DIY IKEA LACK SHELF HACK UNDER $25

Hey Bargain Family! Thanks for joining me for my very first non Dollar Tree related DIY. I've been getting many request to try recreating an IKEA item for an inexpensive price. Today, I'm trying my hand at making the Lack Shelf. These gorgeous looking shelves are popular when it comes to vanity displays. It cost me $12 to make one shelf. That price is for the board and paint. Everything else I had on hand. If you have a drill on hand but need everything else it will cost you $14.94. If you don't own a drill and buy everything I suggested it will cost you $23.93. It all just depends on what you've got on hand already or what you prefer to buy. Either way, you can definitely make your own shelf for a much less price than buying the shelf from ikea.
Measurements for my shelf:
Backboard 3ft Tall
4 Shelves at 6in Long
Space between the bottom shelf and third shelf is 10in.
First shelf is placed 7.5in below the top of the board.
Space between the first and second is 7.5in.
Space between the second and third shelf is 7.5in.
I didn't mess with the thickness or width of the pine board at all. I left it the way I bought it. If you use my exact measurements, you'll have 11.5in of extra wood. You could use that extra wood to give the shelf more height or to create 5 shelves instead of four.
Products Used:
Select Pine Board - Menards $8.35
Sand Paper - Dollar Tree $1.00
Rust-Oleum Satin Blossom White Spray Paint- Menards $3.86
Screws
Drill
Drill Bit
Here are inexpensive alternatives to what I used for the screws, drill and drill bit.
Screws- Menards 74 cents for 8ct (only need 8 for one board)
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Drill Bit-Menards 99 cents
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Drill- Menards $8.99
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[@Aphrobella]

Girl you just saved me more money than Geico!

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[@KatxGuzman]

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[@iamymay]

Thank you for this! The white IKEA Lack shelf has been out of stock for months! Making your own is so much cheaper and is a better shelf!

[@Joyfulwaterfall]

when I make my shelves I use 1/2 quarter round trim to support my shelves. I also use glue on all my pieces before I put them together it makes a much stronger bond. Any glue will do even plain ol Elmer's glue . Love your projects. I don't think people realize How easy it is to build shelves and how much stronger they are because they're made out of real wood and they're also More cost effective because the wood is so inexpensive

[@christineh86]

Funny thing is the ikea shelf is made out of particle board (hate it) and this is actually a real wooden shelf but cheaper. Love it! More work but still worth it if you have the tools and skills

[@ohjalapeno]

Now if there just was a way to build Alex drawers cheap and easy like this. Do you think that's possible Bethany? I love ❤️ this type of of tutorials. Please do more, thank you!

[@marissalynn332]

Charlotte Rhubottom - That would be awesome! 💗

[@angelamccarty5393]

Charlotte Rhubottom I'm with you on the drawers!!!❤

[@marlenehernandez4985]

Micheals sell draws very similar to the Alex ones from ikea much cheaper and they always have 50% off coupons

[@ohjalapeno]

Marlene Hernandez I need to check those out. My makeup is taking over my dresser.

[@marlenehernandez4985]

Charlotte Rhubottom yes check online or in store their called recollections 5 drawer letterpress cube a lot of people buy two and buy the wood at Home Depot to make a desk there is a video on KZbin look up dupes for Alex drawer

[@linconokconnett5244]

Is there anything you can not do ???? I'm really impressed !!! You make it look so easy ! I would watch anything you do because you explain in a way that makes me believe I could at least try... THANKS SO MUCH 🙋💃

[@dustylynn3]

I love the new type of tutorials..... But for sure don't totally stop your Dollar tree but this is a refreshing change....

[@BeautybyPrici]

I asked my boyfriend to make me these after watching your video and they turned out great! He painted them black to match my Ikea vanity/desk and placed them just how you had yours. I did ask him to make mine wider and taller just because I have so much stuff and wanted the extra storage lol. Thank you so much for this idea!!!

[@michelebrinkworth4010]

Hi Bethany, first I love your videos. They definitely inspire me, I'll include a picture (if I can figure out how to leave one, lol). I know you always ask what kinds of videos we would like to see. I would love to see some on how to organize and make my small bathroom look nicer.

[@kathyromo2446]

Girl you do what you want honestly you have so many loyal viewers you can afford to loose a few (the haters) the rest of us just LOVE how creative and down to earth you are like you don't feel the need to be a KZbin person their so fake you just do what you love which are bargain tutorials and we love you for that

[@MissBanks612]

cute! I can't nail either. Been living off of command strips. Cute puppy!!!

[@Tata-iu3fy]

Miss Banks I use them whenever possible. Saves my deposit.

[@BargainBethany]

Command Strips are my life. My room is covered in them. I know we are allowed to nail where I live and where I'm moving but I don't want to put a bunch of nails through someone else property so I just don't do it. Not that theres anything wrong with that. I just know, with all the crafting I do, I would destroy the place with nails. :D

[@ObsessedWithMelanieMartinez]

Bethany, could you do another one just like this but a bit bigger? Awesome job doll!!!

[@BargainBethany]

Hey Mindy! :D I'm gonna have to check out all the other lumber and look at the price points. I wanted something smaller for my vanity but it be nice to have a bigger one on the side of the vanity. I just don't know how much wood that was wider and longer was. Off to the hardware store I'll go. :)

[@ObsessedWithMelanieMartinez]

Same girl!! I made the smaller shelves after watching the video with the dollar tree plaques and I love it! I love the bigger ones at IKEA but I don't have one near me lol thank you so much! If you can't though that's fine too!! I love your videos!

[@LadyEvyRodriguez]

Bargain Bethany Absolutely Love It! Also, Looks Great With The Vanity.. Need To Make One Also.. I Saw The Comments Mentioning Drawers.. So What's Your Take On Possibly Finding An Inexpensive Way, Of Adding Slider Drawers Underneath The Current Shelves? Let Me Know Bethany, Thanks So Much For Sharing.. Keep Them Coming!😊

[@vgigglez99]

I just started watching your channel wish I would have came across you sooner. I absolutely love how you help us save money. I'm not so creative so this helps me out so much. Thanks so much. 😊

[@ronlisa1012003]

OMG.......you are amazing, please continue to do more dupes like this one for IKEA, so much cheaper than actually buying one at IKEA cost.

[@PhireRayne]

Yes, please do another video like this. Very Creative. 😊😊😊😎😎😎💖💖💖💯💫

[@angazala]

I love your dollar store stuff but I really love that you are expanding!! Shows you can have pretty stuff like IKEA but cheaper!!

[@baileygray2400]

Thank you Bethany!!! I've been wracking my brain on what kind of sunglasses shelf I want. This is it! I love your videos so please do keep them coming. You're just lovely and give great tutorials.

[@johexxkitten]

We are FINALLY getting our new IKEA opening in our town next month. Up to now Ikea is in 3 towns around us, but each town is roughly 50miles from us. I have a MASSIVE IKEA shopping list, and I do mean it when I say massive. Our bedroom is done now and I'm ready for my dresser/vanity to appear. Honestly it's ridiculous how excited I am! These shelves are so cute, I can screw mine to the wall as we own our house. So I might go with extra sets to make storage all around my mirror.

[@thisgirlkris]

I've been binge watching your videos all night. It amazes me how creative you and fellow diy-ers are!!! Love this type of content.

[@janicebradford6231]

Thanks for this very detailed video. I know exactly what I need to buy to build these all by myself without having to ask my husband. He always acts like I can’t do anything by myself. They look great. I will probably have to put brackets on them so I can put towels in baskets on them. Great video.

[@audreys8904]

Yasssss luv IKEA "hacks" thanks Bethany! 👍🏽🤗

[@ravenessbalfor94]

I would love to see a corner shelf unit. You know the ones that fit snugly into a corner of a room. It would be so cool! I love your videos~~~💜💜

[@jadizia69]

I really like your channel and all of your DIY videos! Please continue to do more IKEA DIY videos!!!!

[@melaniep.]

Hey Bethany! I was just thinking, you could also do this horizontally kind of like a book shelf sort of thing to add extra storage space over a door entry or the vanity or whatever you like. Very cool idea and I do believe I'll be making this! Have a fantastic day!!

[@rebeccachavez3744]

I love this diy! They lack shelves are pretty expensive! I love all your videos!

[@87liljezz]

Yes I love this video. More ikea hacks please.

[@peajay3557]

Yes, please! More videos like this! I'd love to see creative ideas made cheap! Thanx!

[@korinnemcchesney4545]

Redecorating my room on white and rose gold!! Can't wait to make these DIY's!! Love these videos!!

[@sandracrump]

Damn I’ve been looking and thinking to ordering one of these for a purse shelf and now I WILL make my own!! Yours came out Gorgeous 😍😍😍

[@LoMonaco61]

I made one today and it came out so cute! I wish I would have went a little bigger width wise but it works for me since I have a small area I'm working with. I liked it so much I'm going to make one more for the other side of my vanity. If/ when I ever need more space I will definitely make sure they are wider. This project costed me a little over $12 and was well worth it❤️ Thank you for the idea Bethany!

[@crystalfrager3828]

Those shelves came out really pretty. Great job on this DIY. I would love to see more like this. Thanks Bethany. 😊

[@joycechitwood531]

Yes I like these kind of videos Please keep doing them ALL. I don't mind switching it up. I know it gets has to get figuring out more DT decor etc ideas. Although ur really creative. It may not be hard at all for U. Thanks so much. ❤️

[@calirose8723]

I would like to thank whomever created Bethany herself! I have literally been waiting for someone to do this video forever because I could not justify spending the 50$ for that dang shelf lol

[@Greenleesgirl]

Yes! More videos like these!!!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@marisantiago9112]

I can't never make one like that. That's so pretty everything in your room looks so beautiful

[@adelatorre89]

Ikea hacks. Keep them coming!

[@curlyceibena6514]

Hey beth! Since you wanted feedback i would recommend to do switch it up from Dollar Tree here and there but def never stop making DT diys and always keep it as cheap as you can. We are all struggling lol. You can even make it a series to where you do the non dollar tree diy once or twice a month to give yourself a break..Cant wait to see your Halloween decor diys and for the Holidays! 👍

[@okai_niya3239]

Thank u this was very helpful bc I don't have a Ikea where I live, and I get to save money! This is a real life saver

[@coreniaramsey8160]

keep on keeping on ...wonderful .. LOVE YOU and ALL YOUR VIDEOS

[@florenciadean6218]

Yes!!!! Please do more videos like this one!!!!! I'm so making these.

[@Iloveweddings]

Nice and simply! My husband has a drill, so I guess I'll go ahead a pull it out and get to work! Must try it! L❤️ve it! 😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Emmy6099]

yes love any diy projects. excellent

[@donnalocke5713]

Great video ,looks great ! Can't wait til you get youget into your new place ,to see how your decorate..

[@Danielle-mo9ku]

I love it! I've seen tutorials where these shelves are made from boxed pictures and e6000 glue. They were more for looks. This is great everything was inexpensive but the result looked really nice. Please do more of these videos

[@nicolem4273]

Also I would really love like dorm diys, like stuff I could hang on my walls and definitely more ikea inspired diys, rent/dorm friendly

[@yolandavalentin3008]

Fantastic and easy! Bargain Bethany any tutorial you do is just great. So keep doing your magic.

[@Thatssofetch103]

I've been dying to see a recreation of this! I love these! I love seeing your Dollar Tree DIYS and I'd love to see more storage! Thank you so much for such a helpful tutorial!

[@vgonzalez00000]

I like this video. Please do more like this. But please dont stop doing dollar tree diy videos. 😀

[@AshzxQuidYT]

Honestly I will watch anything you upload! Great DIY!

[@lupitaperez1025]

Omg Bethany this project idea is awesome. Me and my husband are going to do this over the weekend. Thank you for the awesome idea. Love you

[@sexysuga21]

I love all your video's! Your so crafty!

[@lisamariebaz]

Wow! That looks great!

[@kathleenhornbecker781]

Great instructions for this build. The shelves look terrific. Good job!!!!P. S. Yes, do more of this type of video. Yea!!!!

[@victorsinanan1293]

Absolutely love all your ideas. Can't wait to try some. Thank you for sharing. Keep them coming😊

[@marymoore6884]

Yes please do more diys dupes of IKEA items, luved this 1....tyfs

[@laylahlove8487]

Couple project. Fun, nice bonding time.

[@melaniefowler3909]

Doing this right now!! Easiest project I’ve done. Hardest part is spray painting lol! Thanks so much !!

[@jj4christ]

Beautiful and great idea!

[@Queenzuniga477]

OMG! You are so creative 😲😲😲😲

[@benjaminwilliams1527]

LIVING FOR THIS!! already know im gonna love this series

[@whoisjaishavell9588]

I live ikea and home so glad I came across your page!

[@geminimom]

Turned out very nice. Great job

[@avina1023]

Yes girl! Love these videos

[@brandyseipel4182]

Yes!! More please!

[@ladyrc3682]

This is friken AWESOME! Absolutely love it! Will start on this asap!

[@wilmasantos3255]

Bethany, you have amazing talent! I'll watch a tutorial of anything you make! Thanks for sharing! 💕

[@bicmay7999]

GORGEOUS!!!Thank you for sharing this video I'm obsessed.

[@lol-vx3uf]

Thank you for this video! I did the Ashland dupe vanity already and just LOVE the shelf setup you have done here. My boyfriend builds decks for a living and has a circular saw so yay!

[@buddysgirl2bify]

Love ALL your diy's! You explain them so well! Keep up the great work!

[@marim0y]

Very well done. Can't wait to see your new place!

[@madcatcrafter9381]

That shelf unit looks fantastic, you are really talented Bethany. I love all your vids.

[@aubrey9376]

Just stumbled across your KZbin channel and I'm obsessed! Please make more! I'm definitely interested!

[@triste1517]

Yes please do more of these videos

[@sharrieniya09]

I’m soooo glad I found your channel! Just ran out and got the supplies to do the Dupe Alex desk, and after that’s done this is next on my list, along with finding a stool and mirror.. You are awesome!! Plz keep sharing ur creativity.. xoxo

[@lisagrabill8092]

Thank you Bethany! Storage vids are always good

[@kimberlycalloway6079]

I love your channel💞💞I am just a little handy woman !!!! around the house 👍🏿👍🏿so many great ideas

[@joannsantos9972]

I love ur videos never stop.💕

[@maxine3499]

Love the idea would love to see more.

[@Mattsmom4eva]

excellent video, great and inexpensive ideas. Very easy to do !!

[@dindranew.6808]

I love any and all of your DIY videos, from Dollar Tree crates to these! You're just clever and have a nice, non-cheesy aesthetic. I'd actually love to see what you do for Halloween, especially. :D Thank you!

[@brooklyn3770]

I'd love to see more videos like this

[@ms.lezlie]

Love it. Keep up the good work. I love "knock-off's".

[@imanaly4247]

Can you make a video showing us how you pack your craft supplies and all your DIYs before you move??

[@marielacmjr6911]

Please keep doing this!!! Love it you go gurl!!!

[@soleilgaray4506]

I’ve seen this video multiple times, and finally umm working on it!!! I’m so happy to make this ❤️🥰 this video really motivated me to Sii it!! I was thinking ok buy them.... you make me save a lot of money ❤️ thank you ❤️

[@ashleyjimenez3887]

Yeeeeesssssss!! a dupe for the alex drawers...would be AWESOMEEE. I've heard of the ones they sell at michaels which are way cheaper but have heard they aren't worth the money because they wear out with time and they are no good.

[@tabathaolmos229]

This was a great DIY! I was literally on my way to go buy the IKEA shelf! Thank you for this!! I am now going to save some money 👍🏼😘

[@TamishiaNFranklin]

Love videos like this. Great job!

[@50lbeyelids70]

Yet another awesome video, dear!! Thanks for sharing your creativity with us! 😊

[@jt7056]

As always, great job

[@carmenflores2016]

Love your videos Bethany, keep em' coming. Great job, looks fantastic!

[@annalaurab4361]

All of your tutorials are great. I don't mind you having some variety in where you get the items as long as they stay frugal. :-) Everything you make is really pretty. Great job!

[@Ms.Jenny28]

Yes please more videos like this one

[@ScouserGirl89]

i love your videos and even though i'm from the UK and have to find the alterntive shops to yours i still manage to make and create my own furniture. much love from Liverpool, England

[@Khaasie87]

Yeeesssss more more vids like this please 😩😩😩

[@decoratingwithtiffiony4427]

Love it. They look great! Love your idea from Dollar Tree.

[@carlapacheco713pacheco7]

Awesome thank you for branching out 👍

[@teresahaven9222]

Keep up all the videos!! You always show nice things that can be done on a budget!!!

[@tmoni7839]

Thank you for this hack 💖💖💖💖 I can’t wait to build my shelf for my bathroom sink only paid 16.00 total from Home Depot the shelving board was already white yayyyyy!! Thank you again FYI you need to be a home interior designer I like your taste in luxury theme looks 🌸🌸🌸🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@33agray]

Love it as always you do not disappoint

[@madami1425]

I am loving this video! Please do more like these and maybe some videos with things you can get at Walmart. Thanks!