Today’s topic on a DIY project was inspired by a recent home project and the fact that it seems we all need a DIY project that moves us inside to beat the recent heat across the entire country including here in my home of St. Johns Florida.
My wife has spent a great deal of time redoing our living room and the primary focus has been to restore a unique flavor and provide as she says “talking pieces”.
We have struggled with finding a coffee table that fits that criteria and has a price point that both of us our comfortable with. We have seen some very unique pieces that approach the $700.00 to $900.00 price mark and we both say the same thing; “that is not happening!”
So…that led us to have a DIY discussion based on some recent visits to shop for ideas on the outside of our home. We wanted unique features for the screened porch as well and came across some very unique items.
We settled on an idea that involved the use of a cement planter 16 inches tall and 24 inches in diameter. Our home has a modern feel so we chose a planter with a grey color that was very design neutral. We added a false floor inside the planter about 6 inches from the top; that allowed for placement of other items we had gathered on our various unique item gathering experiences. We topped off the planter with a 36 inch round table top we purchased from a local glass shop and have the unique coffee table Dana wanted at a price we both loved.
Cement Planter $70.00
Glass Table Top $ 125.00
Misc supplies $20.00
Unique talking piece in our home; priceless
Take the time to step back and look what you might have used on an outside DIY project and see how it can provide a unique look inside your home and give you a conversation piece with those who visit your home.
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