Materials: 1 10' gutter cut in half to make 2 5' shelves, 6 brackets (3 per shelf), 2 right end caps and 2 left end caps, sheet rock screws - you simply mount the shelves where ever you want them and screw in the brackets - Done! I followed the tutorial from this blog via Little Green Notebook.
The second project I absolutely love is the chalkboard wall. Evan's new room is rather large leaving a lot of wall space to fill. Because the room has slanted ceilings towards the front I thought one side would be a perfect place for a chalkboard wall - and I was right. It turned out great! I mounted another gutter shelf to use for chalk and erasers which has proven to be a great decision. I also purchased two magnetic boards from Ikea and hung them at one end of the wall to add another option of activity. Evan LOVES it so far.
Materials: 1 pint of moonbeam chalkboard paint (applied two coats)
I will reveal the completed room in another week or so. I'm in the midst of painting a bed (craigslist find) and waiting on the arrival of a table and chairs. It's gonna be lovely. Can't wait.
5 comments:
Love it! I can't wait to see it in person. you're quite the diy-er.
Excellent work! The gutter DIY certainly has made the rounds.Can't wait to see the finished product and I can see that DIY silhouette on the far wall!
Looks great!! I also had plans for that bookcase - ha!
Kylie - I will say that it's not nearly as cheap to do as you would think. The gutters are about $6 each at Lowes but the brackets and end caps are about $2.50 a piece. I bought two gutters with 6 brackets per gutter and 8 end caps and it cost me about $70. The expedit bookcase I bought from Ikea for the nursery was $70 and obviously has a lot more space - but it's the aesthetic appeal I like so I was ok with the cost and of course doing it yourself is always rewarding :)
Way cool! Nice idea...unfortunately nobody uses gutters here in Senegal :( They certainly have a lot of chalkboards though!!
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