OTHER than their incredible meatballs, the things we love most about Ikea are just how affordable and multipurpose their products are.
Well if you’re looking to give your home a revamp without spending a small fortune, then let us guide you in the direction of Ikea’s £3 spice racks which double up as adorable children’s bookshelves.
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That’s right, savvy mums have been giving this otherwise average spice rack a new lease of life with a simple slick of paint.
Posting a photo of her son’s new pastel bookshelves on the Facebook group Extreme Budget DIY & Life Hacks, the mum wrote: “Decorating my son’s bedroom and I wanted something for his books.”
Revealing how she turned the spice rack into a book shelf, the woman added: “Painted with a tester paint pot paint – better than a boring white shelf and they stay nice and neat.”
Meanwhile, another mum revealed how three spice racks added a “reading nook” to an otherwise “wasted space” in her little one’s room.
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- BEKVAM Spice Rack, £3 from IKEA – buy now
Meanwhile, another mum turned a corner of her son’s room into a beautiful display area with four spice racks.
She wrote: “I did exactly the same! These spice racks are ace for books!”
What’s more, the mum claims the racks are “ideal for odd sized books that look messy stood up on a bookshelf” and keep things neat and upright.
For more incredible home transformations, a Dad has created a stylish outdoor bar for just £30 using B&Q paint and an old packing crate.
And a savvy mum transformed her tired sofa for just £10 using furniture dye and chalk paint.
Plus this mum transformed her dingy kitchen by spending just £60 on paint and a stick-on worktop.
