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Home » Uncategorized » Bringin’ Sexy Back to the Garage Workbench {One Room Challenge Week #4}

04/22/2015 · 29 Comments

Bringin’ Sexy Back to the Garage Workbench {One Room Challenge Week #4}

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Oh My Gosh. We built a workbench! The stress of impending travel kept us moving in the garage all weekend and all the hours we spent in there were well worth it.

Back in week #1, I showed you my vision for the recessed area of the garage.

Remember this?

Workbench Area with Labels

It’s real now!

Building a workbench from IKEA cabinets

We still have to install the drawer hardware and paint the concrete lip between the floor and the workbench, but we are SO close to being done with this area! I can’t wait to start organizing!!!

My not quite fully baked plan to put the workbench together with IKEA parts worked out even better than I expected. We had to build up the height, but we came up with great plan using a 4 x 4. I’ll do a full tutorial of how we hacked everything together in May or June! Post is LIVE NOW – click here! 

Building a workbench from IKEA cabinets

In our spare time, we also replaced the plain bulb light fixtures with some LED overhead lights. It is SO much better! I originally thought we’d have to install extra lighting, but we’re both pretty happy with the amount of lighting we have now. Score!

Building a workbench from IKEA cabinets

I’m blissfully free from garage task this week because I’m too busy hanging out with my favorite blogging friends in Salt Lake City at a conference! I’m actually rooming with fellow One Room Challenger Angela from Blue i Style. We are going to have SO much fun.

Lucky for me, the garage won’t be totally neglected this week. Hubby has been given his assignment – painting something awesome as a feature wall. I’m pretty sure he is excited that I won’t be there to micro-manage his masterpiece.

Whew, my plane is here to take me to Denver, so I guess that means I’m done.

Don’t forget to check out the rest of the participants over at Calling It Home. Hope you all have a fabulous week!

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Melissa George

In 2013, Melissa founded Polished Habitat to share her passion for intersecting style and function to make everyday life more beautiful and less stressful. She does this by sharing easy home organization tips, home decor tutorials, and creative ideas to help readers think outside the box, no matter their budget. Her work has been featured in print in Better Homes & Gardens and Room to Create Magazine, and online by HGTV, House Beautiful, Buzzfeed, & more. In 2018 & 2019, Melissa was named as a Style Maker by Better Homes & Gardens. In 2019, Polished Habitat was shortlisted for the Amara Blog Awards Best Interior Styling Blog - International. Read more...

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  1. Delia @songthatdoesntend says

    04/23/2015 at 4:08 am

    Looking great so far. Enjoy your time away.

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  2. Linda @ Calling it Home says

    04/23/2015 at 5:54 am

    It’s amazing! Have fun at the conference. You deserve a week off….maybe a month?

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  3. Kristi says

    04/23/2015 at 6:35 am

    Now that’s a work bench! LOVE the storage cubbies on the wall – so brilliant! Have an absolute blast at SNAP!!!

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    • Melissa George says

      04/27/2015 at 5:56 pm

      Thanks Kristi – it was a blast and now I’m ready to organize those cubbies!

      Reply
  4. Sabrina @ Pink Little Notebook says

    04/23/2015 at 7:20 am

    Way to go! It looks great 🙂

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  5. Erin Meyer says

    04/23/2015 at 7:29 am

    You’re plans are turning out exactly like you had in your plans. Look so good! Enjoy your time at the conference!

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  6. Erin Meyer says

    04/23/2015 at 7:33 am

    I think I forgot how to write in English in that previous comment… You’re plans? That was YOUR plans. Look so good? How about LookS so good. And your plans turning out like your plans? I must be tired! Let me try my comment one more time…
    Your plans are turning out just like you envisioned. Looks so good! Still hoping you’re enjoying the conference.

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    • Melissa George says

      04/27/2015 at 5:53 pm

      Ha! I can totally relate. Sometimes I write things and wonder what is wrong with me. Give me a test and I can nail the right grammar every time, but the wrong words come out of my fingers.

      Reply
  7. tara says

    04/23/2015 at 8:13 am

    i still cannot get over that floor! awesome job on the workbench….don’t you love when a picture turns to reality. you guys are rocking it!

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    • Melissa George says

      04/27/2015 at 5:49 pm

      Thanks Tara! I DO love it when I picture turns to reality. Every time I see the workbench area I’m a little in awe that it came to life!

      Reply
  8. Natasha at The Simply Luxe Life says

    04/23/2015 at 8:36 am

    It’s coming together beautifully! All that storage and organization will be SO nice!

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  9. Carrie says

    04/23/2015 at 9:09 am

    This looks amazing! Definitely the sexiest garage on the planet. 🙂 Have fun at the conference! I’m excited to see your husband’s next mural!

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    • Melissa George says

      04/27/2015 at 5:44 pm

      Thank you so much! There is a very early peek at the mural over on Instagram now – http://www.instagram.com/aprudentlife

      Reply
  10. Jenny@EvolutionofStyle says

    04/23/2015 at 12:59 pm

    It looks GREAT! I love the creative use of the cubbies – what a great idea!

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    • Melissa George says

      04/27/2015 at 5:43 pm

      Thank you! I’m excited to start filling them in.

      Reply
  11. Wendy says

    04/23/2015 at 1:48 pm

    Looking good! My husband’s garage workshop is a mess right now. Seeing your work area makes me want to redo his!

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  12. Kasey says

    04/23/2015 at 2:30 pm

    Looking great!! What a great space in your garage to have!

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  13. Sarah Vogel says

    04/23/2015 at 5:42 pm

    Kudos on the progress!! It looks great! Enjoy your week of fellowship and inspiration (well-earned) in SLC!!!

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    • Melissa George says

      04/27/2015 at 5:38 pm

      Thank you Sarah – fellowship and inspiration were abundant!!!

      Reply
  14. Teresa says

    04/23/2015 at 6:53 pm

    I absolutely love this and may be stealing your idea for my own garage!

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    • Melissa George says

      04/27/2015 at 5:31 pm

      Steal away – when people want to duplicate what I’ve done it means I’m doing something right!

      Reply
  15. Sarah says

    04/23/2015 at 8:00 pm

    Phew, you’ve been working hard and it’s paid off! Oh do I wish I had a garage an this workspace! Enjoy every minute of SNAP conference; can’t wait to hear all about it! I’m getting a little nervous too as I head to The Southern Summit conference next week. Let’s do this! XOXO, Sarah

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  16. Vanessa@Decor Happy says

    04/23/2015 at 8:30 pm

    I would love to have an area like that in the garage with everything organized. Looks great! Have fun at the conference!

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    • Melissa George says

      04/27/2015 at 5:25 pm

      Thanks Heather – the conference was a blast, but I can’t wait to get organizing!

      Reply
  17. Sharon says

    04/23/2015 at 8:41 pm

    The built-in wall is awesome! I’d say pretty but that doesn’t seem very garage-y. The floor is amazing–I’d be afraid to pull my car in, even though I’m sure it’s durable. Can’t wait to see the reveal!

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    • Melissa George says

      04/27/2015 at 5:21 pm

      Thank you!!! I need to come up with a new word to describe pretty things that aren’t supposed to be pretty, like garages.

      Reply
  18. Vel says

    04/24/2015 at 1:48 pm

    It looks great! Almost done even!!!!

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  19. Kim Macumber says

    04/25/2015 at 2:40 pm

    You know how envious I am of this sexy copper garage!!! Looking fab and enjoy the inspiration of being with other bloggers!

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    • Melissa George says

      04/27/2015 at 5:17 pm

      Thank you! The inspiration from the other ORC bloggers is my favorite part too.

      Reply

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In 2013, Melissa started Polished Habitat to share her skill of mixing decor & organization to add style & function to everyday life at home.

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In 2018 &  2019, Melissa was named as a Style Maker by Better Homes & Gardens. In 2019, she was also short-listed by the Amara Blog Awards for Interior Styling, International Division.

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