![]() ![]() ![]() They are very simple pieces of furniture, so they’re highly versatile in terms of function. The notched out pull is decently sized, so I push my trays to the back of the drawer when they’re not in use, and you can barely (like, baaarely) see them with the drawers closed, which makes me happy.Whether you need to organize a home office or any other room in your home, these Ikea Alex drawer hacks are here to save the day! Who doesn’t love a good Ikea hack? The popular Ikea Alex drawer units are a frugal way to create great-looking furniture with plenty of storage space.Īlex is a series of storage and desk units that are super easy to customize. The drawers don’t pull out all the way due to built-in stops (the photos above show the extent of their range if you’re curious), which I thought might be a problem in the beginning but having used the floating vanity for several weeks now, it’s a non issue. Inside the drawers, I used a flatware organizer for makeup and small bowls for containing my fancy (ha!) jewelry: The 12″ depth makes it a non-issue, allowing for easy flow between both rooms and back out into the studio. With the unit on the wall and the bottom in place, we went to slide in the drawers and hit one small obstacle: IKEA includes thick plastic bolts to attach the sides of the drawer to the back, but the slightly rounded head hits the edge of the corner brace! We removed the bolts and (carefully!) used wood screws instead.Īs it turns out, it will float! The vanity is installed along the wall that leads into the bedroom, right next to the laundry room door. This was surely overkill as nothing in this vanity is more than a few ounces on its own, but it’s also nice to know that this thing is strong. ![]() We were able to hit a stud on one of the braces, and for the other two (we installed three total), we used toggle bolts. In order to gain access, we had to stop short of installing the bottom piece and sliding in the drawers. We discarded the back of the unit (which was a thin piece of cardboard, more or less), which allowed us to attach the braces to the wall. Tip: Always drill a pilot hole before screwing anything into IKEA furniture (or anything, really)! To prevent us from accidentally going through the other side, we flag our drill bit with a piece of blue tape, which tells us when to ‘stop.’ I bought two packs of these 3″ heavy duty braces, and we were golden. If it seems obvious, it’s because it is! Unlike L brackets, corner braces can be completely hidden from the inside and attach on three sides. Could we make it float?Įventually, I turned up this BESTA hack using heavy duty corner braces. Endless Googling showed variations with legs, wrapped in wood or wallpapered, and although we toyed with the idea of using hunky industrial L-brackets and painting them the same color as the wall, we were determined to keep it looking light. We both loved the simple shape and the slim depth, but against our dark walls, we weren’t loving the idea of adding brackets – even if we did go with black. The EKBY is meant to be installed using a minimum of two brackets ( like this), although three is recommended. After debating between countless skinny consoles or DIY, we ultimately landed on the inexpensive EKBY ALEX – with just a few modifications, of course! Instead, I knew I wanted to have a small landing spot for a vanity to hold my equally small stash of makeup and jewelry, and we both agreed it’d be nice if it was long enough to display a few favorite items, too. Stepping back quickly to our PAX wardrobes, our entire goal was to eliminate the need for a dresser (or two), as we wanted to keep the walls free of any heavy furniture. ![]() Today, I wanted to share a super simple IKEA hack – with the term hack being used lightly – for a perfectly sized, slim floating vanity using the EKBY ALEX. We’re slowly chugging along on finishing up the bedroom, while also planning for laundry cabinets and drawing up ideas for the backyard this summer(!). ![]()
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