I've been working on a wall of built-ins for the girls' room. Their toy box died tragically, and we needed storage stat. Rather than spend a hundred bucks on another toy box they'd outgrow in a few years, I decided to build storage that would grow with them. I still need to sew a cushion for the top (probably using that peacock blue fabric on one of the upper shelves), but the construction is complete. I used two Billy bookcases and two over-the-fridge kitchen cabinets outfitted with drawers. The rest of the project was just finishing touches that make it look more custom, less Ikea. I might eventually write a tutorial about it, but for now I'm happy that this project is done!
08 October 2013
My first Ikea hack
I've been working on a wall of built-ins for the girls' room. Their toy box died tragically, and we needed storage stat. Rather than spend a hundred bucks on another toy box they'd outgrow in a few years, I decided to build storage that would grow with them. I still need to sew a cushion for the top (probably using that peacock blue fabric on one of the upper shelves), but the construction is complete. I used two Billy bookcases and two over-the-fridge kitchen cabinets outfitted with drawers. The rest of the project was just finishing touches that make it look more custom, less Ikea. I might eventually write a tutorial about it, but for now I'm happy that this project is done!
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Great job, Sarah. Not only functional, but beautiful as well!
I will sew a seat cushion for you.. with or without welting. It will be far stronger than what you will be able to sew by hand. Either sent it to me with the dimensions, or give it to me when next we meet.
Is that the fabric you are in love with or is it just something you have on hand? I like the color, but is it what will grow with the room and with their color scheme?
That fabric fits pretty perfectly with the color scheme. I originally was trying to use navy, but the brighter blue works better. Feel free to bring your sewing machine up the next time you visit - January perhaps?
Looks great, Sarah! I'm Heather and I was hoping you could answer my question about your blog! Please email me at Lifesabanquet1(at)gmail(dot)com whenever you get a free moment!
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