Materials: 2 Billy Bookcases, 1 Billy Wall Shelf, 1 Smadal TV Console
Description: Detailed step-by-step instructions (and additional pictures) can be found on my blog here: http://www.themoney-pit.com/2012/04/adding-mudroom-built-ins-to-garage.html
Basically, I assembled all the furniture, and attached them to the wall up against a section of beadboard forming an inverted "U" shape. I also attached the bookshelves to the wall shelf for added stability. I left the TV stand free and just pushed it against the wall (as a bench and shoe storage) so that I could remove it to sweep under it. I did reinforce the TV stand with some metal L brackets to support the weight of my kids sitting (and standing and jumping) on it.
Where the shelves met the wall, I added quarter round trim and added corbels under the wall shelf for architectural interest. I also added crown molding along the tops of the shelves.
I had paint color matched and painted all the trim, beadboard and crown molding "Ikea White" (which is actually more of a cream color)
Lastly I added coat hooks and the hack was complete.
Total cost (shelves, hardware, paint, hooks): $309
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~ Kim, California
That is so awesome! Do you mind if I ask you how much you spent - the one I've been looking at already put together is outrageous :(
ReplyDeleteUnder $300
Deletethis really looks awesome :)
ReplyDeleteNever mind - I got the website to come up - I see the totals there, which makes it even more awesome!
ReplyDelete$300 TOTAL! :) Even including the electrical outlet I had to upgrade and all the beadboard, trim, paint and hardware!
ReplyDeleteI love this! I just wish I had the space....
ReplyDeleteWhat was the paint brand and color for the Ikea White? Or did you just color match at the shop?
ReplyDeleteI had them color match it.. I just called it that so I could tell it apart from all my other white paints.
DeleteAny chance the formula from the color match is on the label? Thanks!
DeleteI have the exact color formula (as well as a bunch of other FAQs on the unit (dimensions etc) here: http://www.themoney-pit.com/2012/05/ikea-bookcase-garage-built-ins-faq.html
DeleteBest hack I've seen in quite some time! Beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteGreat architectural look!
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing! Can you please tell me where you found the Smadal TV Console? Thanks!
ReplyDelete@BabyGiven The Smadal line has been discontinued. There are some alternatives (I posted about them in a FAQ post on my blog: http://www.themoney-pit.com/2012/05/ikea-bookcase-garage-built-ins-faq.html )
ReplyDeleteGood luck!