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Build a Shadow Box Headboard
Make your own graphic focal point above the bed with a grid of boxes painted in the colours of the Fireside palette. Each square is a simple build. We painted them in alternating shades of red, orange, plum and purple before mounting them securely to the wall.
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Make a Modern Trellis
For a high-end, architectural look, opt for a horizontally oriented trellis. It's fresher than traditional styles, and making one from scratch is easier than you might think.
Skill: Beginner
Time: 3 hours
Making a Scrollwork Mirror
Throw your room a curve with a feminine fretwork mirror. Start with four pieces of in-stock pine scrollwork painted in your preferred colour. Single or in a trio, it makes a pretty impression.
Skill: Beginner
Time: 2 hours
Build an Umbrella Table
Here's the perfect project for anyone who enjoys a cool drink under a shade umbrella on a hot summer day. The 26" x 26" table will accommodate an umbrella and stand, have enough surface space for drinks and snacks, and looks great in rich, weather-resistant cedar....
Skill: Intermediate
Time: 4 hours
Post and Beam Ceiling
These hand-crafted ceiling beams will add instant rural charm to your kitchen or great room. We love the look of weathered timbers combined with all-white cross beams. And it's a look that you can achieve yourself using basic lumber, paint and elbow grease.
Skill: Intermediate
Time: 5 hours
Aging
Aging is a popular effect that gives walls the illusion of a timeworn, textured finish. Paints are applied using a brush and trowel and then blended with a damp sea sponge. When applying the paint, avoid flattening the trowel but allow it to catch on the surface, depositing the...
Skill: Beginner
Time: 3 hours
Tile a Wall
Transform an ordinary wall with floor to ceiling tile. Laying a straight grid of uniform tiles is simplest, but you could also get creative with border tiles and interesting patterns.
Skill: Intermediate
Time: 5 hours
Build Bookcases with a Window Seat
Create architectural interest in a basic builder room with DIY bookcases and a window seat. The unit is built in three sections fitted to look like a custom built-in unit. The window seat is simply a version of the bookcase laid on its side. Our units are constructed from oak,...
Skill: Expert
Time: 5 hours
Build a Desk
When you build your own simple wood desk you have the opportunity to choose the size and finish that work best for you and your space.
Skill: Expert
Time: 5 hours
Build a Kids Storage Box
Parents will appreciate the ingeniousness of this double-duty storage unit/chalkboard. Besides stashing toys, the unit lets kids' imaginations run wild in a litter-free, paperless way. Chalkboard paint makes it a snap to turn any surface into a doodling board. Note: This ...
Skill: Intermediate
Time: 10 hours
Build a Privacy Fence
Here's a fence that will have enormous impact in the garden. Lengths of lumber in two sizes are butt-jointed to fence posts. The grey stained planks are precisely placed in a linear pattern, creating a stunning contemporary wall that has just enough privacy without compromising...
Skill: Beginner
Time: 5 hours
Make a Bulletin Board
When you make your own simple wood bulletin board, you can choose the size and materials that work best for you. Include a chalkboard for jotting messages and lists or corkboard for displaying photos and notes. A versatile pegboard is great for organizing supplies.
Skill: Intermediate
Time: 3 hours
Installing a Countertop
A new countertop will do wonders for your décor. There are many colours and finishes to choose from – keep your cabinet style and finish in mind when shopping for the right one. You could choose a colour that blends with your cabinets for a streamlined look. Or consider...
Skill: Intermediate
Time: 4 hours
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