{"id":6811,"date":"2018-08-14T06:36:47","date_gmt":"2018-08-13T19:36:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/?p=6811"},"modified":"2022-01-04T11:32:50","modified_gmt":"2022-01-04T00:32:50","slug":"5-ways-to-make-the-most-of-creative-carpentry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/uk\/5-ways-to-make-the-most-of-creative-carpentry\/","title":{"rendered":"5 ways to make the most of creative carpentry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Carpentry doesn\u2019t have to be all that complicated.<\/p>\n<p>Well, it can be.<\/p>\n<p>But once you&#8217;ve attempted a couple of these carpentry projects, you&#8217;ll find yourself becoming more capable and more confident with your DIY abilities.<\/p>\n<p>You can find plenty of creative ways to wow your house guests by working a few slabs of wood into something special. Try the below ideas, either by yourself or with a little help from one of the many skilled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/carpentry\/london\/\">carpentry services<\/a> in London.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Pergolas<\/h2>\n<p>Building yourself one of these could result in some serious DIY pride. Pergolas can add instant impact to any outdoor space, and can be sized based on preference and space.<\/p>\n<p>You could use it to shade an outdoor seating area &#8211; having an al fresco dining area is one of the top gardening trends of 2018.<\/p>\n<p>A word of caution though. Your pergola should be <em>super<\/em> sturdy if you\u2019ll have anyone sitting under it. Get professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/carpentry\/\">carpentry services<\/a> to help make sure it\u2019s secure.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tip\">Pergolas are also great for trailing plants like wisteria. Pretty + extra shade.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6814\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/24064608\/roomfortuesday.com_.jpg\" alt=\"carpenters in London\" width=\"564\" height=\"844\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>Source: Pinterest &#8211; thatsmyletter.blogspot.com<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re keen to know how much does a pergola cost, check out our <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/building\/pergola-installation\/price\/pergola-cost-guide\/\">updated pergola price guide<\/a><\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Wooden bar (on wheels)<\/h2>\n<p>Yep, the wheels part is important. It means you can use your bar no matter what this British weather throws at us.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Perks of building your own bar:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your favourite drink is (usually) in stock.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll always get a seat.<\/li>\n<li>No bathroom queues.<\/li>\n<li>A substantial rise in popularity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6813\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/24064608\/woodenbar-source-thatsmyletter.blogspot.com_.jpg\" alt=\"carpenters in London\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>Source: Pinterest &#8211; thatsmyletter.blogspot.com<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>3. Quirky shelving units<\/h2>\n<p>Shelving doesn\u2019t have to be boring or \u2018standard\u2019. Done right, a shelf could serve as wall art or the main feature piece in a room.<\/p>\n<p>With a bit of creativity (and perhaps a tiny bit of carpentry help) you can put together a shelf that is fun + functional. Pretty much <em>anything<\/em>\u00a0can be transformed into a shelf of some shape or size. Let your imagination run wild.<\/p>\n<p>Up your shelving game by Pinterest-ing the below ideas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Honeycomb shelves<\/li>\n<li>Hanging shelves<\/li>\n<li>Guitar shelves<\/li>\n<li>Ladder shelves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6815\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/24064607\/upcycling.com_.jpg\" alt=\"carpenters in London\" width=\"519\" height=\"639\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>Source: Pinterest &#8211; thatsmyletter.blogspot.com<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>4. Garden pallet furniture<\/h2>\n<p>Up-cycling is a trend that isn\u2019t going away any time soon. Breathe some new life into wooden pallets by transforming them into unique garden furniture pieces.<\/p>\n<p>At least you know it\u2019ll be totally one of a kind. And you can\u2019t really beat the value factor.<\/p>\n<p>Pallets are fairly simple to work with. So if you\u2019re a carpentry newbie, this may be a good one to start with. They\u2019re also easy to paint or stain if you want to add a pop of colour to your outdoor space.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tip\">Add large cushions and thick throws onto pallet benches for an instant &#8216;snug&#8217; corner in your garden.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6816\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/24064607\/boromir.info_.jpg\" alt=\"carpenters in London\" width=\"563\" height=\"423\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>Source: Pinterest &#8211; boromir.info<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>5. Fire pit<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s going to get pretty chilly pretty fast.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to continue enjoying your outdoor time at time, you could try building a DIY fire pit.<\/p>\n<p>Again, this one\u2019s sure to be a crowd pleaser. Whether you\u2019re toasting marshmallows with the fam or just want to utilise your outdoor space for an evening gathering, try to put one together using the steps in the image below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6817\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/24064607\/meirious.epizy_.com_.jpg\" alt=\"carpenters in London\" width=\"564\" height=\"1484\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>Source: Pinterest &#8211; meirious.epizy.com<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Need a little help with your next project? Find trusted and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/carpentry\/\">local carpenters<\/a> on Airtasker.<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s a lot you can do with a few slabs of wood and some creative juices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":43,"featured_media":6812,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2153,1506],"tags":[1528,1530,1006],"language":["en-GB"],"class_list":["post-6811","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gardening","category-tips-gb","tag-carpenters","tag-carpentry-gb","tag-diy-gb"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>5 Ways to make the most of creative carpentry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Check out some inspo for your next DIY 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