I love how the carpenters clamp adds visual interest to a bookcase, shelf or desk top. I thought it would be cute to addition to my sons room. It's just so cool! While I love the large size of the CB2 carpenter's clamp, I'm not huge fan of the price $ 24.99 for one. Then it dawned on me to just buy one from Lowes! Plus I needed one anyways to finish up a project that Mr. CLH and I have been working on for on sons room.
Our local Lowes has a whole aisle devoted to carpenter clamps, all types: metal, wood, and plastic. The metal ones range in size and price from $ 2.98 and up.
I bought the four inch clamp which was only $ 5.98 which will work great in his room and work perfectly for the project.
Tabari just got home yesterday and I showed him the progress on his bedroom as well as my idea for the carpenters clamp.
Conversations With My Kid
Since Tabari's is fully involved in the process of re-doing his bedroom, I'd thought I'd share the conversations he and I have about design elements for his room
Mom: What do you think of the carpenter's clamp, being used as a bookend?
Son: It's cool, but I want a bigger one!
Mom: Ok, sounds good. We can leave it metal, or paint it any color you like: red, blue green whatever.
Son: Um, I don't want red, I don't want too much red in the room
Mom: Really? Its your favorite color
Son: Yeah, but I'm thinking blue. Love you mom.
Mom: Love you too!
So the measly little four inch one I bought is too small for his tastes, lol. I'll be heading back to Lowe's soon and exchanging the carpenters clamp for a larger one. I'll also be picking up some spray paint, but will be paint the clamp light blue, or dark blue?
What are your thoughts about adding a little industrial edge into your home?
That is such a great idea. I'm always looking for ways to make my own accessories when ones I like aren't in my price range. Love your idea to paint it too. That will make it more special in the little guy's room.
ReplyDeleteI loved that idea in the CB2 catalogue, too - such a great idea to find one on your own!
ReplyDeleteI saw this idea as well! Very cute!
ReplyDeleteI love it! I'm especially excited to see so many creative boy rooms around the blogosphere lately!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing idea! Thanks for sharing this sweetie!
ReplyDeleteLove the industrial look, particularly for a guy's room. As for the clamp color, I'm all about contrast. If the walls turn out darker, a lighter blue clamp would be awesome. If the walls turn out lighter, then a darker clamp color.
ReplyDeletei love the idea of using a clamp as a bookend-- very chic!
ReplyDeletei love when you can repurpose something and it still be very stylish! great idea!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love that idea! At first I worried that the clamps themselves would run around $15, but was pleasantly surprised to see that low price tag. I'm not a tween boy, but I'm filing this idea away for possible future use!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea so much. Would you mind if I mentioned it on my blog with a link to the page?
ReplyDeleteHi Karen, of course I don't mind, I'm glad you liked the idea! :)
ReplyDeleteclever, clever, clever...I may use it somewhere....thanks.
ReplyDeleteVery Creative!
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