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how to create built ins using IKEA Hemnes…

The biggest feature in our finished basement is the wall of built-ins using the IKEA Hemnes line. It is the most Pinned about, Tweeted about, and commented on item in my home. It was featured on Houzz when I was interviewed on my basement. I also wrote an ideabook for Houzz with a step by…

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basement update tour…

I haven’t posted about the basement for a while. Everything is still a work in progress but let me show you some updated photos. It’s been a little more lived in (i.e. decorated) and is definitely being enjoyed. Here is a before just to jog your memory… Upon entering the basement you are at the…

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and now it's done…

I’ve posted many pictures showing the progress of my built ins. First they were a concept, they then started to go up, then they were up and paper was added to the back. Then they were styled and now the finishing touch has been added… I don’t like to say that the television makes the…

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no. 29 design was featured on…

My IKEA Hemnes wall of built ins hack was featured over the weekend on Ikea Hackers! This site is full of some amazing ideas. Take a peek and see what you can transform for your own home!

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the built-ins {part one}

When designing the family room section of the basement I knew I wanted a wall of bookcases, storage and media storage. We decided that at some point we were going to bite the bullet and purchase a wall mounted television so I made space for that as well. I wanted built-ins, I just didn’t want…

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