before staining. Attach the feet to the bottom of the outer shell with adhesive once they are dry.
Step 4
ASSEMBLY: Once everything is dry, you can work on assembly. Start by adding a handle to each drawer. I actually turned the drawers around backward so the back without the cutout is now the front. Use the handles to mark for holes and drill those out with a drill bit.
ATTACH THE HANDLES: Then use screws and nuts to attach your handles to your piece.
ADD THE DRAWERS: Finally, just add the drawers into your Moppe. This Ikea hack is ready to help you organize anything at any time!
How to Use Ikea Moppe Hack
This Ikea Moppe hack is great for any home office, kitchen, laundry room, bathroom, bedroom, and so much more. For the kitchen, I like to use it on one of my counters or in my pantry to organize all of my baking supplies such as sprinkles, food coloring, etc.
These storage drawers would also be great for organizing keys, beauty supplies, jewelry, socks, and so much more!
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Equipment
- drill
- Drill bits
Supplies
- 8 ounces Americana Satin Decor Enamels Seaside Blue
- 2 ounces Americana Gel Stains Walnut
- 1 Ikea Moppe
- 4 Bun feet
- 6 Cup handles
- Screws
- Nuts
- 2 Paintbrushes
- 1 Rag
- Wood glue
Instructions
- Start by painting the entire outside shell of the Ikea Moppe. I painted inside some as well for a more finished look. This may take 2 coats so be sure to let the first coat dry before adding the second.
- While that is drying, you can stain your drawers. Apply the stain to all surfaces, allow to sit a few minutes, then wipe away any excess with a rag. Allow these pieces to dry completely before continuing.
- You will also want to stain the bun feet. Remove any screws that may be in your feet before staining. Attach the feet to the bottom of the outer shell with adhesive once they are dry.
- Once everything is dry, you can work on assembly. Start by adding a handle to each drawer. I actually turned the drawers around backward so the back without the cutout is now the front. Use the handles to mark for holes and drill those out with a drill bit.
- Then use screws and nuts to attach your handles to your piece.
- Then just add the drawers into your Moppe.
Notes
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I love the handles and feet on the Moppe. A great transformation.