Sunny Window Shelf

Sunny Window Shelf In Laundry Room

While visiting with Debbie 
of DebbieDoos

I was lamenting that I wasn't always

able to complete projects

like I did in my younger days.

Please notice my signature blue. It is everywhere!

I therefore didn't have much to share
with you younger bloggers.

Can you believe the difference in the lighting? All the pics were taken at the same time,
just different angles.

Debbie suggested that I share some of the projects
I have done in the past.

I wanted shelving
 in front of this laundry room window.
 It gets the morning light and is so nice for plants.

Does anyone remember Christopher Lowell?
He was a pioneer of the DIY home decorating shows.
On one episode he did this neat little shelf.
Little to no construction.

A wooden rod with deep brackets to give clearance for the shelf. Two laminated shelves in standard size. Marine cord/rope and a paddle drill bit.

The canisters made by my daughter Hollie hold various things used in the laundry. This one has scrubbies and brushes another holds vinyl gloves, another buttons and coins.
The Most difficult part was measuring for the shelves. I placed the rope over the rod, marked the first shelf, used large safety pins to mark where the top shelf would go. Using the top of the washer and dryer for work space.  I tied the first shelf in place, looped it over the rod again and repeated the process. I then trimmed the rope at the bottom.

Leaky containers created a little "shabby chic" over the years.

My choice of laminate probably wasn't the best for keeping plants but I have learned that shabby isn't
shabby, it's Shabby Chic!
Hey! I bet you could use pallet wood for shelves!

I am not ready to show you the rest of the laundry room, BUT you can see the ceiling. Fancy crown and moulding for a laundry room, huh!
I came to the building site one day and it was up. Not intended but cheaper than taking it down. 

The little glass jars contain seeds for spring planting.

I can't leave without remarking about "Billy Bass".
He was a gift to Bob from one of the grandsons.
This is the room I have chosen for it's display.
The grandsons are grown but they never fail to activate
Billy's song on their way thru to the garage.
Never let it be said that I don't appreciate fine art!


Well, it was a while back 
but I hope you enjoyed seeing this project. 


I love my sunny window shelf!
It makes one a sunny self!

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WANT EXTRA CABINET SPACE?

YOU ALREADY HAVE IT!!

I'LL SHOW YOU WHERE!

This project was necessitated by the

"Twelve Days of Christmas" gifts

that I shared with you here, here and here.

I desperately needed extra storage.

The week after Christmas Sweet Old Bob helped me execute this project. He was the sawyer.

If you have 36 inch upper cabinets you normally have two shelves. If you have 42 inch cabinets you probably have three. This gives you three or four existing shelf surfaces. You can get at least one extra shelf out of each cabinet, possibly two, with a little planning.

If your cabinets allow you to adjust your shelves, most do, you are good to go. 

First you need some sort of shelving material. A 12 x 1/2 inch stock board is ideal. I already had some 3/4 inch oak plywood scraps so I used that. 

Before cutting, it is a good idea to empty the cabinet. You can use one of the existing shelves to get perfect measurements and this makes getting the new shelf in place with ease. If you need to buy shelving material take your measurements with you. Most home improvement stores will make all the cuts you want.

 Since I used plywood I had a striated edge I needed to cover.

I purchased this veneer edging at Home Depot for about $6.00. It is enough veneer to do my cabinets and every cabinet in blogland. 

Just cut the veneer with an extra inch at each end. Apply according to instructions with a regular iron. I waited a few minutes for it to cool. I then lightly sanded the edges. 

If you use 12 x 1/2 inch plain stock you can skip the previous step(s).

Add a bit of stain to match your cabinets. You probably have some on hand. You can combine stains to achieve the right shade. I only stained the edge.

Isn't that cute. Perhaps a sign of days to come!

Now rearrange the shelves to suit you needs.

Add your extra shelf or shelves.

Congratulations!

 You have just found 25 to 33 percent extra shelf space in each cabinet in your kitchen.

The bottom shelves are the ones I added.

Remember, if you use solid stock the veneer is unnecessary. That would save a lot of time. I already had plywood and I am really cheap. 

After resting a bit, I will be doing every cabinet in my kitchen. Just think how much room I will have for more dishes.

I am linking to the following gracious hostesses. Please link back to them for more inspirational posts.

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Boring to Better@Savvy Southern Style

Hugs, Ginger