IKEA Alex Hack! DIY Faux Apothecary Cabinet. Home Office Update!

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IKEA Alex Hack! DIY Faux Apothecary Cabinet. Home Office Update!

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I adore apothecary units, but they can be pricey. So, I decided to hack the Ikea Alex set of drawers and DIY my own Faux apothecary cabinet. I also have been giving my home office an update, which I will share more in next week's video, but here is a sneaky peak. I hope you enjoy this week's, Ikea Hack.
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@MatthewEncina Жыл бұрын

Very smart use of 1/4” for the faces. Thanks for sharing!

@crista777444 4 жыл бұрын

Reduce Reuse Recycle!! Love your vibe pretty lady!! 🥰 Much love from 🇨🇦

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you sweetheart, thanks for watching x

@emilyallen8436 4 жыл бұрын

Oh, how I wish you were full time on youtube! I adore you and everything you do. I've watched almost every one of your videos...some of them a few times lol. My baby and I get up from our thursday naps and the FIRST thing I do is look for you! And you never disappoint!!

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Aw Emily, I am so happy to hear that, I am delighted you enjoy the videos and look forward to them x

@zoeemiko8149 4 жыл бұрын

It's a lovely flip! I'd never guess it started out as a plain ol boring Ikea piece. Well done!

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Zoe! I hope you have a lovely weekend x

@marieradatsz4126 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely better than that original . This is the best ikea hack I have seen yet. U also think the legs look fine as they are. Who is a clever girl xxx

@angiejovi1 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant , you will be setting a trend

@lifeofaimee6259 4 жыл бұрын

OMG I love this finished project...just got the keys to my new house and a number of up cycling ideas gathered from you...

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on getting the keys for your new home! X

@itsacarolbthing5221 4 жыл бұрын

You brought out the white wax, and I thought 'yippee!! She's going to say my favourite word!! Autentico!'. And then you didn't. Gutted, I tell you, gutted! Great job, missus, looks fab. Xx

@beverlycollins4283 4 жыл бұрын

I think what you have done with that room is stunning. It does bring a calming effect to one's spirit. A nice cup of hot tea after a relaxing bath at the end of the day, a pencil and some drawing paper and let the creativity flow. ☺

@amybriggs8423 4 жыл бұрын

I loved the finish cabinet !!!!!

@ruthgoddard6539 4 жыл бұрын

Oh it turned out so pretty and neat.love the way it looks

@julesiou12 4 жыл бұрын

That's such a great hack. I love how you've added the veneers to the fronts and adding legs really gives it a cool look. I'm a terror for collecting legs. I've even unscrewed feet or legs of an abandoned sofa or two that are beyond repair for anything else. They really vamp up a piece. Love all those little drawers so handy for hobbies. Thanks for sharing and inspiring as always x

@dedestephens4229 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice job Catherine!

@oursweetcottageinaustria 4 жыл бұрын

Only you can turn that into that!! 😍

@cathylynnpietranton 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Catherine that turned out really nice. Recycle, reuse and reduce💚❤

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cathy, I hope you have a lovely weekend x x

@Kelly-lo6cz 3 жыл бұрын

So much prettier!! Great job!

@chrisprpich7019 4 жыл бұрын

What an awsome piece. Love how you changed it up. 😀❤️🇨🇦

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

@gwenruggeri9151 4 жыл бұрын

Catherine, you are one clever, talented, creative, and gifted young lady. Great job! So enjoy watching your channel. You never cease to amaze me!

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Aw, I really appreciate that Gwen, thank you for watching x

@susan5301 4 жыл бұрын

Another project well done! Looks smashing! Thanks for sharing and have a nice week-end! Hi to Blondie and Pepsi!

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Susan, I hope you have a lovely weekend x x

@deannaworm2365 3 жыл бұрын

This came out so nice. I am very impressed. You have a great eye for things.

@DaintyDiaries 3 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you x

@wisahour 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this make over

@polly2020 4 жыл бұрын

What an upgrade, so good.

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Polly! X

@trishagoodier3943 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this make over/up cycle, brilliant idea, the colour is perfect, it's one of the colours I'm into at the moment. I also absolutely love your Buddha that you dressed the unit with.

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

AW thank you Nikki! X

@mecraftytoo 4 жыл бұрын

You never fail to amaze me, you really do have some brilliant ideas. I just love how you just get those big tools out and create something fabulous.x

@naomiakulu-haulangi3502 4 жыл бұрын

love your thrift flip!! another cheeky thumbs-up 👍 👌 😉 👏

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the cheeky thumbs up Naomi! X

@JennyAmponsah 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always Catherine!

@SimplyChill 4 жыл бұрын

Your home is beautiful love your style you are an inspiration. love from Austria.

@tisa6193 4 жыл бұрын

Great idea! loved the outcome . Think the feet looked good but still look good painted too.

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Theresa x 👍

@deepestanio4625 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like old fashioned tool drawers! Amazing!

@jackiemadden4024 4 жыл бұрын

Just love your makeovers you’ve become a wizz with the electric tools

@jdowsett1 4 жыл бұрын

Wow Catherine what a lovely job❣️Bravo 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jennie x

@spookygeek9459 3 жыл бұрын

That’s brilliant I like the way you what you done to that unit thank you for sharing that give me some idea for my new place when I do move keep safe take care and your family🌸💜😊

@ramancheema5dec 4 жыл бұрын

Damn girl !!! You are so creative.

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks sweetheart! Thanks for watching xx

@janreilly6989 4 жыл бұрын

Turned out fab.. Love the basket and decor aswell xx

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jan! Thanks for watching x

@eileenchambers4253 4 жыл бұрын

Looks fabulous Catherine, looking forward to your next vlog ♥️

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Eileen! 😊

@kathyesargent9088 4 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the makeover

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kathye! X

@traveledtexan 4 жыл бұрын

Such a nice touch and color...

@harley8680 4 жыл бұрын

I love it! Ikea furniture was my best investment ever, I wish I had not spent thousands on other stuff. I have had an Alex for almost ten years. It holds all my paper punches, cutters, rubber stamps, Sizzix dies. The other I cannot live without is the Kallax (formerly Expedit)...oh the best for craft spaces! Cheeky thumbs up my favorite ray of Irish sunshine! xx

@janetwilliams782 4 жыл бұрын

I really love this hack..looks gorgeous..love the paint colour also..u did fabulous..love ur work..tyfs♡

@leighsanchez481 4 жыл бұрын

Love the way you have changed the set of drawers, absolutely brilliant. It gives me an idea to change one of our sets of drawers. Many thanks for inspiration to do this Catherine.

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Leigh! I hope you have a lovely weekend x x

@shelley5008 4 жыл бұрын

Looks fab!! Well done.

@alyssacarvalho5795 4 жыл бұрын

Yay! A new video by Dainty always makes my week better! Looks gorgeous. Love to "Queen Bee" and Pepsi! 🐈🐱💗

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alyssa, I hope you have a lovely evening x

@KateriBurnett 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Catherine, wow this little dresser turned out so cute. Great job sweetie. Your an amazing young lady. Look out people Catherine has her power tools again.😁😆😊

@barbaramccoy3592 4 жыл бұрын

Excellence again! I am rethinking my work space and this idea is priceless without denting the budget. Thanks.

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Barbara, Thanks for watching xx

@funnyd8798 4 жыл бұрын

Such a great idea! I love it!

@jmlane5156 4 жыл бұрын

Love it!! You did a superb job transforming a plain, practical piece of furniture with your own personal style. My sister did something similar with an old dresser she found and now it’s pride of place in her newly renovated trailer. Making furniture personal makes all the difference in the world to a space.

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sweetheart, thanks for watching x

@DerrynEHahn-ir2jv 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great! When attaching lots of handles, make a cardboard template based off the centre of the drawer with your pilot holes❤️✨

@suecox2308 3 жыл бұрын

If you box in each of the legs with the same plywood you used on the drawers, (a simple topless, bottomless box glued onto the legs) it would match the stain better. Lovely project.

@amandapinkerton2785 4 жыл бұрын

As always AMAZING I always look forward to Thursdays and your next project. Keep going it's my weekly treat xxx

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Aw, I am happy to hear that Amanda x

@annestephenson1548 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely job Catherine.! Another great upcycle from you ! Absolutely love what you have done , you are soooooo talented 😀

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

You are so kind Anne! X Thank you

@ethompson1965 4 жыл бұрын

LOVELY, YOU DID A GREAT JOB, LOVE FROM CANADA

@cathyfromcanada637 4 жыл бұрын

Peace and nature...and a pink kitchen😄💕🇨🇦

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I hope you have a lovely weekend Cathy x

@bleugaze 3 жыл бұрын

I'm loving your clamp lyfe, lol. Saw this on pinterest, I'm so happy I found you on youtube. Great idea!

@DaintyDiaries 3 жыл бұрын

Yay, glad you found me x

@intentionallycreatingmylif2281 4 жыл бұрын

Great job, love it. I love up cycling, it’s lovely to see the transformation. I like the legs being different. Unique 😉

@PilatesFanC 4 жыл бұрын

Great job! Very creative!

@allisonbaylis95 4 жыл бұрын

I have just discovered your vlog, and blown away. Aren't you lovely. Love what you have done with your home. Very inspirational. 🌻❤️🌸

@jacquelinelem7446 4 жыл бұрын

What a great way to change the look of a chest of draws great job Catherine thanks for sharing love Jackie x

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jackie! I am glad you enjoyed it x Thanks for watching x

@katieMarie2022 4 жыл бұрын

Oh Catherine, your such a smarty pants! very creative and talented. Beautiful work and well done. God Bless.

@kikibrownie1374 3 жыл бұрын

It looks so beautiful !!😍

@acampbell1959 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Luv the recycle vibe. And of course hugs to the Queenie! Hugs

@4nicmac4 4 жыл бұрын

Oh you have outdone yourself this time! It’s fabulous!

@chrissieanne4641 4 жыл бұрын

Fabulous make over, it’s amazing what can be achieved with a sheet of mdf and a creative and talented mind. Love it xx

@moominesque6081 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video! You are an inspiration! 🌻

@debbieredhill 4 жыл бұрын

Love it! You have brilliant ideas! Very important not to buy and just throw away. Reduce, recycle, reuse. My IKEA furniture is more than 20 years and it's doing very well! No intention of getting rid of it 😉. Take care xxx

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Deborah, thanks for watching, I hope you have a lovely weekend x x x

@debbieredhill 4 жыл бұрын

@@DaintyDiaries thank you! You too xxx

@moyaking8961 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2 bedroomed townhouse which is quite large. I used to have a craft shop so I have a ton of things in the craft room. The other day I was helping my crafter friend pack up her house as she's miving. It made me realise just how much stuff I've got and don't use. Once our weather here in Cyprus cools down im going to have a good sort out. I live the Ikea hack and I'm looking forward to seeing what you've done to your office. I'm also painting a couple of walls in my lounge in Willow green.

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

I love sorting out and passing items on to others, it feels good and allowed space for more abundance to come through, I would love some of your Cyprus sunshine lol x I hope you have a lovely weekend x

@pennyhanson2598 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve always wanted a set of Alex drawers, but nowhere for it at the moment. You’ve done a super job transforming yours! Kind regards from Penny in Liverpool 🇬🇧😊💕

@DaintyDiaries 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that Penny, thank you x

@erikas2216 4 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous

@larag1764 4 жыл бұрын

Great job by Blondie and Pepsi - they both deserve a raise ! Love the new wall colour in your office. I'm looking forward to the reveal. Stay safe and best wishes from Australia 🤗

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lara, I hope you have a lovely weekend x x

@michellefleenor5854 4 жыл бұрын

I watch tons of crafting/furniture makeover videos, and I think your is the best! Hugs from Kansas USA

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Michelle, you are so kind x 😊

@annieoli28 4 жыл бұрын

It turned out great. Love the sage green.

@judym4673 4 жыл бұрын

YES to passing things on ! Looking good 😃

@Yvonneb_ 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea xx

@carinnedifrancesco7618 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely addition to the room. I loved to way you made it "yours".

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Carinne, I am so happy with it x

@mandyjolil6069 4 жыл бұрын

Good job glad your back x

@Happylife10101 4 жыл бұрын

Love that cabinet as a bed side 🛏️

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Oh Yes it would be fab as bedside cabinet x

@rachelolivas4775 4 жыл бұрын

Wow you have so much creativity. I love how it turned out .. God knows i don't have a creative bone but love watching your masterpieces❤ Thanks again for sharing😉

@deirdredelaughder1060 4 жыл бұрын

Catherine, I love what you did with this IKEA piece! Great job and it’s so pretty in your space. God bless you hon!💕💕

@rainbowobsidian5313 4 жыл бұрын

Im in the process of making an office / craft room too. will hopefully have plants in it as well.

@louiselill1528 4 жыл бұрын

You did a great job Katherine I love the draw front ideas

@lorrainepearson4150 4 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see your new office , ikea unit looks great 👍

@vivsalittlebitcrafty4854 4 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant hack. Looks great x

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Viv! X

@vickinoeske1711 4 жыл бұрын

Really like how the cabinet turned out. And, I like the stain color.

@mitzibud6908 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely!!

@barbarashipley9720 4 жыл бұрын

Love the Ikea hack. You did a great job changing it and it looks fantastic.

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Barbara, I hope you have a lovely weekend, thanks for watching x

@saradavies1677 4 жыл бұрын

That is so inventive! I think the legs look nice.

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sara x

@n.w.414 4 жыл бұрын

Well done! 💕💕💕

@nattyscrappy 4 жыл бұрын

Looks fantastic ❤️

@shonasutley4420 Жыл бұрын

Looks lovely, great job!

@DaintyDiaries Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@immyprakobphon1052 4 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant!

@brendamoring5429 4 жыл бұрын

That turned out amazing. You are so talented with all you do. Yes would love to see the craft room makeover. Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed day.

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

You are so kind Brenda, Office makeover is ready to go for next week! X

@elizabethmonsees3643 Жыл бұрын

That looks very nice CatherinE 😊Love how you take chances and get wonderful results💕

@patriciabennett1819 4 жыл бұрын

Everything is just so very inspiring ,Catherine. All what you do is amazing.This is a super transformation. Really a pleasure to watch as you are helping everyone achieve and follow your great instructions.This Alex unit turned out perfect.will hold lots of things. Thank you so very much,Catherine.

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Patricia! X

@susantasker6120 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice! Loving your videos!

@desireemarana4997 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! 😍😍😍

@thehighpriestess8431 3 жыл бұрын

Awesomess! Great results !

@juneroberts5305 4 жыл бұрын

What an amazing and excellent hack/make-over! It looks fabulous. I 💙 apothecary cabinets, so this was right up my alley. 😀

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Aw, thank you June, Happy to hear you like it x

@little_misscrafty 4 жыл бұрын

Love the makeover, really creative way to make over utility furniture into something useful and beautiful 😊

@DaintyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you xxx

@caryulmer5578 3 жыл бұрын

The legs actually look fine as is. You did a beautiful job. Honestly you always take something & actually improve it from what the original design was. Someone (furnature building companies?) should hire you to assist with designs. Your ideas are lovely.

@DaintyDiaries 3 жыл бұрын

Aw, thanks Cary!