ProjectsMelissa2019-08-07T17:23:48-07:00

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

Highlight reel of our past and in progress projects for home renovations, custom built-ins, accessory buildings, furniture and accessories. Browse the before and after photos, concept sketches, photo-realistic renderings, and detailed plans of our favourite projects.

Yorkson MediaMelissa2018-12-01T02:10:20-08:00

Yorkson Media

MJ RenoMelissa2018-12-01T02:40:11-08:00

MJ Reno

SheShedMelissa2017-03-25T00:46:00-07:00

SheShed

Roderick RenoMelissa2017-03-25T00:46:01-07:00

Roderick Reno

Edgar OfficeMelissa2017-03-25T00:46:01-07:00

Edgar Office

Maddy’s FrameMelissa2017-03-25T00:46:01-07:00

Maddy’s Frame

MOD CribMelissa2017-03-25T00:46:01-07:00

MOD Crib

Closet OfficeMelissa2017-03-25T00:46:01-07:00

Closet Office

Scooter-DooMelissa2017-03-25T00:46:01-07:00

Scooter-Doo

Dozer BedMelissa2017-03-25T00:46:01-07:00

Dozer Bed

A Swift FlipMelissa2017-03-25T00:46:07-07:00

A Swift Flip

DAILY ACTIVITIES

Full disclosure: I wouldn’t say I LOVE the process of sanding as much as the designing and ...

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Full disclosure: I wouldn’t say I LOVE the process of sanding as much as the designing and building, but when I DO have to get my sand on, I LOVE my @mirkacanada Deros. This thing is the business and it makes an otherwise tedious task a lot more enjoyable. Also, it’s bright yellow and from Finland which obviously makes it cool.
Thanks to Albert and the team @ultimatetools for always taking care of us! And when I say taking care of us I mean having a showroom full of premium tool-crack that might lead to us living in our Van down by the river (but with the best sander ever).

#mirkaderos
#sitkadiy #sitkaprojects
#roderickreno #homegym #murphybed #renovation #houserenovation #housereno #interiordesign #interiordesigner #interiorrenovation #remodel #bungalow #homerenovation #renovationdesign #renolife #covidprojects #homegymdesign #multifunctionspaces #custombuild

SMALL BUT MIGHTY! While definitely true for Melissa (seen here sporting some rad new safety glasses ...

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SMALL BUT MIGHTY! While definitely true for Melissa (seen here sporting some rad new safety glasses I made her get after seeing how cute she looked in mine), it’s also a great descriptor for the first little (literally) project we did with the Shaper Origin to get our toes dusty in the world of CnC cutting. So what do you do when you need to store a 7ft long, 45lb barbell where you’re not tripping over it or moving it constantly. Hide it behind the door natch! Or more specifically stand it up securely behind the door. We designed some simple but effective mounts in CAD and sent the files to the shop to get cutting (yes the #shaperorigin uses WiFi 🤯😬). Second pic (swipe) is the CAD design for all the individual bits needed to make the two mounts, followed by progress of the cutting and finally the mounts installed, holding their chrome trophy. Boom! To get the bar in you simply thread the needle at the top, lifting the bar up through the hole just enough to drop the bottom into its little cup holder on the floor. No latches to fiddle with or accidentally leave open. This ensures you need to be able lift 45lb straight up in order to get it out which means anyone who shouldn’t be using this thing isn’t getting it out either...like for instance our 1yr old munchkin who is curious about (enter all the things here). Although she does take after her Mom so she might be lifting that bar sooner than you think! 💪

@shapertools
#usewhatyouhave
#homegym
#murphybed

#sitkadiy #sitkaprojects
#roderickreno #homegym #murphybed #renovation #houserenovation #housereno #interiordesign #interiordesigner #interiorrenovation #remodel #bungalow #homerenovation #renovationdesign #renolife #covidprojects #homegymdesign #multifunctionspaces #custombuild #melissa

Check out that form! 🏋️‍♀️ Time for an update on the Murphy bed / home gym / play space. ...

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Check out that form! 🏋️‍♀️ Time for an update on the Murphy bed / home gym / play space. Step two is well underway! But before we get into that, first we have to say that adding a Murphy bed is like adding a single room addition on your house, but an addition you start after lunch one day and finish after dinner....the same day. Having a new, entire room of floorspace to do whatever you want with is like Christmas for adults and makes us wonder why we didn’t do this years ago.
Ok! Back to step two progress - we’ve acquired a modest little collection of back to basics fitness gear. It’s not fancy but neither are we, and it’s all we need for the fundamentals (read: all @vandura25 needs to keep his grouchy-pants in the cupboard). Basic workouts are now in effect (insert Adam happy-claps here), opening the door for the final phase of this project; the design and build of the custom gym rack that will attach to the bottom of the Murphy bed.
Spoiler: the gym build is well underway! The last pic (swipe) is the final CAD design of said gym and we’ve officially started making sawdust in the Sitka workshop. There’s a lot to unpack on the build of this project, especially with the addition of our new cuckoo-banana-bread Shaper Origin CNC. Stay tuned for a closer look at the first tiny but mighty piece we made with the Shaper and a progress update from inside the shop!

#usewhatyouhave
#homegym
#murphybed

#sitkadiy #sitkaprojects
#roderickreno #homegym #murphybed #renovation #houserenovation #housereno #interiordesign #interiordesigner #interiorrenovation #remodel #bungalow #homerenovation #renovationdesign #renolife #covidprojects #homegymdesign #multifunctionspaces #custombuild

It’s official, the Shaper Origin is cutting into its first big project. We did a few test runs ...

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It’s official, the Shaper Origin is cutting into its first big project. We did a few test runs with some small stuff to get the feel and now it is full steam ahead in part 2 of the Murphy bed gym.

#sitkadiy #sitkaprojects #shaperorigin #shapertools #cncwoodworking #cncrouter
#roderickreno #homegym #murphybed #renovation #houserenovation #housereno #interiordesign #interiordesigner #interiorrenovation #remodel #bungalow #homerenovation #renovationdesign #renolife #covidprojects #homegymdesign #multifunctionspaces #custombuild

Safety first! Even when you are the apprentice and all you get to do is supervise! Fashion points ...

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Safety first! Even when you are the apprentice and all you get to do is supervise! Fashion points for a matching shirt and helmet today 😆

#sitkadiy #sitkaprojects #familybusiness
#apprentice #safetyfirst #tinyhuman #renovation #exteriordesign #exteriorrenovation #exteriordesigns #interiordesign #interiordesigner #interiorrenovation #remodel #bungalow #homerenovation #renovationdesign #renolife #lifelovechaos #sitkaassistants

Step one in the murphy bed/home gym/play space evolution.

Assembly and installation of the...

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Step one in the murphy bed/home gym/play space evolution.

Assembly and installation of the Next Bed murphy bed hardware was super easy. Then we added some thick rubber flooring to give a little cushion and protection.

And of course the apprentice has claimed the space as her own with her tent and play mats.

Next we will build the gym attachments, bring in the weights and bench and a few fun attachments for the tiny human.

More to come on this project as the next phase gets built!

Wondering about the motivations for this project? Installing a murphy bed to reclaim the usability of this space when no one is sleeping (16 hours of every day!) has been a desire for some time now. Living in a smaller house by choice means maximizing every inch. And then COVID hit and this small house became not only a living space for a young family but also a full time work from home space. And then the gyms were ordered closed and workouts came to a halt. And then the baby got older and more mobile and rambunctious.

This ‘new normal’ of work from home and skipping the gym is here to stay for this family so...the murphy bed desires became a priority.

We put together a plan to allow this little house to take on functions that would normally be reserved for houses twice the size. Multifunction is the name of the game around here.

@perfect.surfaces @nextbed_ @thecaliforniabeachco

#sitkadiy #sitkaprojects
#roderickreno #homegym #murphybed #renovation #houserenovation #housereno #interiordesign #interiordesigner #interiorrenovation #remodel #bungalow #homerenovation #renovationdesign #renolife #covidprojects #homegymdesign #multifunctionspaces #custombuild

Sometimes you just need a pop of colour to add the finishing touch to an exterior refresh! New ...

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Sometimes you just need a pop of colour to add the finishing touch to an exterior refresh! New paint on the entire house and a new front door with hardware.

#sitkadiy #sitkaprojects
#wiltshirereno #exteriorpainting #exteriordoors #exteriordesign #renovation #exteriorpaint #entrance #interiordesign #interiordesigner #interiorrenovation #remodel #homerenovation #renovationdesign #renolife

Finally going to have a fan in this main bath! Fixing this bathroom has been a long time coming but...

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Finally going to have a fan in this main bath! Fixing this bathroom has been a long time coming but it feels sooooo good to see it starting to be reconstructed after a fantastic demo weekend.
#sitkadiy #sitkaprojects
#roderickreno #bathroomrenovation #bathroom #renovation #houserenovation #housereno #interiordesign #interiordesigner #interiorrenovation #remodel #bungalow #homerenovation #renovationdesign #renolife #covidprojects

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