Modified version of the $40 Hall Tree
Had to reduce the width to 36" to fit into this specific nook that is just inside the door from our garage. We've used it as a kick off place for our shoes. Having nothing else there was a waste of wall space that could be additionally utilized. We have a closet just up the hallway for most of our coats, but with winter coming and struggling with our oldest finding his coat and backpack every morning to leave for school, we wanted to designate a spot for him to use.
With that said, the space still had to be functional for all of us, and having to crawl under and find the lil girl's 'lost' tiny shoe/s way in the back under the bench was going to be a no-go for my knees. To remedy that, I decided to modify the bench to lift up to find those lost items (see pics). This required removing the front cross beam and creating squared off supports on each side instead of just 'legs'.
Before hooks, stain, and the 30" piano hinge, this project came in just under $25.
Total completed project was closer to $65 for all materials.
{Apologies if the full length shots look a little wonky/bowed. Getting a full shot was tough with my back against the wall, literally. :) Had to use the pano mode.}
Comments
Lady Goats
Tue, 01/31/2012 - 20:20
Wow.
Just... Wow!
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C.Lang
Tue, 01/31/2012 - 20:25
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
loniwolfe
Tue, 01/31/2012 - 21:02
Beautiful!
So you totally just solved my no fireplace dilemma! I think I'm going to take your design here and leave an open space for some electric logs. Thank you so much for sharing, it is really stunning!
spiceylg
Wed, 02/01/2012 - 05:15
I second that Wow!
This is your first project? Seriously! Fab!!!
nicwolford
Wed, 02/01/2012 - 05:55
Very cool
Very cool. How did you cut the slots for the interlocking shelves?
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C.Lang
Wed, 02/01/2012 - 06:10
Slots
Those were challenging because, as I stated before I am not even a beginner. I was going to try and use my little trim router to cut them but I learned quickly routers cause much saw dust. I don't have a router table and my router is small. I decided to use my miter saw. I measured out where the slots should go and Cut the outside boarders of the slots with my miter saw. I don't have a jig saw either so I chiseled the the remaining piece to form the slot. I then used my small trim router to smooth out the slots. After I got in a groove it went pretty fast. It was a lot of Slots. Like I said before, I am very new and I know there are easier ways to do this lol. Just a hint..If you ever use interlocking slots and plan on painting the project, I wouldn't make the slots exact to the bare wood. The primer and paint add to the thickness of the wood so it is important to take this into consideration before cutting the slots. Again, very new to this.
Guest (not verified)
Wed, 02/01/2012 - 06:28
Your not new anymore...
I don't think that you can say that your "new to this" any more. You cut your teeth on quite an ambitious project. You did a fantastic job! And just wait till you learn sketchup, the FUN you will have! Keep up the great work and keep posting! Can't wait to see your next project!
Robohead
Wed, 02/01/2012 - 12:32
I've never seen a diagonal
I've never seen a diagonal bookcase before, but I like this one. You'll never have to worry about straightening books that have fallen on their sides either.
dawnkasotia
Thu, 02/02/2012 - 09:48
Vertical bookcase
This is really cool.
Debi G
Sat, 02/04/2012 - 15:22
So impressed!
This book case looks truly expensive! My excuse is always a lack of tools, but look what you did with what you had! Everything is square and precisely done.
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C.Lang
Sat, 02/04/2012 - 19:26
Thank you
Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate all the input I have been getting. I look forward to posting more projects and getting more ideas.
katiesommer
Tue, 02/07/2012 - 12:16
I really hope you post your
I really hope you post your plans! You did a nice job. I'd like to use a very scaled down version of this to make a wine rack in an open cupboard we have over our sink. Might have to pick your brain later. ;)
mrs2tone
Tue, 02/07/2012 - 20:25
Great Job!!
I saw the same commercial your wife saw, and kept trying to describe the bookshelf to my husband. Now I can show him. Thanks for posting,and I hope you figure out Sketch Up so we can see your plans!
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C.Lang
Wed, 02/22/2012 - 20:33
Sketchup
I have started to figure it out a little bit. I thank you for the comments and am close to finishing the plans. Again thank you for your comments
Guest (not verified)
Fri, 02/17/2012 - 14:15
Beautiful
My daughter loves to read, I am going to see if my husband can turn this into a headboard.I will post pics if it turns out! Great Job!
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C.Lang
Wed, 02/22/2012 - 20:34
Headboard
That would be an amazing project. If your husband does convert it, I would love to see the final results.
Laura Fama
Fri, 02/17/2012 - 18:42
Awesome!
What a fantastic job you did! I love this!!
Emily Mazzone (not verified)
Wed, 04/04/2012 - 11:09
Love it!
And I second the headboard idea!
Angela Merrill (not verified)
Thu, 05/10/2012 - 17:29
Wow! That is wonderful...I
Wow! That is wonderful...I have a similar one that I LOVE and wanted for years. It was in the Pottery Barn Catalog and OUTRAGEOUSLY priced...I don't remember exactly the $$. When "Hold Everything", a subsidiary of PB, went out of business, I got the second to last one they had in stock for $200. AND...When I saw the HD commercial I realized I might be able to make a more custom version someday. Your story inspired me to plan something, and also to perhaps even open up and learn SketchUp which I downloaded months ago...Look forward to more projects!
Salathia (not verified)
Wed, 05/16/2012 - 01:15
whoa. like. dang! i want
whoa. like. dang! i want one!!!
Tausha (not verified)
Mon, 10/15/2012 - 20:33
Well it's crooked. LOL Jk I
Well it's crooked. LOL Jk I think it is insanely awesome! I hope my first project is even half as good!
alu906
Mon, 07/15/2013 - 10:09
Great Idea
Great beautiful first build! Thank you for this great idea that triggered an idea for myself. Going take this format, and adjust the dimensions to fit as a wine shelf.