kitchen table?

Laura M

I was wondering if anyone knows what kind of table would be good for a kitchen. I want something that looks good but can handle the hot plates of food and cold glasses without causing damage. I hate glass so that won't work. I also have kids and need it to be cleaned easily. HELP!!!

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there's a medium size wooden table that can be extended from either end, with 2 benches for people to sit on, or a wrap-around type of bench, [with apolstery on the seats] check out the store Ikea, that's what we have and it looks so cozy in a corner. or anywhere.

I am looking for a plan for a kitchen table with a bench on one side and chairs on the other?

hklemme

I want the bench under a window, with storage in it, cover it is padding and fabric. then a decent sized table and 2 chairs on the other side, and i cannot find a plan anywhere. please help! i appreciate it!

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Here you go:
http://www.ehow.com/how_5032520_build-kitchen-nook.html
http://www.diyadvice.com/diy/built-ins/storage/kitchen-bench/
Find a table and chairs off of craigslist. Build your bench. Cut 2 pieces of plywood to fit the back and bottom of the bench and upholster them.
http://www.upholster.com/howto/slipseat.html
Screw the plywood panels in from the back of the bench.
Upholster the chairs to match.

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I need step by step directions on how to make a bench cushion for my kitchen table.?

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Q. I bought an Ikea kitchen bench and I would like to make a cushion for it. I have a vague idea how to do it - and the supplies I'll need, but I think I should have some step by step instructions just in case.

Is it as simple as plywood, spray adhesive, foam, and fabric??

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You seem to be on the right track. You did not say if the top if the bench is finished. I am assuming that it is not.

You can adhere the foam to the plywood, but it is not necessary as the fabric will hold the foam into place.

1. Place fabric face down on a clean surface.
2. Place a layer of polyester batting down on the fabric.
3. Place foam cushion top of the batting.
4. Place the plywood over the foam.
5. Smooth the batting over the foam and plywood. Staple one side of the batting, Mitre the corners of the foam so that it is not bulky. (You may need to trim some of the batting. Staple the opposite side, then finish the remaining sides.
6. I like to sew the corners of the fabric for a finished edge, but you can carefully fold the corners of the fabric, (like a gift) and staple the fabric in the same manner as the batting.

You can then screw the bench to the bottom of the plywood.

YOU ARE DONE!

If the cushion in loose, the easiest way to do this is to sew the fabric on three sides and 1/3 of the way on each end of the remaining side. (Making a pillow case type cover.) Then turn the cover inside out. Take each corner and form a triangle from the flattened sides of the corners. Sew a seam on each corner the depth of the cushion. This gives a nice finished look. Turn inside - out. Then stuff cover with pillow and then hand sew the remaining portion of the seam.

How on earth do I cut Hardibacker?

babybunny7

I am woking on installing a tile countertop in my kitchen. I have the plywood base down and it's level but I need to put hardibacker on top of it and I don't know how to cut it. I've heard of the score and snap method, but I am unsure how to do this. Do you score both sides? I tried scoring one side and snapping it but it didn't snap. I had to hit it with a hammer just to get it to bust off in smallish pieces.
Please HELP!

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Cutter blade is too thin and will stuck inside the board.
There is a special cutter for cutting hardibacker, around $10. Homedepot or Lowes should have it.
Cut one side, and snap it over a straight edge, like work bench or table, or use some 2 X 4.
Ask the floor guy at the store.

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I have a long narrow room in my apartment. Anyone have any good decorating ideas?

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Autumn

It's about 4' x 20'. It's at the back of my apartment coming off of the kitchen. The thing is, it's the only room with a good view (the other rooms all look out on a brick wall). It's currently being used as a storage space, but I'm cleaning it out and I'd like to do something with it, but I just don't know what.
It's about 4' x 20'. It's at the back of my apartment coming off of the kitchen. The thing is, it's the only room with a good view (the other rooms all look out on a brick wall). It's currently being used as a storage space, but I'm cleaning it out and I'd like to do something with it, but I just don't know what. I'll try to show you what it looks like. The door comes from the kitchen and there's a bit of wall that juts out.
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The view is of some trees and a lake. It's much better than the brick wall view I get from the rest of my windows!

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Four feet wide? Hmmmm - pretty narrow. What was the purpose of the room? I'm thinking it is a storage room. If you have a "good view," you may want to make it look like a porch area, especially if the view looks out to a nature scene, such as trees, a garden, grass, flowers, etc. Real or silk plants in pretty containers, or hanging from the ceiling, or on stands would add to your garden feel and yet take up little space.

Because the room is extremely narrow, you'll need to use small scale furnishings. If there are lots of windows, you could position a narrow bench, perhaps an upholstered bench, opposite an especially appealing aspect of the view outside.

You may also consider a small park-type bench, either wood or wrought iron. Add some comfy cushions and a throw to dress it up.

A couple of small wicker chairs flanking a little round table might work. You might try some narrow bookshelves along the walls, but be careful - don't "line" everything up. Better to have a few defined areas (reading area, desk, sitting area, etc.) than one long, cluttered-looking space. I'd keep it sparse but functional. Maybe you could still use some of the space for storage, concealed behind a decorative screen, curtain hung wall-to-wall, etc.

How do I keep the cat away from the piano?

Sam

My cat will either sit on the bench of the piano or the side of it next to the keys and plays it when he wants something. This is rather annoying as he can't always go outside(weed spray that says keep pets indoors, veterinary reasons, ect) and from time to time it seems its for no reason at all. The piano has no key cover.

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play this song for your cat:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCdnzJejYsc

:P

Now seriously, you have to cover your piano with a plastic cover or something or close the door from the room where you have it placed.
Cats just go and sit wherever they want, even they know you do not aprove it, they will go there when you're not looking.
I have to clean my kitchen table with bleach every day when i come back home because i know they put their dirty paws allover, specially there where they are most likely to find treats. :)
they just can't help it.

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