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Spring is the perfect time to decorate your home with fun new furniture pieces full of personality. If you have children, they’ll likely love adding spring-themed pieces to their room to celebrate the season. Consider a simple DIY project to surprise them; All you have to do is paint the top of IKEA MAMMUT stools to resemble a mushroom. The whimsical shape is perfect for making the mushroom look come to life, and the finished stools would be perfect for stylish, kid-friendly get togethers.

If you opt for one of the colored MAMMUT stools, you can just add white dots to the seat to make them look like mushrooms. However, if you have white stools, you can paint them in a vibrant color of your choice and add big white dots over the painted base layer to achieve the same look. When you’re done, you could pair the stools with the IKEA MAMMUT children’s table to complete the look. You can also use the same painting method to give the table a makeover so that it matches the mushroom stools.

The process for transforming the IKEA MAMMUT stools will vary depending on the color you purchase. To skip the painting step shown above, consider opting for red IKEA MAMMUT stools. You could also select a different bold color for an even more unique look. In this case, you would only have to add white polka dots to the top of the disassembled stools with acrylic paint. You can stencil smaller circles with Yuntop Round Sponges, rather than a brush, to make the process easier. When dry, apply a coat of outdoor-friendly sealant over the paint, such as Rust-Oleum Ultra Cover Spray Paint. Since you might choose to display the indoor/outdoor stools outside, it’s a good idea to use a sealant like this to weatherproof your outdoor furniture.

If you choose white stools, you will have to complete a few additional steps. First, with the stool disassembled, apply a primer to the seat (JENOLITE Plastic Primer is a highly-rated option worth considering). Next, coat the stool in a deep red paint. You may want to use a plastic-friendly spray paint for easy application. Use round sponges and white acrylic paint to add your circles. Finally, apply an outdoor-friendly sealant. Once everything is dry, you could attach fun garden-themed add-ons to really bring your stools to life; A plastic frog or butterfly figurine would make fun, playful additions. With this IKEA mushroom stool DIY, your kids will truly get to turn make-believe into reality.