Hidden Shoe Cabinet provides storage for shoes

Hidden Shoe Cabinet

Hidden Shoe Storage never looked so good with this shoe cabinet.

 A shoe cabinet is one thing, but a cabinet with hidden shoe storage? Well that's a whole notha' ball game. I am so excited to share today's build because it showcases one thing that I love A LOT. I mean love more than getting off work on a Friday love; that's right. A hidden shoe cabinet!!
 
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Hidden Shoe Cabinet provides storage for shoes
 Are you a crazy shoe lady that hoards pairs and pairs of shoes? Because I am. I have sooooo many shoes in my closet, and don't ask me how many of them I actually wear. Lets just say that ratio is definitely not what it should be, Ha!
  
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Hidden Shoe Cabinet provides storage for shoes
 Because I am a shoe hoarder, and I know I'm not alone, I thought what better thing to build than a hidden shoe storage. But I decided to go a step further and make it hidden in a buffet cabinet. Its like Heaven on Earth! This baby holds 16 pairs of shoes; my closet is glad to have it's space back. If you want to be a shoe cabinet maker, you have come to the right place.
 
Hidden Shoe Cabinet provides storage for shoes
 The best part is I have partnered with Build Something , Kreg's DIY project plan site, to bring you the free plans! But before you head over check out some building tips and my process of building this shoe cabinet.
  
Kreg Jig Foreman creating pocket holesKreg Jig Drilling Pocket Holes
 Honestly I love any project that lets me use my new Kreg DB210 Foreman Pocket-Hole Machine, Blue I love that thing. This thing makes me feel like a spoiled child. Its amazing how fast I can spit out those pocket holes; but I don't want my Kreg Jig K4 Pocket Hole System to get jealous so I let it be a part of the party too. Both tools are great and definitely get the job done!
 
Hidden Shoe Cabinet
I think its safe to say that pocket holes just makes life easier! I don't think there is one build that I haven't used pocket holes on. It makes assembly easy and clean. If you're wanting to take your building to the next level this is a tool to have in your arsenal.
Hidden Shoe Cabinet
 This was such a fun build! As you can see halfway through the build I was already ready to fill this hidden shoe storage cabinet with my shoes. Lets just say my closet has been a little crowded!
 
When choosing the measurements for my drawers I made them based on my shoe size and heels height, so feel free to customize the pull-out shelves to fit your shoes, purses, etc. 
 
Hidden Shoe Cabinet
I was a little nervous about these pull out drawers because it was my first time using metal drawer slides, but of course Kreg comes to the rescue once again with these awesome Kreg Tool Drawer Slide Jig. Honestly, installing the drawer slides were way easier than I anticipated thanks to this drawer slide jig.   
Hidden Shoe cabinet being made using the Kreg Drawer Jig
 Once the shoe cabinet was all built I used DAP Wood Filler to fill all the holes. I use a putty knife (sometimes my fingers) to apply it to the holes and any openings I want filled. Highly recommend this stuff. It is my go to.
 
DAP Wood Filler being used on a cabinet for filling nail holes
 For the Finish, I used a custom stain that is one of my favorites. The stain is a mixture of Minwax Classic Grey and Minwax Dark Walnut. I used about 60% of this larger quart can in Classsic Grey and then dumbed the smaller can of Dark Walnut into the Classic grey, mixed it together and WAAA-LAAAh- Vintage Grey, or atleast that's what I call it! :)
Minwax Wood Stain Classic Grey and Provincial

Now, head on over to Build Something for the FREE PLANS!

If you are looking for some shoe storage with a little more room, then check out another Shoe Cabinet that I built. It holds 36 pair of shoes!
 
DIY Shoe Cabinet with folding doors
DIY Hairpin Coffee Table leg with a cutting edge tile stencil design using chalked paint

DIY Hairpin Coffee Table with Stenciled Tile

Don't let this DIY Hairpin Coffee Table fool ya, that's a stencil design!

I have seen DIY hairpin legs start to make themselves known and I thought this project would be a great way to dive into a new trend. So I made this DIY hairpin coffee table featuring a tile stencil on top!

DIY hairpin coffee table with the cutting edge stencil santa ana tile design stencil perfect for a modern home living room

Luckily for you guys, I videoed the process! Check it out and be sure to read up on all the details I missed in the video below.

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I am a huge fan of chalk paint and normally I use Annie Sloan but ever since I used Rustoleum chalk paint on my fireplace, I wanted to try it out on this build and I love it! Even better it's the third of the price of Annie Sloan! Sorry Annie! But Rustoleum is taking the win on this one! I'm excited to see how it holds up! I used the Rust-Oleum Charcoal for the under bottom and the Rust-Oleum Linen White for the top. This was the perfect paint for a stencil because it dries so quickly. Idk if I would have enjoyed this project as much  if I used regular paint.

DIY hairpin coffee table with the cutting edge stencil santa ana tile design stencil perfect for a modern home living room

I have been seeing these Santa Ana Tile Stencil everywhere and since I couldn't use them for my floors, I thought what better to use them on then a piece of furniture! The best part was it was only $9.99! Nothing like a cheap stencil to make my day! I cut the wooden piece down so that I could fit the stencil on there 4 times. The stencil comes in two sizes so depending on the size you can decide the length you want. Mine was 24x36.

DIY Hairpin Coffee Table with Cutting Edge Tile Stencil and Rustoleum Chalk Paint

This was my first time using a stencil so I definitely learned some good tips for getting a clean finish. Rule # 1 don't put a blob of paint on the brush and expect to get clean lines. IT AINT GONE HAPPEN'.... I would suggest practicing on a scrap piece of wood first to get the hang of it, unless you want to be a brave soul like me and just thug it out. Either way, it wasn't that hard to do. I think a good brush is key, I picked mine up from my local Home Depot. Once I finished stenciling the table top I coated it with Rust-Oleum Clear.

DIY hairpin coffee table with the cutting edge stencil santa ana tile design stencil perfect for a modern home living room

This was my first experience with hairpin legs, as well and I loved using them. They were super easy to incorporate into my DIY hairpin coffee table . Huge shoutout to DIY Hairpin Legs for sending these babies over! I loved that the legs came equipped with screws, I wasn't expecting that at all. It also came with full instructions on how to use them, even though its pretty straight forward. I used Rust-Oleum Flat Black and Rust-Oleum Matte Clear on the hairpin legs and it really made them come to life.

DIY Hairpin Coffee Table with Cutting Edge Tile Stencil and Rustoleum Chalk Paint

I am so happy with how this build came out. It was my first industrial type build and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. I think we need one last look!

DIY Hairpin coffee Table with a tile stenciled design using chalk paint

I love that this DIY hairpin coffee table has such a modern feel to it and it only took one afternoon to get it finished! I would love to see your go at this modern hairpin coffee table.

DIY hairpin coffee table with the cutting edge stencil santa ana tile design stencil perfect for a modern home living room

"I received product for this post but all thoughts and opinions are my own."

September 12, 2017 — Ashley Basnight
DIY Farmhouse Coffee Table

Oakley Coffee Table

Who doesn't love a farmhouse coffee table with a nice set of turned legs?

These legs are super popular in the woodworking community and I couldn't wait to get my hands on them. Thankfully, my friends over at Build Something are partnering with me to present the plans so you can create your own! Build Something is Kreg Tools plan site where you can find free plans for some awesome DIY furniture.

This post is sponsored by Build Something and Kreg Tool!
DIY Coffee Table Farmhouse style with Osborne Wood Turned Legs Balustrade   
But first let's talk about these legs! So thankful for the guys over at Osborne Wood Products for sending these over! Aren't they just lovely? Be sure to go and check them out! They have an assortment of unfinished wood products including, but not limited to, legs, corbels, etc.
  
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Farmhouse Coffee Table with Osborne Wood turned legs
  
But, before you head over to Build Something for the free plans, check out my process of building this coffee table and be sure to read about my favorite furniture finish technique!
  
DIY Farmhouse Coffee Table with Osborne Wood legs
  
To make sure the legs stayed in place I made sure to use my Bessey GSCC2.524 2.5-Inch x 24-Inch Economy Clutch Style Bar Clamp. These are by far my favorite clamps. Easy to use and they definitely get the job done! I left the clamps on for several hours just to make sure that the legs stay in place over time! You can never be too careful!
  
DIY Coffee Table with Osborne Wood Products
  
So I am sure that I say this very often..but I absolutely love my Kreg Jig K4 Pocket Hole System! It's the one tool that I have used on every project and it makes life so much easier for me. When people ask me which tools are must-haves I always include the kreg jig because it has been one of my favorites! I also have the Kreg DB210 Foreman Pocket-Hole Machine, Blue, which is the kreg jig on steroids but I always still use my little baby.
  
DIY Farmhouse Coffee Table with Osborne Wood Products
  
This coffee table was super fun and easy to make! I love seeing the balustrade coffee tables every where but I didn't want to build another one of those because I see them all the time! This design was a cool way to use the same legs but switch it up just a bit!
  
DIY Coffee Table with Osborne Wood Products and DAP
 
Another one of my fav products to use is Dap 21506 Plastic Wood Filler, 16-Ounce! Let me tell you I tried almost every type of wood filler before I tried this stuff lol and trust me the process along the way wasn't pretty! Hear me out when I say this is the good stuff! 
 
Farmhouse Coffee Table with Osborne Wood turned legs
Ladies and gentlemen, I am sharing my all-time favorite finish technique! I absolutely love how it turned out on this coffee table! It really gives it that restoration hardware type look.
  
First I started out painting the coffee table with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint! I know what your thinking.."that stuff is expensive " and your right it is! But I just love the way it looks after I finished it off with the gel stain. I am sure this technique would work with any other chalk paint but I have only used Annie Sloan. 285140 Rust-Oleum Ultra Matte Interior Chalked Paint 30 oz, Linen White is a little bit cheaper so feel free to try it out with that! (Let me know how it goes.))
  
DIY Coffee table painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint - Pure White
  
Next, after the chalk paint finished drying, I took a cloth and wiped it down with Old Masters 24991 80704 Gel Stain, Dark Walnut, 1 quart Make sure you wipe it on good because if you wipe it on sloppy you will be able to tell, but it gives the coffee table a great rich look. After I finished wiping it down with the gel stain I coated it with Minwax Polycrylic Matte.
   
Coffee Table coated with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and Gel Masters Stain

and that about wraps it up!

Now what are you waiting for? Head on over to Build Something to check out the free plans!

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DIY Coffee Table with Osborne Wood Products turned legs
August 07, 2017 — Ashley Basnight
Industrial Console Table

Industrial Console Table

This was a totally unexpected build, but I just love how it turned out! I had some left over boards from a project and saw a similar console on Pinterest and just had to re-enact it. Luckily it only took me about 30 min. to build. Doesn't get any better than that! Perfect for the beginner DIYer.

Industrial Console Table

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Dimensions

Industrial Console Table Plans

Materials List

1 - 2x10 @ 8ft

1- 2x6 @ 8ft

1- 2x12 @ 10ft

Cut List

2 - 2x10 @ 29 1/4" (10" angle on both sides) cut like a rhombus

1 - 2x6 @ 32 1/2" (10" angle on both sides) cut like a trapezoid

1 - 2x12 @ 46" (10" angle on both sides) cut like a trapezoid

Tools Used:

Kreg Jig K4 Pocket Hole System

Ryobi 18V Brushless Hammer Drill

Ryobi 15-Amp 10 in. Sliding Miter Saw

Bessey Clamps

Step 1: Attach the middle 2x6 brace (32 1/2") to the side 2x10 (29 1/4") leg  using a Kreg Jig K4 Pocket Hole System on a 1 1/2" setting, with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws to attach along with wood glue. The 2x6 should be flush with the top of the side leg and inset 3 3/4" from the front.

Industrial Console Table Plans

I used my Ryobi 15 Amp 12 in. Sliding Miter Saw with Laser to cut the middle 2x6 brace which will be cut at an angle of 10 degrees using the bottom miter scale. The side 2x10 leg will be cut at an angle of 10 degrees by tilting the blade to the desired angle.

Cutting lumber on a Ryobi Miter SawCutting Lumber on a Ryobi Sliding miter sawAfter cutting the wood I used my Kreg 3/4 HP Electric Foreman Pocket Hole Machine to make Kreg Holes in my 2x6 and 2x10 board. I put the fence setting in between 3/4" and 1 1/2". I'm not sure how that translates using a regular K4 machine, but I would think that using a 1 1/2" setting would be fine, but again I'm not sure.

Drilling pocket holes into lumber on Kreg Foreman machine

I screwed 4 holes on the sides and 8 on the top for attaching the top later. I also put one pocket hole on the two side legs in the back for securing the top. (Picture Below)

Attaching lumber using pocket hole joinery

Step 2: Attach the other side 2x10 (29 1/4") leg using a Kreg Jig K4 Pocket Hole System on a 1 1/2" setting, with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws to attach along with wood glue. The 2x6 should be flush with the top of the side leg and inset 3 3/4" from the front.

Industrial Console Table Plans

Industrial Console Table Plans

Step 3: Attach the console table top 2x12 (46") using the pre-drilled pocket holes and  2 1/2" pocket hole screws to attach along with wood glue. I placed my top so that it hangs 1 1/2" from the base. Table top angles will be cut by the tilting the blade.

Industrial Console Table Plans

Industrial Console Table Plans

and ladies and gentlemen! Your done! Time for a finish and some hardware.

Industrial Console Table Plans

 I have been seeing a couple people use Rust-Oleum's Varathane 1 qt. 3X Briarsmoke Premium Wood Stain and I have been dying to get my hands on it! I really love this color.

Simpson Strong Tie Metal Connectors

 Once I finished staining the console I added these industrial pieces I had laying around, I believe I got them from Lowes. Be creative!

Lets check it out again!

Industrial Console Table Plans

 

Industrial Console Table Plans

Moodyrock Regular

 

May 12, 2017 — Ashley Basnight