Turn IKEA Bowls Into A Side Table That Looks High-End With This Easy DIY
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Do you think IKEA knew just how popular its line of BLANDA serving bowls would be in the DIY community? Sure, it's a good buy as a serving item, as intended. But it's also a sturdy, stylish option for many upcycling projects. There are plenty of clever ways to turn IKEA metal serving bowls into elegant decor and furniture, but the bamboo version is just as popular for DIY enthusiasts. TikTok user @aoibhinn0brien shared a high-end-looking side table using two of BLANDA MATT Bamboo Serving Bowls glued together into a sphere with a slab of marble on top.
The original creator purchased the marble slab from Etsy — several sellers offer marble slabs cut to various sizes, so you can customize the tabletop with your preferred marble look and dimensions. If you want a lower-cost option, cover a piece of wood with a paint product, like Rust-Oleum Marble Effect Spray Paint, or a self-adhesive product, like Cohoo Home Marble Contact Paper for Countertops. You won't get exactly the same results, but it gives you a cost-effective alternative.
In addition to the two bowls and tabletop material, you'll need construction adhesive to hold it all together. Grab some wood filler to minimize the gap between the bowls where you glue them. You'll also need paint or stain for the bowls to help disguise the joint.
This table leaves some room for modifications, like a wood platform at the bottom for better balance or additional embellishments. Decide on these design elements beforehand to ensure you have proper supplies on hand. Similarly, you can turn IKEA serving bowls into a larger, trendy coffee table.
Assemble your serving bowl end table
In the original design, the creator glues the rims of the bowls together to create a sphere. She uses wood glue, but construction adhesive provides a stronger bond. If you want to change up the look, glue the bottoms of the bowls together instead to create an inward curve in the middle. To make the table a little taller, start with the original sphere and glue a third bowl turned upside down to the bottom. These options, along with gluing a wood square to the sphere's bottom, create a wider base for more stability.
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If you glued your bowls into a sphere, fill the gap where the bowls meet with wood filler. Let it dry before sanding and smoothing the finish. Then, you can paint or stain the bowls for a high-end look. A darker wood tone is an elegant choice, and black or white paint offers a sleek, upscale design. You could also choose a paint that matches one of the colors in the marble slab.
Once the base is finished how you want, glue the marble piece onto the top of the salad bowls. Putting something heavy on top presses the marble down to help it adhere well to the base. This creation is perfect as an end table with a small lamp, decorative tray, or other decorations. Alternatively, take inspiration from the woman who turned an IKEA serving bowl into a stylish floral home decor piece — it would look perfect sitting atop your new table.