{"id":2273,"date":"2016-07-28T20:55:13","date_gmt":"2016-07-28T20:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.torontorentals.com\/blog\/?p=2273"},"modified":"2016-07-28T20:59:34","modified_gmt":"2016-07-28T20:59:34","slug":"vittsjo-ikea-hack-a-fabulous-space-saving-gold-bookshelf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.torontorentals.com\/blog\/vittsjo-ikea-hack-a-fabulous-space-saving-gold-bookshelf","title":{"rendered":"Ikea Hack of The Week: A Fabulous Space-Saving Gold Bookshelf"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"BodyA\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Ironically, apartment dwellers like us need to find space for storage. It\u2019s like the ultimate Catch 22 of apartment living.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">On top of that, particularly small spaces mean there\u2019s nowhere to hide ugly furniture, so our storage needs to be attractive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">It\u2019s a tall order, but today\u2019s Ikea hack for storage goes a long way toward alleviating the pain. This storage shelving unit is recommended in gold, but you could do silver, rose gold, brass, or any other colour that floats your boat.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"BodyA\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">The parts. You&#8217;ll need:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"BodyA\"><span class=\"Hyperlink0\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ikea.com\/ca\/en\/catalog\/products\/20213312\/#\/40303439\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: blue;\">Vittsjo shelf unit<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"> \u2013 $99.00<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"BodyA\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">spray paint, try <\/span><span class=\"Hyperlink0\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Rust-Oleum-Specialty-11-oz-Metallic-Gold-Spray-Paint-1910830\/100155951\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: blue;\">this one<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"> x 3 \u2013 $3.76 each<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"BodyA\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">contact paper in marble, or your preferred design, try <\/span><span class=\"Hyperlink1\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rona.ca\/en\/self-adhesive-vinyl-film-grey-marble-12206085\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: blue;\">this<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"> \u2013 $11.87 each<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"BodyA\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">protective mask for applying spray paint<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"BodyA\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Do it. This is an easy one.<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"BodyA\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">First, wipe down the whole shelving unit so it\u2019s perfectly clean and remove the glass shelves.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"BodyA\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Wearing the protective mask, apply the spray paint to the whole thing evenly, according to the instructions. Be sure to get all sides of every vertical and horizontal bar, including the legs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"BodyA\">While it dries, clean the bottom shelf of the unit perfectly and apply the marble (or other design) contact paper or self-adhering vinyl to the top of that shelf. Stick it down well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"BodyA\">When everything\u2019s dry and settled, add the final shelf in and store away!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Source: <\/span><span class=\"Hyperlink0\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.houseofhawkes.net\/diy-gold-bookshelf\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: blue;\">House of Hawkes<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ironically, apartment dwellers like us need to find space for storage. 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