5 hacks that will make your BRIMNES stand out from the crowd
You know that feeling when you spot an almost perfect piece of furniture? And you think to yourself, “I like it, I just wish it was in a different finish or had contrasting door pulls.” Well, with a little ingenuity and a willingness to challenge yourself to a DIY project, you can transform just about anything. From big undertakings to small adjustments, creatives far and wide have been putting their unique stamp on IKEA furniture — like the BRIMNES collection — for a while now, and we, like you, just can’t get enough.
When you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, start by planning out your space with IKEA Kreativ, so you can decide what piece will work best. Once you’ve made your decision, you can purchase right from the app. Ready to get started?
Scroll ahead for five BRIMNES hacks that are bursting with personality.
Note: While we always love to see your creativity and personal style, please keep in mind that you will not be able to return your BRIMNES once you change its appearance.
1. Add a little cane detailing to the cabinet doors.
This petite BRIMNES cabinet is available in all-white or black, which at times can read a little flat. However, Sara and Melissa from the blog Alice & Lois cleverly decided to add warmth and contrast using a little cane webbing on the doors and some leather scraps on the pulls.
Shop the Room: BRIMNES Cabinet With Doors
2. Make it look built-in.
Sabrina from Sabrina Lowe Design gave this laundry-meets-mud room a snazzy upgrade, all while staying within budget. Her secret? A clever DIY project. The once freestanding, white BRIMNES wardrobe was transformed into built-in cabinetry and painted to match the rest of the gray millwork throughout the space.
Shop the Room: BRIMNES Wardrobe With Two Doors
3. Give it a two-tone makeover with paint.
If you’re not afraid to get your hands dirty, grab a paintbrush and try this two-toned hack by Maria from the blog House by the Preserve. The previously all-black BRIMNES glass-door cabinet was given a tiny facelift with the help of some white interior paint.
Shop the Room: BRIMNES Glass Door Cabinet
4. Dress it up with decorative tape and swanky door pulls.
If you are on a budget or a DIY newbie, take note of this three-door BRIMNES cabinet hack by Arvinder from DIY Design Decor. She cleverly created a graphic pattern on the doors using decorative tape and then completed the look by spray painting the hardware in a brass finish. The end result is a piece that’s modern yet playful.
Shop the Room: BRIMNES Wardrobe With Three Doors
5. Paint the exterior and add wallpaper to the interior of a BRIMNES bed.
Zhush up your BRIMNES bed with a bold paint color à la this vibrant IKEA hack from Megan Zietz of TfDiaries. The walls flaunting the same hue provide a consistent backdrop for the vibrant bedding and verdant plant life. And if you really want to take your DIY prowess to the next level, follow her lead and add leather pulls on the drawers and cover the headboard shelving with wallpaper.
Shop the Room: BRIMNES Bed Frame With Storage and Headboard
Now that you’re chock-full of inspo, you’re probably bursting at the seams to flex your creative muscles. But first, remember to use IKEA Kreativ, to see where to fit your very own BRIMNES cabinet, wardrobe, or bed.