I Turned an IKEA Bookshelf into a Modern TV Console | IKEA HACK

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With this Ikea makeover, I wanted to go for a very modern look. A friend of mine had recently got married, and they needed a new TV console for their home. The gold hinges and legs were picked to compliment some of the other modern furniture that they already own; I normally like to make my own legs rather than buying a set, but I personally dislike the look of wood that's painted gold.
My main concern going into this project was whether or not I would be able to attach all the hardware onto the piece, given how thin Ikea furniture can be. To account for this, I used drywall anchors before screwing. Fortunately, the anchors were reliably strong, and I had no issues with any hardware being weakly attached.
Hope you enjoy the video :)
- Andy
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Below is a list of the tools and products that I used.
Ryobi Router: amzn.to/3yteWfI
Bosch Router: amzn.to/34A7029
Core Box Router Bit: amzn.to/3U9mGNE
Bondo Body Filler: amzn.to/3bGhFZb
Spray Gun: amzn.to/3xZrUk9
California Air Compressor (15 gal): amzn.to/3fuZK98
Ratcheting Screwdriver: amzn.to/3zmzcl9
Orbit Sander: amzn.to/3D1Pgcp
Legs: amzn.to/3zpBsrC
Click Magnets: www.homedepot.com/
Soft-Open Stays: www.leevalley.com/
As a disclaimer, the above links may be affiliate links, so if you make a purchase with the links provided, I may receive a small commission. There's no extra charge to you, but it helps me out!
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Chapters:
0:00 - Making fluted doors with router
3:56 - Bondo to fill holes
5:06 - Sanding and wood filling small dents
5:33 - NordVPN
6:53 - Rolling primer
7:51 - Spraying paint
10:08 - Mortising hinges
11:40 - Attaching hinges
12:43 - Attaching legs
13:01 - Attaching soft-open drop down system
13:43 - Attaching magnets
14:14 - Adding backboard
15:31 - Final product #furnituredesign

[@ModernMakeovers]

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[@CL-we8tn]

Thank you gor another fantastic video with a great build, so many good ideas! ❤️

[@my_flippin_journey]

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[@egparis18]

That's a great present you made. Keep happy and see you soon.

[@nmrtgngly]

so funny ! only time i didn't skip the ad part XD

[@user-fc1zs1wh9g]

good job you turned a book shelf on its side and made doors that you have to open to use anything ....what a peace of ass

[@Jsembuh.Klansemi]

making beautiful furniture pieces as gifts for family and friends in their specific style is honestly really cool

[@ModernMakeovers]

🤠👍🏻

[@whitetallon8784]

@@ModernMakeovers Hey... did they LOVE it? Cause if they didn't... tell them to send it to me!

[@victorhawkins3461]

Andy -- I could spend the rest of my natural born days working at it and still never be able to do something as outstanding as this console. You are one seriously talented individual. But I DO know a bit about filmmaking, having spent 20+ years writing and producing television. Your videos are nothing short of magnificent. Inventive, creative, original, engaging. Restful. And thoughtful. Thanks for all your hard work -- on BOTH fronts!

[@ModernMakeovers]

Thank you so much for the awesome comment :)

[@vedantae1325]

your videos are like small art films, the effort and direction, the editing it's so good🤯 I'm mesmerized

[@nelsaf365]

I am entranced as well! It’s all so good. Thanks for the tip on the screws and using the plastic inserts with IKEA when remodeling pieces.

[@_orodrigofernandes]

100%

[@loisbolton1800]

And the little jokes (“Winter is coming.”) 😅😅

[@libbyholt3863]

Right?! And that's BESIDES the EXCELLENT works of art in process being filmed!!

[@ModernMakeovers]

🙏🏻❤️

[@Yadkrada]

This isn't a hack. This is art, craftsmanship, and amazing skill! Beautiful work.

[@charlesz8531]

Most KZbinrs of this kind would talk your ear off while your videos are Zen like and very calming to watch. No cacophony of banging, welding, and shouting, etc. Your skill/design level is over the top.

[@patsyshafchuk5368]

I looked at the bookshelf and thought, "Just turn it sideways and stick some legs on it." Silly me! I absolutely love watching you transfer your creative vision to a finished piece! Your friends will be so excited when they see this gift! It will be their treasure.

[@wendyhannan2454]

Me too, hahah.😂

[@carmelaadra]

I need a 1 hour video of that soft opening clip at 15:45 😆 That part was so mesmerizing. Each door opening one after another 😭😭 Beautiful!

[@mgbchoralmusic6443]

That part was absolutely brilliant!

[@margheritap.1187]

Same!

[@keefazstudio]

Not sure I would have the patience to wait for opening on a daily basis

[@indie825]

That looks sooo high end it's unbelievable! What an incredible gift. Thank you for the tip about using screw anchors on an Ikea piece.

[@ByteMwen]

That tip is gold to me. I was just about to use a couple of Kallaxes to make a right-angled tv unit/storage shelf/side table and this will seriously simplify the job for me. I am not ambitious enough to attempt the likes of these exquisite doors, so I will just use the ikea baskets and add similar legs.

[@JalaKamal]

My grand father from my mother side had a lumberyard and my grand father from my father side use to make little furniture out of wood. I grew up playing on mountains of timber, hearing the sawmill 12 hours a day and tons on wood dust……I cherish those memories and seeing and hearing videos like these give me peace and joy. Thanks…..carry on.

[@VampyrMygg]

In case you didn't know, a little tidbit I picked up working in a paint shop, for home garage type painting, a trick is to keep the floor wet, it makes dust stick to it and not blow around, thus not end up blowing onto the paint. Also, I do love how you film these, they're relaxing to watch, and kinda indulges my weird ADHD brain somehow. :P

[@anniewardlow9297]

Your friends should be very VERY happy with the wedding gift. If they don't want it, I'll get married & you can give it to me for a gift... I'd love it! You do such awesome work for such a young man. You must have been paying attention in shop class! Stay safe, happy & healthy! 👍

[@_orodrigofernandes]

If you ever put out a film making course, I'll be down for it! Your chanel is a hiden gem in furniture makeover. Really fun to watch the transformations as well as all the production you do during and after filming. TOP TIER CONTENT!

[@my_flippin_journey]

☝️ ... ☝️ ... ☝️ ... ☝️

[@Gigi-jp6ve]

Me too!!

[@PrideP8]

"Your channel is a hidden gem in furniture makeover." A great way to honor this artist!

[@audiomxr]

Amazing. The doors make this piece something no one else will ever have. What a special wedding gift. May it become a family heirloom.

[@sharonandrews4910]

“Don’t think I’ll need this small piece of wood, so I’ll just chuck it,” said no woodworker ever! I thoroughly admire your creative upcycle-recycle-reuse-restore philosophy. And, how impeccably neat, tidy, and organized your work area is.

[@mog-gyveroneill2500]

I'm a 60 yr old grandma who is enthralled with your dedication to good workmanship, both carpentry, and visually. I'm implementing the classic, but updated rotary Mr and Mrs Pesto Jarhead( Colonel and Mrs Mustard Jarhead in my case) for my herbs and spices in your most recent video. I will not be separating my happy couple, nor their offspring...and the moustache will not be wire wool. More little projects if you can, Please, and Thank you.😍

[@jodidavis6595]

I’m not into modern but this is beautiful and I would love this in my home. Man you’re good. What a craftsman 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@LV12800]

I don't know what I could say that others already have - You are in a league of your own...from video and editing skills to furniture design that always goes to the next level. When I see you've posted a video, I always know I'm in for a treat. Love your channel and everything you create. ❤️

[@hayleyjo_co]

That turned out fucking stunning! That is such a thoughtful and sweet gift to get someone for their wedding. I love it.

[@neko_nixxy]

Sawtable-chan also seemed pleased with your work 3:03

[@lyndapeters1243]

Wow Andy, another classic made by the 3-armed man (now we know your secret for those amazing skills). You need to create MADE BY ANDY or ANDY MADE wooden labels to put into your one off pieces. They are art my friend xx

[@emilyacevedo4746]

I am so surprised that you only have 184,000 subscribers! Your hard work will pay off. Not only is your furniture beautiful but your filming and editing skills make a delightful video to watch! More people need to see this!

[@WastedAsset]

His video views far exceed his sub number, from 300K to 3M. His vids are being watched, just they are not subing -- probably he gets most views from people searching for furniture restore vids. Subject searches that lead to just viewing vids in the list without subing to the channels.

[@aok2727]

I don’t know if I appreciate your inspiration, woodworking skills or video skills most! Such an elegant piece!

[@franpie2264]

Why not all of the above 👍😊👍

[@julianawang2829]

@@franpie2264 Right?

[@RaptureReady7603]

That “magnets oh!” Scared the crap out of me lol. I’ve been waiting on a video from you and it did not disappoint. It’s beautiful❤️

[@Shiro-Ti]

Dude got extra fancy with the camera work for this vid. I love it!

[@evangelineaudet7242]

This is Almazan Kitchen but with this guy in a backyard making dressers. I love that

[@rockshot100]

Watching for the 2nd time. I cannot believe you got the flutes to line up, just wow. Also a comfort to know that even you can forget, or overlook something. I would have gone crazy trying to attach the hinged door onto the carcass, and still have wound up with crooked doors. And I have never seen those hole marker things. That gives me hope. It would have been great to show the doors open and close set to music. Probably a terrific pain to stage and edit that though. Even without your sense of humor, your vids are entertainment plus. Pretty sure your vids are the only ones I actually LOL'ed ever. Thanks. Hey maybe when you get a million subscribers you could shut down your day care center?

[@ModernMakeovers]

😂😂

[@sarahhornby138]

WOW!!! I’m in absolute awe of your talents. Not only your talents to create wonderful, beautiful things, but also for your editing skills. You truly are in a league of your own Andy. I hope your friends loved their wedding gift 😊

[@robinhughes7576]

It is definitely not a waste of time to admire smooth beautiful cuts during the project!! It gives you motivation to do more!!

[@nusonria]

When that Silent icon appeared, I was like WAIT--WHY?? That's the charm of your videos.

[@kslaks]

I don't think I've seen anything this good on here. This is some high end furniture you've created. Well done

[@lakewrites]

I bought three of these IKEA shelves; one in fire engine red, and two in white. One white shelving unit I hung sideways, high on the wall. I didn’t have to paint them. The console that you created is stylish, functional, and unique. Kudos to you.

[@princesapoza95]

What is the name of the shelves? Kallax?

[@marko2583]

This is the best Ikea transformation that I ever seen

[@VtotheG2885]

Um, will you be my friend, Andy? 😂 Dude, your work is unparalleled. The slow opening of the doors made my heart sing! Stunning work. As always!

[@citibear57]

I bet your friends were thrilled to receive your custom-built TV console for a wedding present. Nice job!👍

[@deniseberrios1362]

Wow....Your attention to detail is unsurpassable. 👏👏👏

[@thomaswright968]

Opening all four doors towards the end of the video was just 👌🏻

[@virginiabumgarner8807]

This man can make furniture to pass down to generations!!! Very talented

[@wallybeegone]

Those doors are so neat! What a great idea. Really love that they open downward

[@senses70]

Since I’ve discovered your channel, I’ve been binge watching all of your creations. You are a true talented craftsman and designer. Your videos are just mesmerising and relaxing to watch, beautifully edited and very instructives on so many levels for people like myself (an amateur), as I like to give a second life to pieces of furniture that others discarded in the rubbish. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent. Looking forward to other transformation videos!

[@frankiesimons9190]

Not just a makeover. It's a reimagining. A repurposing. Stunning. 👏

[@Gaz3153]

That was really making a silk purse from a sow's ear. Brilliant design and craftsmanship.

[@KarenL-qt7dy]

Hello! I recently found a video of yours in my suggestions. I watched it, and was so amazed that I binge watched ALL of your videos!! Your talents are many. Your woodworking skills, your creativity, your filmmaking, and your finished products have left me in total awe of you. Please know that I have subscribed to your channel, and I will watch every video you release from now on. I can't wait until the next one. You are AMAZING!!

[@ModernMakeovers]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻❤️

[@melissalorden5789]

Andy my friend, I’m speechless!!!! This piece is simply stunning!!! You are such an incredible artist, woodworker and designer!! Your videos are top notch with amazing editing! High quality all around! Your love of nature is apparent and nicely showcased in all of your videos which I truly appreciate! The asmr aspect is there for me too!! Your videos relax me and allow me to feel a sense of calm. Thank you for doing what you do! You are a true master of your works and a man talented beyond his years.

[@ModernMakeovers]

🥲🙏🏻

[@DanKoning777]

Whether it's the gift of teaching, or music, mercy, artistic ability, administration, or craftmanship and more, God gifts people in many ways. Andy, God has blessed you with the gift of craftmanship as well as the ability to see, design and build the finished product you've envisioned. [edit]: I'm looking forward to seeing what your gifts have for us in the days ahead.

[@1953lili]

Yeah! Welcome back! How freaking cool is this!! Bravo! I needed my “Modern Makeover” fix......! (Oh, and they’ll LOVE IT!)

[@carpenter1138]

I love how you capture the little things in woodworking like how difficult it is to fill something verticallly with Bondo

[@melissapoole8580]

I just bought the core box bit set. I have a dresser with super flat drawers that I am going to do this to. Thank you so much again for sharing!

[@greencharisard1444]

The craftmanship already is amazing and worth the watch, but the small memes sprinkled in really made me chuckle, 10/10

[@daniiijl]

Woahhh… Andy you made this piece worth a million bucks! 🙏🏻🤩

[@chimpalienbaby7312]

That’s beautiful, you are so talented!

[@lindahinklespringer9409]

1. I would have loved to see their reaction to this gift. 2. I would love to see it in use, cause I'm just that nosey! Beautiful!!!

[@LutfiO]

Great work! And a warm gift for a couple friend. The unit is so classy. This is one the best lack hacks I've ever seen. Thanks for your efforts.

[@asmaashburn9116]

The winter is coming part with ned stark faces is gem!! Hahahah

[@Midnightpigeon666]

What a beautiful gift for your friend! I just know that they will love this piece for years to come.

[@katieriegelman1868]

Outstanding!!! They will love it, and lucky to have you as a friend

[@cathydaly3436]

That retired woodworker likely applauded your reuse of the plywood. All the tools you showed like the soft close magnet and the hole maker were amazing. The manufacturers should pay to use your videos as commercials. Nord certainly got its money worth. 😎

[@Dickie2702]

It's so much more than a piece of furniture. Your cinematography is exemplary.

[@sarahjanke9945]

Your creativity knows no bounds! Also I could watch the doors open and close on a loop for hours!

[@jeanettenorman7052]

Stunning creative use of boring IKEA stuff. Congratulations

[@yufrrr]

wow!!! i didn't quite realize how the final result would work and the reveal had me so shocked!!! this is incredible

[@franpie2264]

Great TV Console Andy. Your friend will love it. It looks beautiful. We got to see more of you today. You are a good looking fella and a very talented man. So proud of you 👍😊👍

[@rhondasummer]

What a beautiful wedding present. I'm glad I'm not the only one that stops to admire my work. :)

[@cascastro]

Nicely done young man, nicely done. 👏🏻

[@valerieberseth2547]

I thought I knew what the end product would look like but NOPE this was a really cool transformation. So creative

[@shaunbrowne5139]

I am sure they will absolutely love the wedding gift Andy. Brilliant work as always

[@chandarussell]

Now that’s an entertainment centre. Hope your friends love it.

[@yaelk4970]

AMAZING!!! IKEA should pay you for ideas. OMG!!

[@simonegeorge5682]

Hi Andy, I am a new subsciber and now I am binging your episodes. I really wish I didn't live in Australia so I could buy one of your pieces of artwork! I am mesmerised by your abilities and talent! G'day from across the pond and keep saving those items of wood. 😍

[@MrCaprinut]

Wow, that is looking great! Looking similar to old danish furnitures from 60s or so. Back then they usually just stained.

[@Alaric_Sinclair]

I was thinking the exact same thing. I know it wouldn't have been possible with this specific piece, but during the reveal I thought that it would have also looked awesome in a walnut finish. That's not to say I don't love how it came out, just that it reminded me so much of a well designed mid century piece. Fantastic work! EDIT: Missing letter, oops.

[@canadude6401]

8:43 I used to have this issue with my gate latch. The changing temperature from winter and summer causes the frost heave and them not to align over 4 seasons. My solution was to mount the "male" end on a thin plywood plate and then reposition with screws on different areas of the plywood plate as needed. Usually in the spring. Some years I don't have to adjust it, but it's easy since the plywood plate has many areas in which to screw in new holes to match the latch.

[@ModernMakeovers]

Smart!

[@pinkypied6467]

Wow, that is beautiful. You should get some type of award for it.

[@sjblack9135]

This guy is so talented. I could ask him to design and make my wedding dress and he’d knock it out of the park

[@JuliaPennyPhoenix]

Gorgeous! They will love it!!!

[@priboecker]

When you add memes into these serious videos it's always "chef's kiss"

[@cheryldavis8776]

What a gorgeous piece of workmanship you have produced! Beautifully done.

[@SerendipityNJ]

Your precision and attention to detail is admirable - this piece will last for years - well done.

[@casesandcapitals]

Absolutely lovely, as always. I hope your friends like it!

[@m_paul9286]

Andy! With this complete transformation you just leave me speechless, your friend is so luck to have this beautiful piece in their home ❤💯

[@AliPrieta]

I wish you could make more videos every month. I really enjoy them and your editing is amazing. Salud!

[@trevenawilliams4808]

The end reveal was Cinematic ‼️‼️‼️

[@gladyssanchez5928]

You never cease to amaze me. Just brilliant craftsmanship.

[@g.d.anonymous8235]

Beautiful work, and what a concept! This piece is so elegant.

[@vbee3571]

This is a stunning (and very functional) piece of furniture. I really like the legs.

[@TheJaniebabe]

So beautiful, I gasped when you opened the doors... your friends are lucky to have you as a friend, in more ways than one. Keep warm.

[@debsmith2269]

Extraordinary. Just love the doors and the soft close system is genius. That's one very lucky friend you have there.

[@marybethtaylor9526]

This is such a gorgeous piece of furniture....hard to believe it started with a piece from IKEA!

[@leslietaylor1570]

Oh wow. Love the doors opening down! I so thought they were going to be like regular side opening ones!! Beautiful piece as usual

[@minimoniya]

it's gorgeous! i want to know what was the friend's reaction when they saw it

[@3diyfr43]

I'm so blown away by the trick of putting the dowels or whatever the name for IKEA furniture! That's so damn clever!

[@bradymiguel]

I’ve done tedious jobs like those grooves a bunch. I like to use high fill primer and a round sanding block. I blend auto and woodworking tools a lot so a fast reducer would be prime here to not hold you up. 👍🏼

[@keanteewalker2515]

Like always you never failed to impress me!! This is such a sweet, generous gift.

[@djkoenig4716]

My friends & I ( all being female) have an "especially designated comment" we always exclaim aloud whenever we see a guy on KZbin who holds a "special cluster of man-skills" for example: if he knows how to use & take care of tools; is neat/tidy, creative & last but not least, once he's finished with his project, he has done a beautiful job! We always simply say: "WHAT A MAN!!!" 💗

[@lynneelsie9778]

Superb. The lineup of the doors is absolutely perfect. Love your videos.

[@lilithanne5506]

Omg that is stunning. If your friends don't like it, I'll take it off your hands. Beautiful job, especially the doors. 🏅🏆

[@ColdKei]

Ok, this video made me subscribe to the channel :D Love filmic atmosphere and explanations. Keep going :)

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Andy, this video is well deserving of 100K+ views & more!! Simply amazing Bud!! Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@ArnaudDelante]

The way all the doors aligned perfectly when being openned at the end pleased me 😄

[@Kassowari]

"Winter is coming..." Sean Bean's floating ghost... 😂

[@YTFlove4ever]

This is true asmr in all aspects. Hits all my sense in just the right way