101 Ways to Use Soffits

[dr0591]

Soffit use #38: To enclose the back side of a wall niche.

[BB boy]

#39 - I like to use soffits for special fence design. Here is a stone fence I did. Actually once I got the basics done it was just a matter of copying.

[the dude]

#40 - trim pieces pergola

[KGosche]

Here is a stage that I created using soffits but I believe someone already mentioned that.

Also: 41-Bathroom partitions
42-Sound absorbers(or whatever you want to call them)
43-Stripes on wall

[Deirdre]

Here's my "unusual" soffit item:

44. Pantry items that are in boxes.

45. Crates of fruit.

46. Drapes without wierd ends (like the ones in HDPro)

47. Custom bed frames.

48. Blankets

49. Bed skirts

[dr0591]

Did anyone mention using them as (50) paintings? Or (51) ceiling beams?

I also use them (52) on the underside of tables to make the tabletop look thicker or to make a "skirt" (I think that's what it's called). Like in this picture -- same table with and without soffit skirt.

[Angelica]

53? I'm sure someone has used this...but I just spent MUCH time on this little corner so I am eager to share

[Deirdre]

How about this:

54. use a soffit for a piano keyboard, then place the darn thing onto the baby grand so that it looks like it is open.

[dr0591]

I'm BAAACCCKKKK!!!!

Turns out my computer problem was due to a loose cable.

Here is the piano keyboard I made, plus an image of it applied to a piano. Now everyone can tinkle the ivories!!

[the dude]

55. square/rectangle stepping stones
56. table place mats

[Allen42ACJ]

Not sure if this was said before.
57. A thin one with the picture of an appliance for material=stretch to fit..
Wider behind it for depth..

Another thread was asking about bringing in materials and appliances..

[teric]

ARe we still doing 101 ways to use soffits?

#58 - to make books that aren't lame, for bookshelves.

[Deirdre]

Going to get killed by you all for this one 59: Igloo Housing tracks. All you have to do is stack them one on top of each other - no trusses, no beams, no building codes, no meltdown.

[guapindaia]

60: Beams to support a suspended deck.

[DHGoldfish]

61 In 7.09 the part of the swimming pool below ground (better pools in 9.0) so I can see it in cross section. Ditto a septic tank and the pipes for it.
62 A license plate for the trailer. Suppose one for the car would be possible, too, but I was concerned that my trailer built from logs and fence parts wouldn't be recognized as such. Oh, the trailer tongue is a soffit, too!
63 Lots of things that need storage space planned for them: The pod that straps to the top of the car for long distance travel. Christmas ornament boxes. Reams of paper in the office. Facial tissue boxes everywhere. Light bulb boxes in the closet. Stack of storm windows.
64 A phone book on the desk.
65 Stacks of game boxes on the bookcase.
66 Colored switch plate covers.
67 Cushions for benches.
68 More attractive gravel in the aquarium.

And I thought I saw this, but now I can't find it, so maybe here's one more: Leaves for a drop leaf table.

Thanks for the keyboard, Kathleen!