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Ikea Marius Stool Makeover

April 19, 2021 By Meegan 7 Comments

Sometimes the best way to get your creative juices flowing is a trip to Ikea. I came upon the cutest stool. At that moment, I knew it was time to design a Ikea Marius Stool Makeover.

I loved the shape, size and height to use out by the pool or on my cottage apartment back porch. I was so excited to get started.

My Ikea Marius Stool Makeover is part of the Monthly International Bloggers Club. Every month we have a theme and share our projects on the 3rd Monday of every month.  From South Africa, to Australia, to Canada, to the US. It’s a great way to be a part of an International group of fabulous women.

This month I am excited to use a Marius Stool from Ikea as part of the “Painted Furniture Challenge”. I could visualize what I wanted, and with a just a few components I was ready to get started.

 

What I used:

1-Marius Stool from Ikea (assembled)

1-roll jute twine ( bought mine at Hobby Lobby)

Hot glue gun

Hot glue sticks

scissors

Inglenook Fusion Mineral Paint

Paint and Stencil Brushes

1-Mandala Stencil from UrbanXElites

5-bright craft paints

It was easy to assemble following the instructions.

Now the fun and creativity begins…

Starting at the bottom of each leg, I used hot glue to adhere the jute twine. As I wrapped the jute around the legs, I  glued the twine about every 15 or 20th time. This helps the jute twine from slipping.

*Don’t skip this part because it can REALLY help keep the twine from unraveling or getting loose.*

Above you can see all the stool legs wrapped with jute twine. The vision of a Boho style stool already happening!

Once the legs were wrapped, it was time to paint the stool seat with Inglenook Fusion Mineral Paint, using a round brush. This brush helped from streaking and keeps an even coat. To cover the seat completely it took 3 coats of paint.

Take the extra time to paint the sides of the seat and inside of the circle openings. This gives a finished look.

It was time to “decorate” the seat top using a stencil from UrbanXElites. As well as 5 colorful craft paints from FolkArt.

With a small stencil brush/sponge I carefully pounced the various colors throughout the stencil while trying to create a cohesive look.

The brightness compared to the muted stool base was just what I pictured. A little Boho with a touch of 70s style, too.

Having a stool like this poolside is perfect for my drink, holding a book, or my sun screen. AND it’s one of a kind.

 

You can design a Ikea Marius Stool Makeover with paint, jute and a stencil for a Boho style. It takes just a few hours to create a whole new vibe.

For some incredible painted furniture makeovers take a look at the International Bloggers Club projects linked below. Enjoy!

Faux Distressed Metal-A Crafty Mix

Marilyn Monroe Vanity from Unique Creations By Anita 

Mid-Century Modern Nursery Bookcase Makeover designed by Interior Frugalista

Painting Vinyl Fabric-Birdz of a Feather

Filed Under: DIY, International Blogger Club Tagged With: DIY, Furniture Makeover, International Blogger Club

Comments

  1. Sara says

    April 19, 2021 at 6:08 AM

    What a gorgeous Ikea hack; love the colours and the mandela design is perfect Meegan! BTW, I got the best laugh for the day over the typo in my blog name. Love it: if I ever rebrand, I’m definitely going to use that because most days, that’s exactly what DIY feels like – lol.

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  2. Michelle Leslie says

    April 19, 2021 at 8:32 AM

    Oh my, Meegan the stencil detail just makes the whole IKEA Hack and the free, happy boho colors you used. I can’t manage stenciling with one color never mind a few. Hats off to you. Love how it turned out

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  3. Marie B. says

    April 19, 2021 at 12:26 PM

    I love how you gave a plain IKEA Marius stool a lovely coastal vibe. It IS a perfect poolside table now! Wrapping the legs in jute twine is so smart too. I’m not going to lie, I’m green with envy that you have a pool. LOL

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  4. Anita Holland says

    April 19, 2021 at 8:35 PM

    Well I learnt something new today. I have never heard of a Marius stool, which is very cute. But after the makeover it is awesome, I love the mandala and the colours you chose.

    Reply
  5. Linda Johnston says

    April 21, 2021 at 8:32 AM

    Great creative job of making this plain functional stool way more stylish

    Reply

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