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!
7 comments:
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
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 :)
Love this look! I'm your newest follower-stop by for a visit!
Fun post!
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
it looks great! super simple!
Something we're trying to do in the kitchen, so super helpful hints!
x kat
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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