Comments on: Inspired by Fauxdenzas

By: Scoops

Scoops — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 17:11:20 +0000

In reply to christina. Hey Christina! Good tip! I always stop by the as-is section but I never have a mission in mind. I will be on the lookout for cabinets for sure. It would be so awesome to get them for a steal!

By: christina

christina — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 03:09:54 +0000

I just did a fauxdenza in my house using above-refridgerator cabinets from ikea! keep an eye out in your ikea’s “As-Is” section too, I got both of the cabinet bases for ~$4 a piece and the doors for those cabinets are pretty cheap too!

By: Scoops

Scoops — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 14:00:00 +0000

In reply to Shavonda@AHomeFullofColor. Hey Shavonda! I think this solution will look great and function amazingly. I've even got the husband on board so we are a "go" for Fauxdenza's over her. How exciting for you that a new home is soon to be on the horizon, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

By: Scoops

Scoops — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 13:57:46 +0000

In reply to jessica. I'm excited too, hopefully more elements will start to fall in line as I move forward!

By: Shavonda@AHomeFullofColor

Shavonda@AHomeFullofColor — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 21:31:16 +0000

Don’t have one, but I love them. Its definitely on my must have list for our next home….which will hopefully be soon:) I think one will look awesome in your sunroom. Perfectly in line with your other midcentury pieces.

By: Lauren O.

Lauren O. — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 14:57:00 +0000

In reply to Scoops. We're pretty much using it for random storage. The bins are actually relatively empty at the moment, which is a funny experience when living in a studio apartment. Somehow it feels luxurious to have unused storage? Such potential! And seriously, amidst my amazing trash picks, thrift finds, hand-me-downs from fancy parents and some of our own grown-up, from-a-retail-store purchases, the little hits of Ikea are still invaluable.

By: jessica

jessica — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 03:36:01 +0000

I’ve never built one and have no advice. But I have to say that I’m excited to watch this wicked awesome plan unfold!

By: Scoops

Scoops — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 00:40:06 +0000

In reply to Lauren O.. Hey Lauren! That sounds so cool, what a great idea. Plus you have the benefit of a narrow profile, which is what I need. I think I can probably swing it with the 12" depth of these horizontal cabinets, but I love that you did this in your kitchen. Do you use them for shoe storage, or something kitcheny? We have the tall Ikea "shoe hider" and I love it. How did people live without shoe storage before Ikea?

By: Scoops

Scoops — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 00:37:58 +0000

In reply to caroline [the diy nurse]. Holy cow Caroline! That sounds like an amazing adventure! Good luck to you, and I hope you get a Fauxdenza when you return ;)

By: Scoops

Scoops — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 00:36:08 +0000

In reply to Amanda. That's right, I remember that post! Thanks for the link.

By: Scoops

Scoops — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 00:33:24 +0000

In reply to Aaron. Hey Aaron! Something to consider for sure. I only wonder if they have pretty adjustable legs, I know they have the plastic black ones, but pretty would be best. The other down side with the legs is that they only work with the base cabinets and base cabinets won't fit the space height wise - I had that problem in the kitchen. Hmmm something to think about..

By: AnnMarie

AnnMarie — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 22:34:22 +0000

In reply to Amanda. Yup, I was just looking for that same post! And I really like the idea of putting a fauxdenza in your sunroom and I can't wait to see how it turns out!

By: Lauren O.

Lauren O. — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 21:35:30 +0000

I actually just did this in my little kitchen in my NYC apartment, only I used one pack of the plasticl Ikea Trones shoe cabinets, hung horizontally, instead of cabinets. I grabbed a piece of wood from the big orange store, cut the length to size, stained and sealed it, and I’m pretty much obsessed. They’re super light, and with the real wood top they don’t scream “stupid plastic bins” whatsoever. They’re also super narrow (7 & 1/4 inch deep), which is perfect in my narrow kitchen.

By: caroline [the diy nurse]

caroline [the diy nurse] — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 19:27:12 +0000

I’m so excited for you to do this! I have been obsessed with these. Unfortunately, we are prepping our house to sell and then travel all over the country. So we are a few years from settling down but this is one of my “dream” things to do as well as having a sunroom- So jealous!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 18:57:57 +0000

I don’t know that she is the first person to ever use Ikea kitchen cabinets this way, but Anna at Door Sixteen coined the term fauxdenza and popularized this application. http://www.doorsixteen.com/2010/11/08/fauxdenza/

By: Aaron

Aaron — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 16:28:12 +0000

I believe Ikea also sells legs that are adjustable, so you could build something traditional and then adjust out the slant with the legs. This would allow for easier reuse later if you change your mind on things, plus it eliminates concerns with properly mounting it to the wall.