One of the easiest Ikea coffee table hacks I have done so far is the Ikea Vittsjo coffee table and Vittsjo shelf unit transformation . With just a can of spray paint I was able to totally transform these two pieces from drab to fab!
This Hack costs close to nothing, but it has a big impact! Since I keep getting questions on this table, I’m doing a quick post to share the steps and the spray paint I’ve used.
If you love a good Ikea Hack, make sure to check my Ikea Kallax Hack, the Ikea Malm Dresser and the Ikea Farlov Review!
The best gold spray paint:
My favorite gold spray paint is the Rust-Oleum gold paint. I have used it in both the coffee table and shelf shown here. I love it because it’s more of a muted gold color, however, it does have some green undertones to it.
How to Spray Paint Ikea Furniture
- Lay all the parts that will be spray painted in a drop cloth (or cardboard)
- Spray all part using the spray paint instructions. Make sure to let each part dry before turning them
- Use a couple of coats until you are satisfied with the results
Keep in mind that it is better to spray paint before assembling the piece. That way you can lay all the parts in a flat surface and spray evenly. I usually give it 3 coats, let it dry fully between coats and then assemble.
If you have the piece assembled already, it’s not a problem at all. Just turn the table around a couple of times to get all the sides.
I would also recommend using a sealer to keep the paint from fading away. At first, I did not use one and had to repaint after 6 months or so since the paint was fading from wear and tear.
In my Ikea Vittsjo hack, I did not change the bottom shelf of the coffee table, though if you want to get more creative, you could use a marble contact paper or just replace with another glass shelf.
I love this shelf so much, even on its original color, as styled here. Here is how I’m styling mine now in the current home
Hope it was helpful and I will be back with more posts once we close on our new home!
With love,
Ceres
Classic White Kitchen | Ikea Kallax Hack | Ikea Malm Dresser Hack
I am going to IKEA this weekend. I have loved your table since I laid eyes on it. Imagine my surprise to learn it’s an IKEA hack. My favorite! LOL thank you for the inspiration. My couch is gray. What do you think about the gold with the gray? I don’t want silver or nickel. It will make my room feel too cold.
I love your posts on IG. It keeps me thinking. 🙂
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Awww thank you!! Yes, I think it would look lovely with the gray sofa! Agreed on the silver looking a little too cold ??
you’re the most inspiring person on instagram to me for interior and hacks. i’m new with my interior blog on instagram and just starting and developing my interior skills and growing my amounts of items slowlyy (@namu.interior). i bought the malm storage last weekend and now i’m gonna pimp it! Thank you for that. xox ❤️
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Ooh Nazik!!! Thank you so much!! It means so much to me, I do this just for fun, so knowing I inspire one person here or there is the best feeling!! 😘😘💕💕
This is amazing! You are so creative! Would you be so kind to tell me what the size of your rug is? I’ve been struggling trying to find the right size rug for my living room.
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Awww thank you! This is a 5×8, what is the size of ur living room? 😘😘
I love the black and white decorative tray! Can you please tell me where it’s from?
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Hi Michele! It’s a old one from target… it was from the Nate Berkus collection 😘
Aw, shucks! It’s so cute. Thank you for letting me know 🙂
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Sorry 😭😭 I love this little zebra one http://rstyle.me/cz-n/cxtyexb48gx 😘💕 see if you like it
Where did you get the spikey table top accessory?
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From target!! 😘
Do you worry about it smelling like spray paint after it’s done? Or do you have any tricks to prevent that from happening?
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Hi Cat! It never did it!! Just let it air out for a couple hours while it dries! 😘💕
How many bottles of spray paint did you need?
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Just one!! Very simple 😘💓
Hi Michelle, you don’t have this in your Pinterest board?
Love this room!! Where is your couch from?
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Hi Lisa! Is the Erktop from Ikea!
Hi there. i love this, going to give it a try. Want to use the same gold spray as you but the one you list does not seem to be available. I think they have changed it somehow and wondered if you can confrim which one it is now? Thank you.
FYI here are some i found:
https://www.sprayster.com/product/rust-oleum-metallic-gold-spray-paint-400ml/
https://www.sprayster.com/product/rust-oleum-metallic-bright-gold-spray-paint-400ml/
https://www.sprayster.com/product/rust-oleum-pure-gold-metallic-universal-spray-paint-400ml/
what brand spray paint and gold shade/colour did you use?
I love everything! Very helpful ideas, where did you get the pink flowers on the white vase? Thank you
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Hi Iris! Thank you! They are cherry blossoms from the streets 😂😂
Hello, I love love your page on inta. For the spray paint, did you use brass or gold. Thank you!
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Hi Lil! Thank you. I use gold! 😘
Thank you!
Hi Ceres!
I can’t wait to try this hack 🙂 BTW where did you get the pineapple lamp?
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It’s an old one from Zara 😩 Target has a similar one https://rstyle.me/+vX7jIjFN_bATXwZtIBwoVA