Pine Ceiling Medallion w/ Burlap Centerpiece + Integrated Electrical Pt. 2

May 19, 2015June 1, 2015 / jdedalmas / Leave a comment

The Bromley – Studio to 1BR Conversion

May 2, 2015May 2, 2015 / jdedalmas / Leave a comment

Ingenious “Wooden Cloth” folding table inspired by Caterpillar tracks

April 15, 2015August 21, 2015 / jdedalmas / Leave a comment

Ingenious “Wooden Cloth” Folding Table Inspired by Caterpillar Tracks via Fresh Home

The Wooden Cloth is said to adapt to the many living situations modern life has to offer, be it in a large home or a small refuge. Its name is provocative and inspiring at the same time: “Instead of having drop-leaf construction where the hanging table tops close off one or two sides I wanted to create a use for the hanging parts, which turn out to look like a tablecloth when it’s contracted,” explained the [Natalie Dackelid].

IKEA Hemnes Bridge Refinishing (Part I)

April 14, 2015April 15, 2015 / jdedalmas / 4 Comments

A customer recently asked if I could sand and strip a black/brown IKEA Hemnes Bridging Shelf and stain it to match her existing grey/brown IKEA Hemnes collection.

Below are photos of the sanding and paint stripping process, which took 3.5 hrs due to the thick factory coating. The required tools are as follows:

5″ orbital sander w/ 40, 80 and 120 grit sanding disks
Coarse steel wool
Oil-based paint stripper
Scrapper or 5-in-1
Dremel with sanding attachments for corners and fine edges
Sanding block

Peek Inside: The Unfinished Underworld Of New York’s Subway

April 13, 2015August 21, 2015 / jdedalmas / Leave a comment

http://www.fastcompany.com/3044943/exposure/peek-inside-the-unfinished-underworld-of-new-yorks-subway

Peek Inside: The Unfinished World of New York’s Subway via Fast Company
Amazing images from the massive 2nd Ave subway line currently being dug beneath NYC (via Fast Company)

Apartment Design, Buildout + Furniture Assembly // New York, NY

April 5, 2015April 10, 2015 / jdedalmas / Leave a comment

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Poplar Wall Shelf + TV Frame

April 4, 2015April 5, 2015 / jdedalmas / Leave a comment

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Upper East Side Garden 1BR

February 3, 2015February 3, 2015 / jdedalmas / Leave a comment

Kinetic Design + Build begins work on two new “Vanilla Box” basement garden units on the Upper East Side today: a one bedroom apartment pictured below and an adjacent studio apartment. The challenge lies in balancing a contemporary style, while insuring that the space feels warm and light despite the lack of windows. Please check in for periodic updates!

Upper East Side Garden Studio

January 22, 2015February 3, 2015 / jdedalmas / Leave a comment

Kinetic Design + Build begins work on two new “Vanilla Box” basement garden units on the Upper East Side today: a studio apartment pictured below and an adjacent two bedroom apartment. The challenge lies in balancing a contemporary style, while insuring that the space feels warm and light despite the lack of windows. Please check in daily through next Wednesday for periodic updates!