9.8.10

Mudroom Built-Ins....

I've already confessed my love for built-ins. And this weekend we tackled our first 'semi-major' DIY built-in project.

Obligatory before shots:



I designed a simple cube shelving unit, made with 1x12's.... (this was before I put in the interior dividers)


We attached it to the wall by resting it on a 1x6 that we had already attached.  Then started filling it in with 1x3's and quarter-round to create a 'paneling' look below, added the mini-crown molding for a more integral look and some wooden corbels for a little detail and intrigue.


We (read I) started priming -


And then added a few coats of semi-gloss Benjamin Moore Simply White. This is the view when you enter from the side door.



And now we have an out-of-the-way spot for jackets (we had a coat tree in the corner that I kept running into).  With baskets for mittens and other winter necessities above.



I'm not 100% sure of the exact project cost but I'm pretty sure it was under $125.  I definitely think we added more than $125 of value to the house - do you agree?

Posted by Chelsey @ 4th and Folded at 9:08 PM
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14 comments:

  1. brooke @ claremont road9:24 PM, August 09, 2010

    Looks amazing, Chelsey!!

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  2. LifeBegins@Thirty10:34 PM, August 09, 2010

    Looks lovely - you did a great job! I love the paint colours too :-)

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  3. John10:53 PM, August 09, 2010

    Um - amazing! Can we have one please?

    -John
    younghouselove.com

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  4. Mrs. Hot Cocoa12:29 AM, August 10, 2010

    I am beyond impressed. My husband and I can't even attach an IKEA wall cabinet to the wall.

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  5. e.louise {Liz}8:32 AM, August 10, 2010

    It looks great and you make it look so simple. I agree that you added more than $125 to the value of the house- yay!

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  6. Anonymous8:41 AM, August 10, 2010

    Like I said on twitter -- wow! looks so gorgeous. I can't believe you guys did that all yourself! Go YOU!

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  7. Marissa10:15 AM, August 10, 2010

    What a perfect addition, Chelsey! Now I'm wishing we that had a mudroom to build something like this in. *sigh*

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  8. Cathleya11:38 AM, August 10, 2010

    So amazing! Looks incredibly gorgeous---great job!

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  9. colleen2:04 PM, August 10, 2010

    That's gorgeous and looks like it's been there forever! So clever.

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  10. Emily2:09 PM, August 10, 2010

    OH MY GOSH THAT LOOKS FABULOUS! You have definitely inspired me. Great job!!

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  11. Micah and Catherine3:42 PM, August 10, 2010

    I love it. I wanted built-in but we didn't do it. This might have convinced me otherwise.

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  12. jessica lynn10:43 PM, August 10, 2010

    LOVE IT! you must submit it to younghouselove!!! congrats on a great little addition to the house!

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  13. pp5:25 PM, October 25, 2010

    This is AWESOME! I love it all! Beautiful work.

    What color did you paint the walls? Fantastic color!

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  14. Chelsey @ 4th and Folded8:39 AM, October 26, 2010

    @pozypeacock - Benjamin Moore's Gray Horse

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