My summer-long project (admittedly, I was lazy about getting it done) was to make built-in bookshelves for our huge family room. For the bookshelves themselves I cobbled together plans from different sites, and modified them all to fit our space/needs, and the cabinets are built after Ana's cabinet plans, modified to be as thin in depth as the bookshelves. Doors on the cabinets were a pain, but they are also my favorite part of the whole shebang with their beadboard inserts. Moulding at top and bottom finishes out the look, and caulking in all the gaps helps give it cohesion.
I could not be happier with my built-ins. I feel like I have a library now, and it got all of our books out of boxes and onto shelves. Yay!
This entire project cost around $80-$100 because I acquired quite a bit of free wood off Craigslist. I also got wood from the scrap bin at Home Depot for great discounts. Since this would've likely cost near 1k to buy, I am quite pleased.
Anytime you are making projects without real plans, it take quite a bit longer and more mistakes are made. But, to have something completely customized to your needs and space is better than any price tag/time you can put on it!
Tools used: drill, kreg mini pocket hole jig, orbital sander, countersink bit, miter saw, jig saw, HPLV paint sprayer, clamps, circular saw
Comments
shea chappell
Sat, 11/12/2011 - 07:31
sectional plans.
I am literally I the middle of buildig the sectional and all of a sudden it says I
am not authorized to get into that page. Any information?
beckiedecker
Sat, 11/12/2011 - 20:03
I like it!
And what a fun project, whacking it with nails and such to distress. Did you feel de-stressed afterward?
It looks great.
T-Town DIYer
Tue, 11/15/2011 - 09:25
haha... a little bit
I could have given the table a little bit more of my stress. Unfortunately I couldnt swing the bag too hard, because the nails would rip right through it and fly all over the place. Maybe next time i'll use a pillow cause and swing a little harder.
Ana White
Thu, 11/17/2011 - 01:04
I love the shelf! And the
I love the shelf! And the finish is gorgeous!
T-Town DIYer
Thu, 11/17/2011 - 10:14
Thanks, Ana
This has become me new favorite site to visit. My to do list is a mile long and covers almost every room in the house. My wife thanks you!
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Sat, 11/19/2011 - 13:52
Thank you so much for this
Thank you so much for this bed!!