laundry. I needed storage and to maximize every inch of space. One Saturday my husband and I stacked our washer and dryer and started building using what we had in the garage. I couldn't be more happy with the outcome. Head over to my blog for more information! http://startathome.blogspot.com/2012/03/lau...

faucet with spray paint! By adding inexpensive accessories like this DIY framed chalkboard and transferware plates on the wall, the room received some much needed charm and character. Come see more details and all of the before and after photos on our blog! ~Vanessa #Bestof2012

a nice side detail. #ProudestDIY

story and how we did this at www.fourgenerationsoneroof.com

Basically, I assembled 2 Billy Bookcases, 1 Billy Wall Shelf, 1 Smadal TV Console from IKEA and attached them to the wall up against a section of beadboard forming an inverted "U" shape. I also attached the bookshelves to the wall shelf for added stability. I left the TV stand free and just pushed it against the wall (as a bench and shoe storage) so that I could remove it to sweep under it. I did reinforce the TV stand with some metal L brackets to support the weight of my kids sitting (and standing and jumping) on it.

Where the shelves met the wall, I added quarter round trim and added corbels under the wall shelf for architectural interest. I also added crown molding along the tops of the shelves.

I had paint color matched and painted all the trim, beadboard and crown molding "Ikea White" (which is actually more of a cream color)

Lastly I added coat hooks and my mudroom built in was complete.

Total cost (shelves, hardware, paint, hooks): $309