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DIY Mudroom Lockers Part 6: Inset Doors and Drawers
Welcome to the sixth installment of our DIY Mudroom Lockers Series! In this project, we're transforming our ex-pantry closet into a custom, built-in mudroom locker system - a functional drop zone that conquers clutter from coats, bags, shoes, and ... Read More about DIY Mudroom Lockers Part 6: Inset Doors and Drawers
DIY Mudroom Lockers: Installing the Cabinets + Building the Face Frame
Welcome to the next installment of our DIY Mudroom Lockers Series! In this project, we're transforming our ex-pantry closet into a custom, built-in mudroom locker system - a functional drop zone that conquers clutter from coats, bags, shoes, and ... Read More about DIY Mudroom Lockers: Installing the Cabinets + Building the Face Frame
Plain Sawn vs Quarter Sawn vs Rift Sawn Lumber: What’s the Difference?
During our recent mudroom locker build, I had to visit two different lumberyards to find the right walnut boards because not all lumber is cut the same way. Most of the project called for plain-sawn walnut, but for the extra-tall locker door stiles ... Read More about Plain Sawn vs Quarter Sawn vs Rift Sawn Lumber: What’s the Difference?
How To Mill Rough Cut Lumber Without A Jointer (Step-by-Step Guide)
How To Mill Rough-Cut Lumber Without a Jointer If you don't own a jointer, you can still mill rough-cut lumber flat, straight, and square using a planer, a simple planer sled, and a table saw. When we couldn't find the black walnut boards we ... Read More about How To Mill Rough Cut Lumber Without A Jointer (Step-by-Step Guide)
How To Build Mudroom Lockers with Drawers and Upper Cabinets
Welcome back to our built-in mudroom locker project! Last week, I walked you through how we reframed the opening for the built-ins, after realizing that my math was no longer mathing (grateful we caught that before building!). This week, we've ... Read More about How To Build Mudroom Lockers with Drawers and Upper Cabinets
Mudroom Locker Update: Reframing the Opening
Welcome back to our Built-In Mudroom Locker Project! We're in the midst of transforming an awkward, dysfunctional closet into custom mudroom lockers with upper cabinets and bottom drawers, and today is Demo Day! If you missed the previous posts in ... Read More about Mudroom Locker Update: Reframing the Opening
Campaign Furniture: History and Design For The Highland Study
If you've been around here for a while, you know I nerd out on history and how it influences design. Some of my favorite projects, like the white oak Gustavian nightstands I built a few years ago, were born from this curiosity. Because our home is a ... Read More about Campaign Furniture: History and Design For The Highland Study
Introducing The Highland Study: A Basement Home Office and Library Renovation
Last week, I shared more about the design direction behind our built-in mudroom locker project and the PureBond® walnut hardwood plywood is scheduled to be delivered today! I can't wait to get these panels processed so we can jump into ... Read More about Introducing The Highland Study: A Basement Home Office and Library Renovation
Designing Built-In Mudroom Lockers: Finishes, Materials, and the Details That Matter
Last week, I shared that we are finally transforming an awkward pantry closet into custom, built-in mudroom lockers. Today, I'm taking you behind the scenes to show you all the finishes and material choices that went into this design. I'm obsessed ... Read More about Designing Built-In Mudroom Lockers: Finishes, Materials, and the Details That Matter