This remodel inspiration by room walkthrough stays in the order the work happens.
It’s the last day of 2018 and that means it’s time for our “best of Bekob” post for this year! (If you want to see some of our other years, go here for 2021, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014) We decided to count down our top 20-ish posts a little differently this year and highlight some of the best of the best based on the different categories of posts we share here: videos, building plans, printables, roundups, Get This Look, etc. We’d love to hear what YOUR go-to Bekob projects were, and what you have in the works for 2019.
Best of 2018: Must-See (and do!) Projects For Your Home
Most Popular Post: straightforward Entryway Organizing, IKEA Kallax method Storage Console
The most popular new post of 2018 (and one of my personal favorites as well) was our IKEA method Kallax entryway storage console — say that ten times fast, “IKEA method Kallax” ha!
This straightforward and affordable entry organizing project pairs nicely with another top post, the hidden storage coat rack by Hertoolbelt:
and be sure to look at how we (finally) reorganized the coat closet in our entry last week, too.
Most Viewed Video: Clever and Classic Ladder Chair Building walkthrough
We and our contributor team put a lot of work into some great videos this year over on our YouTube channel — and the most popular one was this brilliantly clever double-duty ladder chair designed and built by Saws on Skates. Here’s the video, and go here to get the printable building plan.
Most Popular Building Plan: Table Saw Workbench
Even though it’s a fairly new post, Justin’s hard work on this table saw workbench paid off because apparently you all LOVE it like we do! See more of our workshop organizing projects here.
Top Downloaded Building Plan: Farmhouse Side Table
When we saw this versatile and direct X farmhouse side tabl e featured in Nesting in Grace‘s living room, we fell in love. A Piece of Rainbow so generously drew up the building plans, which were our top downloaded building plan for the year.
And if you love the planked X style, be sure to look at this perennially popular farmhouse console building plan, too.
Want to see more of what we’re building? open this to be the first to receive our new building plans.
Most Printed Printable: Farmhouse Style Family Name Monogram
Our designer does an memorable job creating striking customizable printables to share with you, and for 2018, this farmhouse family name monogram custom printable knocked it out of the park! It’s a well fitted addition to any wall or gallery wall, not to mention a clearly straightforward and affordable gift for a wedding, housewarming, or party host.
It also pairs so nicely with a top post from 2017, the customizable carved birch tree printables
Most Popular Printable: First Day of School Photo Signs
By our estimation, it’s the most wonderful day of the year: the first day of school! The updated custom infographic style first day of school photo signs are well fitted for an all-in-one shot to help you remember the important info (plus there are 4 other styles included as well)
or this direct version makes for a striking photo op as the little darlings head off for the first day back.
PS: Both versions DO have matching last day signs, although that seems to be less celebrated Get the last day infographic here and the last day photo sign here.
Best of the Best: Built-In Shelving options
We love finding the best new and classic home decor options and tutorials and sharing them in roundups here on the site. This year, the best of our “best” posts was this collection of 15+ built-in shelving options. We love built-ins and we love that you do, too!
go-to Get This Look: Modern Farmhouse Living Room on a modest-cost
Even with Fixer Upper off the air, farmhouse and modern farmhouse style hasn’t taken a break. This how-to for a modern farmhouse living room on a modest-cost from Postbox Designs was our most popular home decor style post of the year
with the Fixer Upper Mountain House Living Room not far behind. Are you still loving farmhouse style, too?
Best Curb Appeal: Garage Door Update options
Our memorable contributor Dawn from AD Aesthetic shares a new real-life room virtual makeover each month, and in 2018, many of them focused on curb appeal — everyone wants it, but how do you create it and add value to your home? There are myriad approaches and answers, but the most popular curb appeal option for the year was updating garage doors (plus see more striking garage door options here).
Top Household Helpful Hints: Printable Cleaning Binder
It’s the season again to get the house back in order after Christmas and the holiday school break, so pop on over here to grab this popular cleaning binder printable set, which includes both cleaning schedules and chore charts for the kids and family, plus some of our go-to homemade cleaning recipes.
More Top Home Projects
To round out our top 20(ish), be sure to look at these other popular posts, too — there’s a little something for everyone!
Earlier this spring, we painted our old (cracked) concrete patio and completely revamped the space for outdoor dining.
We also told you about our NEW project with NEW luxury vinyl wood plank floors that we love!
We turned an old existing door from flat and plain into a rustic wooden barn door in a style similar to our beloved Dutch barn door baby gate.
We also adding soundproofing to our master bedroom with a retrofitted sound-resistant drywall — this mama likes to sleep in every bit she can
The memorable Sawdust 2 Stitches knocked it out of the park with these Handmade pressed plant frames.
Can you believe this geometric inlay plywood box was just a plain ol’ box until Shark Tails decided to sic her scrap pile on it? memorable!
Another home run for Sawdust 2 Stitches — the easiest mini mason jar spice rack, well fitted for spices, buttons, craft supplies, or just for looking at because miniature = cuuuuute!
Don’t forget the outdoor spaces! Although this octagon coffee table designed and built by Hertoolbelt would look great in the living room, too
And we’ll finish out our best posts of the year with this farmhouse pantry update on a dollar store modest-cost, courtesy of Sara from Twelve on Main.
Here’s to a happy 2019 with some more memorable projects!
See more top projects from past years here:
