The Incredible Hulk Lives in My Basement

Hey friends!

Our basement is a work in progress. I grew up in Texas and I didn't lay eyes on a basement until I moved to Missouri five years ago. 

Our basement is partially finished and the finished part serves as a family room, playroom and office. 

There is a lot going on and it's usually cluttered with papers and toys. 

Lots of toys!

Our old, ancient TV sat on top of a massive coffee table and the electronics and cords were out in the open. I was not a fan of the mess. 

I found a beat-up dresser on Craigslist and the hubby and I used it to transform the TV area into a nicer family room. These pictures are not the best but I just had to share this dresser and how we hide our electronics.

Please ignore all the toys in the reflection of the TV. 

YIKES!!!

 This is the best part!!

My husband built a shelf, removed the face of the drawer, and added a piano hinge so we can hide all the electronics when we aren't using them. 

I didn't fix the cords before I took this picture (kinda wish I did now). 

I call this piece The Incredible Hulk. In person, the green looks like The Hulk....but in a good way. 

I mixed emerald and lamp black by General Finished Milk Paint to get this color. I used a black glaze to darken the color and bring out some imperfections in the wood. 

I am so happy with how it came out but even happier that the cords and the bulky electronics are hidden. 

I'd love it if you would visit my Facebook Page. 

You'll get sneak peeks and tons of behind the scene's stuff. 

Helen 

First Project of 2014

Happy Belated New Year!

I haven't been posting a lot of furniture projects lately and I blame life. You understand though, right?

I've been busy with a lot of custom orders but not much time to document them.

 Blogging is hard but Facebook is easy. 

If you follow me on Facebook you'll see a lot more compared to the blog. I apologize in advance. 

Here is the first (documented) furniture piece of 2014. 

It's a pretty one.

 I thought I had a before picture but it's nowhere to be found.

To make up for not having a "before" picture I will share way too many "after" photos.

 

 

 I wish I had a paint color for you guys. 

I accidentally spray painted over the label. 

However, I do know it's from Sherwin Williams & I'm planning on having them color match it in hopes of getting a name for it.

The hardware and fabric are both from Hobby Lobby. 

I really wanted to keep the original pulls but they didn't all match. 

I think these are fun & modern though.

Maybe my resolution should be to post more furniture makeovers!

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