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Pottery Barn Inspired Channing Student Desk. Hey guys! It’s no secret…I LOVE Pottery Barn furniture! So, when my 8-year-old spotted a desk in the latest Pottery Barn Teen catalog and asked me to build something similar for him and I couldn’t resist! I knew Ana White would have plans for something similar! Here are a few pictures during the building process: I started with Ana’s plans for her Channing Desk! This is a picture of the underside of the top of the desk with the pocket holes drilled to attach the front and back trim. I could not have built this desk with out the Kreg Jig and everytime I use it I fall more in love!!!

I used the Euro style drawer slides that Ana suggests for this drawer. I also used Ana”s plans for the hutch and it was super easy. I used a dark walnut stain to finish this piece and I LOVE it!! Now for the before… and the after! I spent about 6-8 hours cutting and building and $140 in materials! A huge thank you to Ana White for making this possible! ~Ashley.

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Storage. Surfaces. Seating. Cabinet Hardware Makeover {Anthropologie Inspired} Are you stuck with ugly fake brass and honey oak cabinet hardware that you hate? Here's a quick and inexpensive way to update those old builder grade cabinet handles. This project was inspired by these lovelies from Anthropologie. Gorgeous as they are, they can be pretty pricey when you need to buy twenty or thirty of them for your kitchen. Here is my Anthro inspired updated hardware: Start by cleaning, priming, and painting your handles. Next, grab a roll of jute or cotton twine and start wrapping your handles! Not counting the time it takes the paint to dry, this project took less than five minutes per handle! Swing Shelf. So…as you can see this pregger mama has been quite busy with all sorts of DIY projects that will complete the room being shared by kiddo #1 and kiddo #2. This project was quick and easy, plus it turned out really cute and was theme-appropriate for my lil’ surfer boys.

I was inspired by the adorable Swing Shelf from Pottery Barn Kids (no longer available…bummer dude!). So, what’s a girl to do? I had to make it!! Here is the Pottery Barn Kids version ($69.00): Here is the Rebecca version ($12.00): Pretty cool, eh? Materials: (1) 27″ x 7″ Prefinished Laminate shelf (Home Depot) (2) Small Drawer Pulls (8) Drywall anchors and screws Jute Rope – cut to preferred length Drill, Hammer, Screw Driver, Level Drill four holes—one in each corner, offset approximately 1 inch. Measure the distance between the drilled holes on the shelf, and mark that distance on the wall once you decide on the height of your shelf. Feed the rope through the holes in the shelf closest to the wall and knot. Expedit Vika Bar. Expedit Published on November 20th, 2011 | by Jules IKEAHacker Materials: Expedit, Vika Amon, Capita, GrundtalDescription: After moving in my new (and smaller) apartment, I had leftovers : a Vika Amon desk and an Expedit shelf, and I was tempted to make something to finish the living room, so I decided to combine the two into a bar.

First, I had to get the shelf off the ground, so I put Capita legs on the bottom. Then, I found by accident in the sale section three Grundtal led spotlights that I of course pictured on the bar (it’s always better with light :3) Then all I needed was some more Capita brackets on the top in order to fix the table top, and Tadaa ! Come by, have a drink ! See more of the Expedit Vika bar. ~ Sam-Play, France The Author Jules IKEAHacker "I am Jules, the engine behind IKEAHackers and the one who keeps this site up and running.