Our $20 Project

9.09.2012

A few days ago I gave you a sneak peek at a project Mr. Savvy and I worked on. Some of you guessed it correctly. Y'all think you are so smart don't cha? Well, I guess you are since most of you guessed the plate rack.

This is what the plate rack looked like last time I showed it to you.

This is the peek I gave you of it on the master bedroom floor. Don't worry I put a drop cloth under it.

Here is the wall after taking down the rack. It will be all covered up.

We went to Home Depot and bought one pack of these beadboard tongue and groove planks to use. We measured the plate rack and then Mr. Savvy took these to his shop and cut through the whole pack with one cut using his miter box saw.

Then we added each plank one at a time.

We used these tiny little nails and a hammer since we don't have a nail gun. 

It was even easy enough for me to do. Sorry, bad picture.

After it was done it looked like this and was moved to the breakfast room for me to paint.

I pulled out my can of ASCP in Chaeau Grey and had it painted in no time.

And guess what, you will have to wait to see it finished.

Just till tomorrow. K?

Pack of beadboard planks was less than $17 and a pack of nails made this project around $20.
I still have half the planks left over. hmmm

Have a super week!

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39 comments:

  1. AntiqueChase9/9/12, 5:47 PM

    I love that you showed the painted blue wall.. classic! and clever but I think I am going to love the transformation. I have searched forever for a plate rack on craiglist but not lucky yet.

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  2. Pam - @diy Design Fanatic9/9/12, 5:48 PM

    Love it! The beadboard looks great Kim!

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  3. Low Tide High Style9/9/12, 5:50 PM

    I love beadboard on almost anything...I can't wait to see what you fill it with this time!

    Kat

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  4. The French Tangerine9/9/12, 5:51 PM

    Can't wait to see.. Oh how I wish I had a mister who was willing to help out on fun projects like this.. Frankly, he probably would do it if I asked, but I'm just not as "savvy" as you are.. I wouldn't even know where to begin!
    XO
    Jan

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  5. tina9/9/12, 5:55 PM

    Kim - you are so funny - working in the floor and ohmigosh! I can't believe you painted the wall!! LOL!!

    tina

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  6. Unknown9/9/12, 5:58 PM

    Iam so wanting to get some of that Chalk paint! I have several projects in mine! Your project turned out GREAT! Thanks for sharing!

    LBDH

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  7. Becca Bertotti9/9/12, 5:58 PM

    You know I'm a huge fan of Chateaux Grey ... great choice! Your white pieces will look awesome popping against it! Look forward to seeing the fantastic reveal!

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  8. Recreate and Decorate9/9/12, 5:59 PM

    I like the beadboard and the color!
    Dropping by from DebbieDoos

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  9. 20 North Ora9/9/12, 6:03 PM

    Kim - Great project!! That really turned out nice. Can't wait to see it up and loaded.

    Judy

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  10. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovement9/9/12, 6:04 PM

    Very cute! I love beadboard and love that color!

    Pam

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  11. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions9/9/12, 6:12 PM

    Can't wait to see it in place, Kim. I think you may have some future projects with what was left over.

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  12. Brandi9/9/12, 6:13 PM

    Looks great so far. Can't wait to see the rest.

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  13. The Tuscan Home9/9/12, 6:30 PM

    Wow, looks fantastic! I love the beadboard and the color choice, very pretty!

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  14. Debbiedoos9/9/12, 6:36 PM

    Well isn't Mr. Savvy the clever one!~ I love this idea Kim, brilliant. Thanks for sharing with my party:)

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  15. Shannon Fox9/9/12, 6:55 PM

    So cute Kim! Everything is better with beadboard ;) I love that stuff.

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  16. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com 9/9/12, 6:58 PM

    LOL I am so confused :)I am on Debbiedoos in what I assumed was her newbie section. I read " Mr Savvy" and thought...this can't be right :) because I also attend your party on wednesdays sometimes and am familiar with you :)

    BUT I enjoyed the post nevertheless :) I feel like I was in 2nd grade and got to go visit 6th grade for awhile on debbiedoos :)

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  17. Barefoot in Blue Jeans9/9/12, 7:25 PM

    Cute, can't wait to see it finished. I'll be back tomorrow!

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  18. NanaDiana9/9/12, 7:29 PM

    Can't wait to see it done, Kim. I bet it turned out great! xo Diana

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  19. Cristina Garay9/9/12, 7:29 PM

    Beadboard + ASCP = something really good! Can't wait to see the final pics!

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  20. Pinky at Designs by Pinky9/9/12, 8:17 PM

    Awesome, I can't wait to see it.........

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  21. Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things9/9/12, 8:27 PM

    Can't wait to see it! It is looking great!

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  22. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting9/9/12, 8:36 PM

    That looks real good Kim, can't wait to see it up!

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  23. Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads9/9/12, 9:18 PM

    Kim, you are a master of painting and a master of suspense! Of course I'll be back tomorrow to see what you did. By the way, I like your project gallery on your sidebar!

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  24. Carol@6WilsonBlog.com9/9/12, 9:49 PM

    Can't wait to see it. How clever that wall was. You have Sooooo much energy!!

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  25. Cecilia9/9/12, 10:00 PM

    Can't wait to see it all done! Love beaded board!

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  26. Yvonne @ StoneGable9/9/12, 10:07 PM

    Kim, I just love the backboard! Fabulous... and inexpensive! Now that's my kind of a project!

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  27. Vickie @ Ranger 9119/9/12, 10:15 PM

    I love adding beadboard to the back of shelves to give them a more substantial look, but I've never tried the pieced type like you used. It looks great!

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  28. Katie Mansfield9/9/12, 10:50 PM

    Perfect. Beadboard makes such a huge difference.
    Katie

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  29. Laurie | Love Your Surroundings9/9/12, 10:55 PM

    I love it! It looks great! Thanks for the inspiration!
    http://www.the-finishing-touches.net

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  30. Meredith @ The Laundry Can Wait9/10/12, 12:16 AM

    I appreciate how creative/frugal you are!

    I just created an entire shabby chic guest room for under $250 (mattresses and all), so I'd LOVE you to stop by thepolkadotshoes.blogspot.com to check out how I managed to do it.

    Given your love of plates, you'll likely give my wall decor a thumbs up??

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  31. sweet violets9/10/12, 12:23 AM

    What a great idea!!! Love beadboard, didn't know you could buy a pack like that!!! I would have painted everything before nailing it together.....can't wait to see the finished product....

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  32. Claudine from ReStory.ca9/10/12, 1:12 AM

    Your plate rack looks beautiful, Kim! I love your little milk jugs!
    Have a great week, too!

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  33. Tanna9/10/12, 7:22 AM

    LOVE beadboard!!! Looking forward to seeing it finished on today's post!!

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  34. Anne Boykin9/10/12, 8:30 AM

    Hi Kim, I've always loved this shelf of yours but it looks like it's gotten even better. I'm looking forward to seeing the final results!

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  35. Shirley@Housepitality Designs9/10/12, 9:38 AM

    Love, love it...oh you keep us in such suspense...!..Can't wait to see the final reveal...!

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  36. Barbara Bussey {The Treasured Home}9/10/12, 12:40 PM

    Now this is a great product to know about!! We all love bead board. Just think of the trouble we can get into!

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  37. Tiffini9/10/12, 6:29 PM

    amazing what you can do for 20 bucks!
    looks good Kim:)
    xoxo

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  38. SImple and Serene Living9/11/12, 6:02 AM

    The secret is out. Happy birthday, Kim. Just blew up "25" balloons to celebrate. Feeling a little light headed now so better lie down.

    Hugs,
    Laura

    P.S. Can't wait to see it finished.

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  39. Haworth9/11/12, 1:23 PM

    It's such great fun to see a project deconstructed that way, Kim. I adore beadboard and am hoping one day to have a beadboard ceiling in my kitchen. You make chalk paint look so easy! Thanks for posting this. I love the finished product.

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