Don’t let that space under the bed go unused! Maximize the functionality of all that square footage and make easily accessible underbed storage bins on wheels. I’m sharing quick, simple and easy free plans down below. A DIY tutorial to build storage bins to fit under the bed. Make that underbed space 100% functional with… Read more
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“B” is for Bed #5
Doll bed #5 I know, you’re having deja vu. This is the last doll bed on the workbench for now. And this one goes to the Spring Auction at the kids school. The quilt is a Trip Around the World pattern made from 1″ strips. I made the bed from Ana White’s plans here but… Read more
DIY Media Cabinet
A simple media cabinet for my friend to house her tv and component parts. I started with the plans from Ana White’s website here and modified the size and shelves to fit the space. (The measurements of this cabinet are 50″l x 19″d x 30″h.) This piece is 19″ deep so reaching to the back… Read more
“B” is for Bed #4
Doll bed #4 I made this doll bed for the Spring Auction at the kid’s school. (If you’re curious see bed #1 here, bed #2 here or bed #3 here.) Although Kit looks mighty cute sitting there the bed is actually for Kanani. In case you haven’t heard Kanani is the American Girl Doll of… Read more
“L” is for Leather
Leather flowers. I used to work for an interior designer back before kids and lots and lots of samples would come through. Fabric, leather, trim, cord, wallpaper, paint – everything – heaven now that I think about it. Those days are long gone but I still have a huge bin full of ‘out dated’ leather… Read more
Kids Closet Makeover
A simple closet makeover for the kids. Making better use of the space in the kids closet by adding shelves and a proper hanging rod. Nothing fancy, but totally functional. The before: To be honest kids don’t need that much hanging space. In my experience the majority of kids clothes get folded so I really… Read more
“D” is for Desk #3
A desk makeover. This desk used to be in the kid’s bedroom. Kids never use a desk in their bedroom, at least mine never did. So I swiped it for our room. Which was like this: And now like this: The kids will get a window seat with toy bins underneath, much more practical than a… Read more
“F” is for Factory
A sign making factory. I’ve been making signs lately. It’s much more efficient to make multiples of projects while you have all the supplies at the ready. And since efficiency comes with my maiden name I was born to think this way. These three large signs are going to the Spring Auction at the kid’s… Read more
DIY Simple Desk with Hutch
A new desk for Granpa built to fit a funky little space plus a bonus hutch on top: Here’s what we started with, a little corner nook with a wall that jogged back and a window and radiator on one side: In order to make the best use of the space I designed the desk… Read more
“F” is for Floor Lamp
A floor lamp makeover. As usual I got this floor lamp from Freecycler Doug. (Yes I do buy things sometimes but when I know it’s worthwhile I’m all for Freecycle.) Not bad for a boy’s room baseball theme. But I needed a ‘gender neutral’ theme for my kid’s bedroom. I refinished the base with the following… Read more
“B” is for Bunk Beds
The girls finally bunked their beds: We went from this: To this: Now we have this space: I’m thinking a long bookshelf with cubbies for toy storage. The plans have been drawn just need to shop for wood (and some serious garage time in the freezing cold). Meanwhile the girls love. love. love their… Read more
“B” is for Bins (Part 2)
Kiss, Hug and Love (Or a continuation from yesterday’s post on bins.) Simple Valentine’s decorations. Curious about the burlap mantel cover click here. Here’s how I made the bins: The before: And the after: I painted one thick coat of Behr Off White satin finish: Painted the words on using stencils, first red paint then… Read more