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Building a Shelf {an expensive look on a cheap budget}

Filed Under: Building a Shelf, DIY, Laundry Room

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Flow. 

It really is a simple word isn’t it.

The flow of the stream.  Your hair flows in the wind.  You spilled some milk on the “flow.”  😀

*(the last joke courtesy of southern slang)

In my case… I will use the word flow in reference to “going with the flow.“


You see, our Laundry Room/Pantry remodel is complete accept for a few touch-ups here and there.  I am caulked/painted/nailed out.  

Plumb, tee-total out.

As out as a DIY’er can be out’ed.  Yes, that out.


Well, ok not completely out.  I still have a project  planned for this wall to cover up that ugly panel box. 

Why, oh why, do builders have to put these in the most obvious of places?  Would another, more hidden wall have KILLED him?  


This shelf project was the final construction project which we completed this weekend.  In fact, if you look at these pics close enough, you will probably still see some wet paint and areas that need those “touch ups.”

So – what do shelves which hold baskets and panel boxes that are ugly have to do with flow?

Simple.  I took step-by-step pictures on how we created this 10′ shelf for less than $50, from beginning to end.  

But, unfortunately – when I went to download all of these step-by-step “oh-that-is-oh-so-clever” pictures… my memory stick was empty!

Empty.  As in empty as an Easter Basket on Monday morning. 

And the worst part is that I had some cute-as-pie pics of my Grandloves during this weekend’s photo shoot. 

Good thing the photographer gave me a sneak-peak…




{sorry I just couldn’t resist}

🙂

So…I had no other choice but to show you my 
10′ shelf-for-less-than-$50 demo using only the afters.  It’s called FLOW.  Going with the flow.

Just call me Gumby.  😀

So, let’s get started on this easy tutorial shall we?
Or….I could post some more cute pics of my babies?

 Okay, okay…the shelf.  Flow.  Stay with the flow.

Meet the {Fake} Expensive Components of My {Cheap} Shelf:


1) I found these at HD.  We decided that a 10′ shelf would be best with four brackets.


2) We purchased an inexpensive white pine board.  We could have purchased a primed one or laminated one but my DIY genes would not allow me to spend that much.  {think cheap}


3) More {cheap} pine wood, this one 6″ wide.  This board will cover up any space there may be between the top shelf and the brackets. We placed these between the brackets.


4) Quarter round.  Are you kidding me?  I am thinking this item needs to be added to “duct tape” and “WD-40.”  This stuff can be used for everything.  Including {fake} shelves.


5) I needed a 1″ moulding to fill in the space between the bottom of the 6″ board and the bottom of the bracket.  The fact that it was {cheap} had nothing to do with why I chose it.  🙂

So that’s it.  Some caulk.  Some primer. Some paint.  And some smooches to my sweet Hubbs for helping me get it done while I went to the Easter photoshoot.


And speaking of cheap… don’t you love these linen baskets I found at Kmart?  This large one was about $7.


These smaller ones were only about $5 each.  Love that.  The cute chalkboard tags are from
Leen the Graphics Queen. 

So that’s it.  My amazing DIY shelf.  I know I could never have purchased a 10′ shelf for this same dollar amount.  And there is something about taking a few miscellaneous pieces of wood, some  random mouldings, and creating something which looks so much more expensive than it really is.

When I stood back and saw the completed product, I was “flowed.”  

{sorry could not help myself}  🙂


This post is sponsored by the numbers  9, 10, 11, and 12.  

🙂

These rusty tin numbers are from my online shop, Farmhouse Decor, and I am sorry to say they are all sold out.   (I know….booooo!)

I have begged…. no, literally begged my vendor to bring them back again.  Let’s hope my pitiful, mercilessly begging helped.  I also threatened to fill his email account with pictures of my cute grandbabies if he didn’t comply with my wishes.  {and I might throw in some family vacation shots, too}   Yes, I am that evil.  🙂


For the record, if you are wondering how we also {faked} the inexpensive-looking trim above the beadboard, you can read that HERE.


I will be revealing the remainder of my {cheap} inexpensive projects later this week.  As soon as I figure out why my {NOT CHEAP} camera did not take any pics on my memory card.  (grrrrr)

XXOO

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  1. Debbie Booth says

    March 18, 2013 at 4:41 AM

    Awesome job! I love a great DIY project. This looks easy too…and we all need more shelves to store things. Keep it up…after a much needed break of course!
    Blessings,
    debbie

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  2. thepaintedapron.com says

    March 18, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    Great shelf, I love how it blends in and is handy yet out of the way. The extra touches of moulding and details totally make it look like expensive carpentry. Super idea! So sorry about your photos 🙁
    Jenna

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  3. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    March 18, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    That looks great, Barb! Love the brackets and I love how you have that piece of wood/molding under the shelf. If that shelf had been put up with out it, it would have have looked pretty plain and blah. It really gives a nice look! Great pictures of the kiddies. Love the one of your granddaughter in the basket ~ it looks like a nest.

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  4. Kerry@homecrushblog.com says

    March 18, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Your shelf looks fabulous, and the whole room is looking really great! Those grandchildren take the cake though!

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  5. Kathysue says

    March 18, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    Barb it looks fantastic, you did such a wonderful job pulling together boards and moldings and brackets and coming up with a great design. Also love the blue ceiling!!! Great job to you and your crew!!
    xo Kathysue

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  6. Nicki Parrish says

    March 18, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    That shelf looks great!

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  7. Cindy Eikenberg says

    March 19, 2013 at 12:10 AM

    Hi Barb, saw your shelf at Project Inspire and it’s looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing such a great idea. Have a wonderful week! ~Cindy@littlemisscelebration.com

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  8. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    March 19, 2013 at 12:30 AM

    Oh I love it Barb, it looks amazing. Hugs, Marty

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  9. Sharon @ mrshinesclass says

    March 19, 2013 at 3:10 AM

    Looking good. I love the neutral color palette. And I do love those baskets. Y’all did a great job.

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  10. Anonymous says

    March 19, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    Wow – what a little color and wood along with a smart eye for dreamers – now just to get a step latter to match – hummm perhaps someday – Love the pictures and ideas

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  11. Heather SettingforFour says

    March 23, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    Love your shelf Barb – great tute too! Love those baskets – score 😀 Thanks so much for sharing your creativity at Project Inspired pretty lady!!! 😀

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  12. Heather SettingforFour says

    March 23, 2013 at 11:48 PM

    Barb your shelf is simply gorgeous!!! I love how you styled this area with the pretty baskets, the tin signs and those lovely shelves! You must really be enjoying the extra storage! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity at Project Inspired1 😀

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  13. Heather SettingforFour says

    March 27, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    Featured you today Barb! http://www.settingforfour.com/2013/03/project-inspired-no-5-linky-party.html Thanks for linking up and love to see your creativity each week 😀 Have a fab day!!

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  14. Curtain says

    June 20, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    Very nice post. I just stumbled upon your weblog and wished to say that I have really enjoyed browsing your blog posts. In any case I�ll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you write again soon!

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  15. Val says

    February 26, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    Wow these look great! A perfect solution for storage in my tiny laundry space. Thanks for an entertaining tutorial, and have a great day!

    Val

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  16. Patricia Polmanteer says

    August 30, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    Oh my.. darlin’ you need to make one BIG change in my book… go from “cheap” to cost effective… just sounds better

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