IKEA discontinuing the "Malm Dressing Table" Sold only in white???

texasmommy

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I wish they still made them in the black/ brown color, but even then I'm not sure it would fit in our bedroom. Sigh... They should make them slightly shorter (length wise) and in multiple finishes...
 

Question Person

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Does the paint rub off? I would like to spray paint it like you did but I want to make sure that it will not rub off on my carpet or walls. Both my carpet and walls are a light-ish creme color & slightly darker cream color.
I bought the WHITE MALM DRESSING TABLE and used Krylon Matte in black- spray painted it and it turned out stunning. I wanted a make up vainity for my Vanity girl Broadway mirror. Pictured with and without glass top Here is a link to the SPRAY PAINTED MALM-WHITE TO BLACK 1 coat ( without glass ) 2nd and final coat with glass
 

Ivonne383

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Ikea now has this Micke desk for $69. It's not as sleek/uniform looking because the drawers are white but it's a good (cheaper) option. You can always cover the drawers with pretty paper.

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60180036

My fiance has the smaller Micke as his computer desk and the drawer opens a lot more than the Malm one, which is nice. I have the smaller Malm for my makeup and I'm wasting a lot of drawer space because it just comes out 1/2 way.
This is one I ended up buying over the weekend in white. It looks very pretty in my makeup room.
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KaShaeD

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The MALM is such a beautiful table but I CAN'T justify paying $349 in shipping cost for a $149 table. The nearest Ikea is 4 hours away, so I guess I'll have to scout Craigslist or find a cheaper alternative.
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Ivonne383

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The MALM is such a beautiful table but I CAN'T justify paying $349 in shipping cost for a $149 table. The nearest Ikea is 4 hours away, so I guess I'll have to scout Craigslist or find a cheaper alternative.
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I know! Their shipping is crazy! They wanted to charge me $199.00 shipping for the same table. Luckily for me they are only 45 minutes away, so I drove down there twice this past month. Craigslist is a good way to go about it too. You might also want to keep an eye out for the micke desk. I had a change of heart when I checked out both tables at ikea. The micke is cheaper and has more drawer space.
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carmiebell

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The IKEA Malm was the best makeup table ever :( and so, sooooo cheap. I got the natural wood tone one, I am glad I got it when I did but so sad cause I might want another one day :( Its the only makeup table I'll ever find that is roomy enough for my Vanity Girl Mirror. I hope IKEA brings this back. Or makes a better version! lol
 

JoannaK

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She didn't really paint this which is why she's not giving the exact color or before and after pics.
 

SWAROVSKITTY

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Joanna First of all what purpose would it serve me to lie? You need to direct your negative energy elsewhere . I wasnt able to reply because my Sheltie Linus passed away - I was inconsolable and didnt communicate with my actual friends - and surfing the net was the last thing on my mind. So don't be a bitch and make assumptions. I used Krylon spray paint Matte in Black- I posted a link- here it is again. I found it at Walmart. No primer was needed - its called Krylon Dual Spray Paint and Primer in one. Make sure you get MATTE. Not Flat. The matte has absolutely no sheen to it- so when you spray the protective coat ( polyuertheyne )spelling? use only one coat. If you want high gloss you will compromise the paint. The Malm doesn't " absorb" so it will chip . If you stay with just one or two coats of protective spray - it will set perfectlly. http://www.krylon.com/products/matte-finish/ I sprayed a protective coat to prevent chipping. I did assemble it first . I know its been a couple of years. And apart from the insensitive reader JOANNA- Feel free to email me . Im in the process of adding mirror panels to my Malm Dressers - ill post pictures when im done.
 

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