Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Coat Rack Re-do...

Hey friends! I am finally getting back into a daily routine and that means back into blogging! I have several projects I finished in the past month or so, and I will start posting about them this week.

I don't know about you, but we have a "Catch All" coat rack/shoe bin that is right inside the backdoor from the garage. It has bugged me since we moved into the house over a year ago. I was uninspired to do too much to it though, with all of the other projects that I had going on. Now that most of the bigger projects are done, I am moving on to smaller things. This coat rack was on that list.

Here is how it looked for the past year:
And here it is now:


The shelf is 48 inches wide and is stained in a dark finish. I was originally gonna put a piece of beadboard on the wall and stain it the same color, then try to find a bench to sit at the bottom so it looked more like a built-in. But when my mother in law came across this trunk, and it was already the right size and color, I abandoned the original plan and went the easier route. I got a great deal on the trunk and just made a cushion for the top.

As for the rest of the decor, I shopped my house so I didn't have to spend any moola. I mixed a bunch of paints together and created a blue that I liked. I painted the Welcome sign and "HOME" letters in that. I made the floral arrangements for my mantle a long time ago, and didn't like them there, so I moved them and they work much better in this space.
What do you think of the new space? I love it! It is so much more functional and it just makes me happy when I come in the back door, and isn't having a home that makes you feel good what all the decorating is about anyway?
I am linking up to Kimba's DIY Day:
DIY Day @ ASPTL

12 comments:

Patricia said...

look awesome! I LOVE IT!

Missy said...

CRAZY cute!!!

Angie said...

I think it looks AWESOME and I love the colors!

Mandi @ Sweetly Home said...

You're right - having a home that makes you feel good IS what decorating is all about. I'm so glad your space makes you happy. I love how you made the Welcome Home sign. Can't wait to see more of your projects!!

Michelle said...

You did a wonderful job! It looks very inviting :)

Bibi @ Bibi's Culinary Journey said...

It looks fantastic. I might borrow your idea when my hallway is finished. I really love it.

Sarah said...

I love it! Congrats on a job well done.
God's blessings, Sarah :D

TLF said...

Looks fab!

The Hat Chick said...

I love the contrast of the colors and materials in the words up top. Super cute!

Lana said...

That is awesome! I love it!

{edie} said...

Too cute Ms. Mandi and glad you're boys are better too! I've missed ya.
hugs,
edie

somecallmechristy said...

Ughh....you are depressing me. Can you please come visit me now? I try and try and try and you just do it so much better! :) I have been wanting that exact space. I have been trying to explain it to Hubbard and we have gotten nowhere. Maybe the pic will help! I have go to find a solution to all of these bags everywhere! Love ya friend!

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