Strong and Tough Platform Bed DIY. DIY platform bed with approximately $60-$90 that definitely will last. Made with plywood, 2x6's, 4x4's, and castors (wheels). More pictures available at www.myplatformbed.com. You will need: Materials Needed: 3 - 2x6 Boards 10' feet long 1 - 4x4 Post 32" inches to 40" inches long 1- 2x4 Stud 12 - Hex Bolts 3/8 by 6" inches long 12 - Hex 3/8 Nuts 24 - Cut Washers for 3/8 Bolts 1 - 2x4 Stud framing support bracket (pictured) 8 - Screws; 1 1/2" inches Tools Needed: Carpenter Square Tape Measure Miter Saw (Recommended) Electric Drill with Phillips Drill Bit Long 3/8 Drill bit (6" inches or over) 1- 9/16 Socket Wrench 1- 9/16 Wrench Wood Glue.
Recovering the Ikea Tullsta Chair. This project has been a labor of love for sadly over two and a half years now! I finally finished the chair in September before we left for our vacation. I was determined to finish it because frankly I’m tired of hearing Mr. Woodsy complain about it not being done. We bought this chair used from a friend who was moving out of town for a whopping $25! The Tullsta chair retails at ikea for new for $200! Please keep in mind that these pictures were taken over 2 years ago. Supplies: 5 yards of fabric Invisible Ink Pen Ruler Sewing Machine Pins/Pin Cushion Scissors Staple Gun / Hammer The first thing we did was remove the existing clawed-up covering from the chair.
We laid out the fabric I chose and began tracing around each panel. Mr. This is what it would like after he traced around the existing cover. The first piece of fabric was cut! Then he cut out the two front arm pieces. Next up, it was my turn to finally start sewing some of the chair. We semi-completed the chair back in May. Mr. Giovan & Chloe's Urban Vintage Loft House Tour. Name: Giovan and Chloe PolancoLocation: Fashion District — Los Angeles, CaliforniaSize:865 square feetYears lived in: 1.5 years — rent Giovan and Chloe have embraced their downtown converted loft for all its natural light and a spacious floor plan. Using a bit of creativity and elbow grease, these two have creatively added DIY charm to their home by building their own closet and coffee table.
Their style is a mix of vintage and estate sale chic put to good use in an urban loft. Enter House Tour Chloe, a fashion designer and Giovan, a musician, both have a knack for finding random throwaways and refurbishing them into useful household products or decor. They were able to fit in a formal dining room table, using an old church pew for seating and they found an old card catalog filing cabinet and added a table top with legs to create the perfect coffee table. Apartment Therapy Survey: Our Style: Eclectic Urban Vintage What Friends Say: "Your place feels like home. " Proudest DIY: The closet! Industrial Chairs & Industrial Stools at School Outfitters.
DIY Furniture Transformations. BLOG: DIY: New trendy dining table in 1-2-3! It seems that we have to wait quite some time for all our belongings that we have shipped from Los Angeles, so this weekend I had to be creative and handy(!) , so we can have a “home” while we are waiting… One of the things that I made this weekend was this dining table inspired by the lovely blog “Helt Enkelt”, and I´m very happy with the result. I got exactly the look that I wanted -rustic and cosy! I got some old chairs from my mom, that I painted white. Cool, right? Here is how our dining table looked like before when we lived in LA.So what do you think?
//Images: Nina Holst// Hardware Store Decor. Looking for chic, industrial housewares? Look no further than your local hardware store. The new book "Home From the Hardware Store: Transform Everyday Materials Into Fabulous Home Furnishings" shows you how to transform utilitarian items into furniture and accessories that really work. Machine-Age Candlesticks, as seen on page 106 of Stephen Antonson and Kathleen Hackett's book, require no tools to assemble. Photo: Lesley Unruh For co-authors (and real-life couple) Stephen Antonson and Kathleen Hackett, it all goes back to a chandelier in Paris. Shortly after they began dating, Kathleen moved to the City of Light for six months. On his first visit, Stephen noticed the peaked ceiling in her rented apartment, thinking it could really benefit from a chandelier. "I make a lot of things...whenever we need something I make it," says Antonson, who met Hackett when we was a home editor and she was an executive book editor at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia.
Materials Tools Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. A Story About A DIY Table and Four Awesome Chairs. Hi guys. Sorry for the late post today. It took me longer than anticipated to write this up. Anyhow, as promised, I want to share some photos and a bit about the process of creating my DIY table…including some tips I learned along the way. This project was a mishmash of two different DIY table tutorials that I fell in love with — this DIY Table from Stylizimo and this version from Our Vintage Home Love. I went into this with very little knowledge when it comes to building things with wood, and while the end results are probably far from perfect, I love my new table…wonkiness and all.
Here are some of the process shots I took and shared over on instagram with detailed notes on each step: The total cost for supplies for this project including the wood (not including the legs) came to $140. I found sanding to be really enjoyable (maybe I’m a bit nutty). Here are two peeks at the underside of the table. And there you have it. Ohhh…and the chairs! DIY table supply list: Cat Shelves. Remember yesterday when I said that I hate those carpeted cat trees? I do. I don’t know if I’d mind them so much if we had a bigger place, but we don’t.
We have a tiny place. So having to find floor space to house a cat contraption is pretty much impossible. Putting it near a window so they can look outside – definitely impossible. Enter cat shelves. I looked online (of course) for an alternative to the standard carpeted tree and I found a whole bunch of stuff. So, after buying Ikea’s Ekby Jarpen shelves (I get that they’re a foreign company, but the names…they sound like diseases – “Lizzie called in sick to work today. “But what about the scratching post part? Ryan took a piece of plywood, bent it and screwed it into the wall and floor. But, my favorite part of having these shelves is this: When Ralph stares down at us like he’s the king of the world. **UPDATE** Since we attached the Flor carpeting using double-sided tape, we were able to replace it easily. Build a Cardboard Cat Rocket. By Haley Pierson-Cox No matter how many fancy cat toys they have, there is nothing in this world that makes my cats happier than a good old fashioned cardboard box.
So, taking a cue from them, I designed a cat tree that turns four regular cardboard boxes into a flashy two-story cat rocket, complete with carpet for scratching and a porthole to jumping into and spying out of. And, wouldn’t you know, it worked! I don’t think I’ve ever seen my cats more excited. My husband has a soft spot for the Tintin books from his childhood, so we painted our rocket with the trademark red and white checkerboard design that he remembers so fondly.
Materials Directions Make the bottom of the rocket. Step 1: Select the box that you will use for the bottom of the rocket and lay it flat. Step 2: You will create a 12″ curved entrance on the side you just marked. Step 3: Cut out this entrance using a box cutter. Step 5: Set up the bottom box so it is a fully-opened cube. Make the second level of the rocket.
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Invisible Bookshelves. You've all seen these invisible bookshelves, right? The books stack horizontally and and appear to just float on the wall. They look really cool, but they can cost a bundle. Fortunately, they're easy and cheap to make from simple L-brackets. A bit of careful measuring and making sure they're level, and you're ready to start stacking. Just make sure they're well anchored to the wall! ***** It's so nice to see so many visitors to this post. If you're wondering where I've gone, I'm now writing over at HappySimple I hope you'll stop by and say hello! Diy Bookshelf Ideas Gallery. * Plus ICANN fee of C$0.20/yr. *** Domains with bulk pricing do not qualify for additional promotional discounts. † Free InstantPage®/Hosting with Website Builder are not included with .XXX domain registrations. All comparison prices are accurate as of 8/21/2013 and are subject to change without notice. †† .CA domain names will be registered through GoDaddy Domains Canada, Inc., a CIRA certified registrar. + Special savings apply only to first year of registration. ++ .CO.UK, .ORG.UK, .ME.UK, .EU, .ES, .SE, .COM.AU, .NET.AU and .ORG.AU domains not included. ^^ Discount based on current retail value. ^^^ Buy a new .COM, get one new .INFO for FREE for 1st year only.
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The results: we could not get it to burn even after letting it go for 6+ hours. For this step you will need a coat hanger or other piece of wire as well as a pair of needle-nose and lineman pliers. •Cut and strighten your coat hangar (don't worry about length--we will trim it later) •Bend a small hook into one end of the wire •Bend a loop the diameter of your wire (approximate). •Bend the wire between the hook and the loop into a 'C' shape. Sit back and enjoy. Minimalistic Desk. Fugu-Inspired Blowfish Lamp Creates Hypnotic Circles of Light Blowfish Lamp – Bright Ideas Lighting Design Competition. Literary Lamp. Do-it-yourself decorating allows you to customize your home, apartment, condo, or room with DIY accents that transform your space on a budget without completing a full-scale remodel. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, we guide you with instructions, tutorials, and step-by-step photos for indoor and outdoor projects and room makeovers.
We have tips, techniques, and tools to get you started on paint projects, the easiest way to freshen up a space or decor item. But it doesn't stop there! We'll demonstrate how to make over furniture with paint, reupholster cushions with fabric, update garage sale items with wallet-friendly crafts tutorials using fabric and paper, and create DIY wall art for any space using a variety of materials and techniques. If you want to tackle bigger DIY projects, rethink your kitchen with remodeling ideas you can complete yourself (such as tiling a backsplash and creating a kitchen island) and browse our best bathroom makeovers. Moss Panels. Posted by ReadyMade Project by BOA; words by Kiera Coffee; photo by Bryan McCay Some designers invent their collections from one dedicated notion or theme.
BOA’s line of eco-conscious beds, storage units, stools, and tables is more the result of a chain of inspired reactions. Her pieces have all been born from the need for something that did not exist. And though her starting points vary, her aesthetic is handsomely focused. Brooklyn, New York. Finalists | Bright Ideas Lighting Design Competition. The Bright Ideas Lighting design competition to showcase LED technology took place in Spring of 2011. Finalists were selected and judged by an esteemed jury panel of design publication editors and industry professionals. Below are the 40 finalists of the Bright Ideas Lighting Design Competition. The grand prize winner for $1000 (selected by editors' votes) was Edward Chew's stunning handcrafted Tetrapak Lamp, made from hundreds of intricately folded Tetrapak juice containers. Carolyn Joan Lau took the 'Readers Choice award' for $500 for her beautiful 'Nourishment Lamp' crafted from recycled Yakult yogurt containers.
Shay Alkalay and Yael Mer’s customizable cork Pinha Lamp was the third place winner (according to Editors' votes). Congratulations to all the winners and short-listed finalists on your beautiful and inspiring designs! Votes designer: Carolyn Joan Lau design: Glowing Nourishment Lamp Made From Plastic Bottles designer: Ed Chew design: Edward Chew’s Tetra Pak Origami Lamps. Kusno reny 00 singapore prewedding .jpg (840×560) ABC123 Chair is Made Entirely from Building Blocks. Ivan margaret 10.jpg (840×560) 6887537_jHmjeFhf_c.jpg (553×737) Holi-themedparty.jpg (500×602) 12008856_dD5bGCZB_c.jpg (458×640) Design*Sponge » diy projects. An Indian Summer. You Can Make Your Own Folding Wall Table | Small Furnish. Tube-Side-Table-from-Heals.jpg (350×350) Luster-1.jpg (500×300) Super Natural: Twig Lamp. LIGHT FIXTURE (s) that I MADE. Sketch. The Making Of. Matatena diseño - Mexico D.F., Mexico - coyocan.
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