to display her beautiful blue glass collection.
She needed a cabinet that would display
her glass and keep it free of dust.
unlike the shelves below.
We found one at Ikea.
It's no secret that mostly all of
Ikea furniture comes in a box
and needs to be assembled.
An instruction book comes with it
with photos.
The cabinet came in two heavy boxes.
After a few weeks on the living room floor,
We decided to try to put it together
and if we needed help, we would
call backup.
Some of the hardware
After putting together the base,
the frame was put in place.
Annie screwing in the bars
The corners are in place.
They are heavy metal.
Here I am assembling the top.
Then there is a bar in the middle at
the back to hold the glass and shelves.
We thought it was in the front for the doors.
This piece was the most complicated to do.
After studying the photo,
we had it.
Time for a break, before we had to deal with all the glass.
At this point we're feeling like we've done well.
We weren't sure if we could handle the glass.
We continued on,
putting the heavy glass panels in the
back and sides without breaking any.
Studying the photos is important.
The shelves
Finally the doors.
They were easier than we anticipated.
I can't believe we did it and didn't need help!
Grannies can do it.
We washed all the blue glass...50 pieces.
and placed them in the new cabinet.
Side view
All locked up and safe.
Thanks for your visit xo
unlike the shelves below.
We found one at Ikea.
It's no secret that mostly all of
Ikea furniture comes in a box
and needs to be assembled.
An instruction book comes with it
with photos.
The cabinet came in two heavy boxes.
After a few weeks on the living room floor,
We decided to try to put it together
and if we needed help, we would
call backup.
Some of the hardware
After putting together the base,
the frame was put in place.
Annie screwing in the bars
The corners are in place.
They are heavy metal.
Here I am assembling the top.
Then there is a bar in the middle at
the back to hold the glass and shelves.
We thought it was in the front for the doors.
This piece was the most complicated to do.
After studying the photo,
we had it.
Time for a break, before we had to deal with all the glass.
At this point we're feeling like we've done well.
We weren't sure if we could handle the glass.
We continued on,
putting the heavy glass panels in the
back and sides without breaking any.
Studying the photos is important.
The shelves
Finally the doors.
They were easier than we anticipated.
I can't believe we did it and didn't need help!
Grannies can do it.
We washed all the blue glass...50 pieces.
and placed them in the new cabinet.
Side view
Thanks for your visit xo
