DIY Painted Particle Board Floor (Mmmm, Teal) | Dans le Lakehouse If you follow me on Instagram, you might have caught a peek of a project that's been keeping me busy. A local computer shop is moving from their current retail and tech space to a smaller spot in need of some TLC. It's downtown, with excellent parking (a rare combination!), so things like missing baseboards and particle board floors were overlooked. At first I was a little intimidated by the amount of work to do, especially because the budget is miniscule and I'm being paid in tacos (that's not a euphemism for cash). The former tenants had put down what looks like some kind of oriented strand board (or engineered wood particle board), which had become badly stained from water damage and general foot traffic. Putting something cheap over the particle board, like a peel and stick tile or even click laminate, wasn't an option because it's not 100% level (it's an older building, which exacerbates the wonky installation). This is the porch and floor enamel I used: The floor turned out lovely.
Lilly Upholstered Low Profile - Queen - Low Profile Beds at Hayneedle Economy, Ground, 3 Day, 2 Day, and 1 Day services will arrive via a small-parcel carrier such as FedEx, UPS, or USPS. A physical street address is required for all addresses except those being shipped to an APO or FPO, as we do not ship to P.O. boxes. Orders with an APO or FPO address can be processed only if the product lists availability for international shipping. These orders are shipped via USPS, for which there is an additional charge. Standard shipping rates for ground delivery apply to the 48 Contiguous United States only. A Budget-Friendly Aqua Kitchen Makeover | Dans le Lakehouse Stick a fork in it, the kitchen is done and it's time for the big reveal! What better day to show off the turquoise kitchen I've been dreaming about since last summer (actually, since August 2012) than on my 30th birthday? I wish I had added "awesome aqua kitchen" to my 30 before 30 list because a whole bunch of things didn't get done while I was making magic happen in here. UPDATE: Since sharing this post, I've added some art and reorganized a bit. Do you remember what it looked like before? This makeover, as smitten as I am with it, is temporary-ish. The upper cabinets were removed because they were so small and offered so little storage space. To replace the storage we ripped down, Hubby and I built a simple open pantry from plywood, which was primed and painted to match the walls (using a semi-gloss finish). It took days to prime and paint the shelves, with all of the dry time and flipping required (one coat of primer, plus two-three coats of paint per side). And the kitchen now:
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Pneumatic Addict : DIY Industrial Storage Cubbies Our new house, like many houses, is full of stuff. Some good stuff, some junky stuff. Stuff that needs to find a home. Inspired by vintage metal locker systems I have seen, I decided to build a cubby storage system to hide all the crap we have laying around. The frame accommodates nine, standard 12" x 12" cubbies. Materials List: Cut List: (18) 1 x 12 @ 12-1/2"(9) 1 x 2 @ 10-1/2"(9) 12" x 12-1/2" - 3/4" plywood(9) 6" sections - leather strap1. 2. 3. At this point, I painted the wood frames with 2 coats of a hammered texture spray paint and allowed to dry. 4. Pre-drill multiple, evenly spaced holes about 3/8" from the sides of the metal panels. 5. I found 1-1/2" wide leather straps at Joann Fabric for $14. The 1 x 2 cross piece not only gives strength to the cubbie's structure, it gives you a place to mount hardware. 6. I had to trim about 1/4" from the backside of the spine on each end. The report cover spines hold themselves in place and protect hands from the thin metal.
Giant Birdsnest 4 breeding new ideas | O*GE CreativeGroup For prices please send us an email and we will get back to you with all info The Giant birdsnest aka “Giant Birdsnest for creating new ideas” was conceived and created as a prototype for new and inspiring socializing space: a fusion of furniture and playground: A comfortable informal and sensual soft space. The wooden nest is filled with highly comfortable egg-shaped sitting poofs which allow ergonomic sitting positions and various configurations for informal meetings and social exchange. The nest comes in various sizes, from a small and intimate nest for 2-3 people up to a 4.50 m diameter big version which can host up to 16 people at once – the soft space is perfect, comfortable and inspiring place for resting, browsing the web, reading, relaxing, loving, talking, briefing, discussing (…) Its powerful, yet simple concept and intriguing character needs no explanation or user manual: Ready to be used, ready for playing or working in. Simply jump in and enjoy.
Shiplap styled BAKERY kitchen signFunky Junk Interiors I dream of a farmhouse kitchen, filled with the Heavenly scent of fresh, homemade baking. It reminds me of my Grandma’s house. She made homemade bread nearly every single day. Best stuff ever. My mom was an avid baker too! So… what happened to me? I guess I’d just rather make decor for it than actually do it… so BAKERY it is! BAKERY is a brand new addition to Funky Junk’s Old Sign Stencils! The big, bold letters on a soft curve offer lots of vintage PUNCH, with the subtext continuing your BAKERY story. With a super fun added twist… BAKERY mixes and matches with LUNCH (sold separately, reveal on blog tomorrow!) Or, purchase them both at the same time, and receive a discount! I think during winter, we ought to be stocking our pantries with delicious home baked goods while the snow is blowing. No snow… no baking here though. So… let’s make this fun BAKERY sign, rustic shiplap style! How to make this shiplap styled BAKERY kitchen sign 1. * wood had been pressure washed and sanded prior. 2. 3. 4.
Having LUNCH with an old window - and how to stencil on glassFunky Junk Interiors Most often, I grab a plank of old wood in order to make an old sign. But not today! I had these two old window frames in my stash, waiting to be loved in some exciting, new way. And I’m glad I held off. Can you hear the noon whistle sound? The LUNCH stencil is a brand new addition to Funky Junk’s Old Sign Stencils lineup! The bold letters, designed on a slight curve, give it a timeless PUNCH, and the subtext furthering your lunchtime story. If that doesn’t spell piping hot soup and freshly made sandwiches, I don’t know what does! There’s one more detail not to be missed… LUNCH and BAKERY (sign tutorial here) can completely mix and match, getting you even more mileage out of your investment. Get them both at the same time, and they are discounted too! Now, stenciling on glass is way different than on a wood surface. How to stencil on CLEAR GLASS 1. 2. I found the pouncing of a stencil brush removed most of the paint. 3. 4. 5. And of course, it was fun staging around this cute sign!
A cool pallet wood chair anyone can make in a couple of hours!Funky Junk Interiors Part 1 – the reveal! <— YOU ARE HERE Part 2 – how to build the chair <— click to visit HERE Tools to help get the job done! Disclosure / affiliate links applicable. Desiring something super unique, this 2 full pallet chair was whipped up in a couple of hours, and is PERFECT for the non builder types! I just desired something you couldn’t find in a big box store. So here’s a little pallet wood and burlap coffee bean sack pillow eye candy! Burlap coffee bean sacks are the perfect no sew upholstery. The reason for the cheater upholstery is in PART 2 HERE. See how the large pillows were done HERE. You can find coffee bean sacks at local coffee roasters in your area, or check places like ebay. Taking advantage of all the natural crate markings on the wood, I allowed them to become the artwork. Both arms are different which I love. (see the original Farmers Market sign HERE) This leg got a little extra detail with an antique wooden level. And yeah, the board cracked because I didn’t predrill.
Kitchen Renovation Series: Installing a Tile Back Splash The final major hurdle in our kitchen renovation was the tile back splash. Up to this point, I had been carrying the brunt of the kitchen reno workload, but for the tile, I was realllly happy that my husband took over most of the work… Mostly, because I don’t trust myself around a tile saw. ha! This isn’t a full tutorial, but here’s what we learned along the way… (spoiler alert…it’s A LOT!) Materials (we used) *2 x 4 White Mosaic (subway) Tile – $3.28 per sheet at Home Depot Versabond thin-set (bag of powder) **Delorean Gray Polyblend Sanded Grout Rubber grout float Notched trowel (metal) Tile nippers (for small cuts) Tile wedges and spacers – 1/8″ Large tile sponges Flexible, waterproof white caulk Rubber gloves ***Diamond sanding block ****Wet saw Material Notes * The 2 x 4 tile is smaller version of the popular 3 x 6 subway tile with individual tiles measuring 2 inches by 4 inches. It also doesn’t come with a mesh backing like other tile sheets. Prep Installation Measuring Thin-Set + Grout Spacers Edging