So my dinning room had to be done on a budget as we have to spend our house budget on more structural type of things but we really wanted a new dinning room as we love having friends round for food and we wanted to make it our own. I’m going to be writing a blog post on the dinning room as a whole when it’s all finished but I just wanted to share with you one of the ways I created an industrial style shelving unit from an Ikea garage type shelving Hyllis.
I was scowering Pinterest for ideas and came across this
However couldn’t find the how to guide that went with it so I thought I would give it a go without.
I started by following the instructions and I put the piece together (I feel like I’m a flat pack expert between home and work I’ve assembled so much recently). Then I sprayed it black with Rust-oleum painters touch it took two coats. *tip* don’t put too much paint on at once as this can create drips if this happens its a lot more work to put right – sanding and respraying. (this happened to me)
Next I measured out Spruce furniture board the measurements were 60cm x 27cm this was to put on top of the metal shelves to give it a more expensive feel to it. Dave cut them out for me as I don’t trust myself with his ripsaw (he wouldn’t let me have a go).
I then stained them with Rust-oleum dark finishing wax although this is a finishing wax not a wood stain it gave them just the right look and it finished the wood as well. It was really easy to use it just wipes on using a cloth and a little bit goes a long way (I have lots left for my next project) I would definitely recommend this product.
I placed the wooden shelves onto the metal shelves and Dave secured them by screwing them in from underneath. This is how it turned out
Cost break down –
Rust-oleum spray paint x 2 £14
Spruce Furniture board x 2 £50
Rust-oleum dark furniture finishing wax £5.03
Total cost £78.98
Candlestick rhino – H & M (currently in the sale)
Pineapple ice bucket – Oliver Bonas
Cactus – B & Q (no longer available)
Box – TK Max
Frame – Homebargains
The Cocktail print in the frame is a greeting card I found in TK Max for £1.50.
My friend asked me yesterday if it was worth doing it myself and up-cycling, I personally think yes I am extremely pleased with it and think it fits in with my dinning room perfectly plus I made it!
Jessica x
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