I turned three Ikea bookshelves into a stunning storage bed for my daughter, and it’s got a secret reading room too
IT CAN be hard to find enough storage for the piles of toys and books that kids have.
This clever mum shared how she manged to clear up the mess and create an amazing bed that even has a hidden reading nook for her daughter.
Showing her clever hack on TikTok, the mum used three basic Ikea bookshelves to form the base of the bed.
Positioning the shelves in a U shape to leave space to enter the underneath den at the foot of the bed, the hack looked amazing.
On top of the eight cube shelves the DIY-er put a large piece of plywood so the mattress could sit comfortably.
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The genius DIY trick means that the shelves can be used to store toys and nick-knacks so cleaning up is less of a chore.
The reading nook offers even more storage and is a perfect den for kids to watch films and, of course, read.
With the addition of some pillows and some fairy lights, the cute den looks like every child’s dream.
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Viewers of the video were amazed by the clever DIY hack: “As a kid I would’ve loved that… built into place to hide from company lol!”
Another added: “100% doing this in my next apartment!! I need an upgraded bed and this is just PERFECT!”
Some viewers noted to be aware of potential safety hazards, “be careful using plywood to support the mattress especially when your child gets older, watch carefully for any warping!”