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August 3, 2016 by: Marla

Easy IKEA Latt Table Hack

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Looking to upgrade your toddler’s Ikea Latt table? This easy DIY IKEA Latt Table hack can be done in about an hour!


You heard it here first. We’re doing this, and we’re excited about it. It seriously took Eric 1 hour to put this whole thing together; no IKEA-related divorce necessary.

The hardest part of this whole thing? Picking out the perfect fabric and leaving Jo-Ann’s without spending $100 on fall decorations (did I mention it’s still July?).

Easy DIY 1 Hour IKEA Latt Table Hack - so adorable, seriously trying this!

Now I realize that we are not the first people ever to perform a “hack” on an IKEA table (thanks, internet).

However, we do have something special to bring to the DIY game here. Through searching and reading through other tutorials, we came up with our own simpler version that combines the best of what we found. This is no Pinterest-fail friend, this is real, DIY glory.


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Before we jump into the tutorial, how amazingly cute is this table? Seriously. I wish I could sit at it except I would for sure, without a doubt, break one of those itty bitty chairs in 2 seconds.

So I will admire the table’s cute-factor from a safe distance. On to the instructions —->

Easy DIY 1 Hour IKEA Latt Table Hack

(no project is complete without Charlie getting in the middle of it)

Easy DIY 1 Hour IKEA Latt Table Hack - love these adorable seat cushions! Totally doing this!

If you don’t live near an IKEA, fear not, you can still get a Latt Table with 2 chairs on Amazon, here.

Materials for Seat Cushions:

  • Foam: You’ll need 2 pieces of 1 inch thick craft foam. The seat boards measure roughly 10 inches by 10 inches. You’ll want the foam to be slightly smaller than the board, otherwise it won’t slide into the frame properly. Size: 9 ⅜  x 9 ⅜ square for each seat (we bought the by-the-yard green foam at Jo-Ann’s – this was cheaper than the pre-packaged)*
  • Fabric: I recommend choosing an outdoor fabric since this chair is likely to encounter many spills and messes. You’ll need 2 squares of fabric measuring 14 inches x 14 inches (this ensures that you’ll be able to wrap the fabric around the seat board and foam tightly)*
  • Staple Gun (we used ¼ inch staples)
  • Duct Tape
  • Spray Adhesive
  • Measuring Tape
  • Sharpie & Scissors
  • Straightedge (we used the cardboard that came in the box)

*At Jo-Ann Fabrics they will not cut individual pieces for you. They will only make one cut.

So they will not cut 2 – 9 ⅜ x 9 ⅜ pieces of foam. The size of your overall cuts will depend on the foam & fabric you choose. My advice is to tell them you need to make two squares in the sizes above for the foam and fabric. The associates who work at the cutting counter are always really friendly and often times if you explain to them the project or show them pictures, they will advise you on the best way to cut/save money your fabric.

Instructions for the Seat Cushions:

  • Cut 2 pieces out of your piece of foam. The best way to do this is to measure (obviously) and then use a sharpie to mark out your cuts. Each piece should be roughly 9 ⅜ x 9 ⅜ to fit inside the parameters of the seat board.
  • Now cut your fabric into 2, 14 x 14 squares. Same deal except you may want to use a light pencil for marking.
  • Spray the top of the chair seat and one side of the foam with the spray adhesive and attach them after letting them sit for a minute (you get a better, longer lasting stick this way). Repeat with the other piece of foam.
  • Center the seat cushion over the fabric and wrap very tightly around like you’re wrapping a present. The two sides won’t overlap so you should tape one side in the center so you can pull the other side tight.
  • Using the staple gun, affix the fabric on the UNDERSIDE of the chair. Use a few strips of duct tape to keep the fabric in place and tidy up any dangling bits.
Easy DIY 1 Hour IKEA Latt Table Hack - love these adorable seat cushions! Totally doing this!

Ta-Da!

Now assemble your chairs.

Whether you use the provided instructions is up to you. Eric had no problem sliding the seat cushion in, as he pulled the fabric very tightly.

Easy DIY 1 Hour IKEA Latt Table Hack - love these adorable seat cushions! Totally doing this!
Easy DIY 1 Hour IKEA Latt Table Hack - love these adorable seat cushions! Totally doing this!

Materials for Painting:

This step is obviously optional, but does make the table & chairs that much cuter. We did this little dip-dye look which was really easy to accomplish and free since we used paint we already had.

  • Foam Brush
  • Painter’s Tape
  • Paint (For the paint we used leftover paint from Harper’s nursery. You could probably also use acrylic craft paint from Michael’s, although I haven’t tried this. Another inexpensive option would be to go to Lowe’s or Home Depot and just buy a paint sample from the paint counter).
Easy DIY 1 Hour IKEA Latt Table Hack - love these adorable seat cushions! Totally doing this!

Instructions for Painting:

  • On the chairs, measure from the bottom of the chair leg up, 3 ½ inches. At 3 ½ inches, wrap some painter’s tape around the chair leg. This will ensure your dip-dye is even on all chair legs.
  • Do the same on the table legs except measure 5 inches, since the table sits higher.
  • Using a foam craft brush (I found this to be the easiest way) paint all sides of the table and chair legs, being careful not to go above the painter’s tape.
  • Whether you do a second coat depends on how light/dark you want your paint. I did 3 coats of the yellow and 2 of the pink (drying time not included in the 1 hour project time!)
  • Once dry, remove the painter’s tape and admire your perfectly even table & chair legs. Your inner OCD-self will thank you.
ikea latt table hack

And check out this fun version (pictured above) submitted by reader & IG food blogger What’s On Alex’s Plate.

Materials for Tabletop:

Now the tabletop was a super-easy one-step process. The tabletop itself is already pretty wipe-able, but we wanted to add some contact paper to make it stand out.

  • Self-Adhesive Contact Paper (we ordered this one on Amazon)
  • Scissors
  • Measuring Tape

Instructions for Tabletop:

The inner dimensions of the tabletop are:

  • Length: 23 ⅜
  • Width: 17 ⅜

Eric cut the paper a little longer than these dimensions so he could wrap it underneath the table. If you plan on switching out the contact paper later, I would probably not wrap it and instead just keep it on the surface.

  • Adhere carefully. If you end up with bubbles, gently use a rubber scraper to work them out. We just used the one we had in the kitchen for cleaning pans.
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So there you have it. 1 hour to a better, cooler, awesome-er (?) IKEA table.

Let’s hear it for DIY (and dads who can DIY). Now obviously if this project takes you longer than an hour, the deal’s not off. It’s like a Rachael Ray 30-Minute Meal. As long as it’s somewhere around that time frame, we’re good.


P.S. – this post has now been featured in not one, but two IKEA Hack Round-ups! Check them out below:

  • The Very Best IKEA Hacks Courtesy of Pinterest on Red Tricycle
  • The Smartest IKEA Hacks You Never Knew About on Refinery29

Easy DIY 1 Hour IKEA Latt Table Hack - love these adorable seat cushions! Totally doing this!

So there you have it. Easy DIY 1 Hour IKEA Latt Table Hack!


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Comments

  1. workingmommagic says

    August 31, 2016 at 1:05 PM

    I love love love how this turned out and the painting the bottom of the chair adds such a nice touch! I never think to do things like that.

    • Marla says

      August 31, 2016 at 9:08 PM

      Thank you! We almost reversed the paint and just left the bottom of the chair natural, but this was way easier!

  2. Justine @ Little Dove says

    August 31, 2016 at 4:03 PM

    LOL, a Rachel Ray 30 minute meal, so true! Those always take me a little longer. 😀 But anyway, I love this hack! I have one of these tables in our house that has seen better days.

    • Marla says

      August 31, 2016 at 9:07 PM

      Same here 🙂 Thank you so much! Definitely give it a try, it will feel like a whole new table!

  3. Terryn Winfield says

    September 1, 2016 at 8:39 AM

    You know, I really haven’t done any Ikea hacks! I love how this turned out! What a great idea to make it a little comfier for the little ones.

    • Marla says

      September 1, 2016 at 8:16 PM

      Thank you! She sits at the table a lot to eat and color so I’m glad we put the cushions on for her!

  4. anna says

    September 2, 2016 at 7:59 AM

    This is super cute! I have been wanting to get my daughter one of these tables. Pinning this for later.

    • Marla says

      September 2, 2016 at 2:25 PM

      Thank you so much! It really was incredibly easy – definitely give it a try!

  5. Alex M. says

    March 4, 2018 at 2:20 PM

    Hi, this looks amazing! I was just looking at this table for our twins and stumbled upon this site. My wife is a bit concerned about the kids carrying or trying to pick the chairs up and getting hurt (as compared to those lego plastic tables/chairs). Anyone had issues of their LO getting hurt?

    • Marla says

      March 4, 2018 at 2:49 PM

      Hey Alex, thanks so much! We got this table set for our toddler right around her 1st birthday. (she is almost 3 now). The table and chairs are both very light and the chairs can definitely be easily picked up by a toddler. That being said, we’ve luckily never had a problem with her getting hurt! Hope this helps 🙂

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