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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?

14 comments:

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

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  2. Um - amazing! Can we have one please?

    -John
    younghouselove.com

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

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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. So amazing! Looks incredibly gorgeous---great job!

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

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

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

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

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

    What color did you paint the walls? Fantastic color!

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  13. @pozypeacock - Benjamin Moore's Gray Horse

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