Design A One Of A Kind TV Stand With A Clever IKEA Eket DIY
IKEA's popular EKET cabinets are one of the retailer's most versatile storage solutions. The modular system can easily be adapted to suit any space, style, and budget and offers endless DIY possibilities. With the right layout and a little imagination, various pieces from the EKET storage system can be combined into the perfect place to keep your potted plants, the best portable storage for your vinyl records, or even a clutter-free shoe organizer. However, one of our favorite customizations is building a stylish, affordable TV stand that's totally unique to your needs.
The EKET range is made up of various shapes and sizes, including both horizontal and vertical pieces, both with and without doors. What's more, feet or legs can be added to each piece, although most DIYers prefer to place them directly on the floor when creating a TV stand. One clever design places an open EKET cube ($28) next to the EKET media shelf ($65), followed by another cube, then finished off with a double drawer cabinet ($110). While the open 13 ¾-inch cubes allow you to display stylish decor or mementos, the drawers offer great hidden storage to help keep your room tidy. Another perk is that the media shelf is specifically designed to help hide all of the cables running from your entertainment system.
What really makes the EKET collection a great choice is that you can add, take away, or reuse individual pieces in other rooms as your needs change and evolve. Read on to discover a few more great configuration options.
How to build your perfect TV stand with IKEA's EKET storage system
While designing your one-of-a-kind TV stand using the EKET storage range, there are two conditions to keep in mind. First, mix and match pieces that have the same height, so you achieve a flat surface. If, for example, you'd like to create a taller TV stand using vertical cabinets, consider pairing these with two cubes stacked on top of each other.
Another consideration is that the max load for any horizontal EKET surface when placed on the floor is 33lb. Additionally, as one DIYer noted, they can be prone to slowly sag under heavy weight, so it's best to keep the TV on the wall, rather than placing it onto your DIY stand. You could, however, hang the entire TV stand, as all EKET pieces can be mounted onto the wall using IKEA's specialty frames.
@fitmetdjam Wist je dat je zelf heel makkelijk je tv meubel kunt samenstellen met de @IKEA eket serie 🤎 Hier is hoe ik die van mij heb samengesteld stap voor stap ✌️ Daarna aangekleed met twee led lampjes, een look a like bonsai boompje, boek covers en een organische vaas. Het mooiste hiervan is dat je dat je kunt mixen en matchen zodat het in jouw ruimte past ✨ #ikea #ikeafinds #tvmeubel #eket #japandi
Another handy configuration that maximizes storage is to line up three two-door cabinets next to each other. Alternatively, one DIYer took things a step further by turning a vertical cabinet into horizontal storage with the addition of drop-down hinges, then asked a pro to help cut and apply an IKEA laminate countertop to the tops and sides of the DIY configuration, turning it into one moveable unit. The easiest way to add your own stamp, though, is to simply select your favorite hue. Go for a sleek look by choosing all white, a luxe aesthetic by opting for the brown, or have fun and add pops of color with powder blue or pale yellow accents.