Of course to a toddler a table and chairs just their size is delightful no matter what it looks like–but after staring at it for a year, I knew that we could do better. For the most part, this just hung out in her room and held her basket of books. Occasionally, she would pull out a chair and actually sit and pretend to read.
The white and green color-blocking also got 3 coats of clear high-gloss Polycrylic to seal, protect and shine! And boy does it shine:
And just when I was sure we had a left on our hands, she switched:
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We partnered with Stuga on a line of hardwood floors — The Ingrid is really livable, and the color is very neutral. It doesn’t lean warm or cool, it’s that just right in-between. We have really loved putting it everywhere in our house. It’s the best jumping-off point for design, no matter your interior style. In addition to being beautiful, Ingrid is really durable — we have three kids, and we always have a home construction project going on. Ingrid stands up to it all.
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[…] struck when I saw a post via Apartment Therapy of a little Ikea kids table a chairs by Chris Loves Julia. They turned the Latt table from this:Into […]
[…] hedder Lätt, og det kan købes til den nette sum af 139kr. Jeg fandt en fin “hack” her, og valgte at male bordet med tavlemaling, så N kan male med kridt derpå. Derudover malede jeg […]
[…] struck when I saw a post via Apartment Therapy of a little Ikea kids table a chairs by Chris Loves Julia. They turned the Latt table from this:Into […]
I searched online for ideas for a Latt table makeover and yours was at the top of my list. I love the two toned look on the chairs. I got around to painting ours and blogging it this week. Thank you so much for the inspiration! http://alwayspaintedusuallychipped.blogspot.com/2014/02/ikea-latt-makeover.html
Thanks for the tips! I think I’ll use a roller. I’m not very good at even brushstrokes. :)
I just painted it assembled. I taped off the close edges!
Oh I LOVE it! Did you take apart the chairs and tables to paint? Or just paint them assembled? Thanks!
Love this! We have this table..and it has been colored on..might need this facelift to make it cute again! great idea thanks for sharing (found you via apartment therapy :)
I definitely don’t think the living room will be a permanent residence for the Latt, but after I finished it last night, it just stayed downstairs to dry. So when she saw it for the first time it was like Christmas morning. Although I will say, she has been drawing on it all day long–so it has been nice to have it down here so I can keep an eye on her. Once we are done babysitting the baby grand piano, I think that space will turn into a little desk/play/homework area.
What made you switch it downstairs instead of keeping it in her room? Just wanting to pick your brain a lil : )
I love it!
Awesome Michelle!
Awesome Michelle!
we have that same set and it could really use a make-over! i pinned this and will discuss with the hubs tonight! thanks for the great idea! ~m
Looks awesome, Weiya! What a versatile little table we own. Enjoy it and congrats on the feature.
Hi Julia! I love the makeover! Actually, I just did the same hack last week! :D It was actually featured today at the DIYShowOff.
check it out at: http://enjoyerofgrace.blogspot.com/2012/01/ikea-hack-latt-childrens-table-2-chairs.html?m=1
Hope you like it! :)
I just use the quart-sized can. For my large chalkboard, I rolled in on, but for this little table 2 coats of even brushstrokes worked great. The brushstrokes leveled out by themselves and the table is real smooth. Hope it helps. Can’t wait to see what you have up your sleeve!
Great is going to be 2?!? Wow.
Question about the paint: Was yours a spray or one you need a brush for? I’ve got some chalkboard projects in the works and I’ve been researching Rustoleum. Your feedback would be much appreciated. :)
Thanks Patsy!… we had ours for a year before touching it. No worries.
That looks so pretty now! I want a full-size version, for me :)
What a genius idea!!!!! Brinley loves to play with chalk outside, this old be perfect for her inside!!!
Swoooooon-Greta’s hair…… Oh my she is a doll!!!
Jealous. Kole’s looks so drab now. You’ve got serious creative ideas flowing over there.
love what you did with the chairs! so mod.
Love it. Working on one now. Did u gloss the whole thing or just the colored parts?
Just the painted parts. Have fun!!
Thanks, Jaimie! No priming and it has held up wonderfully. Woot!
Wow! That is awesome. We have the same table!
Did you have to put a primer down before the chalkboard paint? Or did it adhere to the slick surface as is?