A couple weeks ago, we started updating our entryway. I don't have "before" pictures to share, but just picture a blank wall painted pale yellow. I've since painted most of the house Sherwin Williams Extra White, and I can tell you that our living room is smaller than a bedroom in many homes!
We'll eventually tear out the wall separating the living room and dining area for a more open floor plan. I know eventually the "befores" will all be "afters" and I just need to be patient. *Smiles*
We'll eventually tear out the wall separating the living room and dining area for a more open floor plan. I know eventually the "befores" will all be "afters" and I just need to be patient. *Smiles*
Now that we're in a much smaller home, I like the idea of maximizing every inch of space that we have. The idea of a highly functional entryway with lots of storage is very appealing, so I found a tutorial for a mantel shelf with hooks. The tutorial we used can be found here.
My best advice for making this shelf is to make sure your miter saw has a sharp blade. Also, leave room for error because cutting crown molding can be quite difficult if you haven't done it before.
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| This is how our shelf looked after we attached a piece of base molding to our 2x8. |
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| The shelf with attached molding |
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| Our finished shelf |
I'm so pleased with the finished shelf! My husband was a huge help with all the cutting. I'd still be attempting to get the angles right! After the shelf was put together, I filled the holes with wood putty and caulked the crown molding. I sanded and then I painted it with two coats of primer and then a top coat of Sherwin Williams Extra White. We hung it on the wall, and then we added the hooks. I found them at Hobby Lobby for half price.
To do:
Decorate my mantel shelf
Build a storage bench for shoes, bookbags, etc.
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