We talk a great deal about landing strips (especially during the Home Cure) and the importance of a proper entry into your home, but finding something that doesn't compete with other furnishings (especially in small spaces) can be a challenge. If you're struggling in the world of retail, try making own, just like the homeowner above.
Although some entryways are large enough to handle heavy furniture, this light bright area would have been brought down by something of that nature. So like any good bargain hunter, Angela Ferdig set out to make her own. After heading to a reclaimed wood dealer, she left with an 11 foot board... or rather one 6 foot piece and one 5 foot piece (to be used outdoors later on this season). After a visit to our favorite, Hairpinlegs.com, she had 4 new legs to attach to it.
We think it's a fabulous look that pairs nicely with the slim and trim coat hooks and a pair of baskets to catch belongings in. Remember DIY doesn't have to be difficult, it just requires inspiration and looking outside of your normal retailers to make something truly special and original for your home.
Thanks Angela!
(via: Cafe Mom via Design Mom)
(Images: Angela Ferdig)
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I have 2 sets of hairpin legs but can't find the right top for them. I LOVE this idea, just need to find one of these reclaimed wood dealers. I also love this for a coffee table. thanks!
Yeah, I dig that bench. Where do you find wood like that, we need something nearly identical for next to our door for taking off and putting on shoes.
Love the bench! I've had the hardest time trying to find some form of bench for our entryway, and this is a great idea. I think it would also look neat with a large mirror in an ornate frame painted a fun color.
This entry is great. It almost disappears in the entry. Still there to place some keys, but not overpowering right when you come in the door!
i think you have the link wrong in the article above. haripinlegs.com should be hairpinlegs.com</a href>.
I didn't know those were called "hairpin legs" and we have a bench with them on it---cool! Thanks @Stephvixen!
ErikTheRed - Many cities have a salvaged lumber company in them, though it might require a dig through the phone book, or even check on Craigslist for folks claiming they'll come haul away old barns... things like that.
You can also hit up auctions for furniture with hairpin legs and not pay such a heavy price for them, $1 for 4 legs instead of $12-$16/ea is always awesome!
Awesome! :-)
Great project! And I appreciate the LA source for reclaimed wood.
Does anyone know any places in or near NYC that sells similar wood?
where are the coat hooks from? I'm considering doing something similar with small cabinet pulls for my entryway because I can't find any hooks that look right.
love the look!
Boston (Cambridge) source for reclaimed wood:
www.longleaflumber.com
Their main thing is flooring, but if you go to their warehouse they have a bunch of random sized reclaimed boards. Fairly pricey, though. Another good bet is craigslist.
Very very nice indeed.
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Love this! Clean and calm entry/exit.
second the request for coat hook and mirror sources - thanks!
I like that landing strip!!
because it looks like u could actually place something on there, grocery bags etc, without knocking alot of things on to the floor.
I love this idea. Does anyone know of a good source for reclaimed wood in Chicago?
I've looked at this photo a dozen times and have just now become inspired to create a bench like this that will sit above the 3 Ikea shoe racks I use in my landing strip. Aha! A place to actually SIT!!! I have everything else I need: the long board with wooden pegs for hanging everything, the wall pockets for hats and gloves, the mirror, but now I realize what was missing! Thank you!