Every once in a while, you come across a DIY project that makes you say, "wow," "well done," and "perfection!" This floating cabinet by Jen Ramos of MadeByGirl, is one of those projects...
Never mind that it was inspired by a post on Apartment Therapy (naturally, we love that part) or that we've seen similar ideas before. Jen took this project and made it her own. And, as you can see, it's got her glamorous fingerprints all over it. (Those door pulls? Fantastic!) What a great addition to her already gorgeous home...
For complete details on the project, visit MadeByGirl: Floating Cabinets Are Done.
Nice job, Jen and thanks to Stephanie for the tip!
Images: MadeByGirl
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Shouldn't inspiration credit for this "fauxdenza" go to Anna at Door 16?
not really, no. anna's project was inspired by this guy - http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/house-tours/house-tour-andreas-greektown-loft-009467
this project was done a few times on AT before anna coined the term fauxdenza.
Cabinet doesn't blow my skirt up, but I love the art above it.
What type of support is underneath it in order to keep it off the floor 8"???
Screwed into the studs.
Beautiful- congratulations on making it look so luxe
This is very nice, and looks built-in and well done. It's not really a new or novel concept sure, but she did a good job.
I love that you can easily clean the floor since the cabs are floating.
Beautiful!
Still think the one by The Brick House is best. Nicest materials and execution.
http://www.the-brick-house.com/2011/08/fauxdenza/
The floating credenza (and also floating bookshelves) is extremely common in Danish homes.
It looks good. I won't do built-ins only because I rearrange furniture a lot and won't commit.
My daughter did one of these in 2007 in her house. It's great if you have the right spot for it.
Neat!
love everything
how is this DIY if at the bottom it says someone else made it for her?
ah nevermind....I guess "my guy" was referring to an SO. I didn't realize that. Since "my guy" can mean a lot of things.
Yes, it's really beautiful! But what is so unusual to floating cabinets? I've done those in offices already 20 years ago and thought this to be a standard way to make a space more airy.
I used IKEA kitchen wall cabinets because these have a perfect depth for papers and forms and you have a good choice of doors (or just leave them off). Adding lots of additional shelves gives you plenty of space for organizing all kind of paper.
Topped with a nice board these also have the perfect depth for most scanners, printers etc.
I've seen the floating cabinet trend, and I am not a fan. To each their own, but I second sentiments of other commenters regarding not wanting to bolt things into the wall permanently. Plus, I envision the little strip underneath a nice little haven for dirtballs and dust bunnies to hide - at least it would be for me.
Also, I have a weird thing with shiny, ultra-lacquered surfaces. My home is not my spaceship...
Wow, a lot of negative comments on here.
Whether she was the first to think of this or not, it looks great, really improves the space, was done on the cheap, but looks very expensive.
Very well done.
sooooo pretttyyyy!!!!
thank you everyone! :)
@jen ramos:
Details on the painting? I love it.