Industrial Brick Look For 260 Pesos

Finished Wall

I'm crazy about bricks, but the cost and effort to install them is outrageous.

I was able to get the look that I wanted for only 260 pesos.

When I moved in, this is what I had to work with.

With the limited floor space, I decided to maximize the wall by adding slotted posts and shelving.  It allows flexibility, and extends my kitchen with added storage for the appliances.

I thought I got a bargain using Cushioni Foam Bricks on the opposite wall, until I found wallpapers sold in the streets of Divisoria with a coverage of 4.5 sqm for only 130 pesos.  I got lucky they have the gray brick design on stock and was so worried that I would have enough rolls that I got 8 of them.

I immediately worked on my walls as soon as I got back.  The rolls were easy to work with, with built in adhesive like stickers.

I initially aligned the paper along the slotted posts, but it proves to be challenging when you align the print next to each other.  Instead, I unscrewed all the posts and worked on the blank wall.

I was surprised with the coverage.  It only took 2 rolls to cover the entire kitchen wall including the backsplash on the kitchen counter.

Once covered, I re-attached the the posts and rearranged the shelves.

Here's the before and after side by side:

Additional Overhead Storage Under 2000 Pesos

Photo Credits to the Owner

When I moved to my new condominium unit in Mandaluyong, I gradually started to work on doing the decors and make room for the stuff I've collected over the years.  The closet that comes with the unit is just not enough.

Since, its relatively small, with a floor area of 28 sqm, I decided to add storage into the walls.  The most convenient is adding overhead cabinets, but i find it too costly. Instead, I drilled .5m slotted posts on the overhead beam, installed brackets, added planks as shelving and placed basket crates to hide the clutter.

Heres the finished product.

Materials:
2 - .5m Slotted posts from Ace Hardware at 250 pesos = 500 pesos
4 - Brackets @85 pesos from Ace Hardware = 340 pesos
3 - 2 in. x 4 in x 6 ft @ 180 pesos from Ortigas Home Depot = 540 pesos
4 - Basket Crates from Dapitan @ 150 pesos = 600
Total Cost: 1,980

Designing Trim & Beyond in Pampanga

Being the Chief Designer for Victoria Court on my 1st 8 years before moving to the Marketing Department, I was challenged to create designs for the banner themed rooms that made the brand popular.  That's why I didn't expect that my last two projects for the company would be a Salon and Restaurant for our business expansion.

I had valuable learnings during my last two months, I never realized before.  Not only was I asked to design it, I was literally asked to supervise, monitor and project manage the construction.

I have never been so immersed in the construction process until this last 2 projects.

I literally purchase all the materials, monitor workmanship, and solve unexpected problems encountered on site.  I think I came out as a better Architect after this experience.

1st Week Progress

2nd Week Progress

3rd Week Progress

4th Week Progress

Final Output

Trim and Beyond is located along Fil-Am Friendship Highway, Brgy. Cutcut, Angeles City
Beside Runningman Fitness Center

Designing the Studio for Mayad Studios

Mayad's Entrance Before

The Brick Room Before

The Black Room Before

The Blue Room Before

The Green Room Before

The Conference Room Before

Photos grabbed form Mayad Studios Facebook page.