Friday

DIY Office Shelves

TGIF!  It's been a busy week...which means I've got a little something to finally show off today!  I started this project here, when I realized I needed to run my business out of an office--not a cardboard box (or 3).  Clearly I needed storage and despite the beautiful shelving units I had spotted, I couldn't bear to cough up the sticker price.  When on a budget...DIY!

I gathered my supplies, sanded my boards (first with 80 grit, then 220 grit sandpaper), stained them, then decided how much room I wanted between each shelf.  Twenty inches ended up being the perfect measurement.  It was all gravy from there:
PROGRESS SHOTS VIA INSTAGRAM

And the final result:

And because we all love a good before and after shot:

BEFORE:

AFTER:
I couldn't be happier!!

Now for the breakdown:
Wood Shelves (precut)    $40
Stain and Poly Coat in 1  $10
Brackets                          $13
Screws                            already owned
GRAND TOTAL: $63

I'll be linking this easy-peasy but oh-so-useful DIY to these lovely blogs:

Happy Weekend!

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7 comments:

  1. AbbieFebruary 10, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    Love your shelves, Michelle!

    Simple yet so chic!

    I would love it if you would link this up at Feature Friday FREE-FOR-ALL!

    http://www.fivedaysfiveways.com/2012/02/feature-friday-free-for-all-6-little.html

    Hope to see you soon!

    P.S. I'm a new follower. : )

    ~Abbie

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  2. Kelley @ TheGrantLife.comFebruary 10, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    Hi! Visiting from tt&j. What a simple project! I love how they turned out. Im going to have to show this to my handy hubby to make for me :)

    Im going to poke around your site some more.. if you get a chance I would love for you to share this at my Friday link party :)

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  3. UnknownFebruary 14, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    Love this look! I'm your newest follower-stop by for a visit!

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  4. Landon @ The Gilded StagFebruary 15, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    Fun post!

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  5. KatieFebruary 18, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    I love how the open shelving looks! Your pillows look so pretty perched up there! I love the natural wood against the painted wall too! I featured your space today!

    http://craptastickatie.blogspot.com/2012/02/five-feature-friday-26.html

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  6. kat @ dot dot dashMarch 1, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    it looks great! super simple!
    Something we're trying to do in the kitchen, so super helpful hints!
    x kat

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  7. RhodaJune 17, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    I lost your blog when you moved to this new one, but now I'm back! :) I LOVE this and can't believe the price on it!

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