Master Makeover: Trimming out the window

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Is it Thursday already?! This week has just flown by—and it's been a productive one. We added some much needed character to the room with simple trim work:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFVGm5Q_fFMcmJTxSX-FBInjw_kk3uQ8GYbkj7duFiquh4KbgyYTw6aI7So6JCcfTglHuzuycliYOk1VLNWjFItbtI5eLzNmZuCSYDsvxmoFPFj7sLjm8FNgr1x-aVTgcVXrGuGn9wpbQG/s1600/IMG_3710.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFVGm5Q_fFMcmJTxSX-FBInjw_kk3uQ8GYbkj7duFiquh4KbgyYTw6aI7So6JCcfTglHuzuycliYOk1VLNWjFItbtI5eLzNmZuCSYDsvxmoFPFj7sLjm8FNgr1x-aVTgcVXrGuGn9wpbQG/s1600/IMG_3710.jpg" /></a></div><br />It's the same procedure we used to trim out the <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2013/12/kitchen-chronicles-trimming-out-windows.html">kitchen and studio windows</a> last year, with one extra step that I think made a huge difference.<br /><br />First, let's see what we were working with before... <i>(this was also before the tree was removed so ignore what's going on outside)</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-B2mjW_4c4iPIX-lpVb-iZVp6WgIyJW_WSmy_YYKvjtkLPg53jFh6mOirKs-luIrvxqoH1H91Q-dj7CYQV0N0gIb5hzy08aoq8Rr1wOiZ1L9DagGdhLUUbIxvomtwIGFWBu3pTxUodFtQ/s1600/IMG_2090.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-B2mjW_4c4iPIX-lpVb-iZVp6WgIyJW_WSmy_YYKvjtkLPg53jFh6mOirKs-luIrvxqoH1H91Q-dj7CYQV0N0gIb5hzy08aoq8Rr1wOiZ1L9DagGdhLUUbIxvomtwIGFWBu3pTxUodFtQ/s1600/IMG_2090.jpg" /></a></div><br />It was as plain as they come. Just a 12" deep drywall cutout. And it was the super textured drywall...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbQCYAYGebXMJXrn2ud53YbJxNhkryRKW394sx-9b60NppSuVfInrwhlXbqN2vg5Xzjx0U8tHTuKVmEFxyEjTTVjRH9bTcqC93OWQqj3ED4Q1Gb_SIkgUG9aoDYdCnNvQ6V_YsBi-OYMtn/s1600/IMG_3669.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbQCYAYGebXMJXrn2ud53YbJxNhkryRKW394sx-9b60NppSuVfInrwhlXbqN2vg5Xzjx0U8tHTuKVmEFxyEjTTVjRH9bTcqC93OWQqj3ED4Q1Gb_SIkgUG9aoDYdCnNvQ6V_YsBi-OYMtn/s1600/IMG_3669.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The worst.<br /><br />Our kitchen windows were the same, and to smooth it out I applied a ton of drywall mud and sanded it all down. It was very messy, labor intensive and time consuming. I did not want to deal with all that drywall dust again (especially in our bedroom, where we sleep) so I came up with an alternative.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy6S1lQ92rTUAWlQ9HA_pwyrDK0DEuhi6SnARISjRMqh9j14Q_U3eLxF_oOF5bPTssh6wcWogFBmTHiglnr_4VTwUXvXxivo1Rxs51xOoGxMag8jaJmHJg7glTTM_HsF3TMpJ6wJR22GOA/s1600/IMG_3662.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy6S1lQ92rTUAWlQ9HA_pwyrDK0DEuhi6SnARISjRMqh9j14Q_U3eLxF_oOF5bPTssh6wcWogFBmTHiglnr_4VTwUXvXxivo1Rxs51xOoGxMag8jaJmHJg7glTTM_HsF3TMpJ6wJR22GOA/s1600/IMG_3662.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>My talented Dad was my assistant for the day</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br />These are the cheapest, thinnest sheets of smooth surface I could find at Lowe's ($10 for a 4x8', in the paneling section) and I figured I could simply cover the inside of the window with it.<br /><br />We started by ripping two strips to the depth of our window with the table saw (around 11.5")<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWLd1A2Xej1Bi6lowtf-ffXf81DscMkCB44549SKzcPINVcH1V67Cnx7wT2_iNqqXJ8wg9j1La9tIuf4WETTq_Wr_t1p31WiZ441U4nXM_ec9BlYk_773B8SXQxjUO_mrsk7uiiOphKnAa/s1600/IMG_3663.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWLd1A2Xej1Bi6lowtf-ffXf81DscMkCB44549SKzcPINVcH1V67Cnx7wT2_iNqqXJ8wg9j1La9tIuf4WETTq_Wr_t1p31WiZ441U4nXM_ec9BlYk_773B8SXQxjUO_mrsk7uiiOphKnAa/s1600/IMG_3663.jpg" /></a></div><br />Then we measured the length and cut two pieces for the sides and one for the top using a circular saw.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvQ2SQ5r2KXAaD6LBVZpEmWrjxAKpsqr7FBKM_VepLBhQuXjVbNJEt9KMa7Lj6jgjwRyHD0VfWu2a5N2wJYw5MZXvkTxYO18dvy3_cTKAIPu7WsBcuVmCrmENFLidE7gJuxoWGC6bArqn_/s1600/IMG_3664.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvQ2SQ5r2KXAaD6LBVZpEmWrjxAKpsqr7FBKM_VepLBhQuXjVbNJEt9KMa7Lj6jgjwRyHD0VfWu2a5N2wJYw5MZXvkTxYO18dvy3_cTKAIPu7WsBcuVmCrmENFLidE7gJuxoWGC6bArqn_/s1600/IMG_3664.jpg" /></a></div><br />Before securing into place, we applied a liberal amount of liquid nails so these babies wouldn't go anywhere. Ever.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1fbD3fkvOQ-rid5yfq2eHdsgdeK5fF-cJNVmTN9bSUfbMIsPzLkC14DETsmug6406h_Le3Ip_PkhETNN3zazAvxEAP8tXB0aZJQzUWI4pXtzxrzXA-oiLZSwK3vTtBdwVkXKIS6DOb0jn/s1600/IMG_3668.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1fbD3fkvOQ-rid5yfq2eHdsgdeK5fF-cJNVmTN9bSUfbMIsPzLkC14DETsmug6406h_Le3Ip_PkhETNN3zazAvxEAP8tXB0aZJQzUWI4pXtzxrzXA-oiLZSwK3vTtBdwVkXKIS6DOb0jn/s1600/IMG_3668.jpg" /></a></div><br />Then we shot a few nails through it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Y2GF1PNzc-cP36N6rX7zN-k9Jc18kPpBC9dyFrGzzYjy2Of_HkxPfOD1i4CBUmAo7gn3M-2dKl7vy_nX1blSuvGLQYqdWhxMPSI5U0bmA6fCb-sSk-KxDGMfciplQvG5OUJ3gjv5qlNr/s1600/IMG_3666.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Y2GF1PNzc-cP36N6rX7zN-k9Jc18kPpBC9dyFrGzzYjy2Of_HkxPfOD1i4CBUmAo7gn3M-2dKl7vy_nX1blSuvGLQYqdWhxMPSI5U0bmA6fCb-sSk-KxDGMfciplQvG5OUJ3gjv5qlNr/s1600/IMG_3666.jpg" /></a></div><br />It's not going to line up perfectly everywhere because houses are never built perfectly, but that's what caulk is for!<br />  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrQR4kH3NfvgIJ0MgMF9W2s2YpkNxDd-UpgtXiMYOJTU2RnNF5Xv7lShnygUNPHpY2mg-750HFg8TbfbZmZ0n_citKEH2emeu0r-r3fBZyca2VKyijCwJdrbHVZmgpHlZb_1VPUhFhmPsz/s1600/IMG_3672.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrQR4kH3NfvgIJ0MgMF9W2s2YpkNxDd-UpgtXiMYOJTU2RnNF5Xv7lShnygUNPHpY2mg-750HFg8TbfbZmZ0n_citKEH2emeu0r-r3fBZyca2VKyijCwJdrbHVZmgpHlZb_1VPUhFhmPsz/s1600/IMG_3672.jpg" /></a></div><br />Once all three pieces were in, we moved our attention to the window sill.<br /><br />The window is just under 8' long, but I had to buy a 10' board to extend it 3" on either side.<br /><br />Once we figured out the depth we wanted, we drew it onto the board and cut it out with a jigsaw.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrUfBjegjPJ7bwgdGF5aLXvIijX1ZHSk474WJ3bhrhk8dF8CUsGM6A7v3WQGrdKyArHkSgHSw3UQVbYplCFZQJhkytOmxYMguQFUoImVOPA96EJLd3RnduN8rHtg6zEjFJvGsCaNNadEhF/s1600/IMG_3674.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrUfBjegjPJ7bwgdGF5aLXvIijX1ZHSk474WJ3bhrhk8dF8CUsGM6A7v3WQGrdKyArHkSgHSw3UQVbYplCFZQJhkytOmxYMguQFUoImVOPA96EJLd3RnduN8rHtg6zEjFJvGsCaNNadEhF/s1600/IMG_3674.jpg" /></a></div><br />The line doesn't have to be exactly perfect, because again, caulk. Although my jigsaw skills aren't too shabby these days after my <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2014/06/master-makeover-ikea-pax-door-hack.html">wardrobe door</a> project.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit7MRDu_mvFKrYrJnLl3tAE9JxRjyuusHBSBjKUBTPseJk1JMgy86h4nMtHrdjsxQ8AoTApJYXROp08xQUSp4SIKxJ94AjzeuJ17Fq9zBDQulcpyspTzUOF7ak-LaBV4ZTYUP1gM6pM-qF/s1600/IMG_3678.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit7MRDu_mvFKrYrJnLl3tAE9JxRjyuusHBSBjKUBTPseJk1JMgy86h4nMtHrdjsxQ8AoTApJYXROp08xQUSp4SIKxJ94AjzeuJ17Fq9zBDQulcpyspTzUOF7ak-LaBV4ZTYUP1gM6pM-qF/s1600/IMG_3678.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />After both sides were cut, we had to deal with one issue. The sill needed to stick out a couple inches, which meant our piece had to be about 14" wide, but unfortunately, the widest 10' long boards from Lowe's are only 12" (which means 11.5").<br /><br />So we did what we did in our deep kitchen window—add a piece to the back.<br /><br />We ripped down a small piece from another board, predrilled pilot holes, added wood glue, and attached it securely with screws. I neglected to take photos of these steps (all hands were on deck), but here's the piece added to the back of the sill after we added a bit of wood filler in the seam:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYpjEK-7orGKEQkAIGIhGyPn5KB5h14hKN-p6421eSuk88lKB8QdKb5E_2IYZqk-sYZZH9Pwk535z0aKCMaIXXUoY46hU689hcsDca-n2ev7vQ3GwiveCTGNs5Epq5ju72rXIwg7ACk4ql/s1600/IMG_3677.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYpjEK-7orGKEQkAIGIhGyPn5KB5h14hKN-p6421eSuk88lKB8QdKb5E_2IYZqk-sYZZH9Pwk535z0aKCMaIXXUoY46hU689hcsDca-n2ev7vQ3GwiveCTGNs5Epq5ju72rXIwg7ACk4ql/s1600/IMG_3677.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />To make it look like one piece, we used a belt sander (which is one of the best inventions, ever) to smooth it all down. Once it's painted it looks like one solid piece.<br /><br />The test fit was successful!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxjywoWik1WruT13oc9piI1trhp3Vm4cIk-MQQaIuo5rIFTTLMwrSdcW0_tRs_m3vW9_HjSBnDVLS96N7aHAbOMS7PAjFVMjzzqoQ41ncCfKYUE8r0235L-nMgIqi5gGd5n-umQSfT2isO/s1600/IMG_3681.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxjywoWik1WruT13oc9piI1trhp3Vm4cIk-MQQaIuo5rIFTTLMwrSdcW0_tRs_m3vW9_HjSBnDVLS96N7aHAbOMS7PAjFVMjzzqoQ41ncCfKYUE8r0235L-nMgIqi5gGd5n-umQSfT2isO/s1600/IMG_3681.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Then we applied lots of liquid nails and nailed it in place.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCPY7zCMyMcI4fD5qveURIwHzDhDYmpKzcTG0L0CBfQLCBwh4xF7SA0fDQL4CNHHUYdDiMKrS0DFWuCm8PZMTUXlPu2yrYG-XKf8Lgvzp33CRu-ENIVh3hFzgByrDcf4ywfL3Wzj-eBTIy/s1600/IMG_3682.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCPY7zCMyMcI4fD5qveURIwHzDhDYmpKzcTG0L0CBfQLCBwh4xF7SA0fDQL4CNHHUYdDiMKrS0DFWuCm8PZMTUXlPu2yrYG-XKf8Lgvzp33CRu-ENIVh3hFzgByrDcf4ywfL3Wzj-eBTIy/s1600/IMG_3682.jpg" /></a></div><br />Yay. Hardest part is over. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzm8ZuKH-nem-GWcj_kcNMDe0N3e5kLTZv63J2O5W-LWFzDqVeBQ6KfwbMbK3paPBWRSDl7aqM29z0a61brSOspnM360cIp6E7PY4pT0mXf_SEUoyU0RDSfs8YYZe8mcTFVcggxknRx2NW/s1600/IMG_3679.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzm8ZuKH-nem-GWcj_kcNMDe0N3e5kLTZv63J2O5W-LWFzDqVeBQ6KfwbMbK3paPBWRSDl7aqM29z0a61brSOspnM360cIp6E7PY4pT0mXf_SEUoyU0RDSfs8YYZe8mcTFVcggxknRx2NW/s1600/IMG_3679.jpg" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The last part is super easy. Measure and cut two 1x4's for the top and two 1x3's for the sides, nail in place.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie6EopMQJzUMIrsTFLIpZ1_AWzYjZr1odby7fZXCpyK-1h9aOG2nIyamPEvtHSuKDanQs0EKBC_iVCrfJVSzfQFJCA3ObCbwTXutWLjdsRsLznV4XcrXcN4H38uFhBSYPCRV8E34vtL_-k/s1600/IMG_3683.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie6EopMQJzUMIrsTFLIpZ1_AWzYjZr1odby7fZXCpyK-1h9aOG2nIyamPEvtHSuKDanQs0EKBC_iVCrfJVSzfQFJCA3ObCbwTXutWLjdsRsLznV4XcrXcN4H38uFhBSYPCRV8E34vtL_-k/s1600/IMG_3683.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqAo23k1OHZqZ9mjpLQHuptADqMOrovU6y7tV1-supmTOLnuGKWApgvHcojpUJEeuTxc4Ys7VB-JYoVpDmDCo4laxURq3WI4Hq5Tj9tanFL-iY0krTKnjox3Aq7ODM_baHn2pAmn0BGvbN/s1600/IMG_3684.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqAo23k1OHZqZ9mjpLQHuptADqMOrovU6y7tV1-supmTOLnuGKWApgvHcojpUJEeuTxc4Ys7VB-JYoVpDmDCo4laxURq3WI4Hq5Tj9tanFL-iY0krTKnjox3Aq7ODM_baHn2pAmn0BGvbN/s1600/IMG_3684.jpg" /></a></div><br />Looks like more work than it is, right? I think so.<br /><br />Then I spent some time filling all the nail holes and caulking all the seams. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9yQwDdU2-yJjULps7r_FneMGAoA_0y6MXqBwvUX4OUaOrTvaSiEuYsew7BNJDfAHB3pxo1O3u29OuWJeAhHJPhHJaaZQ6HaFY_MxQDhlEMFohhE44QsZ6CmxLAH4221-hY1_V3ZdkzwQG/s1600/IMG_3685.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9yQwDdU2-yJjULps7r_FneMGAoA_0y6MXqBwvUX4OUaOrTvaSiEuYsew7BNJDfAHB3pxo1O3u29OuWJeAhHJPhHJaaZQ6HaFY_MxQDhlEMFohhE44QsZ6CmxLAH4221-hY1_V3ZdkzwQG/s1600/IMG_3685.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />After letting everything dry overnight, I sanded it all down the next morning and it was time to paint!<br /><br />I used the same white semi-gloss paint that's used in the entire house—Kelly Moore's Swiss Coffee.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv_w12XlOeJjnVfVMvxGLn3WV87G1uQzuH43Qhs-2GTMLZ8xo8nI8EXv9xcUuHMDL4NmriLO3wC_oTmRYgXZw8IRtBrQ0edDhFJkGmvO0115Mg06yG3FOIlZq-hxkbfDZPVj1DNXERPUXo/s1600/IMG_3709-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv_w12XlOeJjnVfVMvxGLn3WV87G1uQzuH43Qhs-2GTMLZ8xo8nI8EXv9xcUuHMDL4NmriLO3wC_oTmRYgXZw8IRtBrQ0edDhFJkGmvO0115Mg06yG3FOIlZq-hxkbfDZPVj1DNXERPUXo/s1600/IMG_3709-2.jpg" /></a></div><br />Ahhh... breath of fresh air.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv3bG1LFfxEzr54aCLJwTaZHohWdc8j6r-gSIrq_VXaxsJj0O09bSHhnNHstZdtQy3NTKjRuaYE3x6ri1n9hlcPvhUwgBBt4RvwshjhSHS_7Xxei7fIdmbbcTmfgG54r0DUTDh09YixsL7/s1600/IMG_3711.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv3bG1LFfxEzr54aCLJwTaZHohWdc8j6r-gSIrq_VXaxsJj0O09bSHhnNHstZdtQy3NTKjRuaYE3x6ri1n9hlcPvhUwgBBt4RvwshjhSHS_7Xxei7fIdmbbcTmfgG54r0DUTDh09YixsL7/s1600/IMG_3711.jpg" /></a></div><br />I like how it nicely frames the view... kind of like a picture frame.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPKO8KY7hgN5ghOl0s6Niyja-Fd98nlCKZj2b9BhYqe_K4OgL6_YWVMV_bxXxSPlu_xmQyBltKZ1rj5Csw2-FV0J9fgAAMyCHuZOQmDDZn-y3BPQrCsLsEznojoPLTwLnYWrjwsxMseTXO/s1600/IMG_3712.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPKO8KY7hgN5ghOl0s6Niyja-Fd98nlCKZj2b9BhYqe_K4OgL6_YWVMV_bxXxSPlu_xmQyBltKZ1rj5Csw2-FV0J9fgAAMyCHuZOQmDDZn-y3BPQrCsLsEznojoPLTwLnYWrjwsxMseTXO/s1600/IMG_3712.jpg" /></a></div><br />Instant character for around $50.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYJ5hq_bLp7-4d76YeI_FLmwAb_ua82CE5EjX4q0r0ieRUjMK51wGHNGeeIfXiSBjnRoQjPyYQJROcMKvsiYegKZ5VKeMLsVMQfimyAExol9A19mxU7QiRrd4MJtWEOcT4xZNTAEMH33GD/s1600/IMG_3713.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYJ5hq_bLp7-4d76YeI_FLmwAb_ua82CE5EjX4q0r0ieRUjMK51wGHNGeeIfXiSBjnRoQjPyYQJROcMKvsiYegKZ5VKeMLsVMQfimyAExol9A19mxU7QiRrd4MJtWEOcT4xZNTAEMH33GD/s1600/IMG_3713.jpg" /></a></div><br />If you have a normal sized window, it should cost well under $20. And take way less time if you didn't have an extra large window sill to extend, or textured walls to cover. It would be the easiest project <i>ever. </i>One of my all time top bang for your buck house projects. So what are you waiting for? Get out there and trim those windows!<br /><br />In the midst of window trimming, we've been working with an electrician on another project behind the scenes and hope to finish up this weekend. There was an "oopsie" which led to a change in plans which led to a lot more work (hint: it involves a ceiling treatment), and our weekend is already packed so we'll see how much can be done by Monday.<br /><br />Tune in next week to see what happens! Or follow the #mastermakeover on <a href="http://instagram.com/jennasuedesign#">instagram</a> for real time progress :)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjePsDFnnEsdCOFBSHdpQJod4_ZVZzT0legJgp79b48LMFMMKnsj3ERWghdY8xhMgo5_PMovtN0sKzRDatsUWGR6Czo9Wzl9lkTXOuobvqZJKSyWZuKho9iAhfWSu5K6QMi9GfJqoCw7dxS/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjePsDFnnEsdCOFBSHdpQJod4_ZVZzT0legJgp79b48LMFMMKnsj3ERWghdY8xhMgo5_PMovtN0sKzRDatsUWGR6Czo9Wzl9lkTXOuobvqZJKSyWZuKho9iAhfWSu5K6QMi9GfJqoCw7dxS/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><br />

Master Makeover: Trimming out the window

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Master Makeover: Planked bed wall

That's right, another planked wall! I wish the entire house could have wood walls but since we don't live in a real cabin/cottage, I'll just have to pretend. Or make it happen myself.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg51Hz5-BZzXtWexvLlgPloxY1UWYek7OUExgcl6cNRH69RDW62ZIcJO9a3Y_NQ9ZvNLpZUpdNKtDAdijvQSRuMDRwR_bAfXLEw8YNKrCoqKXiNvInjw9KZSxskZ5-cf1-8eyhoizjESDwF/s1600/IMG_3657.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg51Hz5-BZzXtWexvLlgPloxY1UWYek7OUExgcl6cNRH69RDW62ZIcJO9a3Y_NQ9ZvNLpZUpdNKtDAdijvQSRuMDRwR_bAfXLEw8YNKrCoqKXiNvInjw9KZSxskZ5-cf1-8eyhoizjESDwF/s1600/IMG_3657.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Here's the wall that was in need of attention:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrQKPW0IoMN2bhh48ZsiCQ88fq-9yQ-TP0Sk4kVusFbDZApHba1q47C5VpCLp55JQgVElV-oGSraFUMk_niO5anJQfXDRgWuNbwsMRAJxEV-kY4xGj8DjaFAeirKXAEGAoVC3oPtwLCiDc/s1600/IMG_3600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrQKPW0IoMN2bhh48ZsiCQ88fq-9yQ-TP0Sk4kVusFbDZApHba1q47C5VpCLp55JQgVElV-oGSraFUMk_niO5anJQfXDRgWuNbwsMRAJxEV-kY4xGj8DjaFAeirKXAEGAoVC3oPtwLCiDc/s1600/IMG_3600.jpg" /></a></div><br />So blah and boring, right?<br /><br />Luckily I had plenty of tongue and groove pine leftover to fill it up with wood planked goodness.<br /><br />By this time, we've been around the plank wall block several times so it was a piece of cake. In case you're new here and looking for installation instructions, you can read about our past experiences below:<br /><br /><a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2014/01/kitchen-chronicles-diy-tongue-and.html">Planked kitchen ceiling</a><br /><a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2014/01/kitchen-chronicles-finished-plank.html">Ceiling Part 2 & kitchen wall</a><br /><a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-studio-is-ready-for-business.html">Planking the studio</a><br /><a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2014/02/living-room-plank-wall-diy.html">Planking the living feature room wall</a><br /><a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2014/04/foyer-update-reveal.html">Planking the foyer</a><br /><br />That should be enough to cover everything we know, so I'll just do a quick run-through.<br /><br />Our wall was 16" longer than our 8' boards, so we had to cut pieces. I prefer a more seamless look so we always stagger the seams so we can later fill them in and they'll blend in better.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz9CPmBAsqKEgOvBfb4he5unjDrkSBZ9cjhWZI_IM6CCiAzMiHr2dEiZVUFTBzlU4xs0erOFNpg7Q3_WkL3tMRcpZe96SLMKT2aSUq0f2vBjxguu89pLzGLliC2S71s3qCqiOG_RIaulWi/s1600/IMG_3602.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz9CPmBAsqKEgOvBfb4he5unjDrkSBZ9cjhWZI_IM6CCiAzMiHr2dEiZVUFTBzlU4xs0erOFNpg7Q3_WkL3tMRcpZe96SLMKT2aSUq0f2vBjxguu89pLzGLliC2S71s3qCqiOG_RIaulWi/s1600/IMG_3602.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />I do this by making random cuts so none of them line up.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif_clZZg40y4k64cjKIa0HkKA0sdeKrBvmrB15PTt5qAsAzjJxOUICkUPpMSWBL41LWfUm_c6xpJwfRrpDlL3lTB-kXhHMVqcV92DxrQMOUgS48jqk3ETLKtCuOVRkCqQ5HhFy3vSR6UMb/s1600/IMG_3630.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif_clZZg40y4k64cjKIa0HkKA0sdeKrBvmrB15PTt5qAsAzjJxOUICkUPpMSWBL41LWfUm_c6xpJwfRrpDlL3lTB-kXhHMVqcV92DxrQMOUgS48jqk3ETLKtCuOVRkCqQ5HhFy3vSR6UMb/s1600/IMG_3630.jpg" /></a></div><br />It goes by really fast. Nail a board up, measure the remaining distance, cut the second board to size and nail it up. Onto the next row.<br /><br />Once we got near the bottom, we had a couple outlets to work around. Now that I'm quite comfortable with my jigsaw skills, I was able to easily measure, mark, and notch it out in a few minutes.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh_816OHoOjhwN5utQoMcbksOFAgj_EZoJ6K4ecmjYMw6zsMYr2udyAb7mOclL6p0hG81ULHtZpi71wrh4_cbs5Saye1W9BXZ4cSsZn332NEoyWyrcbOoQr3Cd_uxkazD_D-I8OIRZxI69/s1600/IMG_3631.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh_816OHoOjhwN5utQoMcbksOFAgj_EZoJ6K4ecmjYMw6zsMYr2udyAb7mOclL6p0hG81ULHtZpi71wrh4_cbs5Saye1W9BXZ4cSsZn332NEoyWyrcbOoQr3Cd_uxkazD_D-I8OIRZxI69/s1600/IMG_3631.jpg" /></a></div><br />We also took the time to update our old beige outlets with square white ones. Because they were now sitting 3/4" past the wall, we had to get these longer screws to attach them to the box:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXPLQMI_m4gvMHVZ-RMhJ0bjCTXawCWoAXeK_xD5Fy3Z-uoN1ST3e6CeY1Cx2H4hy06ZVEYJeLJidLRATku0tUI1ImUs_p49omIa0lPyRk9tM5NwcPb5zgLe7pnYFORpEI0wLHqz0FyD2c/s1600/IMG_3632.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXPLQMI_m4gvMHVZ-RMhJ0bjCTXawCWoAXeK_xD5Fy3Z-uoN1ST3e6CeY1Cx2H4hy06ZVEYJeLJidLRATku0tUI1ImUs_p49omIa0lPyRk9tM5NwcPb5zgLe7pnYFORpEI0wLHqz0FyD2c/s1600/IMG_3632.jpg" /></a></div><br />Don't even bother with spacers—this is the quickest, cheapest, easiest way to extend your outlets.<br /><br />All done! We took our time and spread this across a couple days but I'd say it took around 3-4 hours.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhslhWrx2EiT3deFLfRcKW3pCd4Z20hDD2RZve9ibD3FXPubErTkz31iBFcRU_IQ_LZ-3jHkeni8txX6LuCB4eNQ5KbC1P3EhQJnmPUC_pgYaC4viOyQWc3qk0fQXuGZjGjtqD9mEz2lILG/s1600/IMG_3633.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhslhWrx2EiT3deFLfRcKW3pCd4Z20hDD2RZve9ibD3FXPubErTkz31iBFcRU_IQ_LZ-3jHkeni8txX6LuCB4eNQ5KbC1P3EhQJnmPUC_pgYaC4viOyQWc3qk0fQXuGZjGjtqD9mEz2lILG/s1600/IMG_3633.jpg" /></a></div><br />Instead of ripping a new board down to fit at the very bottom, we found some scrap pieces and nailed them up. Our trim would cover it all completely so there just needed to be some sort of base behind it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE5eZ9MaAg615i6xaIS1T6IA4J1X6dVQqrn2Ew3J-oxpYnFS5hbxYBYSh-UOjjoc_Se2yILApjOIqhQg_n3Ul23hOo9aI04SApX1e1Rh505iytDnVeTObLsDb0JktkrBhv8YBo-V-yxweh/s1600/IMG_3634.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE5eZ9MaAg615i6xaIS1T6IA4J1X6dVQqrn2Ew3J-oxpYnFS5hbxYBYSh-UOjjoc_Se2yILApjOIqhQg_n3Ul23hOo9aI04SApX1e1Rh505iytDnVeTObLsDb0JktkrBhv8YBo-V-yxweh/s1600/IMG_3634.jpg" /></a></div><br />Then it was time to patch the seams! If you don't want them to be as noticeable, it's crucial to line them up as closely as possible when you're nailing them up. Boards like to do their own thing, so sometimes they require a few extra nails to stay in place.<br /><br />I just used lightweight spackle, and went over some of the knots too.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIVExYARgmPS0VMyjBGgxxcKFzh7M8GL7xjY-OgIkHtBC7vdTovp6suzGsk9McEEEZzGX_4-3uRDsz4OtLQwpRaPO2XiIJlePhFoTJiiWgHYExHGQMNiWUajoWhUqockLOhrk1WVWTLmA3/s1600/IMG_3637.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIVExYARgmPS0VMyjBGgxxcKFzh7M8GL7xjY-OgIkHtBC7vdTovp6suzGsk9McEEEZzGX_4-3uRDsz4OtLQwpRaPO2XiIJlePhFoTJiiWgHYExHGQMNiWUajoWhUqockLOhrk1WVWTLmA3/s1600/IMG_3637.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />After letting everything dry for a while, we broke out the belt sander. This part is necessary for smoothing the seams. Once painted, every last bump and groove is magnified so you have to smooth them down to one continuous piece. Hand sanding just won't do it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHnRF-TVlBRANXVAdb2ySPvGDzX9ZwGqUC4nc97lP3QHVuBxNxqoP-Ly3QG-juJQaUp66RNwltjHd5FQgKLBi-R8mQ6W9Xm4VhabtRvjbquXMmozJWeLxAz8h9XiCsHZjB8Q-EhF6ssiiU/s1600/IMG_3643.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHnRF-TVlBRANXVAdb2ySPvGDzX9ZwGqUC4nc97lP3QHVuBxNxqoP-Ly3QG-juJQaUp66RNwltjHd5FQgKLBi-R8mQ6W9Xm4VhabtRvjbquXMmozJWeLxAz8h9XiCsHZjB8Q-EhF6ssiiU/s1600/IMG_3643.jpg" /></a></div><br />Of course it's not going to be perfect, but it really helps.<br /><br />After thoroughly wiping it all down, I made sure to use a good oil based primer over the knots. I didn't know about this step for the first planking projects I did and I totally regret it because the knots will bleed through the paint over time. You can't use oil based primer over latex paint, so now we're stuck touching up the knots regularly to stop the bleed through.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXCR9771C33gcrtDvG_qbFsUa0V7Z2yAw_Ye4WhU3Wohh6PQr13-YKLXKwrIiwkwkggAd4e1G7x91HepweOxEjOscm1gRdMq56Eq-FSejVh-iFK91IGCsBjvROnE1VNMpqTUR5tfLIaC8x/s1600/IMG_3644.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXCR9771C33gcrtDvG_qbFsUa0V7Z2yAw_Ye4WhU3Wohh6PQr13-YKLXKwrIiwkwkggAd4e1G7x91HepweOxEjOscm1gRdMq56Eq-FSejVh-iFK91IGCsBjvROnE1VNMpqTUR5tfLIaC8x/s1600/IMG_3644.jpg" /></a></div><br />I used 3 coats on these suckers... hopefully that will do the trick.<br /><br />Finally, it was time to paint! I chose the same color as I used in the office—Valspar's Ocean Storm in an eggshell finish. The Signature coverage works great every time.<br /><br />To finish it off, I added baseboard and outlet covers.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT35sjzBrRqTeUGB00IrhMQxtri0RPGyPcU24PtQpa9m5ymt25_M2By8sInTR-CHLjAUjCC05sAdmhsP3pzbiILjfhCtNP6ea6iQNOlbKzc7lhgwlrB6Uja7GVikBk4Q3RcZKsnh5pj_Lq/s1600/IMG_3648.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT35sjzBrRqTeUGB00IrhMQxtri0RPGyPcU24PtQpa9m5ymt25_M2By8sInTR-CHLjAUjCC05sAdmhsP3pzbiILjfhCtNP6ea6iQNOlbKzc7lhgwlrB6Uja7GVikBk4Q3RcZKsnh5pj_Lq/s1600/IMG_3648.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Oh yeah... we drilled some light holes too. I'll post about it next week.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br />The sides and top are left unpainted because I'll be adding trim and crown molding later on.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy0WC9A-QN_du4ssNcshOBWtFPiE21MQw1l3ZjmxNek_GoogrpBdrPNYRmxAnYMGXLXOqsR_JNtPIHOHUBXw3OeOaYyx05mH6BYSgs_9kFKB86hhzwKfI2VFk2EfcqQLFoC38uDdTXE1zl/s1600/IMG_3651.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy0WC9A-QN_du4ssNcshOBWtFPiE21MQw1l3ZjmxNek_GoogrpBdrPNYRmxAnYMGXLXOqsR_JNtPIHOHUBXw3OeOaYyx05mH6BYSgs_9kFKB86hhzwKfI2VFk2EfcqQLFoC38uDdTXE1zl/s1600/IMG_3651.jpg" /></a></div><br />Finally we reattached the headboard and moved the bed back. It feels like an entirely different room already.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNI-eGsWuValJxyHTFgioph8UwxTIww2g0EyfcEIeCJA9nbCYKlXb3j3vq-c0MDa_Qf-iYCtEWs9nK78IssugIOnjFyBJC-KGPGZ-kpR6V1MMuAd3-CwVrApz7khwR3MCp2P19izWYdP9X/s1600/IMG_3661.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNI-eGsWuValJxyHTFgioph8UwxTIww2g0EyfcEIeCJA9nbCYKlXb3j3vq-c0MDa_Qf-iYCtEWs9nK78IssugIOnjFyBJC-KGPGZ-kpR6V1MMuAd3-CwVrApz7khwR3MCp2P19izWYdP9X/s1600/IMG_3661.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg51Hz5-BZzXtWexvLlgPloxY1UWYek7OUExgcl6cNRH69RDW62ZIcJO9a3Y_NQ9ZvNLpZUpdNKtDAdijvQSRuMDRwR_bAfXLEw8YNKrCoqKXiNvInjw9KZSxskZ5-cf1-8eyhoizjESDwF/s1600/IMG_3657.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg51Hz5-BZzXtWexvLlgPloxY1UWYek7OUExgcl6cNRH69RDW62ZIcJO9a3Y_NQ9ZvNLpZUpdNKtDAdijvQSRuMDRwR_bAfXLEw8YNKrCoqKXiNvInjw9KZSxskZ5-cf1-8eyhoizjESDwF/s1600/IMG_3657.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixTOa_kwA3CfZT-OEMdcbz8QSn5_TlLnKR8hwt81TP69ZlejngxOG7ucFesZ7vAmueDWgHP45Yavx35SYUdTkIeFnVb3KM4KGLissbJQfiOdg-ZIMEDx9-r5i_bwvALG6xnyF7TdUZoUDa/s1600/IMG_3654.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixTOa_kwA3CfZT-OEMdcbz8QSn5_TlLnKR8hwt81TP69ZlejngxOG7ucFesZ7vAmueDWgHP45Yavx35SYUdTkIeFnVb3KM4KGLissbJQfiOdg-ZIMEDx9-r5i_bwvALG6xnyF7TdUZoUDa/s1600/IMG_3654.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />We still have a long way to go (I've planned it all out and I'm predicting around 2 months of working on it almost every day), but it feels great to check off some of the key elements. It's looking a bit sterile right now but things will start to warm up in there soon, little by little.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping in to see the latest progress! Tonight I'm headed to Lowe's to pick up some lumber, it's time to trim out this bare window...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVE9GvU6bmFyZA0r3xHAIw16a6U9pW1T4ZHd2p9otUicunsqf4Wm93R7lALo6GBWrb6COz7OGnku2nF4fKjfS2mirHOYfE31gh0r8a5XwQrh84o6vmcBu2eCpC-Ec4aA7Y1PJGSp3Lz9pR/s1600/IMG_3529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVE9GvU6bmFyZA0r3xHAIw16a6U9pW1T4ZHd2p9otUicunsqf4Wm93R7lALo6GBWrb6COz7OGnku2nF4fKjfS2mirHOYfE31gh0r8a5XwQrh84o6vmcBu2eCpC-Ec4aA7Y1PJGSp3Lz9pR/s1600/IMG_3529.jpg" /></a></div><br />Come back for the transformation on Thursday!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjePsDFnnEsdCOFBSHdpQJod4_ZVZzT0legJgp79b48LMFMMKnsj3ERWghdY8xhMgo5_PMovtN0sKzRDatsUWGR6Czo9Wzl9lkTXOuobvqZJKSyWZuKho9iAhfWSu5K6QMi9GfJqoCw7dxS/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjePsDFnnEsdCOFBSHdpQJod4_ZVZzT0legJgp79b48LMFMMKnsj3ERWghdY8xhMgo5_PMovtN0sKzRDatsUWGR6Czo9Wzl9lkTXOuobvqZJKSyWZuKho9iAhfWSu5K6QMi9GfJqoCw7dxS/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />

Master Makeover: Planked bed wall

That's right, another planked wall! I wish the entire house could have wood walls but since we don't live in a real cabin/cottage, I...

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Master Makeover: Ikea Pax Door Hack

Our Pax wardrobe is rockin' some fancy doors right now...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUQD_LsiYHyykNZsb5to2ymTm8CG9H529F7-i8tbLqCRo2bf2rRd_zTh1J2l-J7GJf6JPwreWQrBj3HbTChs5y2MlGVxT_ETqGq9RD99p3loLLHpjZfOoV4x9PT8RzzBfO3MbERV2b1_8c/s1600/IMG_3586.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUQD_LsiYHyykNZsb5to2ymTm8CG9H529F7-i8tbLqCRo2bf2rRd_zTh1J2l-J7GJf6JPwreWQrBj3HbTChs5y2MlGVxT_ETqGq9RD99p3loLLHpjZfOoV4x9PT8RzzBfO3MbERV2b1_8c/s1600/IMG_3586.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />I cannot tell you how <i>relieved</i> I am that this project is complete. I've spent ~20 hours over the past 3 days on this after running into a couple road blocks, so I'm extra excited that I'm finally able to relax and enjoy them.<br /><br />Yesterday I posted a little peek on <a href="http://instagram.com/p/pG_GW3vQ_O/#">instagram</a> while the doors were drying...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://photos-d.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xfp1/10471932_677988862237995_1233457509_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://photos-d.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xfp1/10471932_677988862237995_1233457509_n.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />But let's rewind to Monday.<br /><br />If you remember in my <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2014/06/master-makeover-paint-pax-wardrobes.html">Pax wardrobe part 1</a> post, I mentioned that I had hoped to get the Bergsbo style paneled doors we have on <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2014/03/kitchen-chronicles-ikea-pax-pantry.html">our pantry</a>, but Ikea didn't have enough in stock so I settled for the  plain <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S09847570/">Ballstad</a> doors instead, knowing I could transform them somehow.<br /><br />Excuse the poor garage lighting...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgaaivFbXIhzTYhCd_Kdats-R2PkqCrpb_SWj1WNkxw3rThP0894SslsonDJI_nSxI1Ey7d76WGg9HABGGvZrGYjADdvUZ2J85a-zIJU4FX8J7gSV1qwSrmsOU2fHW5YkqB4WOypFEqw-e/s1600/IMG_3559.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgaaivFbXIhzTYhCd_Kdats-R2PkqCrpb_SWj1WNkxw3rThP0894SslsonDJI_nSxI1Ey7d76WGg9HABGGvZrGYjADdvUZ2J85a-zIJU4FX8J7gSV1qwSrmsOU2fHW5YkqB4WOypFEqw-e/s1600/IMG_3559.jpg" /></a></div><br />At first I was going to recreate the same paneled look (I love the way it turned out on our<a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2014/06/foyer-update-diy-salvaged-door.html"> foyer door)</a> but then I decided since I'm going through all this trouble, I should switch it up a bit.<br /><br />I settled on a criss cross barn door style pattern, similar to this but without the horizontal bar in the center:<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/5f/ec/06/5fec069eead9877ebebdd04c8720331a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/5f/ec/06/5fec069eead9877ebebdd04c8720331a.jpg" width="279" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/152207662381419802/"><i>Source</i></a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br />It has a rustic farmhouse meets German cottage style vibe—perfect. Let's get started.<br /><br />For the panels, I picked up a cheap 1/4" 4x8' plywood sheet at Lowe's (the pinkish wood that's $15) and ripped it down into 3" strips.<br /><br />Warning: this stuff is <i>not easy</i> to cut into skinny strips using a table saw. At all. There were two of us trying to keep it even the whole time but half of them ended up a little crooked.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU7Dv1qE8lELsWwCHJEE_0ouXNP1z7ignMMWacrF7kLfXrPjOqkj-h5sgeZiQH2qxMNNdlIZS1XsisHPmviSKzuZLcejvah-WxbVmSkHSzp59zk_nPMaN_EpIVG4j3G9P1kH0BZxXvM9XJ/s1600/IMG_3560.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU7Dv1qE8lELsWwCHJEE_0ouXNP1z7ignMMWacrF7kLfXrPjOqkj-h5sgeZiQH2qxMNNdlIZS1XsisHPmviSKzuZLcejvah-WxbVmSkHSzp59zk_nPMaN_EpIVG4j3G9P1kH0BZxXvM9XJ/s1600/IMG_3560.jpg" /></a></div><br />It's because they're so flimsy. I probably should have splurged for the $30 cabinet grade 1/4" plywood because it's sturdier and easier to cut.<br /><br />Once they were all cut, I selected the straightest strips to use for the edges and started cutting them to the correct length: <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgaSN-bc1-3pQWBeohNkhKNOolSiGQVSk6441A6JpFvzwENbHqFoPryTcgplufKk8CIhd3dtFtL6qSio-vyBvWx3mUswUtNhFURXHdUMG_oPnn1lZkrWR8wFw8C9Th61ipkYP7GjWOeTHg/s1600/IMG_3562.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgaSN-bc1-3pQWBeohNkhKNOolSiGQVSk6441A6JpFvzwENbHqFoPryTcgplufKk8CIhd3dtFtL6qSio-vyBvWx3mUswUtNhFURXHdUMG_oPnn1lZkrWR8wFw8C9Th61ipkYP7GjWOeTHg/s1600/IMG_3562.jpg" /></a></div><br />Then I chopped up some of the leftovers for the top and bottom horizontal pieces.<br /><br />For the cross pieces,  I measured to find center and lined it up across the door, then used a straight edge to draw my cut line.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg6ERr7DPE7_qZcfXoq0_pKTkOX8FMd7xZVoxMg71lvY_ZZozpJlzZeNZ3Kx5kBEwLj9EkCU6p9b1iTY0dCn_FVztBpSOqm8HKWz-r07tfJXPZ12R4H0fFIdI93-CPQmReh-_nXWFSjmIx/s1600/IMG_3564.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg6ERr7DPE7_qZcfXoq0_pKTkOX8FMd7xZVoxMg71lvY_ZZozpJlzZeNZ3Kx5kBEwLj9EkCU6p9b1iTY0dCn_FVztBpSOqm8HKWz-r07tfJXPZ12R4H0fFIdI93-CPQmReh-_nXWFSjmIx/s1600/IMG_3564.jpg" /></a></div><br />Then... I realized I didn't have a saw that would cut that angle (it was way past 45°, more like 75°) so I searched through my arsenal of tools to find an acceptable alternative.<br /><br />At first I tried my skilsaw, but that was a disaster, so my only option was a jigsaw. Yikes.<br /><br />If there's ever a project to perfect your jigsaw skills, this one is it. Things started out pretty rough, but by the end I had it down...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgey4YfTtHTKWyAuLcqu2VlD-ZiCmv9f9dJ4UjZSwlcVwickTOyY7uT7ENVVFGAI_-jzo6020k1gMSQln2xxkmwpYLS6ddaRbnc4Ni8LYtoySlUVsWjZlIobVXo1HZhlf8zj4SlD8DQUp_4/s1600/IMG_3567.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgey4YfTtHTKWyAuLcqu2VlD-ZiCmv9f9dJ4UjZSwlcVwickTOyY7uT7ENVVFGAI_-jzo6020k1gMSQln2xxkmwpYLS6ddaRbnc4Ni8LYtoySlUVsWjZlIobVXo1HZhlf8zj4SlD8DQUp_4/s1600/IMG_3567.jpg" /></a></div><br />All I can say is... thank goodness for caulk. And spackle. And sandpaper.<br /><br />Anyway, after spending half a day making a million cuts and using up every last board I had, my pieces were arranged and ready to attach...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvnhQmsKpX8E5KCWAv3THx8PfDoDTgdTi-uwyFGJCoUagza1uEHsszdYq32TaHWw5sJWUl4oWpBKBZ4u5zY3tIlUhoo3_KnPzIkI5XwfS6ScN9NPQekQDp1z4jI8ygYpVkNAX6QxUZTIp4/s1600/IMG_3568.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvnhQmsKpX8E5KCWAv3THx8PfDoDTgdTi-uwyFGJCoUagza1uEHsszdYq32TaHWw5sJWUl4oWpBKBZ4u5zY3tIlUhoo3_KnPzIkI5XwfS6ScN9NPQekQDp1z4jI8ygYpVkNAX6QxUZTIp4/s1600/IMG_3568.jpg" /></a></div><br />Then I realized my 1" finish nails were too long, so I ran to Lowe's and picked up some 5/8" brads for my nail gun.<br /><br />That worked.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM-hPU0Gak9nrPgFiTitwSqn1bkAeqv09hEhl1BvTFlSpfCYjdZK09F_p9vUadFEFtUxRFr6m09CGJfAiecwWswhhEJh32QTA7iVAY_eoU2HtcLepdftsXDzMH-gJoifKHVYzVIjvyIC5q/s1600/IMG_3570.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM-hPU0Gak9nrPgFiTitwSqn1bkAeqv09hEhl1BvTFlSpfCYjdZK09F_p9vUadFEFtUxRFr6m09CGJfAiecwWswhhEJh32QTA7iVAY_eoU2HtcLepdftsXDzMH-gJoifKHVYzVIjvyIC5q/s1600/IMG_3570.jpg" /></a></div><br />I spent the rest of the evening spackling all the nail holes and caulking every point where the wood met the door...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIiFFu_fX-HBvFUeTAKyO9JAdTv2Ukoppv1TjxkYnk53mGW4Gi6sZ9_Q6NaH_wStJo92Q9-NwUHMCYlgT8R4sVuRMSh8OCO3AShdlpYeShyCalWg3jTxU84Zi7vv2MJjsyk1XZAI5R7I_k/s1600/IMG_3571.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIiFFu_fX-HBvFUeTAKyO9JAdTv2Ukoppv1TjxkYnk53mGW4Gi6sZ9_Q6NaH_wStJo92Q9-NwUHMCYlgT8R4sVuRMSh8OCO3AShdlpYeShyCalWg3jTxU84Zi7vv2MJjsyk1XZAI5R7I_k/s1600/IMG_3571.jpg" /></a></div><br />Finally, I sanded everything and thoroughly vacuumed & wiped them down with deglosser. They were ready to prime:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh22WKs6AQOwxSRsMYR4Hg-B0CLTtxJKJx-ElmQZkfNE6AazIIv7_wKp4xMqHTRiCmY3DtcQ6h8Iu3TDSIamt3P5e8prh62s03tNsYTVerUjS69eTZYaQKuHxEXcr6ywgj7lrduLwp3BhK/s1600/IMG_3574.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh22WKs6AQOwxSRsMYR4Hg-B0CLTtxJKJx-ElmQZkfNE6AazIIv7_wKp4xMqHTRiCmY3DtcQ6h8Iu3TDSIamt3P5e8prh62s03tNsYTVerUjS69eTZYaQKuHxEXcr6ywgj7lrduLwp3BhK/s1600/IMG_3574.jpg" /></a></div><br />I used two coats of Zinsser's shellac-based BIN primer (in the red can)—the shellac based is designed to work with the plastic-y surface of the Ikea doors:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgra4NG03wOvRZBCPEx29-bjGbpZ1kj30lEUyXi2Xqzs_kt8PesKXiyaaOHBmzu4dfJSyLxvpgQ_iInJfrKinj4INtezVLHic-oPHYRXk_a0glvwD2IpOeSBqkDSysrXOmeAuZNUcGmAq2G/s1600/IMG_3575.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgra4NG03wOvRZBCPEx29-bjGbpZ1kj30lEUyXi2Xqzs_kt8PesKXiyaaOHBmzu4dfJSyLxvpgQ_iInJfrKinj4INtezVLHic-oPHYRXk_a0glvwD2IpOeSBqkDSysrXOmeAuZNUcGmAq2G/s1600/IMG_3575.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />After making sure to sand (using 220 grit) and wipe down the doors between each coat, I applied two coats of Valspar's Signature paint in satin (color matched to Kelly Moore's Swiss Coffee):<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRsrivkRhGhnCdBv5ku3pczmVUvBGkUlI5Q-zkQc2TlCYrwOHh_xxSt1nR77Xe2ksOF9qlS1GaOwDgL53Ici0AfCSi5XDaSXIIQ9nZX5-ErCn2h5_L0aXOTaVnfQ027edlGQemIPE9GYjx/s1600/IMG_3576.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRsrivkRhGhnCdBv5ku3pczmVUvBGkUlI5Q-zkQc2TlCYrwOHh_xxSt1nR77Xe2ksOF9qlS1GaOwDgL53Ici0AfCSi5XDaSXIIQ9nZX5-ErCn2h5_L0aXOTaVnfQ027edlGQemIPE9GYjx/s1600/IMG_3576.jpg" /></a></div><br />While the doors were drying, I painted the edges of some strips of wood I picked up to go between the wall and the side of the wardrobe. I decided these were necessary so the doors could open up all the way (they were really close the wall).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVmQUoihHR3qMIxXaaP_0B9TAe4YZpOsVm7sNUmynOaiKCMMGCwU7q939w_Qb4Y6HW4Vu-wmCZX1l-IvuNpAb6N_VrR9hah-Tkp5HNN1yONid1tkjdll2sDAxaJBnGa078NpfOAnYUzcfZ/s1600/IMG_3577.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVmQUoihHR3qMIxXaaP_0B9TAe4YZpOsVm7sNUmynOaiKCMMGCwU7q939w_Qb4Y6HW4Vu-wmCZX1l-IvuNpAb6N_VrR9hah-Tkp5HNN1yONid1tkjdll2sDAxaJBnGa078NpfOAnYUzcfZ/s1600/IMG_3577.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />After everything was dry, it was time for installation.<br /><br />We attempted to secure our strip of wood to the drywall using inserts, which worked at first, but as soon as we secured the back of the wardrobe to the back wall, the inserts all ripped out. Oh, the joys of crooked walls.<br /><br />In the end, we decided to just attach the painted wood piece to the wardrobe (instead of the wall) and secure everything in place through 1x3" boards we added in the back corners (which are hidden of course). These things aren't going anywhere.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCrP_yleYdZ2JzvAipVdYHEv2H0WS184j_WkFhSepJzrFfmkeFgR07tS_GYOkFpZvj2CtW2Wd_4NT-GV1bNkUjvsNos1awbnBf-v-18NDCW8Pp3L6mbvsi9eSWL6ogYSTF7xgsQbkouNGD/s1600/IMG_3578.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCrP_yleYdZ2JzvAipVdYHEv2H0WS184j_WkFhSepJzrFfmkeFgR07tS_GYOkFpZvj2CtW2Wd_4NT-GV1bNkUjvsNos1awbnBf-v-18NDCW8Pp3L6mbvsi9eSWL6ogYSTF7xgsQbkouNGD/s1600/IMG_3578.jpg" /></a></div><br />Then we put the doors on.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF5Z3TVtGOSugJnlPVyxOWmeBSPHqH6NBI6WiKrl5lPAnwnOlcjfagDNUUNOE2Odsfgxz7FURLla8Iqc7x-h4PMXgEE2OcF_9BrOHTVmdAZFcZuz8iQ3CEsrvS6O_x9dKtNg7yZBHlbI1a/s1600/IMG_3579.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF5Z3TVtGOSugJnlPVyxOWmeBSPHqH6NBI6WiKrl5lPAnwnOlcjfagDNUUNOE2Odsfgxz7FURLla8Iqc7x-h4PMXgEE2OcF_9BrOHTVmdAZFcZuz8iQ3CEsrvS6O_x9dKtNg7yZBHlbI1a/s1600/IMG_3579.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />And added hardware.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCyzNMuTN2UteHO0_wzH4nABQXABnE5xdJ28yQS8_KNLu9iEtMP8ODljUeoXD8LJCt0u_a7QdQfsWY4VLpKInTipt4OP7hf9AovHwFkchmbYn_nbtq6ncdi4j16dOE3FtXedrjAMx8UAxi/s1600/IMG_3580.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCyzNMuTN2UteHO0_wzH4nABQXABnE5xdJ28yQS8_KNLu9iEtMP8ODljUeoXD8LJCt0u_a7QdQfsWY4VLpKInTipt4OP7hf9AovHwFkchmbYn_nbtq6ncdi4j16dOE3FtXedrjAMx8UAxi/s1600/IMG_3580.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />I picked these Fintorp handles up from Ikea. Love them.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXtSVdpIaM1p912uWRTkg2XiDt0v9ALlVGo4IUY8P847S4Alg8TN0qjOZrgF0a9Qg6kncwVcsQiytRJg5FJ_DTSUsKDG8vWqB4qa_tK3ghmtfXWNhJb_gsY5WGz_aj2X0vDycUJA9GRzQH/s1600/IMG_3581.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXtSVdpIaM1p912uWRTkg2XiDt0v9ALlVGo4IUY8P847S4Alg8TN0qjOZrgF0a9Qg6kncwVcsQiytRJg5FJ_DTSUsKDG8vWqB4qa_tK3ghmtfXWNhJb_gsY5WGz_aj2X0vDycUJA9GRzQH/s1600/IMG_3581.jpg" /></a></div><br />And then it was time to celebrate because these wardrobes are IN!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR5kYuIfU8zs-hAg1GvH2FuWBpTauF4Oqxhe6R0ziDU8L3qW7lFhfQmXZQ0Ysw_J1qqhH1LNrHCGGXpoJTA99ww4TU07FDwCNQGVSu-UmBdO8iBwkMcFwkG1adkHA3kkm6N894LJ7syJjT/s1600/IMG_3592.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR5kYuIfU8zs-hAg1GvH2FuWBpTauF4Oqxhe6R0ziDU8L3qW7lFhfQmXZQ0Ysw_J1qqhH1LNrHCGGXpoJTA99ww4TU07FDwCNQGVSu-UmBdO8iBwkMcFwkG1adkHA3kkm6N894LJ7syJjT/s1600/IMG_3592.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR5kYuIfU8zs-hAg1GvH2FuWBpTauF4Oqxhe6R0ziDU8L3qW7lFhfQmXZQ0Ysw_J1qqhH1LNrHCGGXpoJTA99ww4TU07FDwCNQGVSu-UmBdO8iBwkMcFwkG1adkHA3kkm6N894LJ7syJjT/s1600/IMG_3592.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvq3bRX1BQYkfUUzZN5W6QmDy9P7h0TJJYo5P5jLGVyhibr0xvNI-9dSst9wlRL0P4zNu2e61D2k1WGOH8nBgJRXCexwLskMEq2fiPIixIa_CvZd_3BL1YBMba4cbSUJGI-_vOl7ho_eD0/s1600/IMG_3585.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvq3bRX1BQYkfUUzZN5W6QmDy9P7h0TJJYo5P5jLGVyhibr0xvNI-9dSst9wlRL0P4zNu2e61D2k1WGOH8nBgJRXCexwLskMEq2fiPIixIa_CvZd_3BL1YBMba4cbSUJGI-_vOl7ho_eD0/s1600/IMG_3585.jpg" /></a></div><br />I like them.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDg0Hr380wmKUKbWnntX2gLNEUZJWviTBpPuuWCa_FQ1kr5Wc7RUb2RcC1nBAw4fJSKYD4Y8wza4k8yy6Q3cMtGkap5A827Xu9mLBuvsazdvCwDNM55HYwQKpdn1jkdc9mvDjeV8_4rR09/s1600/IMG_3588.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDg0Hr380wmKUKbWnntX2gLNEUZJWviTBpPuuWCa_FQ1kr5Wc7RUb2RcC1nBAw4fJSKYD4Y8wza4k8yy6Q3cMtGkap5A827Xu9mLBuvsazdvCwDNM55HYwQKpdn1jkdc9mvDjeV8_4rR09/s1600/IMG_3588.jpg" /></a></div><br />I like them a lot.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhb8eMf3NK4swBDqtt0GEqdEzXA8haskagCW_3ixwQ9QgEqrUY8wrG_UKmOGdLu65wJ-7-klVE4EBCortek9hUSIonR2gtmeDReE24vZ8XApoT67GFHQA1M0h2HzrLRHIaGJI6Bh2-IBQ9/s1600/IMG_3590.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhb8eMf3NK4swBDqtt0GEqdEzXA8haskagCW_3ixwQ9QgEqrUY8wrG_UKmOGdLu65wJ-7-klVE4EBCortek9hUSIonR2gtmeDReE24vZ8XApoT67GFHQA1M0h2HzrLRHIaGJI6Bh2-IBQ9/s1600/IMG_3590.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNfRifWFbRP3TeA-wC4uAl57QonOk1lT4nuQzGaLwW_r1ftZHE36uB5a5ibqD7lzOtPXLvbHaJDJ7UwmNpvEGmj_FmWYKcqD_7qJPKrPwVxi5GdN_TWYT9_THeb8JbsA1AP122Oqw5Pul1/s1600/IMG_3597.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNfRifWFbRP3TeA-wC4uAl57QonOk1lT4nuQzGaLwW_r1ftZHE36uB5a5ibqD7lzOtPXLvbHaJDJ7UwmNpvEGmj_FmWYKcqD_7qJPKrPwVxi5GdN_TWYT9_THeb8JbsA1AP122Oqw5Pul1/s1600/IMG_3597.jpg" /></a></div><br />It only cost $15 so even though it took 3 days out of my life, I can't really complain.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhyaWpDEhS1VmueA_4OuMi05pRCtYnZHW7hqAYZKseTXSdp8tFRtabV5LMS0gs7dpjXOc3nGaoIwcQzjj7nQnmeJvygv-aehxdZuDQJzTrxSi7xJvi34LKTs8KB2-p082xsm6giJG3YdSo/s1600/IMG_3595.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhyaWpDEhS1VmueA_4OuMi05pRCtYnZHW7hqAYZKseTXSdp8tFRtabV5LMS0gs7dpjXOc3nGaoIwcQzjj7nQnmeJvygv-aehxdZuDQJzTrxSi7xJvi34LKTs8KB2-p082xsm6giJG3YdSo/s1600/IMG_3595.jpg" /></a></div><br />And of course I've already started organizing in here. I have a project or two lined up for the inside so there will be more to come.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOcW-vAaVRkPR1zGMA-yMndKssTgzh_ISyU9CCsnwo1iwX9tsG0xR26nSR1PtbVmEf624zbhsC8WHmZ00mBBZbLtRLy2fRFb_ERR25gckaJiAN29_gC7iY8czrf6NFSe-mkb4upg-kQMyJ/s1600/IMG_3598.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOcW-vAaVRkPR1zGMA-yMndKssTgzh_ISyU9CCsnwo1iwX9tsG0xR26nSR1PtbVmEf624zbhsC8WHmZ00mBBZbLtRLy2fRFb_ERR25gckaJiAN29_gC7iY8czrf6NFSe-mkb4upg-kQMyJ/s1600/IMG_3598.jpg" /></a></div><br />Brad's side is still empty. I'll work on him.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKUfu70CMmt9gz1w4KPRSC3Ea2TiGBPAjfrZHogM4-3ijJ2Lr71FIMb0lVvySVGyZ0USNvi7kXneQwuHUMjkp0WdRO3CaOlVXZTQknyShZq9FTT6HI8MILOLBT0MEhCb1v6Bpz5hU1eQF4/s1600/IMG_3589.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKUfu70CMmt9gz1w4KPRSC3Ea2TiGBPAjfrZHogM4-3ijJ2Lr71FIMb0lVvySVGyZ0USNvi7kXneQwuHUMjkp0WdRO3CaOlVXZTQknyShZq9FTT6HI8MILOLBT0MEhCb1v6Bpz5hU1eQF4/s1600/IMG_3589.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />We still need to add crown molding and baseboard and trim along the back wall, but at least they're fully functional. And fun to stare at cause they're just so pretty, I think.<br /><br />I've got a packed weekend ahead (birthday party, graduation party, Father's Day) but I'm going to try to squeeze in a planked wall between the wardrobes. Hopefully it will be picture-ready by Monday for you guys (which means I need to start this afternoon!). I'll make sure to post real time updates on <a href="http://instagram.com/jennasuedesign">instagram</a> if you can't wait until then ;)<br /><br />Have a happy & productive weekend!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjePsDFnnEsdCOFBSHdpQJod4_ZVZzT0legJgp79b48LMFMMKnsj3ERWghdY8xhMgo5_PMovtN0sKzRDatsUWGR6Czo9Wzl9lkTXOuobvqZJKSyWZuKho9iAhfWSu5K6QMi9GfJqoCw7dxS/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjePsDFnnEsdCOFBSHdpQJod4_ZVZzT0legJgp79b48LMFMMKnsj3ERWghdY8xhMgo5_PMovtN0sKzRDatsUWGR6Czo9Wzl9lkTXOuobvqZJKSyWZuKho9iAhfWSu5K6QMi9GfJqoCw7dxS/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><br />

Master Makeover: Ikea Pax Door Hack

Our Pax wardrobe is rockin' some fancy doors right now... I cannot tell you how relieved I am that this project is complete. I've s...

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