I think I mentioned that I want build ins for my Craftsman Tiny House. So last weekend and this one I started on building them.
My idea was that instead of having a couch, to build a window seat under the picture window in front. So I microwaved some hutches I got cheap at Hobby Lobby and took them apart, and built a cabinet for them to sit on. I'm planning on putting some stereo equipment in them. Some records underneath them.
But it's been a two week process of gluing and waiting. Glue and wait.
I'm debating about staining or painting, not sure yet. But I'm pretty pleased with how it's turned out so far. The cabinet doors still need hardware but that'll wait until after I get it finished.
I've also been slowly putting the kitchen cabinets together.
I think it'll work. I'm debating on a pocket door for it. I think it would be a nice space saver.
So, not a lot of major progress but before I starting working on light placement or gluing things to the walls I want to figure out my interior space. I'm trying to relax on this one a bit.
How is everyone else doing?
It looks so promising, I love all the furniture you have made.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I haven't done this in a while so its nice to have it come out well.
Delete"So I microwaved some hutches..." is a line only a fellow miniaturist understands. haaaaa! The built-ins look fabulous so far!
ReplyDeleteLOL...Oh I know. My husband was trying to figure out where the wood smell was coming from. I got the idea from you!
DeleteThanks! I'm pretty pleased with how they look right now.
The under-the-window seat and units are a great idea Sheila. It looks excellent :0)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm planning on making a nice cushion for it and some pillows but I don't want to do that until I've got my colors set and the unit stained or painted.
DeleteIt is coming together nicely - I like your approach with the cabinets.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm pretty pleased so far. Long way to go but I'm trying to relax and enjoy the process.
DeleteThe window seat looks so good! You got the proportions looking just right for the space around the window. I like the bathroom layout with the tub at the back like that too. Hope the rest of your gluing process is going well!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I'm going to sand everything well and then hopefully stain it. Then see about building a fireplace with a built-in beside it for the wall catty corner to it.
DeleteI think that you microwaving of the hutches and your re-makes of them is ingenious Sheila!
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to the developments of this project which I can see is already off to a Great Start!
Thank you! I'll admit that I'm off to a slow start on this one.
DeleteSeeing the built-ins around the window made me realize that this kit is really pretty big, huh? Perfect for you because your ideas for the space are sounding fabulous! Uh, oh for me because I am seriously running out of house space. Tonight I'll probably dream that the show Hoarders has come to my house...
ReplyDeleteIt does seem like a large footprint. I'm running out of space too so undoubtedly the Hoarder people will be visiting soon.
DeleteIf they show up here first I'll send them your way next! I had 5 large boxes picked up right before vacation and now I can actually hang stuff in my closet again! I need to keep going...
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