by John Smid | Jan 19, 2022 | Hutch, J and L Creative Design, J and L Furniture
The inspiration for this hutch comes from several places. I’ve always loved open hutch design. The homey country style has always warmed my heart. So, I’ve built a couple of open hutches before, but I’d not built one with a closed buffet base....
by John Smid | Jan 11, 2022 | J and L Creative Design, J and L Painting Projects, Kitchen/Bathroom Cabinets
We were contacted to give a quote for a kitchen cabinet repainting job. When we went to the customer’s home we engaged in a conversation about her project. She had lots of ideas and was willing to listen to our input. In her goals was removing a wall and an...
by John Smid | Jan 8, 2022 | J and L Creative Design, J and L Painting Projects
While on a little get away trip, we came across an Estate Sale. Inside a country barn were numerous things from a relative’s life. Among them was this desk. It was in beautiful condition with clean drawers that worked well. The price, well the price was super...
by John Smid | Jan 2, 2022 | J and L Creative Design, J and L Furniture, J and L Repurposing Projects, Settees and Benches
When at an estate sale we found a set of beautiful solid walnut twin beds. With apologies about them not having the side boards, we assured them we could use them and got a great deal on them. They were so beautiful we could see the natural outcomes of building...
by John Smid | Dec 29, 2021 | J and L Creative Design, J and L Painting Projects, Kitchen/Bathroom Cabinets
We received a mention on a local swap shop page for painting cabinets. We followed up with it and were contracted to paint the kitchen and bathroom cabinets. The catch was that it needed to be done before the new baby arrived!!!! We agreed to do the job and got...
by John Smid | Dec 29, 2021 | Farmhouse Design, Hall Trees - Mud Room Pieces, J and L Creative Design, J and L Decor, J and L Furniture
After seeing some doors for sale in our local swap shop we drove to the address listed. Upon our arrival, it was revealed to be Larry’s Aunt and Uncle’s former home. The owners were remodeling and changing out the doors. We discovered they were all...
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