How To Turn Two IKEA Breadboxes Into The Cutest Accent Table With Extra Storage

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IKEA is not only known for offering unique imported items at affordable prices; it's also a go-to spot for super-versatile pieces that can be used for way more than their intended purpose. Take the MAGASIN bread bin selling for $30, for example. It's an adorable bread holder that would complement any countertop, but with just a little creativity (and a big thank-you to TikToker @sabina.mxxx), you'll have no trouble transforming it into the cutest accent table, a stylish DIY offering a little extra storage at the same time. It's honestly genius. You may already know the MAGASIN table hack as the key to decluttering a crowded entryway or creating bedside storage, but this clever DIY can be the perfect solution to complete your gathering spaces as well.

To make your very own side table, you'll need two MAGASIN bread bins, matte paint or spray paint safe for wood, a sealer spray (optional), some wood glue, and four table legs. Turned on its side, the IKEA bread bin measures just over 15 inches high, 10 inches deep, and 6 inches wide. Once you put two back to back and add legs to raise them a few inches, the build reaches the size of a typical small, shallow accent table. Decide on the leg height and style you want, and choose your pieces accordingly. Many of the table-leg options already come with non-slip pads, but if you're repurposing old furniture legs, add a pack (such as Slipstick GorillaPads) to your cart.

To start, you'll have to glue together the bottom sides of the bread bins using wood glue or construction adhesive. Lightly sand the lacquered finish on the bottom to expose the raw wood and ensure a stronger bond when gluing the pieces together. Apply the glue generously to both bread boxes (all around the edges). Press the bottoms together so the bread bin doors are on the same side. Ensure all the sides are flush, and wipe away any excess glue squeezing out of the gap. Clamp the bins together, and let them dry before standing them upright. To make the build look like one piece, fill the gap between the boxes with wood filler, and sand it smooth. Choose a suitable paint color, and paint your bread bins, which should now look like a mini cabinet. While that dries, spray-paint the legs in a matching color. You could also spray-paint the entire unit to save time. Once everything is dry, glue the legs to the bottom.

While making the accent table is simple, choosing where this cutie goes is the tricky part. You could place it in an empty corner with another accent piece with a similar height so they complement each other. Or, position it beside a wingback chair to create a cozy reading nook. It also works beside a fireplace or by the sofa as storage for remotes, rolled-up throws, and books. If you have a curved hallway that needs some character, this is one of those pieces that fits right in, especially styled next to a taller vase or house plant so it doesn't feel alone.