Thursday, July 28, 2011

    Personalizing Ikea Wardrobe!

    Since me and my shoes kicked Lee out of the Walk-in, he needed a wardrobe! Something large enough to hold his entire (XXL) wardrobe but something that didn't stick out like a sore thumb!

    We picked the Ikea BOTNE wardrobe because it was large enough, because it was simple and because we could personalize it.
    It started it's life with us looking like this:

    Then we added some rub-on numbers. I picked them up from Home Depot they were around $2 each and they were intended as Address Numbers!

    Then we added some door handles also from Home Depot.

    **The baskets on top are our laundry baskets. They are from JYSK.

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    22 comments:

    1. Mandy JeanJuly 28, 2011 at 5:35 AM

      What a difference just a little change makes. :)
      Looks great!

      Take Care,
      Mandy
      http://a37s42.blogspot.com/

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    2. MorganJuly 28, 2011 at 7:18 AM

      I love the changes you made! It looks so much better with the handles. =)

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    3. RebeccaJuly 28, 2011 at 7:22 AM

      I found your blog through I Heart Organizing and I have now just finished ready every post (in 2 1/2 days).

      I am in love with the way your house looks and look forward to trying some of your ideas on my house (with all the many notes that I have taken).

      In fact because of your blog I completely reorganized my kitchen yesterday. I look forward to continuing to follow you.

      Take Care,
      Rebecca
      okfabfive.blogspot.com

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    4. Simply LKJJuly 28, 2011 at 7:22 AM

      Love that wardrobe! They have a beautiful gray one as well. Love the little details you added.

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    5. KathyJuly 28, 2011 at 8:07 AM

      Oh I'm really loving that wardrobe! The numbers are super cute too!

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    6. jeanaJuly 28, 2011 at 8:24 AM

      looks great!

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    7. Gloria FoxJuly 28, 2011 at 8:56 AM

      What a difference little changes can make. Looks great!

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    8. KraftyBunsJuly 28, 2011 at 11:50 AM

      It looks great!! Love those numbers you used:)
      Brittany

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    9. KathyJuly 28, 2011 at 4:26 PM

      I love it and I've always loved the "locker" look with the numbers...cool idea.

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    10. SuzanneJuly 29, 2011 at 12:43 AM

      Beautiful! I featured you in my post today! Thanks for the inspiration!

      FYI, I used to love in Vancouver, miss it there!

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    11. brockeyAugust 12, 2011 at 8:32 PM

      I love that. What is name of the basket from JYST. Do they ship US ?

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    12. Ashli from Maillardville ManorAugust 14, 2011 at 4:16 PM

      Hi Brockey!!
      It's a swedish store that has franchises around the world but no stores in the US (I was shocked) and I checked they don't ship!
      Sorry I couldn't be more helpful and give you some better news! I'll be on the lookout for a store that sells something close! I'll let you know when I find it!
      Lots of Love
      Ashli

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    13. AnonymousOctober 2, 2011 at 7:31 PM

      hey i just assembled this botne, do you have a huge gap between the 2 wardrobe doors?

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    14. Ashli from Maillardville ManorOctober 2, 2011 at 8:13 PM

      Hi Bond,
      Lee said ours had a big gap in the middle too, he had to adjust the hinges a few times until they met up perfectly in the middle!!
      Hope that helps a bit,
      Ashli

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    15. AnonymousMarch 9, 2012 at 2:44 AM

      I was trying to find these nice handles on the HD site (as we do not have this store in my country), but failed. Anyway, do they ship to Poland??
      Thanks alot!!! Agi

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    16. 3 door wardrobeApril 20, 2012 at 5:30 PM

      I love the changes you made! It looks so much better with the handles. =)

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    17. UnknownMay 20, 2012 at 4:02 AM

      Just found your blog through Pinterest - everything is SO CUTE! This little Ikea number looks like it's straight from the PB catalogue - or from a custom builder! You and your husband have me so inspired.

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    18. cheap mattressSeptember 4, 2012 at 8:05 PM

      Almost personalize your cabinet, I love how you put the handle, I think it was also a good design.

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    19. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2012 at 6:35 AM

      Can anyone be advise me on how do you close the gap after installing the doors ? I'm having a issue with doors 1 & 2. It's leaving about a inch or two between the doors. Thanks.

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      1. LizzySeptember 27, 2012 at 6:14 AM

        There should be little screw-type thingys on the hinges of the doors. You just adjust them to make the door slide left/right and even tilt a little bit in either direction. Sometimes it takes some playing around with to get them right! Here is a link that shows a pic of which screw to twist http://www.ikeafans.com/FAQInstallationHingeAdjustment.htm

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    20. LizzySeptember 26, 2012 at 10:22 AM

      Love your site and your ideas! Can you tell me how you like this wardrobe after living with it for a while? We are renovating our two upstairs bedrooms and they don't have closets. We were thinking about flanking the back windows with these wardrobes in each bedroom to create a built-in look. Does your site have any pictures of the inside of the cabinets? I tried looking on the ikea site and google but have yet to find any pictures of the inside and storage options (shelves, rods, etc.) (you can email me at egkleinmann@gmail.com if you have pics!)

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    21. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2013 at 7:34 PM

      How did you get the two smaller doors to come together. My two doors have a small gap when closed and its annoying! I tried every way to adjust the hardware. Help please, thanks :)

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