"i 'hacked' the ikea akurum kitchen wall cabinets to create a sideboard. originally the sideboard was wall mounted 8" off the floor, which was a nice sleek effect. after moving twice, it is now on capita legs.i used the numbar (can't locate this on the ikea website and also not totally sure of the name) stainless steel doors which are not normally listed for the wall cabinets. since they are the same size as some of the base cabinets, you can just ask them to substitute it instead of the options listed.
i then created an ebony-stained ash-veneered top, trimmed with standard aluminum edging from a hardware store. the sides are stainless steel which was custom cut and bent by a kitchen supply store in williamsburg, brooklyn. they were attached with high-tack epoxy.
The ash wood was used to create the table top. The stainless doors were kept as is. The wood top was trimmed along the edges with the aluminum to make it more finished and to coordinate with the stainless doors. "
and the result is simply gorgeous. understated, elegant and fits the nook beautifully.
Do you have more photos of this? Perhaps explain it step by step. Thanks
ReplyDeletescot, i've written to ted for more details. just have to wait and see, i guess.
ReplyDeletereceived this via email from trashneck. "Hey - great hack. I was wondering where you got the Stainless steel work done. I am looking for a place to purchase a sheet approx. 2'x4' and to bend it 90º in the middle with a radius of approx 2". Know a spot. Any info would be great."
ReplyDeletefantastic. i was thinking of the same idea for my upcoming house remodel, but wasn't sure what to put on top (since i didn't want to do a countertop). i wonder if you could also cut down a cover panel to fit as a top, if you use one of the wood style doors. anyway, looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteSorry for the delay, but here are the steps I took to do this project. It was very simple actually:
ReplyDeleteFirst, I determined which Ikea cabinets best suited my needs. I chose the wall cabinets because I wanted the sideboard to be wall mounted and float over the floor. Unfortunately, Ikea does not make side panels in Stainless for this application.
Second, I when I placed my order, I substituted the stainless doors for any of the normal wall cabinet options. Normally they are reserved for base cabinets, but I specifically chose a cabinet size which would accommodate base cabinet doors (24H x 30W). Please note that the doors are no longer available and they now offer another option to get stainless on the doors.
The rest was very simple: I assembled and hung the cabinets. I measured the top, and had a nicely finished piece of veneered plywood cut to fit. I applied 3 coats of Minwax ebony stain (note depending on the grade of wood you may want to use Minwax pretreatment first). Then finished with 3 coats of water-based acrylic "polyurethane". I attached the finished top to the assembled cabinets with wood screws from the underside of the of the cabinet tops. Note it is important to make sure your screw length is not longer than the combined width of the cabinet top and your finished top.
Finally I had side panels cut and bent to finish the sides. I went to a restaurant supply factor in Williamsburg Brooklyn with my measurements. They cut and bent the pieces while I waited for under $30. The side panels were attached with permanent contact cement.
The last step was to trim the edges of the wood top with aluminum strips I bought from a hardware store. I mitered the corner so it had a finished look and glued them to the wood.
As you see from the pictures, the piece is now on Captiva legs. It still retains most of its look, although I do prefer it wall mounted.
To the Anonymous post:
ReplyDeleteI chose not to cut down a side panel since I would be stuck with edges I couldn't match to their finish. Also the panels are made of particle board which can be difficult to cut unless you have a circular saw. It tends to chip.
The sideboard is fantastic, but WHERE did you get the Cary/Ingrid print?! I would LOVE one...
ReplyDeletebb, you're not the only one. another reader also wrote me about the poster and here's ted's reply:
ReplyDelete"The image is a giant (53" x 81") photograph, made from the original glass negative, of Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman from Alfred Hitchcock's "Notorious". It was made as part of a Father's day promotion at Barney's New York store. A friend was a manager there, and rescued it before it was going to be tossed out. I had it framed, and its been with me for about 10 years now." - Ted
we're out of luck. :(
ted your are awsome , a genious , your creation is absolutely great ...
ReplyDeleteplz keep us posted if u have made any other projects
peace
Just fyi everyone, the stainless cabinet stuff available from IKEA used to be called "Numerår" (say NOO-murr-ROAR) but it's been re-named RUBRIK or something like that. Also, the fellow who made this beautiful sideboard may not have known or had access but IKEA now offers side/finishing panels in two depths (shallow or deep - LOL) that could be used to finish off each end if you copy this look! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteNumerär, not Numerår :) and yes, Rubrik now. Great hack!
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