DIY & Deco

Beach inspired living - instruction sheets

Dec 14 10:59am

Even if you don't live by the sea, you can still create that beachside feeling in your home with these beautiful creations.

You could just add one or two touches, such as a fin shelf, or go all out and build the wave inspired entertainment unit.

Click on the instruction sheets to help you make the features, and click on the images to enlarge the pages. You'll soon feel like you're closer to the ocean!

Wave entertainment unit

Perfect for watching your favourite surf DVDs, this unit is shaped like the curve of a wave.

Instructions: sheet 1, sheet 2

Pattern Sheet

Step-by-step instruction images

Hibiscus pictures

Create this pictures for your wall and keep then inexpensive by using bargain shop frames and heavy coloured paper.

Instruction sheet 1, sheet 2

Fin shelf

Add the finished touches to your beach theme by sneaking in these fin shaped shelf brackets.

Instruction sheet

Surfboard bracket

Practical and useful, this easy-to-make surfboard bracket is a must for any surfer.

Instruction sheet

Whitewashed floor

Complete the look by giving your room the fresh feel of the seaside.

Instruction sheet

Alternatively you can send a stamped-addressed C4 envelope to:

Better Homes and Gardens,

January Pattern Sheet,

Four door shed,

Private Bag 9850,

North Sydney,

NSW 2059.

Please allow up to ten days for delivery.

4 Comments Report Abuse

1. marytwyford - Dec 13 08:37am

Perhaps the captions could be put next to the correct pictures??

as I scrolled was wondering what I was looking at....re the fin rack?

2. pierre_soudan - Dec 13 08:59pm

Mary my friend, you are perfectly correct;

I was so enthusiastic about learning how to get the "beach feeling" into my home, but my eyes started diverging and randomly rotating inside their sockets as I tried to assemble one caption with its logical picture...

However, very good and refreshing ideas that can not only provide the beach vibe but also add a sleek and clean feeling to a room for a reasonable investment of time and money.

Beach living !!