When I was looking for furniture to marry my upcycled take on the world, it just wasn’t happening. There was nothing out there that could execute my love for reclaimed.
So I took it upon myself to make it happen.
Here is how to marry high tech with an upcycled twist. Funky Junk style. 🙂
Sawhorse ladder blogging office tutorial
To call this actual furniture kinda makes me chuckle. I didn’t know how to build a thing at the time! I mean, this blogging desk is just a ladder propped onto two sawhorses, with attached pallet wood for the top.
But it wasn’t about dove tail joins or fine wood working. It was, “How can I make something out of what I had, that would be productive and fun to look at in my style? Without being a real builder?”
No tall order there… 😀
Thing is, I wanted to love what I had in my home. And the only way I could make that happen was to create something you just can’t buy. I had to completely wing it to see what I could create.
Pallet TV Media stand tutorial
It’s all about experiementing. When I create something with salvaged materials, I think of need first, then search out my stash to see how I can make it happen.
So when I needed a TV stand, I checked to see if the components would fit into the pallet slots. (they did!) Then I figured out how to add legs. Which were custom made to accomodate the soda crate drawers.
Building and staging like this is kind of like building with blocks. You don’t know how it will all end up yet. You just stack things up, try them out and see what happens.
You can’t get away from the sleek, modern look of flat screen TVs, SD cards, and headphones. So I don’t even try. But marrying old with new is absolutely possible!
And here’s a little more proof…
Signed up old toolbox sidetable to store remote controls
Branch handled toolbox charging station
Reclaimed wood pipe handled laptop bedtray
Toolbox phone charging station
Funky cabinets on a wall camera lens and iPod station
Reclaimed wood topped laptop patio table
Just put some old relics to work, and you’ll soon end up with a blend that not only chimes with your personal style, it’ll be one of a kind original!
Just. Like. You. 🙂
How do you like to display modern technology? Do you chime it in with your own style?
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This contest is now over. The winner is Elaina K: see THIS POST.
Want a fun challenge for a chance to win a $4500 Visa® gift card? Here’s how!
1. Visit #Techoration Inspiration hub by Verizon FiOS® at http://vz.to/7tfgHJI
2. Create a Pin board on Pinterest and name it “Verizon FiOS® #Techoration Contest Entry”.
3. Pin one of the setups on their site page, and fill out the entry form.
4. Load that pin board up, pinning pictures of technology done in your own personal style or what you love. From anywhere! (look up? haha)
I also get to help pick who wins! 🙂
(offer good in USA only)
Check around their site for other cool techorating inspiration and get moving tips & tricks. Good luck!
Disclosure: I have partnered with Verizon FiOS® for this post, however all opinions and projects are my own.
This contest is now over. The winner is Elaina K: see THIS POST.
Hey…just wanted to let you know that I love your style…and also, this link is broken: http://vz.to/7tfgHJI 😉
But I still love your style. 😀
Thanks Shawnda! I was informed just this AM that the site wasn’t up and running yet. A disclaimer is now inside the post. Hopefully it will be fixed soon!
Your home is beautiful and I love your style!
Awesome ideas Donna! I see some favorites in the post. And what an awesome campaign. I just started my board!
I can’t wait to see it Brian! It’s bound to be amazing! I hope you throw in a ton of your own unique creations…
Your style is amazing. I could move right on in.
🙂 Great, great job. Total inspiration. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Hey Donna, Love how you incorporated all the gadgets with your vintage finds. I am in Maui now…did you get a pie at Leoda’s or pizza at Flat Bread in Paia? If not do next time! Aloha my friend…
Oh my… I wish I could join you! I missed out on the pie place, but the Flat Bread in Paia… WOW! What a cool town that was! Enjoy!
You know I love that cool office…and I forgot how much I love that pallet TV stand!! So many great ideas here. My head is spinning!! Thanks 🙂 Laurel
Gorgeous! As always! Have a great week.
Leslie
Great ideas. I really love that TV stand.
I love all your ideas for mixing new technology with your own style … so fun!
I love the rustic feel your “marriage” looks. Keeping it neutral with black accents makes them all work well together. Nice.I especially like the sawhorse blogging desk.
I so enjoy seeing what you come up with out of nothing. Talent that many of us do not have. Thanks so much to what you do and share.
God Bless
By any chance is the house next to yours for sale? Really want to live next door so I can learn all you have to teach about your style — in person and hands on!
Haha! Wouldn’t that be fun to play all day?!
Wow Donna!! I think you did an awesome job marrying old with new. It looks just like everything is right where it’s suppose to be. You have talent. Thanks for sharing this. I love all of it.
You’re amazing Donna! Do you realize how much you’ve accomplished over the past few years? The style and personality you’ve put into your home are second to none. LOVE your style!! Thanks for doing what you do!! Rock on girlfriend!!