IKEA hack: How to DIY this bumblebee stool in 4 easy steps

TODAY is kicking off a series of four-step IKEA hacks, showing how you can take one inexpensive product from the popular Swedish company and give it a whole new look.

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TODAY is kicking off a series of four-step IKEA hacks, showing how you can take one inexpensive product from the popular Swedish company and give it a custom look.

First up on the list is this bumblebee stool, which makes a charismatic addition to any child's room. Developed by DIY'er Jourdan Fairchild, we are breaking down the IKEA hack into a few easy steps.

Bumblebee stool

Materials needed:

Instructions:

1. Place strips of painter’s tape to the top of IKEA’s Frosta stool, touching the strips exactly without overlapping.

TODAY.com: Ikea hacks for your home; bumblebee kids' stoolSamantha Okazaki / TODAY

2. Remove every other strip.

TODAY.com: Ikea hacks for your home; bumblebee kids' stoolSamantha Okazaki / TODAY

3. Spray paint the stool black.

TODAY.com: Ikea hacks for your home; bumblebee kids' stoolSamantha Okazaki / TODAY

4. Remove the strips and assemble.

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TODAY.com: Ikea hacks for your home; bumblebee kids' stoolSamantha Okazaki / TODAY

Enjoy!

TODAY.com: Ikea hacks for your home; bumblebee kids' stoolSamantha Okazaki / TODAY