DIY: IKEA INTO FOLDABLE WORKSPACE

I really wanted to buy this for a long time, but they don't sell these where I live, so I decided to make one. It turned out great and I really really love it. Plus it was super easy, so you can do it too! I am sorry the tutorial is not very good, it was my first one.
Total cost was aprox 380-400 US dollars
IKEA items I used:
2 x GERSBY, 702.611.31
2 x PLATSA, 503.309.51
2 x FONNES, 403.310.55
plywood for the fold out table, two 2m pine wood for the legs, acrylic white paint, door hinges for the fold out table and a deadbolt to secure it in the closed position.
I know some items are not available in some countries, but you can basically try it even with 4 BILLY bookcases.
Update: Guys, on 24.02.2022 I had to leave my house, because it is located in Kharkiv, Ukraine just 30 km from russian border. My neighborhood is destroyed at this time, so I have no idea if I even have a home now, and I am not able to measure anything. Hopefully, I'll make a new one and with a better tutorial.
Music by / ikson

[@ToccaraThomasMusic]

This is a perfect example that you don't always need a "HANDYMAN" to get the job done. Girl you rock and I am absolutely AMAZED by what you've created here! LOVE...LOVE...LOVE This!!! 👏🏽❤

[@HelenKukovski]

Thank you so much for the kind words ❤️

[@adrianac9676]

@@HelenKukovski Nothing to thank about! It's reality! God gifted you with that and you are my kind of person...you don't throw your money on the window. I wish to do something like that but I can't...not alone...everybody who's crafting will wish you to do that for them and not to spend so much money on dream box. I'm not saying people should not buy that, too. Good for those who can afford...not me! I have a very small craft corner and I don't know how to arrange it to meet my needs.

[@dreamkiss4u]

You don't need a handy man, but you wouldn't have any of that if the man dint build or manufacturer the parts to begin with to have us buy it pre made already to just be assembled lol

[@kristinabacon467]

This is one of the best videos I have seen for this! I hope you are safe and that you have a home to go back to. God bless you and all of the Ukraine 🇺🇦 🙏

[@zaraclara08]

First let me say that you're very talented. I'm just running across this video 5 years later. I began to pray for you and your family. I hope that everything got better for you and your family after the ordeal you've encountered. God bless you and your family.

[@mistyhefner3790]

Excellent! I wanted to purchase the dream box, but at 3,000 dollars it's still a dream. I am going to plan this as my winter project. Thank you soooo much for this!

[@denisemakuhmierzwa4721]

I agree! Glad other people are sharing their experiences on alternatives.

[@anachambers6051]

Mee too!!!

[@joandabon7230]

I am obsessed this is my favorite build of a DIY craft cabinet out of all the ones I saw on KZbin, Thank You for the inspiration.

[@amandakuykendall2911]

What a wonderful mind you have to construct this. I am so sorry about your country's struggle. Praying for peace, safety and restoration of Ukraine.

[@embo2916]

Best diy box video I have seen. Not too complex in comparison but complete!

[@jesusloveseveryone888]

Hands down - this is by far a more beautiful creation by you instead of that overpriced dreambox. Thank you for sharing this method. You’re very talented and charitable. God bless.

[@therealdeal3672]

Inspiring! I've been coveting a DreamBox but can't rationalize the cost. Figured there has to be a good alternative. Thank you so much for sharing your process in making yours! Happy making stuff!

[@motayunbroken6201]

I was also looking for another option than the $2,000+ Dreambox. Here it is!

[@TheMonkiekitty]

It's so expensive the dream box and I have so much stuff I wanted to put in a bus so I can be mobile and the dream box will just roll an make a disaster

[@thepkeezy]

Agree, kept seeing Dreambox adds on my social media and once I saw the price tag I thought-but this looks like cheap ikea furniture, no way in hell am I spending almost 3 grand! I could build it out of real wood for that price!

[@LL-yy6mn]

I can't believe this doesn't have more views and likes. This is fantastic! I can't wait to build one. Thank you so much!

[@tinaboyles9118]

What other materials do you need besides the three she listed from IKEA? Please help

[@debbiewehl2838]

Thanks for sharing...this is priceless when you have a small budget but also if you want to save money 💖💖💖💖💖👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@tugrace8530]

Thank you so much for sharing, love it.

[@journeyhome98]

You are a ROCKSTAR! That was awesome! I’m super impressed.

[@donthoms]

quintuple WOW!!!! My Wifey just sent me this! I wonder what she's trying to say? We may just have to DO this! It would solve her long sought after consolidation of art / craft / sewing stuff in one convenient place. THANKS!

[@recoveringsoul755]

Awwwwww, love that!! Wish I had a good husband. Construction worker wouldn't even spare me 20 minutes of his expertise, now he's on to his third marriage, but it too will fail. He met me while going through his first divorce. Brought my replacement to my house to spend the night on a day he was supposed to have custody. What a prize. That was a very stressful night, I would never do that to my kids.

[@hershekissed]

@@recoveringsoul755 you deserve love and peace. I’m sorry that he hurt you. You deserve better. He’ll probably never tell you, but I will. So hopefully you can let go, and HAVE a good husband 😘

[@recoveringsoul755]

@@hershekissed I doubt it, tried marriage once, never making that mistake again. Can't afford to lose everything again

[@hershekissed]

@@recoveringsoul755 maybe that’s the problem. It’s not about the piece of paper, it’s the commitment 🥰

[@msjewellsjade]

Hope you are safe and doing well. Awesome job. Gives me hope in more ways than one❤

[@VacAddict]

I just bought a bunch of cabinets for my she-shed and countertops. No more space. 😭I wish I found this video beforehand. This was amazing and you did an excellent job. A future project indeed. 😊

[@catbare]

Sorry for the loss of your home. I hope you remain safe and peace comes soon to your country.

[@judyfalcone2832]

I'm so sorry you lost your belongings and what you, your friends their families and your family is going through. Keeping you and your country in my prayers. Please stay as safe as you can!

[@andrewwilliams2193]

Great idea. I didn't have the space so I turned what I already had into storage for my Cricut machines and materials. I used the Billy bookcase with the half glass doors. I put the machines on the top and all the vinyl below. I want to turn one or two of the middle shelves into pullout shelves, so I can leave the machines in there and just slide them out when I need to do projects. I can also install a power bar inside, so that all the devices are plugged in and ready to go.

[@soniad7008]

💪👍🏼👏👏👏Genial, merci pour votre super Tuto. Je vais m'en inspirer pour construire mon meuble couture❤❤❤

[@monstertheycreated]

thank you for this and I truly hope you have a safe place to call home.

[@sharonalicea7998]

Ikea is too far from me and they wont ship to my region as it’s too far (for the heavier stuff). But the concept is the same, so I can fabricate my own “dream box” with what I can find locally. Awesome job! Its beautiful!

[@rene443hgtj]

Love this! I have been looking for alternative to dreambox i could afford as single mom. Like you have tools and diy alot. Ty for the inspiration. Your video was awesome with details.

[@amritabhattacharya6927]

This is brilliant just ... ❤

[@mamatharajanna2397]

Thank u doooomuch

[@kennethhoward622]

I just found your video and saw your update on 24 February 2022. I love this idea and I want to implement it for game storage / gundam backlog storage and work area. That being said, I hope this comment finds you in good health and that you're staying safe.

[@almitrarobinson-heard1260]

This is amazing. Praying for you peace and safety.

[@dmc4755]

You are a genius - this is so cool!! You have inspired me!

[@elizabethgray-carr7822]

What a great idea.

[@clairebeech8585]

Oh wow what a clever lady u r I wish I was as clever as u, if my dad was still alive I would show him your video and ask him to make me one 😂 i really want a dream box but they r out of stock in the uk and your amazing storage cupboard is fab and would be cheaper and more rewarding

[@theabundantlifehomestead9948]

Praying for your safety and that God will restore everything that has been taken from you 100 fold.

[@fairedodo]

Amazing idea, love it!!!!

[@barbarawilliams1980]

Good Idea. Sorry you had to leave your home, Our prayers are with you.

[@kennashedrick5994]

Thank you for sharing your DIY. It's is so nice.

[@amiedavis5257]

OMG. This is absolutely beautiful and at the same time I'm so sorry about what you're going through in the Ukraine. Helen, I hope you have a home to go back to and it isn't completely destroyed.

[@wandadukes9658]

I love this idea you did everything I had in mind. You are the best. The way you put the table in was genius ☺️☺️

[@vicalt8619]

I love this! The tutorial was great and I feel inspired to try this myself. I am sick over the invasion of your county. I hope your are safe and found a safe place to stay. I hope you can go home soon. I will keep you in my prayers.

[@emmab7658]

Well done! Very clever solution and it looks beautiful. ❤️👍

[@Itacafdh]

Good one! I was searching for some idea like yours, being a small woman and no very strong 💪🏻, the solution was (step by step) little steps I can manage 🎉🎊🎉🎊 I like the result very much

[@gaylawheat]

I’m doing it too I’m short now from surgery and disability so will adjust as needed too

[@kmann107]

Fantastic!

[@krys3409]

Super!!! Thanks for this perfect video! I love it!!

[@heidisilinsky1821]

Very impressive! I love it! Great job!

[@Artyshell53]

BRILLIANT ❤ thankyou VERYMUCH for the share x

[@gloriadbs759]

Omg girl, you did that!!!

[@CiaranMeagher]

Thank you for sharing this - very creative. I hope to build one myself.

[@mollybarber4164]

Thanks for showing us this!

[@rubiobrandi]

Man. Here i am trying to save money and build my own craft cabinet, and I watched yoir video and then read the description and it just made my heart sink for you and your loved ones :( I truly hope and pray that you are safe and okay and with those you love! Home isn't a place. Its a feeling and home is wherever you're at with those who love you most! You don't know me, and I don't know you. We're literally worlds apart (I'm in Washington state, U.S.) BUT, Ill be praying for your safety, and thinking about you, and I truly hope you can rebuild what you didn't deserve to lose! So sorry you've had to suffer through that terrible situation.

[@HelenKukovski]

Thank you for your support! I hope one day we will be able to come back home and better sooner than later. I hope your craft cabinet will turn out great and not too expensive :)

[@RoniMai-um9wr]

This is so amazing, I have looked at some to buy but too expensive. I love Ikea and already have furniture from there, going to have a go. You have inspired me Thank You.🥰

[@katyruddiman9680]

I am so sorry. What you built is totally amazing!

[@rosemariequilessimon4163]

Prayers for your safety and peace to prevail for Ukraine

[@Hannsch20]

Did I forget something? It's so amazing you've shared this diy project. Thank you so much

[@belindab.2507]

I am so sorry you had to leave your home. I wish you only the best & pray you are safe!!! You did an excellent job on your "Dreambox" & I thought your video was very good & would have never guessed it was your first video. Sending prayers.

[@ceciliawyu]

Dreambox = £3000 What you are doing here...so much more creative! Well done!

[@dolceragazza5734]

Why are you so A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MsKittycatmeow86]

Girl you Advanced you're dreaming on a budget lol awesome

[@krysg3752]

Can you post a list of the items used to build the table? Please include material used with dimensions along with the hardware used for assembly. I love this, Thank you!

[@HelenKukovski]

Hi Krys, I will try to remember and re-measure it. I wish I did it then, but this workspace was one of the first things I did and I really had no idea and no experience on how to make a proper and helpfull video)

[@recoveringsoul755]

@@HelenKukovski it looks great, perhaps another video with it filled up? How do you use yours? Scrapbooking, sewing, Cricut, painting, etc?

[@HelenKukovski]

@@recoveringsoul755 sorry, I am afraid it doesn’t exist anymore. I was living in Kharkiv, Ukraine. My whole neighborhood is now destroyed by russian bombs. So there will no be updates on this one. I hope to make a new one once I will get a new home, but right now I had to flee my hometown.

[@littleaugustranch]

@@HelenKukovski I’m very sorry to hear about your home. Praying for you and your family. I hope you get to make a new one soon and fill it with lots of things that bring you joy!

[@Fayth39]

@@HelenKukovski I am so sorry to hear that. :( Your creative solution is wonderful. I hope the madness ends soon and you will be able to make your new one before much longer... I am grateful that you managed to flee too, though I am so sorry that you had to. Wishing you well.

[@perfectlyimperfectitsmeL]

🙏🏽praying you and your family are safe!!

[@Dogsandhairbows9174]

Great job💯🙏🌹best tutorial I've seen 👏

[@Dogsandhairbows9174]

We are almost done with mine. Thank you.

[@ileolufunke3829]

Great job!

[@SW-li7gd]

just to add. if you add wheels, it will be much easier to open and close the wings.

[@HelenKukovski]

Oh, it has wheels) I showed it closer to the end how I attached them :)

[@bonzibonnie]

Amazing my dear, I am going to do this!!!! Thank you!!!!!

[@nataliawalker4184]

Love this!

[@MercyCuenca]

I love this!!!

[@LoriSews]

What a great job! Some of those so in cabinets are $3000. I love your hack!

[@klutfy]

Fabulous!

[@dmdeblois]

thanks for the video - it is Soooooo Encouraging! I'm going to have 2 of these made to span an 80+ inch area of my craft room. BECAUSE I do papercrafting, I'll be purchasing units that will be at least 14" deep to accommodate both my 12x12 paper and my large shoe clear boxes of stamps.

[@shanbartholomew7748]

Thank you so inspiring I think I'll check IKEA

[@SingleMomFunAndTravel]

Nice 🙂🙂

[@MzStuff-fz8nk]

Great Job

[@ginynight3739]

Thank you

[@QueensOfNuisance]

Thank you ❤️

[@wendybirdsong1]

We will pray for you and your family. May God bless you and keep your family safe, Helen. Wendy Birdsong

[@dollmm23]

Thanks for a great idea!

[@BestyetJourney]

🔥🔥🔥

[@sallyhildrew6998]

So sorry you had to leave your home - what an awful situation and destroying so many lives. Where are you living now?

[@MimaHope]

Hi Helen ~ Thank you for a great tutorial. I am saddened to hear about your home and neighborhood.

[@teeastarr5704]

Wow wow wow! Tysm for this!

[@jacquelinej787]

Omg I really need this! I want to try and make one

[@tiffanijade878]

This is amazing! Thank you 😍😍😍

[@anissagooch3212]

Discovered this, and there’s plenty here to figure it out with current IKEA stock. I appreciate it, and I’m thinking about you. If you haven’t landed somewhere yet, I hope you do soon.

[@BrotherEmmet]

Nice work!

[@KatecrochetInvan]

Helen, I was looking for the Dreambox made by Create Room (sold only in USA & Canada!) And now I found you! 😂😂😂 Have you got a project to share? ❤🙏

[@PD666]

If you add wheels to the middle part, after closing the workplace, you can then move it next to the wall and have a lot of space in the room ;)

[@GoddessNeith]

I hope you are safe! your cabinet is amazing. here's hoping the war ends soon for your country. you're inspiring me to make one of my own!

[@dangerous2774]

❤❤❤

[@nurjahanummejubaer5054]

wow 😇😇😇😇.Exchilant.

[@InspiredCreationsVivi]

I can't find 2 of the 3 items you used. Not available at Ikea. Trying other sizes to compromise. Thank you for such a great idea. Can't wait to start mine

[@shemekadrake9267]

Hi. This is the best one I have seen! Some of the items are no longer available. The Gersby is the only one available where I am. Is there a certain reason why you used the platsa? And what is the funnes used for? I’m trying to figure out what other pieces I can make work at ikea to go along with the Gersby. Thank you!

[@HelenKukovski]

Thank you Shemeka! If they don’t have Platsa you can use any other, maybe Metod? Or even Billy, it has to be the same height and width as Gersby. Or you can use 4 Billys for example, they will all be the same that way. I used Fonnes ( the doors) as a front piece for the whole thing, you can actually use any material, like cutout chipboard. It would be cheaper than buying Fonnes. Since I don’t have this workspace anymore, I may do that again with some other items because I really miss it and need one.

[@ayila4903]

THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@marissa5914]

Do you have plans and a parts list for this project? It's exactly what I have been looking for.

[@descampsdorothee2939]

Wahou! Thanks so much! this is exactly what i need right now! But there is something that i don't understand. When did you use the 2 fonnes and for what? Thank you!!

[@LiveByDesignNotByDefault]

So wish Ikea would STOP discontinuing things... so frustrating when you find something you LOVE, want to create and can't because it's longer apart of Ikea's catalog. Bastards! We have the Gersby still but not the Platsa nor the Fonnes. Anyone know what replaced 'em?

[@Hannsch20]

Did you use 6 angles with 4 holes for the cabinet back and 2 for the table legs? Is it 2 meters long wooden slats for the table legs?Is it only 6 angles with 6 holes to mount the table top and this latch to fix the table top to the Cupboard?

[@krrimy]

I am so sorry to hear the devasting news.. I hope you and your family will get to live in a peaceful location without having to fear anything for rest of your life.

[@Kitty-go5el]

Wow, that is super awesome!! You got some skills!! Can you also post the total price you paid for all the ikea stuff plus parts?

[@greciaortiz8173]

Exelente!!! Gracias

[@SimonGoldberger]

Were the hinges, bolts and wheels from Ikea ? Also what wood did you make the table from please ?

[@rcollina]

Amazing craft!!! How much you spend for all ???

[@HelenKukovski]

Thank you! It was around 380$, it would be much cheaper if I did it from scratch, without IKEA items, but at that point my skills were not that great :)

[@user-ge3vt9fn7y]

Muchacha esta hermoso donde lo compro

[@debharrison9057]

What supplies did you use please . I would love to do something like this