EASY IKEA HACK

DIY RATTAN DAYBED BED FRAME

Add a functional, affordable piece to your home with a bit more character than your average plain  IKEA piece with this rattan hack!

IKEA BRIMNES BED MEISTERVIK MATTRESS 4 YARDS OF RAFFIA CLOTH (OPTIONAL) 4 YARDS OF 24" WIDE CANE WEBBING 30ft HALF-ROUND REED SCISSORS HOT GLUE GUN GORILLA GLUE HOT GLUE STICKS HANDLES OR KNOBS

WHAT YOU'll neeD

If you are adding grasscloth, remove the drawer from the daybed so you can access it better. Cut the grasscloth about 1/8-1/4″ smaller than the size of the drawer front and hot glue it to the front along the perimeter and in the middle.

STEP 1

ADD THE GRASSCLOTH

Glue the webbing on top of the drawer and grasscloth (if using) around the perimeter of the drawer front, smoothing the webbing as you go so it lays flat. Let the glue dry completely. If the cane is hanging off the edge of the drawer anywhere trim off with scissors.

STEP 2

GLUE THE WEBBING

Trim your reeds to length with each end at a 45 degree angle so they fit together with a seamless corner. Hot glue each on. Ensure they do NOT hang over the edge of the drawer or the drawer will not close properly!

STEP 3

GLUE THE WEBBING

Repeat with the second drawer and slide the drawers back into place in the bed. Add handles as desired!

STEP43

ADD THE HANDLES