Friday, August 19, 2011

Spiced Up IKEA Expedit

If you know me or have been following my crazy life then you know that my SHELVES drive me nuts...

I love them but decorating them is quite the adventure...

Place objects on shelve...step back and look...take objects off and move to another shelf...step back and look...REPEAT!! (for months)

Makes me "CRAZY"!!!

One of the shelves I have is the IKEA expedit and I love it because of the all the dividers...just if I can get them decorated to my satisfaction...
(Are we ever really satisfied???)

I vote NO!!!

My expedit has wicker baskets...love them...and drawers and cabinets...which I love as well...great storage...It's just they make the darn things "White" and to me it's distracting...

See what I mean???

No matter where you put them the eye just stops...boring!!!

If you sit and look at something long enough you get an apiffany (my big word for the day)

I busted out some supplies...

It was time to give my expedit a makeover...


Don't you just love mod podge??


I took them boring...eye sore...white drawers/doors and gave them a much needed face lift...
(Boy do I wish mod podge could do that to my face..lol)

Ready for the big reveal???

Taaa Daaa....


What a difference...it gave my expedit some chicness...

I went from BORING....

To fabulous....


Now I will stare at it as it sits on the wall across from my desk and work on getting the decor where I want it...But for now I don't have "WHITE" distracting doors/drawers...

I'm open to shelf decor ideas!!!

TELL ME ABOUT A MOD PODGE IDEA YOU HAD TO REVAMP SOMETHING???

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27 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    I love all the texture and patterns you used!

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  2. Jule aus 9BAugust 19, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    I found this article with "Remodelaholic" and looked at it, because we, too, own an Expedit. I think you have done a great job and this looks fantastic!!!
    Jule (from Germany)

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  3. SuzyAugust 19, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Great job. I'm going to pin it for future inspiration!

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  4. SommerAugust 19, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Oh Yes! That is amazing! It looks 100x better. Please stop by and share this at my VIP party today... http://designergarden.blogspot.com/2011/08/vip-party-24.html

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  5. RobertaAugust 19, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    So glad that you posted about this...I loved it when I saw them in person...BIG DARN DIFFERENCE ;} I agree...maybe we should try Modge Podge for our skin...beats botox...lol
    Decorating tip for the day: start my assigning a "function" to each cubby...as in...stack of decorating books on shelf, stack of school books on another, small basket with office supplies on another, small bin with ribbons, etc. Does this help? Hope so...have a great weekend. {hugs} R

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  6. Lori @ Our Forever HouseAugust 21, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    that is awesome! We have several Expedit shelves at our house as I too, LOVE them! The door makeover was very cool and definitely adds some style. As far as your other shelves, I would hit the thrift stores to find some interesting vases that have some height. don't worry about the color as you can spray paint them. It seems to me that your items are too small and are not making the statement that you are looking for. Also, group them so they make a statement. I think it would be cool to have several pieces that are all the same color sprinkled throughout the bookshelf.

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  7. annies homeAugust 21, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    love the look of it

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  8. DebbiedoosAugust 22, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    That is awesome! You should contact Amy from Mod podge rocks and show her this project....you never know she may feature it. Thanks for sharing with the newbie party.

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  9. UnknownAugust 24, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    This cabinet is gorgeous! Your Mod Podging is so flawless. I'm so proud!

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  10. JennAugust 24, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Great job! It looks amazing! Shelf decorating is definitely an art in itself - maybe collecting a bunch of items in the same color {but different shapes and sizes} and doing the rest in neutrals would work? I also saw someone else that recovered all of her books so they were the same color - too much work for me but it looked amazing!!!
    Thanks so much for linking up to The Creative Spark. I'll be featuring this on my facebook page today. Hope to see you again next week!
    Jenn :)

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  11. Nikki MonetAugust 24, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    This is super cute!!!
    http://photographernaturally.blogspot.com

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  12. DIYbyDesignAugust 24, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    What a great idea. I have the same unit. I must try this. I am your latest follower. I would love if you would stop by and say hi. I look forward to keeping up with your blog.

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  13. Tammy @ Type AAugust 24, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    love it! the drawers and doors look great, def adds to the piece. thanks for partying with me!

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  14. Crafty SideupAugust 25, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    WOW...Simply beautiful..You've done a great job..how long did it take to dry?
    I'm new in here.. learning each day..
    can you see if you can cover all ur books in white and then redecorate with pastels/earthly tones..? I've seen that project somewhere,,cant remember though..all your accessories are great..The Inspire is awesome too.. I've seen someone put jute/burlap/twine around these letters for that cottage kinda look.I'm sure you''ll fig it out and make this shelf even more pretty and chic.. cant wait for more projects..
    I saw ur post thru a link party..

    do come and visit mine and comment too..

    god bless..

    babita

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  15. laxsupermomAugust 25, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Beautiful makeover! I love the papers you used! So pretty! What a terrific way to pretty up your shelving unit! Thanks for sharing.

    I'm hosting my monthly Before Blogging Throwback Thursdays party, and would love for you to come show off something you bought, did, or created Before Blogging. Can't wait to see what you bring to the party.

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  16. UnknownAugust 25, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    This is great! What an awesome makeover- I love me some Mod Podge. I'd love it if you stopped by my blog and checked out the giveaway I'm having for a Dremel Trio!

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  17. UnknownAugust 25, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Thanks for all the wonderful comments!!!

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  18. TerryAugust 27, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    What a great project! I love Ikea but they are so generic looking, you're very creative to put this together..also thanks for linking up - I'll be featuring you this weekend..

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  19. GypsyFarmGirlAugust 30, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    I love how your mod podge transformed your furniture! I have some of the same paper that I have used on canvas to create wall art. I'm thinking about mod podgeing my coffee table soon!

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  20. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I love this, but want to point out the word is "epiphany". If you are going to use a word of the day you might want to research the word.

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  21. UnknownAugust 30, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Spell check...MY BAD!!!!

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  22. sweetgirlSeptember 14, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Would you tell me what paper you used?

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  23. JennNovember 20, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Wow- that turned out so good! Mod Podge amazes me!

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  24. karahDecember 28, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Awesome! What a great upgrade. You are right, it is fabulous, so much better than the plain white. It is now a decoration all its own. Happy New Year!
    Karah @ thespacebetweenblog

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  25. UnknownDecember 29, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    That is so cute I can hardly stand it! Modpodge is definitelt a girl's best friend!!! Thanks for sharing at Overflowing with Creativity! I’m excited to continue being inspired by you in 2012!!! XO, Aimee

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  26. ANNESeptember 21, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    Oh I love the paper you used! It looks fabulous, great job!!

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  27. IHeart OrganizingOctober 10, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    That is such a beautiful idea! Smart gal you are! :)

    Thanks so much for sharing!

    xo,
    Jen

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