One-Day DIY: Modern Farmhouse Furniture
Beautiful Handmade Tables, Seating and More the Fast and Easy Way
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Publisher Description
Fast Weekend Projects for an Upscale, Rustic Home
In their debut book, JP Strate and Liz Spillman, creators of the popular DIY YouTube channel The Rehab Life, bring over 20 new beginner-friendly furniture projects to your home. Their distinctive style pairs clean, contemporary designs with natural wood and warm stains to give your space that urban farmhouse look. There’s no need for prior woodworking experience or a garage full of fancy tools. It’s easy to dive right in, with minimal materials, foolproof instructions and gorgeous results. Each project is so quick to complete, you won’t be able to stop until your entire home is transformed into a chic, cozy haven.
In just 24 hours, you could be sitting at your very own handmade Hairpin Leg Dining Table, waking up to your Dreamy Headboard or selecting a bottle from your classy Napa Valley Wine Rack. Unlock a whole new world of home decor possibilities, free from high-end price tags and cookie-cutter furnishings, while discovering a woodworking skill you didn’t know you had. You’ll be showing off your timeless custom furniture for years to come!
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This pleasingly straightforward debut guide from YouTubers Spate and Spillman makes a good case for one-day projects as the way to go for aspiring DIYers. Projects range from the very simple "Showcase Shelving" to the more complex, 14-step "Double Duty Console Table." After an opening "helpful tips" section, which provides a concise list of only absolutely necessary tools, the book is arranged room by room, starting with a chapter titled "Love Your Living Room," the initial project for which is the "Urban Loft Coffee Table." Each piece's design strengths and possible uses are highlighted. The "Upgrade-Your-Look-Mirror," in the "Sanctuary Bathroom" chapter, features a "shelf where you can display everything from your hipster beard oil to your favorite razor." Don't know what to do with all those winter blankets piled in an unseemly manner on the couch? The easy "Cozy Corner Blanket Ladder" is the answer, relying on "just two pieces of lumber and some straight cuts." With clear instructions, an easygoing tone, and brightly lit instructional and aspirational photographs, there is a lot to love and tackle in this encouraging book.