When Telma Garcia spotted the Ikea Hemnes cabinet on Gumtree, it was love at first sight. Only problem? It was the wrong colour.
“I wanted a cupboard that could be used as linen storage, and it also needed to have drawers at the top, glass doors and specific measurements,” Telma told Better Homes and Gardens Online.
“Charcoal is a recurring colour throughout my house so I painted it to match the feature wall behind my bed and ensuite bathroom,” she said.
Better Homes and Gardens Online caught up with Telma and got the low-down on her gorgeous DIY project.
What was the biggest challenge?
Finding time to do it! Being in quarantine was the trigger to do some improvements around the house and tackle some overdue projects.
Take us through your DIY
- Clean the furniture with a damp cloth and remove drawers and knobs.
- Apply two coats of chalk paint.
- Apply one coat of Cabot’s clear polyurethane matt.
Budget breakdown
Rust-Oleum Chalked Ultra matt paint, $45 (Bunnings)
Cabot’s clear polyurethane matt (water base), $45 (Bunnings)
Total spent: $90
“I love the result!” said Telma.
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