I have expensive taste but couldn’t afford pricey cabinets so made my own with an easy Ikea hack
A WOMAN has shared how she managed to deal with having expensive taste but a small budget.
TikTok user @emmacourtneyhome shared how she couldn’t afford pricey in-built cabinets so made her own using Ikea units.
She uploaded a video saying: “So many ways to make things look higher end!
“When you don’t have a lot to your name but you have expensive taste… you learn to Ikea it.”
The home owner showed how she wanted to get custom panelled units in the alcove next to her fireplace.
Instead of forking out a hefty price tag, she decided to buy Pax units from Ikea and then stuck on the panelling herself.
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Emma explained: “Add the crown moulding to match the rest of the room and panel moulding to the doors with No More Nails.
“I recommend taping it out onto the doors with painters tape, then cut one piece at a time.
“You need to be careful to ensure it lines up perfectly.”
To help those keen to copy, she uploaded a detailed guide on her blog.
People were clearly impressed with her handiwork, as her video has racked up over 40,000 likes.
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One said: “This is awesome.”
Another added: “Wow! They look like custom built ins! Amazing!”
And a third commented: “That’s stunning!”