A Simpe but really effective Ikea Hack – Map Table
A few weeks ago I posted about how I had personalised some old wooden chairs by covering them in maps.
After reading this post my friend Leonie was inspired to make her own map project. She was in the process of revamping her teenage sons room, ready for his return from travelling around Australia and Asia. In his room was an old IKEA side table which she upcycled with a world map. Creating a gorgeous map table.
This was a really simple and quick way to transform a boring old side table into something with the wow factor. On his return her son Jack loved his new table and looking at all the countries he had visited on the map.
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What you need to make a Map Table
How to make a Map Table
- Clean and Paint the table in the desired colour. If you use a chalk paint there is no need to sand and prep the table first.
- Carefully measure out the top of the table. Roll out your Map and cut out the section that you need using these measurements
- When the paint is fully dried. Cover the table top with a layer of PVA glue. Leave to dry slightly so tacky.
- Place your cut out map on top of the glue using a ruler to squeeze out any bubbles.
- Paint a layer of PVA glue (mod podge) over the top of the map, leave to dry over night.
- Cover the table with a final protective layer this time use waterproof PVA glue (mod podge) or acrylic varnish.
It is really that simple !
IKEA Map Table Hack – Using Image Transfer
Another way to transfer a map to a table is with Mod Podge image transfer. Using Mapbox, I created a map of my favourite city, Hong Kong.
However, this time rather than decoupage I transfered the image to a table top using Mod Podge. You can see how I did it here.
I’m really chuffed that Leonie was inspired to make her map table after reading my post and I am grateful to her for sharing her project with me. If you have any map projects I would love to hear from you. I have pinterest board dedicated to Map projects.
If you liked this post you will also like some of my other map posts:
Simple Ikea Moppe Map Hack
Easy Map Place Mats
Upcycled Map Magnetic Board and Pins
Brilliant Vintage Map Suitcase
I’m really impressed with how well this turned out. I have a table that needs a makeover and I’m going to start looking for an awesome map to do this with it.
Thanks, it really does look good and is so easy to do.
Great project. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty – we love partying with you! Hope to see you next Friday. 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
Thank you
so much fun! Thanks so much for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!
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Claire, I love your map projects. It’s giving me courage to use up some of my nautical charts! Thanks so much for linking up to Choose Save Tuesday!
Thanks
Oh my gosh…I LOVE this! What a cute idea and the chairs & table look great together. I’m going to try this sometime! Thanks for sharing
Visiting from Mom Blogs Party 🙂
Thank you I agree I think they look good togethr
This is so lovely! My husband loves map themed stuff and this is just the perfect project for his man cave. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you
What a cool idea! Thanks for linking up at the Weekend Blog Hop at My Flagstaff Home!
Jennifer
Thank you
Oh man, that table is awesome! I think that’s one of the big pulls of IKEA furniture (at least in the online-blogging-world), is that it just screams to be customized in some way or another! 😀
these are totally wonderful! great project ideas!
Thank you. Just had a look at your site and love your map fence boards
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LOVE the table but REALLY LOVE the chairs! Awesome job on both!
LOVE the table but REALLY LOVE the chairs! AWESOME!!!
Thank you very much, maps make things look great. You can see the chair tutorial here.
https://www.pillarboxblue.com/how-to-make-personalised-map-chairs/
LOVE the chairs and the table! So much fun and a great way to capture the traveling memories.
Thank you ! I just love working with maps.
I love this table, and I love the chairs too. I would love to try this myself.
Thank you ! you should definately give it a go.
Just had to pin these:) I love them:)
Thanks so much for the tutorial too.
TOHOT~Jemma
Thank you very much.
I love how the maps turn a simple piece of furniture into a special piece of furniture.
Thank you ! I just think maps are so cool !
I love maps so much and your table turned out beautiful! No one would ever think it was a plain Ikea table before. The chairs are gorgeous too, the underground one is so cool!
Thanks for sharing with us at Sweet Inspiration, hope you have a lovely weekend Claire!
Thank you ! Yes I love that retro underground map too!
Love the finished product, Claire! It looks amazing <3
Blessings,
Edye | http://gracefulcoffee.wordpress.com
Thank you very much !
The table and the chairs turned out great!! Maps are so cool and when you find a fun way like this to incorporate them into decor it’s a bonus.
So thankful to you for being a faithful friend at Thoughts of Home on Thursday.
Now I’m off to find out what “chuffed” means. 🙂
Thanks ! It means to be pleased/happy with ones self, it’s a common expression used in England (maybe not so much with the kids but us adults use it).
Love the map table. It turned out really great! Thanks so much for sharing it at Vintage Charm.
Thank you !
Cool! I did a modpodged map onto my son’s IKEA dresser years ago, it’s such a fun craft. I think the table top you did is a way cuter idea! Tahnks for linking up with us at Welcome Home Wednesdays, hope you’ll link up again this week!
Thank you ! I bet your sons dresser looked great.
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I love your chairs and your friends so I table. They are unique.
I saw a picture Of a globe that was turned into a pendant lamp. Have you ever tried a project like that?
Thank you ! Not a globe lamp, but I have hacked an IKEA lampshades eith maps which you can see here
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Lovely, lovely and lovely. Have not had time to make this project, but I plan to make one ASAP. So beautiful.
Thank you very much.
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I dub you the Queen of Map projects!!! I love your roses and your chairs..and now that table. Perfect idea.
Thanks, I do like to craft with maps.
I so enjoy decorating with maps, I love this table and your chairs. Such fun pieces.
Thank you so much!
This is a really nice idea. The map top is terrific.
Cheers and thank you!
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Wow, this is so cool! I love the map on the table!
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