How it started vs. how it's going |
So it's not quite a step-by-step tutorial with pictures because as I was working on this DIY, I was too excited to document the whole process and ended up not taking as many photos as I should've. I'll still attempt to explain it in as much detail as I can, but it's honestly not a difficult one to recreate if you already have a similar console to renovate.
This is what I was working with – an old, dusty, office console with not much to look at, but my boyfriend was adamant about keeping it because it was still a functional piece that he's had for a long time. I basically dismantled all the parts and just kept the basic structure. I wrapped some plastic around the glass cabinets in this picture because I was about to spray paint it all white. I could've just disassembled them to make my life easier but old me was probably too lazy.
First off, I disassembled the glass cabinets by simply unscrewing them from the metal parts. I took note of the height, width, and depth of the cabinets and searched for unfinished wood slabs of the same depth. The key measurement here is depth when purchasing the slabs because the height and width can easily be cut to size but not the depth. Since I've never worked with wood and didn't have the right tools to properly cut them, I opted for some flimsy plywood from Home Depot. I bought one large piece that was just enough to cut 2 squares so it was quite inexpensive.
Next, I cut out squares that were about 1.5 inches smaller on each side to make windows. I used an X-Acto knife (do not recommend it, I was working with what I already had) but any kind of saw probably would've been more ideal. I'd like to note that the craftsmanship of this piece is a little rough because I've never worked with any type of wood, but once I learn more and have the right tools, I'll definitely redo this.
Good afternoon, a very interesting idea for small rooms, thank you, I'll take a note, but you know, you would not be prevented in this room by open ceilings. They make the room seem brighter, more we have a desire to make such interesting and very refreshing open ceilings.
ReplyDeleteJ'ai l'impression que cela donne à mon salon une ambiance vraiment rustique, mais glamour. De plus, il était super facile à assembler !
ReplyDeleteYour ingenuity is impressive, and your up-cycled DIY cane TV console cabinet stand came out looking fabulous!
ReplyDeleteP.S.: I love the photos of you that you uploaded to the 'About' page on your blog 'The Homebody Space' and to your (sondeli) flicker about page.
I just found myself swooning. I confess to having always been very much attracted to nurses. In fact, three out of the six women I proposed to in my life were nurses (I'm very old) and second of all you are incredibly, stunningly, breathtakingly beautiful. Sorry for blurting all of that out.
You are obviously very handy, have talent and good taste in interior decoration.
Warm regards from an ancient East Coast recluse. xx
my blog
my YouTube
my Twitter
very informative and impressive article. Thanks for sharing with us
ReplyDeletecyfuture cloud