I know this post should have been done awhile ago, but better late than never right? I know many of you have already attempted this project by referring to my tutorial saved in my IG highlights. 

So here it is! This is how I turned my extra Ikea Kallax into a beautiful fluted Media Console.

Materials:

1. Ikea Kallax
2. Ikea Kallax Inserts
3. Fluted Trims
4. E6000 glue
5. Caulk
6. Mitre Saw
7. Edge knobs
8. Brass Legs
9. Linen White Chalk Paint
10. Polycrylic Matte Finish

This project began because I was reconfiguring the boys’ playroom, getting it ready for virtual learning last year during the pandemic. I ended up with an extra Ikea Kallax as there was no space for it in the playroom once I added a desk. Temporarily, I placed it in my living room under the TV with storage baskets and used it to hide my baby girl’s toys. It became a functional piece for us but aesthetically, it did not fit into our space. I stared at the unit for weeks. I kept thinking there must be something I can do to it, to make it blend into our home a little better. That was also the time when the fluted trend took off so fluted vanities, fluted dressers, pretty much fluted everything was everywhere so I decided to go with it and give it a try. 

Instructions:

1. I used my Mitre saw to cut the fluted trims to the height of the door. For 4 doors, I used just under 3 of the trims I purchased (they were each 8ft long). I did put through 4 cut trims though my table saw to get a thinner piece to glue to the end of each door. You can probably do this with a mitre saw or a hand saw as well. 
2. I used liquid nail and clamps to secure the trims to the door. However, I think E6000 or gorilla glue probably would have been better.
3. I installed the legs I got from Pretty Pegs. For the front legs, I suggest installing it about 1/2 – 1 inch away from the front of the console so the black metal plate is hidden. I had to redo mine because the first time, I installed it right at the corner and the black plate was very visible.
4. Once the glue was dried, I caulked the gap between the trims for a more finished look. 
5. I began installing the door (Kallax insert with the fluted trims) to the Ikea Kallax using the instructions provided by Ikea as a guideline. I did adjust the location of the hinges so that the door would not stick out (remember, the door is now thicker because of the added trims).
6. Once everything was done, I used chalk paint and painted the entire unit (except the bottom) because no one was going to see that. I painted 1 thick coat but you can do 2 if needed.
7. Once the paint was dried, I sealed it with 2 coats of Polycrylic matte sealer.
8. Finally, for the the last step, I installed the edge knobs to complete the unit and voila!