Bookshelf Gone Retro

 Upcycled Bookshelf - Mid Century Modern

Want to build this retro shelf? -> Woodworking for Mere Mortals

Hello everyone! 

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When you are on Etsy and Pinterest as much as me, you begin to notice trends evolving, and it seems to be that "Mid Century Modern" is popping up everywhere. I never thought that I would appreciate this style; it has always felt a bit cold and empty - no intricacy. But I think I am beginning to see it differently. If you aren't sure what "Mid Century Modern" is, here are some links to give you and idea.

Mid Century Modern TV Console

Mid Century Modern Credenza

The project...

                                                                                          

Original Bookshelf

Some of you may remember our original bookshelf...well it was my Christmas present (for our first Christmas as newlyweds). This was Sam's first piece too...so it was really special (an heirloom of sorts).

The bookshelf had some things about it that we wanted to change, and Sam says he built this with basic construction skills. He used a cordless 18 volt circular saw/drill combo kit - Black and Decker. (This is not what the REAL woodworkers use, hehe.)

So as a summer project we decided to up-cycle the wood from the original shelf. This way we could keep the sentimentality and have something in our home to enjoy even more. 

Why did we choose this particular design? Sam is a supporter of Steve from Woodworking for Mere Mortals.
And I thought it would be a fun change. So...we did it. 

Sam created his own doweling jig and dowels to connect all of the shelving together - and added the tapered legs. 

We decided to keep the original mahogany stain and contrast with a muted mustard paint to contrast. 

I love the dipped feet! 

On to our next project!!! Stay tuned :) 

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Merci!

Pallet Wood/Recycled Mirror

 We're always collecting stuff...because you never know when something can be used as something (right).

Especially if it's something made of glass/wood/metal, or other enduring materials.


Here is the journey of how our new pallet wood mirror came to be!

This is what the mirror was originally part of. One of those modern looking wardrobe folding mirrors that sits in your closet or bedroom.                    

They look really nice in the right space, but in our bedroom there just wasn't a place for it. Plus we have a full length closet mirror (that we'd like to change too). 

As we were moving it to another room in the house a lightbulb blinked on, and we decided "Pallet Mirror"!

(Not only that, the folding frame will be repurposed as well (in our office)...soon.)

Getting it screwed together....

Ready to hang....

BEAUTIFUL!


{Really need a better camera, this just isn't cutting it!}






But, you get the idea, a nice rustic quality (and would look great in an industrial setting too...farmhouse...cottage)