Ikea Hemnes cabinet hack: basic to designer!
A functional storage space is a necessity in every home, even more so when you have a narrow entryway. We all need something to liven up that area at the same time not take too much space. My inspo for this design piece I loved this sideboard from west elm but did not get it for 2 reasons. 1. It was too broad for my entryway, I wanted something slimmer. 2. It was too expensive . For this project I felt that the Ikea Hemnes shoe cabinets would be perfect. It has a small footprint and functional storage. However it has a very basic design and I wanted to update it to something more chic. Ikea Hemnes Shoe Cabinet List Of things needed : 1. 2 Ikea Hemne s Units 2. 1 Wooden board 84" x8.5" 3. 1 miter saw with 60 teeth blade or 1 japanese fine toothed hand saw 4. Sanding blocks or sand papers 80/120/220 5. Wooden dowels 6 feet long -15-16 for this project. Number varies if design changes. 6. Minwax Prestain (optional but recommend