Organized Computer Space and REDO

I could shoot myself in the eyeballs with a bee bee gun for not taking a "before" picture of the hutch I just redid. I found this piece for $15 at a yard sale.

 It was originally black, the owner had spray painted it a robin egg blue but the paint must have dripped and dried that way 'cause it had a rough texture.
 I didn't care. I knew I needed it. The price was right, my computer space has been giving me anxiety attacks, and it was all wood. (BONUS)
Plus, it was in decent shape and really just needed cleaned, sanded, and repainted. 

Here is a small look at what I was dealing with before.

(I obviously didn't document this space well either.  I am sure because it always felt cluttered and messy. No matter how clean it was. A bee bee gun shot to the eye may have been better than taking a real picture of this space-haha)

Look behind these two. (Don't mind them- they were pretty excited about the football game they were watching)

Can you see all the files, etc. back there?

That is where my computer desk sat. 

Here is one more to show you how cluttered it always looked.

I knew I wanted a hutch/armoire.
Armoires are great items of furniture to organize a space. They provide the option to close off the clutter and add additional space to decorate!

I am a sucker for a good armoire. I like the elegant feel and the ability to close off all the paper clutter.

You can see more armoire redo's here and here .
( I actually have before and after pictures for these)

So buying this piece was a no brainer.

 

My hubby and I simply cleaned it, sanded it down, and painted it white. 

I am loving it! 

More updates on the inside refinish soon! 

Laundry Room Shelf

When I stumbled across this picture on pinterest I knew I needed a shelf above my washer and dryer as well.

 (No photo credit, the link just goes to the picture, not a site. So if you know where this pin came from please share!)

I have had this problem in my washroom.

It is not horrible from this view, but it definitely bothers me from the above picture.
Plus, let's be real for a second- look closely back there.
Can you see the places that aren't painted?
 I know, total lazballs of me,  but who really looks behind a washer and dryer?!

 I decided that an added shelf was a brilliant idea.
Not only to fill the gap but to hide my laziness. 

What you will need

(1) 1x8

(1) 1x2

Jigsaw or chop saw

Sandpaper

Paint

(2) shelf brackets.

First measure your space,- width and length.

 My space was wide so I purchased a 1x8. You may need a smaller or wider board.

My friend, Brenda, had a brilliant idea to add a lip to the front of the shelf so nothing falls off or behind the washer and dryer. 

So I also purchased a 1x2, cut my boards to the length I needed, and assembled them like so.

( I say "I" , but really my sweet honey did most of the work. I  mostly bossed- that is important work too! wink wink )

His exact words today " I like helping you build things."
YEP- he is a keeper!!

After the shelf was sanded and painted it was ready to have the wall brackets attached.

And now ready to screw to the wall.

See that lil' guy behind there? He was more than willing to clean the dust that was back there.

EASY PEASY right!?

Now to just stand back and admire 

 I love that it filled that weird gap between the wall and the machines. 

Vinyl as Labels

O.k. I promise for now just ONE MORE vinyl creation.

I am in LOVE with labels.

I obsessively label everything. 

So as you can imagine while my sis-in-law was slaving away for me on her Cricut, of course, I had her cut me a gazillion labels.

But my favs are for my baskets.

BEFORE

 I found some DI wallet sized frames awhile ago for my baskets.

I spray painted them Ivory

 Sanded and scuffed them afterwards.

Found some old scrapbook paper and cut out the paper to be framed.

Then rubbed on my new number labels!

And hot glued the frame to my entertainment center baskets.

AFTER

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