r/ikeahacks • • 6d ago

Finally finished my tv cabinet!! Made out of two Bestä cabinets :)

So pleased with how this turned out <3

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u/ImpossibleDraft7208 6d ago

That's really pretty, somehow MCM but also "socialist", in a good way...

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u/Dear-Fail 6d ago

Cool! Dat is mooi geworden.

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u/maxledaron 6d ago

Cool! Are you based in Belgium? What paint brand did you use ?

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u/Ok-Brilliant9282 6d ago

Thanks! Netherlands, I used this paint in the colour Landscape by Pure and Original. Apparently there are better furniture options out there but my mom recommended this lol. Not sure if I would specifically recommend this paint because terpentine is really bad for you and apparently not really meant for inside use, and the drying time was insanely long

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u/ariavi 6d ago

It looks beautiful!!!

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u/this_for_loona 6d ago

Is this for a projector? If so where is the projector going to go? Looking into options myself.

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u/Ok-Brilliant9282 6d ago

Noo I still have to buy a tv, but I did consider a projector! I have a big shelving unit behind my couch so if I would get one it would go there

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u/JustStranger6803 5d ago

How do you get the doors to lined up so perfectly straight? Mine always sags a little because the doors are too heavy

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u/Constant_Lobster_794 4d ago

spend some time playing with hinges, all you need is screwdriver and good will, they are not too heavy, and mybe your besta isn’t leveled right, check that also

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u/homecinemad 6d ago

Very nice. What are the tube like parts?

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u/Ok-Brilliant9282 6d ago

It's pine half round molding glued onto the cabinets :)

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u/squarebodynewb 5d ago

So are the doors functional still?

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u/Ordinary_Trip4098 5d ago

Yeah you can see where they’re cut off at the bottom

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u/Cold-Arm2737 6d ago

Love Besta! Looks amazing

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u/LesaneCrooks 6d ago

Nice! BTW what couch is that?

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u/Ok-Brilliant9282 6d ago

Thanks! It's the Allese couch from Jysk

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u/fragrantica2024 6d ago

Looks great!

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u/ilostmyhairbrush 5d ago

how did you create the foot?

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u/tororoma71 5d ago

Looks great!

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u/AmethystMoon88 5d ago

Beautiful colour 👏🏼 Your sofa is stunning 😳

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u/squigglyducks 5d ago

Just wanted to say I love the stand and the room! I think a rug would complete the overall look and make it feel nice and cozy :)

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u/merk_waardig 4d ago

Mooi geworden!

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u/thanks_for_today 6d ago

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u/Ok-Brilliant9282 6d ago

Babes there isn't even a tv yet

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u/thanks_for_today 5d ago

I thought it was obvious it was a joke.. tv is so high it's not even in the frame.

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u/Ok-Brilliant9282 5d ago

Ooohhhhh lmao sorry, that is actually really funny hahahahah, I've been seeing so many people getting shit on that subreddit so maybe I was a bit more sensitive :)

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u/MikesPL86 5d ago

Doesnt look good.