INSIDE : Find simple ways on how to customize your IKEA Kiddo Desks.
I recently purchased two white IKEA desks for my kiddos. They have loved having a space to color, do play-doh and have snacks. I have such fond memories when I was young of having my very own desk, so I was really excited to get them.
I have been working up a few upgrades for the desks and I’m really excited to share a few of my IKEA Kiddo Desk plans.
I’ve been wanting to paint something in my home using the “dip dyeing furniture” trend, but I am having a hard time fully committing to colors. {DIP DYEING : verb [with obj] immerse typically the lower portion of furniture in paint to color it}
Instead I added Washi Tape to one leg on each desk. This way, I can change up the colors and design whenever I want. So simple, I used tape I already owned and it took five minutes.
Win. Win. Win.
After much back and forth, I drew up this sketch for my basic idea of what I’ll be doing to the desk tops.
{I have a sketching addiction. Literally every thing I do I have to first draw up a sketch. I actually have a notebook where I’ve sketched out every room in our home… multiple times, multiple views, multiple designs. It makes me feel a little more confident to take the next step.}
PHOTOSHOP MOCK.UP
{I also have a photoshop mock.up addiction}
a. A while ago, I designed four manner prints and am going to move them near the desks
b. I plan to paint the desk tops with Martha Stewart’s chalkboard paint
c. I’m going to draw with a white paint pen, a dinner place setting on the desk top
d. Washi Tape legs
If this turns out even half as cute as my little mock.up then I will be thrilled.
Check out here out these awesome desks turned out!
Yes ma’am to the chalkboard paint. Gosh, it already looks so cute and I am lovin’ your blog. Thanks for linking up with us at the TGIF Link Party.
Thanks so much, Aleshea!
fun! you should definitely go chalkboard paint!
Thanks Carissa, I’m pretty excited to open up into the chalkboard paint world!
Amy
I’m totally on the lookout for a kiddie desk and am also planning to do chalkboard paint on top. Want to paint the legs some funky bright color. Maybe pink
Love it. And you’ll see in a few short weeks… that my “plan” for these desks slightly changed.
Absolutely love those desks! Such a good momma, can’t wait to see the finished product!!
Thanks, Shelby! I’m pretty excited to see how it turns out, too. I’ll keep you updated!
Amy