DIY BAR WITH IKEA IVAR | IKEA BAR MAKEOVER

[@treesnl]

I'd use a cord cover for the lamp. It's so cute but I think the dangling cord detracts from the look.

[@HomeByMon]

Yes! I was thinking the same thing. Will cover it for sure ❤️

[@givemeliberty700]

​@@HomeByMonI made my first purchase from ikea recently , thanks for the inspiration and amazing finds from ikea. I ❤ ikea now lol

[@HomeByMon]

@@givemeliberty700 Yaaay 🥰

[@givemeliberty700]

@@HomeByMon my next purchase is Def that orange donut lamp it's beautiful af

[@sct4040]

Mon, I think you should make 2 of them and replace your coffee cart with 1. Then, there will be less clutter visually and more uniformity for the eye. ❤

[@HomeByMon]

Yes! I was thinking about that, but the ikea Ivar cabinet is too narrow in depth 😞 The coffee machine will stick out 😅

[@MarySchaeffer-j3s]

Mon, you have such wonderful ideas! I wouldn't do this as a bar but as a bedside table! I love the elevated furniture. I feel that it makes vacuuming so much easier and the house 🏠 so much cleaner.

[@LauraT925]

Love your bar! Adore the looking of floating furniture but it’s intimidating to think of the install. Thanks for showing how it’s done.

[@HomeByMon]

So glad you like it 🥰

[@BowieFann]

It's very creative and visually appealing! I like that you select solid wood items from IKEA which are the most durable furniture material. x♥

[@HomeByMon]

I'm so glad you like it 🥰 Yes, I like the wood products the most 💕

[@lauraburnett9320]

Fantastic idea Mon, but those 2 small screws are not enough to hold the unit with bottles and glasses. Please be careful.

[@mechanicswife6821]

Depends on how much weight the anchors can hold. Typically I use 65-79 lb drywall anchors unless into studs and also have some toggle bolts that hold 265 lbs apiece.

[@HomeByMon]

I think they will hold it 🥰

[@carmenlheureux5435]

You are so friendly, it's a pleasure to watch your videos. Love the stain color!

[@HomeByMon]

@@carmenlheureux5435 thank you so much 🥹💕

[@themitochondrialeve738]

Lovely, the Ivar shelf looks so great stained. I think I might stain mine too. Really elevated the look.

[@HomeByMon]

It really did! It looks like a vintage piece 😅💕

[@anaa.6619]

Great job Mon, I love how you organized the bar! Also, Mars is too cute😍

[@HomeByMon]

@@anaa.6619 awww thank you girl 🥰💕

[@berolinastrassmann]

Beautiful bar idea. The dangling lamp cord distracts from the lovely setup. Perhaps move the lamp above the bar (hiding the cord behind it) or hide the cord with a cover, painted with the same colour as the wall.

[@HomeByMon]

Will do! I already ordered a cord cover 🥰

[@BelgiumGirl]

Love your little bar area Mon...looks great. I can't believe how much weight it can hold while hanging on your wall 👍. My only suggestion if you have lots of room on top for prep is to add a cute little plant there...I think a bit of greenery would really look nice and fresh 😊. Oh, and please give Mars a nice petting from me...I also have a sweet, red Greyhound named Triscuit and she is over 12 years old.

[@HomeByMon]

Will add a plant for sure 🥰💚 Awww sending hugs to you and Triscuit 🫶

[@onlykathynelson]

I can’t believe you didn’t stain it until after it was up on the wall. I could not have done such a clean job. I agree about adding another and ditching the original but I know $$$ can enter into those decisions. I love having it raised off the floor!

[@HomeByMon]

@@onlykathynelson I know.. I made such a mistake not staining it first 😅💕

[@shannonbright3894]

I absolutely love this! The stain color is so nice 😃

[@HomeByMon]

So glad you like it 🥰

[@izzafareeziman]

Lovely idea Mon. Love it!😍😍😍

[@HomeByMon]

So glad you like it 🥹🥰

[@McPorkyCheese]

This is gonna sound so weird but I adore how expressive your eyebrows are! They’re mesmerizing to look at like Emilia Clarke

[@HomeByMon]

Omg 🥹 Thank you so much, that's such a compliment 💕

[@margaretroberts-neilson1356]

Love the new bar but I am concerned about hanging it using only wall anchors and two screws. Something that heavy should be mounted into studs or if that’s not possible you could put some cool mid century legs on it. Also love the donut lamp but the cord is distracting. You can get cable concealers to hide it or hang it over the bar and most of the cord would be hidden. Last thing…I’d put the lemons in a bowl. You never know when one could go bad and that would not be great for your wood top. Love your videos! Can’t wait to see what other makeovers you’ve got planned!

[@HomeByMon]

Will order a cord cover asap! Also, I am drilling into bricks, and these anchors hold even the heaviest things in my home, so no worries 🥰💕

[@annaalekseeva4511]

As I can see you use parkside tools which are by Lidl 😊 I like your makeover ❤

[@HomeByMon]

Oh yes! Almost all of my tools are Parkside 🥰💕

[@al-pal-17]

Gorgeous! Also, where is the mirror on your wall from?? Obsessed!!

[@debrahutchinson387]

It looks awesome!

[@HomeByMon]

So glad you like it!

[@eileentaylor787]

Chefs Kiss, perfect ❤

[@HomeByMon]

🥰💕

[@fiddlersthree8463]

Posted 14 minutes ago and already 13 likes!!!! Yay, Mon!

[@HomeByMon]

🥰💕🫶

[@marianjohnston617]

Hello Mon I really love to watch your channel because I Love IKEA. I like the coffee bar but could you please give me some information about it, I am going to move into a flat soon and I love my coffee machine, I think this would be an ideal size. I think it has to be renter friendly which means I will not be allowed to drill holes anywhere. Thank you

[@HomeByMon]

@@marianjohnston617 I'm so happy you like my channel and my videos 🥰❤️

[@IvorysDIY]

Beautiful Mon🤩

[@bellabond3015]

Hi Mon, what lipstick do you wear? Beautiful color! The bar is fine, and Mars is cute!!!

[@HomeByMon]

So glad you like my bar and Mars 🥰🫶 My lipstick is Catrice Scandalous 020 💕

[@donnaknuspera4337]

I Love your Videos

[@tanyacaruana7917]

looks great. What stain product did you use? Love Mars!

[@HomeByMon]

I am so glad you like it 🥹🥰💕 I got some local brand they recommended in the painter store 🫶

[@shanecavanagh7060]

Cool 🌟💖😊👍

[@projectwaveform]

Needs plants 🌿

[@smokypoo]

So I succumbed to trend and got a donut lamp.😅. Why? Because I love donuts 😂. However, It's more yellow than orange and the glass has bubbles which I find annoying 😅. Anyone else experiencing the same? Yours look more yellow too Mon 😅

[@HomeByMon]

@@smokypoo yes!! It is more yellow than orange when turned on for sure. And I have a few bubbles too 😅 was wondering if everyone had them ❤️

[@basha5454]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ love you

[@kristinakarakabakova4724]

Здраво девојко, еден пријателски совет, Не се обраќај на негативните коментари. Едноставно за вкусовите не се дискутира. Ако на некој не му се допаѓа твојата работа и не го цени твојот труд, нека не гледа. Голем поздрав.

[@HomeByMon]

Fala ti mnogu 🥹❤️🫶

[@lovealwaysmom]

I cringed watching you use a kitchen knife. Especially cutting the outlet hole. 😮😮 Nice outcome. Technique? Nice touch using the dumbbells as your supports.😅

[@HomeByMon]

@@lovealwaysmom Sorry about the knife 😞 I couldn't find my scalpel, and this knife did amazing job 😅

[@shirleyburnham2782]

😘

[@richardhunter5710]

AWFUL. so cluttered with different different bar/cart! looks cheap and nasty

[@BelgiumGirl]

@@richardhunter5710 You shouldn't post such negative comments to someone. Either post a different suggestion...if you have one or don't post at all. The world doesn't need more negativity in it!!!

[@richardhunter5710]

@@BelgiumGirl she should not post such an awful video! Either post decent videos ....or don't post a video at all! The world doesn't need more awful videos

[@HomeByMon]

@@richardhunter5710 sorry you didn't like the bar. Will try to do a better job next time 🫶

[@BelgiumGirl]

@@HomeByMon You did a great job and you love it so that's all that matters 😊.

[@HomeByMon]

@@BelgiumGirl thank you so much for being so kind 🥹💕