Chair Project

For a class last semester I built a chair from reclaimed materials and was pretty pleased with the result...

The wood I used was an old fence on my parents property that had recently been torn out. The siding was perfect for the seat and back, just had to be careful of rusty nails! 

My dad helped me cut down the pieces according to a rough design I had drawn out and measured, then I started to build the sides of the frame.

A technique I used to join some of the more weight bearing areas was to drill a hole where two pieces would be joined and insert a peg.

Next up, I knew I wanted some sort of fabric backing for the chair but really, really didn't want to test my sewing skills. Instead, I bought some used sweatshirts from goodwill and tore them into strips.

The effect, especially on the back, was awesome!

And... the finished project!

I really enjoyed coming up with the design of the chair, and learning to use the different woodworking tools from my Dad. I think my next project will be a bench for my bedroom!

Best,

Jess

Think Small.

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First blog post from my new 1 bedroom apartment! 
(New to me anyway, the building is a Victorian built in 1910.)There is a good amount of space for one person but it has definitely been a challenge separating areas for different purposes. A must for me is a study space, I have my drafting table in my living room but I need a regular desk as well.

There's a small mud room that could work but I've been considering using that area for storage in the wintertime. The only other available space (that is near the heater) is a closet...

I've found some cool possibilities online, let's check them out!

I like this idea because it includes the option of a little bistro table, a comfy chair does double duty.

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Just because it's a small space doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style, I love the look of this one. 

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Another option would be keeping the desk in the bedroom, and separating it from the bed with a curtain or folding screen.

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This idea is amazing, two painted bookcases on casters, easily closed up when not in use!

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Plenty of options to choose from, I'll keep you updated on how it turns out!

Best, 

Jess