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Shoe cabinet

 
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I took 2 of these Bissa shoe organizers to make this 4 compartment fluted one
BISSA Shoe cabinet with 2 compartments - white 19 1/4x11x36 5/8 "
 
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Love these affordable handles (I also used them in my kitchen)
Ravinte 12 Pack | 5 Inch Cabinet Pulls Matte Black Stainless Steel Kitchen Drawer Pulls Cabinet Handles 5InchLength, 3Inch Hole Center
 
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Love this stain color - Minwax Early American
Minwax Oil-Based Early American Semi-Transparent Interior Stain (Half-Pint)
 
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Used a bunch of these affordable dowels to create the fluted look
Go Create Wood Dowels, 50-Pack Wooden Dowel Rods

Built in dresser

 
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Turned this standard IKEA dresser into a built-in in our closet.  It's been a good, sturdy dresser for several years, so I was thrilled to upcycle it into something more functional for our needs
TARVA 6-drawer chest - pine 59 1/2x36 1/4 "
 
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sleek, modern drawer pulls
6-Pack Cabinets Drawers Edge Pulls - 8" Overall Length, Black, Concealed Tab Pulls for Kitchen Garage Cabinet Drawers, PW5018B203L

2x4 Outdoor sofa

 
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I modified these Ana White plans to work for my space
2x4 Outdoor Sofa | Ana White
 
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cut these foam rolls down to size for seat cushions - good firmness, it hasn't lost it's spring/comfort
GoTo Foam 4" Height x 24" Width x 72" Length 44ILD (Firm) Upholstery Cushion
 
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seat cushion covers - durable outdoor fabric
Sqodok Patio Cushion Covers 24x24, 4Pack Outdoor Cushion Covers for Patio Furniture, Waterproof Patio Cushion Seat Slicovers Replacement, Sectional Cushions Cover for Sofa, Wicker Chair, Tan

Cement + wood kitchen table

 
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I'm using this feather finish cement to cover a tabletop and make the whole thing look like it's concrete.  There are probably a lot of options, but this one should go on really smooth, compared to some other cement mixes.  You'll want to be sure to seal it with a clear waterproof sealant and some poly
Henry 7-lb Powder Indoor Floor Patch
 
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after the cement goes on the table top, add 2 coats of this to prevent water damage
Thompson's WaterSeal Clear Flat Transparent Water-based Waterproofer (1-Gallon)
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finishing off the cement table top (and legs) with 2-4 coats of this for durability (I'll do 4 to be safe, especially with little kids)
Minwax Clear Satin Oil-Based Polyurethane (1-Quart)
 
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thick 4x4 boards for the legs
4-in x 4-in x 8-ft Douglas Fir S4S Green Lumber