IKEA Havsta: The Storage Solution You Didn't Know You Needed

[@reneehuff3084]

I saw this the other night, and I absolutely fell in love!! The brilliance to turn cabinet upside down… WHHHHAAATTT??!! Love love love it!

[@champagnechaos]

That’s such a huge compliment! I can’t thank you enough! I hope you have a great weekend!

[@neatly.living]

The color and the way you transformed this is unreal Annie!

[@champagnechaos]

Thank you so much, Aminah!!♥️

[@adamnero2783]

Bruh!!! You said it better. I fell in love with the shorts at first sight.

[@Lilyofthevalleybloom]

Not only did you slay the cabinet makeover, you also slayed in your detailed, well-informed, and style of video. It's very unique and helpful the way you presented this video. I wish other would present their remodels like this. Awesome job! Thanks for sharing and explaining everything, including your mistakes. Most helpful.

[@champagnechaos]

Ah thank you! That's so kind of you to think AND to say! 😊

[@trussbox2270]

I am a carpenter and impressed by your work, congratulations

[@champagnechaos]

This is such a huge compliment, I can’t thank you enough!

[@HGCUPCAKES]

For your first video: this was absolutely brilliant!! This is the EXACT look I had in mind. I just had no idea on how to execute it! Or make it make sense to my hubby lol. Thank you!! ❤️🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@champagnechaos]

This is the nicest comment! Thank you so much for taking the time to send it! It was hard to explain to my husband too😂

[@ambert.m.3581]

You did an excellent job. No fluff, just straight to the point with the video. The look/design of the cabinets are pretty amazing: great paint color and use of CB2 hardware. You thought outside the box- never would have thought of flipping the cabinets... I'll be d@mned, it worked! 🙂 And thank you for using a remnant piece. Finally, someone else who sees the magic. I tell my husband it elevates any cabinetry, but all he thinks of are the costs- can't see the vision. Again, great job with everything.

[@champagnechaos]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and leave such a nice message! I can’t even tell you how much this means to me♥️♥️ and I’m totally with you on the remnant stone… incorporating something like that can make such a huge difference!!

[@vahine11]

I love how thorough you are in sharing all the info, and also in sharing your thought process while creating this fantastic-looking nook. Your attention to detail in your work is impressive. Job well done!

[@champagnechaos]

This is the nicest message, thank you so much and thank you for being here! I hope you have a great Monday!

[@spfisterer3651]

I know I'm a little late to the party, but this video was just suggested to me :-) LOVE the built in look. May I suggest Ikea utrusta push openers for the higher cabinets? they work great and you wouldn't have to reach for the door knobs anymore (obviously keep the knobs for aesthetic reasons)..

[@champagnechaos]

That's BRILLIANT! Writing this down to look into. Thank you!

[@Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living]

I absolutely LOVE this setup! Who would know that these were Ikea cabinets? I’m sure this will add some value to your home because of the way that this is set up.

[@champagnechaos]

This is the nicest comment! I can’t thank you enough!!

[@Happynlucky]

Thank you. Making a coffee bar with Ikea products and your quartz idea out remnants works. Love the wood details. Inspirational. Well done.

[@ninthserpent]

Love that you posted this project. Appreciate your humor and use of gifs! 😂🥰

[@dianeruiz0721]

OMG you are my new idol!! I’m a six-year-old female who’s been a DIY or for many years. I love watching ladies get their hands in there and show that we can do it too! Your ideas are spectacular I just watched all your videos and subscribed to your channel. Your designs are magnificent I love the way you create as you go along. That’s the way I work as well.

[@champagnechaos]

I love that you’re a DIY’er too!! It’s inspiring to hear about your experience, I feel the exact same way… that it’s incredible seeing so many women getting into it🙌 thank you so much for being here and for making my day!

[@citygurrrl6387]

six years old?? im impressed that you DIY 😉

[@Toni_Snark]

@@citygurrrl6387 she must have meant sixty if she’s been diy-ing for many years- 😂

[@varieta9466]

Thank you so much for posting all of the process as well as details! So very kind of you! I’ve enjoyed the short videos and the Woman and Mom power house that you are! Awesome job! Love and hugs❤

[@ralphy3393]

Buying a house soon; I’m legit saving this in a playlist so I can do it once we buy the house! This is wonderful!

[@champagnechaos]

This is the nicest comment! Thank you so much! And good luck with your new home, that’s so exciting!!

[@ModernRemade]

Flip 'em upside down... genius! Amazing work 🙌

[@angellas.1314]

Thanks for sharing the cost and time and all the effort it takes to learn a new skill set. It looks easy in videos but in reality it’s hard work. I know from experience. I’ve started projects that I regretted half way thru, but gotta power thru it and learn from the experience and the mistakes. I keep reminding myself, DIY projects…. not my day job! 😂!

[@champagnechaos]

Thank you so much for such a nice comment! And YES! It’s so important to realize that videos are tiny snippets of the work, it takes SO much time and patience, you never know what could pop up! The middle-of-the-project power through is the hardest part😂

[@debra-lynnsloan]

Annie, Your Cabinet Installation Is Beyond Amazing. You give hope to someone (Me) and I am sure others, that I CAN do this. Even though I am starting over, I can achieve a Custom Dream Space. Your generosity in sharing your design expertise is truly appreciated.💙💙

[@champagnechaos]

This is the nicest comment, I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to write this! It means so much knowing it makes you feel that way… I just randomly got into projects a few years ago, so if I can do this, anyone can!♥️♥️

[@legoqueen2445]

The color is gorgeous! Creating crown moulding and using the 2x4 to secure everything is so smart!

[@champagnechaos]

Thank you so much for such a nice comment! And the color is one of my favorite parts too!😍

[@hollyw128]

Thanks for doing this vid! I’m glad to find out which cabinet model you used. Wow! Stunning!!!!!😊

[@cooper7623]

I'm looking for ideas on a built-in for my home office. This has truly inspired me. I can see myself taking some of these great ideas and implementing them. After all, every functioning office has a coffee pot! Nice job!!

[@michellehutchinson9569]

I love your attention to detail! It is very inspiring!

[@s.z.6200]

It’s gorgeous you did a great job. I like that color with the natural wood, it looks great.

[@champagnechaos]

Thank you for such a nice comment! I hope you have an awesome weekend!

[@barbarat5729]

This is absolutely brilliant and beautiful. My daughter and I use Heirloom Traditions paint all the time. My kitchen table that is painted with it has not chipped one bit. The finish is wonderful.

[@leslietadlock11]

"AND SO I FLIPPED THEM UPSIDE DOWN" I feel so stupid for never thinking of that!!!!! Thank you!!!

[@lzh3131]

I really like this video! You went above & beyond showing how you completed your project. Flipping the cabinets was an ingenious idea. I’m going to follow. Hope you up update again on how they hold up.😊

[@champagnechaos]

I'm so glad it was helpful! It's been a year, and they're still doing great! Zero regrets!

[@rcppop3090]

5:53 TOTALLY AGREE 😊 my wife and I had inexpensive cabinets installed in our house last summer 2023 and the doors are thin cheap IKEA quality. Our cabinet maker builds his boxes and drawers all in house out of good quality birch plywood and his frames are solid wood but he orders the doors from a supplier. I learned that this is a common practice in the “affordable” cabinet industry unless you have deep pockets. Our kitchen looks fantastic but I see myself having better quality doors made in the future as they wear down and or break.

[@champagnechaos]

Yes! It really is so interesting to learn more about the whole process, and the price point of cabinets can vary by a TON... As long as the boxes are solid, the doors should be easy to update down the road!

[@marthalewis1017]

Love the asymmetry in the coffee bar! Great video.

[@mayflowermatriarch5284]

Brilliant work. I could never do this myself but I can totally get a handyman to install this for one of my kid's houses.

[@Simphome]

simple but good effect. nice to look at.

[@champagnechaos]

Thank you so much!

[@ferni24]

This is the first time I've seen one of your vids, your creativity is really on another level!

[@ketherwhale6126]

Great ideas. So well done and affordable. Love the coffee station.

[@champagnechaos]

This is the nicest comment! I can’t thank you enough!

[@samantha4130]

Wow that’s fantastic! So inspiring! I’ve just found your channel this evening and subbed before seeing this video! Love it.

[@VSE4me1]

I love this! It gives me ideas for an upcoming kitchen remodel. I’m not a big fan of dark paint inside cabinets. I think it makes things inside harder to see, but that’s a me thing. Nice job!

[@champagnechaos]

Thank you! That's so exciting you have a kitchen remodel coming up! Good luck!!

[@angellas.1314]

Would love the same type of vid on the sliding door cabinet! Fantastic work. I also watch Angela Rose!

[@champagnechaos]

Angela is incredible! Thank you for such a nice comment and for letting me know what would be helpful… I’m working on a longer dining room video as we speak!🙌

[@colemairi]

I am so glad I found your channel! I loved this video, it was incredibly helpful and inspiring! Thank you for sharing all steps, and products used. It turned out SO wonderful! Hope to see more of your projects in the future!!! ...also very encouraging for the females of the world that think they couldn't pull this off, that it is possible!

[@annettearties8538]

This turned out gorgeous. I will have to take notes. I am looking for a different way to store pots other than bottom of cabinets.

[@Caligirl.8630]

This looks exactly like the color of my cabinets-- Gravel Gray by BM. I also put the knobs near the center. It looks fabulous.

[@champagnechaos]

oooo i need to look into Gravel Gray, thank you for telling me this! I'm in LOVE with this color

[@michellebwilson2610]

Nice work. Looks great, love all the built-ins for the vacuums.

[@champagnechaos]

I appreciate that so much, thank you! The vacuum spot is my favorite🙌

[@whatsworthfightingf4]

tons of work and great results. it looks professional!

[@lisahampton4115]

Saw this on the shorts and had to come to your channel to look for the “full” video. I’m impressed!! Beautiful job!

[@champagnechaos]

Thank you so much for taking the time to check the video out and for such a nice compliment, Lisa! I hope you have a great night!!

[@agnesc9842]

I love the color of the cabinets and they are so functional! You're so amazing!

[@champagnechaos]

Thank you for the nicest comment!! The color is one of my all-time favorites, and the functionality made all the work worthwhile!🙌 I hope you have an awesome weekend!

[@innamedlock6775]

I admire your work!! Looks amazing! ❤

[@jaredlowe3927]

Wow, that’s so impressive and inspiring as well. Your editing was excellent and your tips were helpful too.

[@snwboardn21]

Looks amazing! Really love the finishing details AND the color.

[@champagnechaos]

I appreciate that so much! Thank you!!

[@snwboardn21]

@@champagnechaos np! I think so far from all of the "Ikea Hack" videos I've seen this is by far the most impressive. We are moving into a new house in a few weeks and will definitely be referencing this one again. 😂

[@nicoletaincze7614]

You did such an excellent job….!!!! You are awesome!!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@annabodhi38]

You did such a wonderful job, and so clever. Thank you for the video, and for all your hard work. Your dedication is appreciated.

[@champagnechaos]

Thank you so much for being here and for such a nice comment! I seriously appreciate it so much! I hope you have a great rest of your weekend!

[@lorraineklimek1677]

What’s terrific video. The design is very attractive and your attention to detail is amazing. This inspired me to subscribe to your channel and find out what else you’ve been up to.

[@lolajacomino6574]

My hat goes off to you lady!!!!! You have a new subscriber here. Congratulations, I would love to be able to do things like that 👍🏼

[@mistertee5000]

This really pulls off a custom look, very well done! Thinking of doing the bottom half of the walls in my kitchen nook with pole wrap, it looks so good (and expensive!) in that walnut stain you used.

[@champagnechaos]

I love pole wrap!

[@Honeybsuttio]

Great job! Looks awesome and it works for that space so perfectly!!

[@champagnechaos]

Thank you so so much! It’s helped keep our living space so organized!

[@vanessai3899]

You're talented, one or the best Ikea hacks I've seen!

[@champagnechaos]

This is the nicest comment! I can’t thank you enough!!

[@kimmcintosh4736]

Amazing! Such clever hacks. Very impressive.

[@champagnechaos]

This is such a huge compliment! I can’t thank you enough!!

[@CraftsandTrueCrimeTracy]

Your project came out amazing! Great inspiration!!

[@katieh200]

This is gorgeous you did a fantastic job huni ,well done 👏😉👍😊🌼

[@johnsmith1882-x2i]

I would love to see a walk-through of each cabinet and how they organized. It looks like one of them is for frequently-used tools? 🛠

[@champagnechaos]

Hi! Yes! There's a video walkthrough on my facebook page I believe!

[@poisonedchalice]

You are goals! An inspirational young woman ❤️

[@annegriffiths1099]

Absolutely fabulous Annie, love it!

[@champagnechaos]

Thank you so much, Anne! I hope you’re having a great weekend!

[@SimpleMeFPV]

1:56 what a clever idea. 👍. Looks amazing

[@champagnechaos]

Thank you so much! I was excited it worked!

[@candacestuifbergen9455]

It's 9 feet high I doubt anyone could reach without a chair lol. just a good space to put things you don't use as often but to keep a good stock of. Looks amazing!!

[@Rootscogoogleads]

Girl you have 12k subs with only one video 👏🏼 wow! Hope you do more DIYs here on KZbin

[@champagnechaos]

Those shorts are the main driver😂 the long videos take SO much time, I have so much respect for all you KZbinrs!! I’ll for sure be working on more of those!

[@partyplanningbysharon]

Awesome cabinet project. You are inspiring!

[@rachelbee7921]

This is absolutely STUNNING!! 😍❤️👌🏽

[@tylerbhumphries]

This was great. I have a small kitchen with 11 feet ceiling clearance and I’m thinking about installing a few tall cabinets to make up for space. I’m 5’2” so I feel your pain.

[@michaelfahim5878]

those look professional, great job on the explanation and details.

[@Maatjuhhh]

Thanks for naming the color, this particular color is hard to name. I've seen this color everywhere but when I googled the color, I got colors close to it but not really it. It also was lighted differently (sun or whatevs) but I needed one in normal light. The color i wanted was blue/grey but had a tinge of dark green in it. This one is it.

[@foreversight]

I love this! You've really inspired me to do something similar with a space in my home. I hope you make more of these videos!

[@champagnechaos]

This is such a huge compliment, I can't thank you enough! That's awesome you're going to do something similar!

[@momol.9892]

Impressive look on a great budget! And thanks for all the techinical details. Would you please share where you got the dining chairs. Thanks!

[@dawnrowe8926]

You are a trooper!! Nice work and good video.

[@champagnechaos]

I appreciate that so much! Thank you, Dawn!!

[@marcusmazza2255]

Amazing! Excited to see what you do next!

[@marij3219]

This is gorgeous and wonderfully thought through!!

[@champagnechaos]

Thank you for the nicest comment! I appreciate it so much!

[@genevievedumorne6935]

This is amazing! I wanted a tour on what you keep in there!!

[@champagnechaos]

I’m so glad you mentioned this, thank you!! I have a short video showing the inside, but I never uploaded it on here🤦‍♀️ I’ll post this week!

[@MzShonuff123]

I think this is gorgeous! I think all homeowners have to make decisions like this. Eventually you want to do solid wood but you didn’t settle for what you’re doing in the interim. It’s your home and you shouldn’t have to have a million dollars to make it feel like one.

[@champagnechaos]

Yes!! If we waited for the best, we'd never enjoy the here and now!

[@TurnAwayNow]

❤ When you upgrade the doors you can put the knobs lower? Or fill the current knob wholes & lower them in the meantime. Or not... beautiful.

[@champagnechaos]

Yes! I totally could do that and will have a better idea of what works by then🙌 love that idea!

[@hjackson7563]

You inspired me with this project! You did an awesome job and it's a very creative solution. It must have taken a fair bit of design work to find cabinets that fit and come up with all of the great additions. Kudos to you! Are you planning other projects?

[@champagnechaos]

Thank you so much for such a huge compliment, this was such a fun one! I am! I’m currently working on bunk beds that I’ll be sharing on IG over the next couple weeks!

[@rubylopez5941]

That is an awesome hack! What a beautiful job.

[@champagnechaos]

I appreciate that so much, Ruby! Thank you!!

[@brigittahoffmann9283]

very pretty and it looks really really stylish...

[@champagnechaos]

I appreciate that so much! Thank you!!

[@edtruthwarrior5952]

You guys did an awesome job 🎉

[@laurieclarkson9180]

This is beautiful! Thank you for sharing with us!

[@champagnechaos]

Thank you for such a nice message! I hope you have an awesome weekend!!

[@meandme2289]

I love it!!!! And you explain so good 😊 thanks for sharing good video

[@VincePolston]

That turned out absolutely stunning! I just purchased a much larger home with 12' ceilings and have been looking for that perfect idea for some space in the dining room. This is it. Also, and I just discovered this, Zinsser sells a primer with a 'turbo' spray which comes out in 10" fan which would make priming that much faster. I plan on going that route but love the Magnolia Coffee Nook color. Will be using that! Great video.

[@champagnechaos]

How fascinating! I need to try that out for sure! Thanks!

[@harrisontl]

You did a really good job. Bravo

[@terri100134]

Fantastic. My only change would be press and pop out cupboard clips. No handles for a seamless look.

[@ellesocal6121]

Professional grade...Excellent job!

[@diamond6256]

WOW Girl YOU ROCKED IT.

[@champagnechaos]

This is the nicest comment!! Thank you!!

[@christinedin8515]

hi from UK ,looks great ,you could put a sliding ladder on a metal bar like used on tall book shelves .

[@champagnechaos]

Hey! I'm glad you're here! I would need to add some serious backing and support to add a ladder, but I love the idea!

[@crystalreeves6848]

This is awesome! Great job!!!

[@dsparks149]

You did a great job I love it I’m not happy with the color but that’s your choice but everything else looks great❤️

[@varvararedmond2748]

Absolutely brilliant video and, great explanation!

[@champagnechaos]

I’m so glad it was helpful, thank you so much!!

[@stacytatro1351]

Looks amazing! I love your dining chairs! Where did you get them?

[@janethays3408]

Beautiful! Awesome job! This is inspiring.

[@champagnechaos]

Thank you so much!!

[@annsmith7207]

Consider using polyurethane as a top coat for your painted furniture. Two coats preferably, satin finish, and it will act as a sealer for the paint. Seeing chipped paint drives me nuts!

[@klbs9630]

I was just going to suggest this! Minwax polyacrylic clear coat gloss/satin is amazing. Also paint quality and type drastically changes paint chipping too

[@klbs9630]

@CCRider the specific brand and type (polyacrylic its water based) I mentioned does not yellow. It’s well known for being one of the best at not yellowing. Yellowing in general can happen for a multitude of reasons its more common in areas with extreme amounts of sunlight exposure combined with improper primers/paints/stains/topcoats and usually only on very light colored paints. Getting the proper types of materials can ensure no yellowing. I have never had yellowing on any of my surfaces using that and I’ve used it on painted wall tiles, trim, furniture and more. Proper prep and knowledge about each product you are using in a paint/staining project, as well as the type of surface you’re finishing and the location of it is important before starting.

[@alexisfelice]

@@klbs9630 Thank you for saying this! The one I chose did yellow if we weren't careful. Next time I do another paint project I will totally go for the one you mentioned

[@klbs9630]

@Surfer all of these are going to be toxic, it’s a chemically made enamel/lacquer type product/sealant/finish. Most things in construction are toxic to some extent. MDF is fine on it’s own it’s just when it’s being cut/sanded that you need to be wearing the proper PPE as to not ingest the particles as that’s when it becomes toxic

[@misstweetypie1]

@Surfer as klbs mentioned, pretty much everything in construction is toxic, to some extent. However, water based products are a lot less toxic than older products (they also don’t work as well, as all the old timers will lament 🤣). Probably not a good idea to make food on something treated with poly, but after application, it’s pretty safe. Putting it on, and the few days after while it is curing are going to be the worst days, so if you can, leave it outside or in a non-living space if you can. There’s a lot of things that aren’t good for you while there are particulates of it in the air (mdf, arborite, plywood, etc.) but they are inert once you finish cutting it and breathing it into your lungs ;) ditto with treatments. If you can breathe it in or it’s wet on your skin, those are when any product is the most toxic (but water based stuff is least toxic, so minwax is pretty safe)

[@TM-zg6mw]

This is great!! I was looking to do a very similar layout but was frustrated by the idea of it not looking very built in.

[@TM-zg6mw]

Also, you should do more videos! Very well done.

[@champagnechaos]

Thank you!! ❤

[@auntlizard262]

It's awesome! Great job and one idea I think i am going to borrow.

[@jojo_jomo169]

It looks amazing! Good job

[@RuthJoanna8]

Really impressive, loved it!

[@champagnechaos]

Thank you so much! I hope you have a great weekend!

[@hsa1732]

Very inspiring! Good work!

[@BroadMeadowFarm]

How are they holding up now that this video is over a year old? I'm seriously considering painting a brand new IKEA kitchen with these same steps (though I may get a sprayer for the doors). It's a big investment for an entire kitchen and would love to know if the paint is holding up. Thanks!

[@sharonbonner1149]

I just love what you've done. I'm remolding my kitchen and my hubby wants a coffee bar. Can you tell me the length of the wall area?

[@champagnechaos]

Hey! I don't remember the dimensions of the wall, but the entire cabinet unit is around 93". You can make it whatever size you want by which cabinets you choose!

[@carolinekiley7800]

Fantastic , I saved it and have come back to it now that I'm ready- thank you!!!

[@champagnechaos]

That’s such a huge compliment! Thank you so much!!

[@Hommer167]

Wow! Very great work!