Has there ever seemed to be a lack of something in your room? Prepare to put on some elbow grease and completely transform your room with this endearingly straightforward imaginative do-it-yourself project, which is showcased by Shayna Alnwick of TikTok (see out her channel on TheFlippedPiece)! Shayna produces something that almost everyone can achieve with this DIY room divider! (Really, it really is that simple!)
Shayna’s toolset, which revolves around the rather popular (and extremely attractive) IKEA Ivar shelf ends, is surprisingly straightforward. Three of these shelf ends, a heavy-duty staple gun, a length of burlap cloth, six heavy-duty hinges, some six-millimeter thick dowels, and wood stain (if you prefer the pale natural pine look) are all necessary.
Your dream room divider is only a few steps away from becoming a reality with these parts.
To start, the Ivar frames are strong and dependable, but they may use some warmth to better match your current furnishings. Luckily, that’s where wood stain comes into play, so just apply a coat or two of your preferred stain, allow it to dry completely, and proceed to the next steps.
Now for the burlap. It must be cut to fit your Ivar frames, and the fabric must be attached to the back of the frame with a staple gun. Hinge time begins after that. Take your hinges and place the top, middle, and bottom hinges where the two meet. This enables the entire item to fold flat or hinge open when not in use.
Lastly, trim a couple of six-millimeter dowels to the proper length for the interior of the frame. It already has dowel apertures, as you can see if you look closely. You can put your dowels into those pre-existing holes. Necklaces, earrings, or even lightweight decorations can be hung from that point.
Now that everything is set up, you may enjoy your room divider to the most! Place it in a room corner to break up the area or to conceal your mountain of clothing (is that just me?).
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Materials Needed:
- IKEA Ivar Shelf Ends (3 pieces): These sturdy shelf ends serve as the foundation for your room divider.
- Wood Stain (optional): If you prefer a warmer look, apply wood stain to the Ivar frames.
- Burlap Cloth: Cut it to fit the Ivar frames and attach it to the back using a staple gun.
- Heavy-Duty Hinges (6 total): Place three hinges where the frames meet (top, middle, and bottom) for folding functionality.
- Six Millimeter Thick Dowels: Trim these dowels to fit the interior of the frame, using pre-existing dowel apertures.
- Staple Gun, Screwdriver, and Sandpaper: Essential tools for assembly.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Stain the Ivar Frames: If desired, apply wood stain to the Ivar frames for a customized finish.
- Attach Burlap Cloth: Cut the burlap to match the frame size and staple it to the back of the Ivar frames.
- Install Hinges: Position three hinges where the frames meet (top, middle, and bottom). This allows the divider to fold flat or hinge open.
- Insert Dowels: Use the pre-existing dowel apertures to insert the six-millimeter dowels. These dowels can hold lightweight decorations or accessories.
- Enjoy Your Room Divider: Place it in a corner to break up the space or hide that mountain of clothes (we’ve all been there!).
