Ikea Doors to End Table

Pinterest

So I DIY'd some end tables using IKEA doors.  I purchased them at a thrift store of course.  What really drew me to them was the pattern.  It kinda reminded be of Tiger wood.  Which is really expensive!








My mind is always clicking... So when I'm out shopping I try to think outside the box.  How can I use this differently? Does it have to used the way it was meant to be?  What else can this be used for? Are just some of thoughts that float around in this head of mine.

Front of Door

Back of  Door

Welp what other way to use these easily and not cost a fortune...  AWW Ha... End Tables!

All I need was to make some legs and attach them.  Off to Home Depot, I knew actually what I needed. 2x2 furring strips.

Predrilled my holes in the table (were the legs would be attached.)   I cut them down myself.  I cut 8 legs to 24" each.  

I used an ebony stain on the legs to try and match up the stripes in the table. 

(Losing daylight_ )

I attached the legs to the table using a drill and screws.  I used kreg screws but that's optional.  And there you have it! All done.  Now wasn't that the easiest?  If you don't have the tools to cut your own wood.  The folks at Home Depot or Lowes will do it for you.  This is an evening shot. ---->

And of course, here are a few more pics at the finished product!

 What do you think? Was it worth it or Nah?

Where Am I?  Hey I'm here right now... But I promise who knows where I'll be later.. So make sure you're following me there too..

Facebook @: www.Facebook.com/SublimeDesignHome
Twitter     @: SublimeDH
Instagram @: SublimeHome
Website   @: AprilDenise.Com
Shop       @: SublimeHome.Weebly.Com
Or          @:  Etsy.Com/shop/SublimeDesignHome

Fireplace Facelift Repost

Does your fireplace need a Facelift.... Well you're not alone So did mine. I spent about $21 at the Dollar Store to create this look!!
                                                                                    
 Here is a picture of what it looked like before. 

...And this is the After...

Materials
Rocks (my math may be a little off but...2 bags of rocks=1 sq ft)
Grout
Spatula
Gloves
1.  Put on gloves and use spatula to Apply grout in sections)
2.  Apply rocks (I started at the bottom of the fireplace and worked my way up)
3.  Repeat steps 1&2
 Once you have finished rocking the fireplace your done. 

Steps 1& 2

Almost done have used 10 bags so far.....

10 Bags!!

If you have a surround you can remove it and spray paint (which is very inexpensive) or to add some dazzle try using a different texture such as glass tile, a different stone, marbles (dollar store find) or mozaic tile.

On my fireplace I used this chocolate mozaic tile that I found at Home Depot.  It cost 4.99 a sheet.  I bought 2 and trimmed the surround.  I also painted the hearth a chocolate with some oops paint (left over from my striped wall in the diningroom) I purchased for $1 at Home depot.  What do you think?

Tips:
Use thick grout with adhesive.  It took about a day.  This would make a good weekend project.  It is lengthy because you have to apply each rock one by one.  It takes about 24hrs for the grout to harden.

I love the new look!  So whose going to give it a try?

Most of the decorations on the mantel also were purchased at the Dollar Store.  The logs were free and came from my moms backyard..lala

Have you updated any projects lately?