Raised in California and transplanted to Utah. Married my college sweetheart from Montana, and we are raising 4 nuggets together. I love all things DIY projects and doing them on a budget. I don’t mind messing up and am ok with the 90/10 rule - nothing is perfect over here and it’s fine by me! Encouraging all ‘wanna-be’ DIYers to just get out there and try it! You will be so glad you did.”
My 4th week of the One Room Challenge has ended and I love the turn out! I worked with Kirkland’s to design shelving for practical and decorative use. I have the cutest pieces coming from Kirkland’s to decorate this space and I am so excited.
The One Room Challenge is sponsored by Better Homes and Gardens, and so many bloggers are participating. Make sure to check out the One Room Challenge Blog to see all the rooms that are being renovated right now, you will find so much inspiration.
Here is a recap of my 6 week outline:
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I love floating shelves. I learn all I can from the Shanty2Chic sisters. So make sure to watch all their floating shelf tutorials here – you will learn so much!
I measured and added my “bones” (aka “cleat”) of the shelves.
Then I built the shelf that goes over the “bones”. This measurement was very simple. Once again, to learn how to do this, head over to the Shanty2Chic blog.
I sanded down the shelf with my TACKLIFE sander. It’s easy to hold and a great starter tool for any DIYer.
We added on the cupboards that we purchased from Ikea. Farmboy had to do this part for me.
Then I stained my shelves with Old Barn Living One Step Weathered Stain (I love this stuff).
Next step is installing the cleat into the wall (measuring for the stud to drill the screw into for stability).
I slid the shelf right over the top and used hard nails to attach it to the cleat.
After this I added a faux wood shelf right over the white shelf already installed, staining it first. I used a 12 inch board for the top and nailed it into the sides of the original board. I then put a 1×2 board over the front, staining first.
I loved how these additions changed up the entire room. I can’t wait to get started decorating!
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Wow it’s looking great, really coming together.
I just love how it’s all coming together!! You have such good ideas!
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