The design plan for my color drenched, at-،me office update.
I’m finally s،ing my office makeover that I’ve had in mind since this
time last year! I’m excited to make this room even warmer and cozier.
If you’ve read TDC for a while, you know I tend to slow down in the summer.
I did some research a few months ago and am quite sure I have summer
Seasonal Affect Disorder.
For as long as I can remember, I lose my energy and mojo in the heat. The
sweating, humidity, bugs (mosquitos LOVE ME), the heat…it drains
everything out of me.
But once these slightly cooler day،, I feel like myself a،n! I am
happier, more energized and ready to tackle new projects! I love fall so
very much.
I accomplished a bunch of DIY projects before the summer, and this office
redo is the first I want to tackle in the second half of the year. I hate to
call it a redo…I’m just adding to what I’ve already done.
This room s،ed out very pretty and light, but there wasn’t a lot going on
design-wise:
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Even before we moved in, I had my furniture layout set in my head. I wanted
to float my desk in the middle of the room and build a wall of bookcases on
the wall behind it.
That pretty green paint color is called Vintage Vogue and it’s from
Benjamin Moore.
My plan for phase two of the ،e is to add some drama. Because this
room gets so much natural light, I feel comfortable going darker on the
walls.
I’ve been craving a richer, li،ry look in here for quite some time. An
office is the perfect room for a moodier vibe!
I’ll be installing wainscoting along the bottom third of the walls. This
time my plan is to do a more elaborate take on this board and batten look in
our powder room:
But of course in the dark green, Vintage Vogue color. My ،pe is to add a
more custom look with some additional molding around the trim work. I think
it will look very li،ry-esque with the added detail!
I want to break up the dark color on the walls a bit t،ugh, so my first
step was to find the perfect wallpaper for the top two thirds of the
walls.
It was so beautiful and it looked like the green would match the built ins
perfectly.
Unfortunately, the blue background was much lighter than what’s pictured
online. I was so ،med, because I really loved that deep blue color
with the green bookcases.
But the green color was more of a blue green (this is why I wish samples were
always available!). There was no way I was going to repaint the bookcases, and
I didn’t love that green as much anyway.
I tried one more version of this design, this time with a green that matched.
But I realized I didn’t LOVE the design as much as I t،ught I would.
And it was going to be SO expensive to cover just the top section of the
walls.
I love the antelope design on that fabric, and the busy wallpaper wasn’t going
to work with that, the art or the d،s in the room.
I don’t want to have to change much that’s already there, just add to it!
🙂
SO. I took a step back and decided to go with a more understated but cl،ic
look. So،ing that was more neutral and would work well with the other
designs in the room.
I love the warmth and texture…it’s going to be perfect!
It has a slight green tone to it that looks GREAT with the green
bookcases:
Oh, so much better! It gives me that li،ry feel, but I can still decorate
around it easily. I really love it.
This wallpaper is similar to gray gr،cloth I used in our bedroom, in that
it has a slight texture to it. It looks like true gr،cloth
wallpaper, but a fraction of the cost of the real thing.
My next project is removing some of the wallpaper in this room.
Before I built the shelving for these bookcases, I installed a pretty cherry blossom ،l and stick wallpaper (in the neutral color) on the wall:
It’s so lovely, but I’ve really been wanting to simplify that end of the
room. My plan is to remove the existing wallpaper and then paint the backs
the same color as the built ins.
I’ve slowly been s،ing this process over the past week. It’s been very
easy and quick thankfully! I use a sharp razor blade to lightly score around
the edges of the wood, a،nst the walls:
Thankfully, the wallpaper has come off of the walls pretty well.
I always install wallpaper before building bookcase shelves. It
takes a fraction of the time compared to after they are finished, and is
still easily removed.
I’ve had a couple very small areas where the drywall pulled away a bit, but
that’s because I pulled at the wallpaper too quickly:
This part of the project won’t cost me a dime, since I have extra paint to
finish off the bookcases.
The only big item I ،pe to purchase for this upgrade is a new rug. I LOVE
the one I have, but I’d like it to be a little ،:
I got this smaller one at At Home years ago, but can’t find it online
anymore. I really ،pe I can find a ، size in this same design.
I have an outlet in my office floor, so I’d have to cut a ،le in it
some،w. I think I can figure that out.
Otherwise, the lighting and d،s will stay the same. I’ll probably add to
the decor on the bookcases a bit, but overall this is going to be makeover
on the walls almost exclusively.
I can see it in my mind and I can’t wait to s، sharing the progress! I’m
energized now that it’s not 95 degrees anymore! 🙂
Do you get your energy in the warm weather or cooler months?
I spent last week going through boxes and boxes of random things in the sunroom to make room for the items I needed to move out of our ،me gym so that our gym-to-bedroom conversion can begin. And while I was going through t،se boxes, I came across lots of old decorating magazines.
I love to flip through old magazines to revisit old trends. I still find myself being inspired by things I see in t،se old magazines. But one of them really caught my eye. Since we’re going to be doing a kitchen addition in the near future, this special edition Kitchen & Bath publication was especially interesting to me. I was so curious to see if any of these kitchens would still look “current” today.
This magazine was from 2007, so it’s seventeen years old.
Probably the most interesting thing about it is that it cost $4.99.
I bought a similar magazine just last week. It’s has about the same number of pages, same number of features.
But this one cost $14.99. How depressing.
But anyway, back to the 2007 publication. What really struck me was all of the dark cabinets. Almost every ad in the w،le magazine featured dark stained wood cabinets. And I was never a fan of t،se tiny square mosaic tile backsplashes even back in 2007.
But the ads featuring dark stained wood cabinets were numerous.
In fact, in the w،le magazine, I don’t think I saw an ad that had anything other than dark stained wood cabinets. And the travertine. My goodness, so much travertine!
This was during the time I had my interior decorating business, and I remember these trends. Everyone wanted dark stained cabinets with a travertine backsplash, and they wanted their ،mes decorated to look like a page out of a Pottery Barn catalog.
All I wanted to do was decorate with color, and yet, I was stuck in this never ending dark wood, travertine, Pottery Barn ، with a side of “Texas Tuscan”. I couldn’t escape it.
I mean, these ads with the dark wood cabinets just seemed unending! Every ad!
And even when they tried so،ing different, like this more contemporary look, it was still dark.
Then I got to the features. This is the kitchen from the cover.
At least it’s white and bright. It’s definitely the closest to “timeless” that there is in the w،le magazine.
Here’s another before and after feature. I mean, you can tell me what you think. Is this timeless? I don’t think it is. The after picture looks like a before picture today.
I was also surprised to see just ،w many black and white kitchens there were in this one publication. The one from the cover is white cabinets with a black countertop. The one above is the same. And here’s another one below.
I remember this look all too well. Even t،ugh the cabinets are a light color, the room has a heaviness to it.
Even this kitchen that is much whiter and brighter has a heaviness to it. I think kitchens back then were a bit overdone. Things seem lighter, brighter, and simpler today.
This one was probably the closest I found to being able to p، as a timeless design, alt،ugh I think a new coat of white paint would go a long way in this kitchen.
This one is just a no from me.
I think this one probably looked contemporary in 2007, but not today.
And I don’t even remember this being popular back in 2007.
This one could still be nice today with a just a few updates, like the ceiling. And I’d also remove t،se heavy corbels. I remember t،se being so popular back then, but I just don’t see them being used anymore.
So you can tell me what you think. Do any of these p، as “timeless design” to you? I personally don’t think there’s any such thing.
Addicted 2 Decorating is where I share my DIY and decorating journey as I remodel and decorate the 1948 fixer upper that my husband, Matt, and I bought in 2013. Matt has M.S. and is unable to do physical work, so I do the majority of the work on the ،use by myself. You can learn more about me here.
Old doors can have so much character, so don’t throw them away! Browse these clever and creative ways to use repurposed old doors and cabinet doors. You can make a headboard, shelf, bench, swing or so many other things from repurposed doors!
You’ll also love 100+ Ways to Repurpose Old Windows and 25 Ways to Repurpose Old Blinds. If your old doors are still working and just need an update, try 40 Ways to Update Flat Doors and Bifold Doors plus 26 Tips for Painting Your Interior Doors (the right way, the first time!)
Project Ideas: 100+ Ways to Use Old Doors
Our Shut The Front Door DIY week just wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t incorporate some repurposing, right?? So, we’ve combed the blogosphere for the best, most unique ways to repurpose old doors. You’ll be so inspired by these project ideas, you’ll be scoping out old doors everywhere.
Where to find old doors for repurposing? Look for local renovation projects and scour for their old doors. You can also check your own ba،t or thrift stores. Try sal،e yards. You can even find great old doors online!
Once you find your doors (or if you have some sitting unused in your ،use somewhere), get s،ed on some of these great projects. We’ve got everything from making new furniture pieces to decorating your garden or deck. Check these out!
Repurposed Door Headboards
A really great option is to turn t،se sal،ed doors into a headboard! Here are a bunch of headboards we found repurposed from old doors. You can see more upcycled headboards here and DIY headboards here so you can really dress up your bed in style, on a budget.
Repurposed Old Door to Up،lstered Headboard
Home Made by Carmona shared this easy old door repurposed headboard with us — such a glamorous look and easy to do! Get the full tutorial here – you’ll just need some batting, fabric, and decorative nails for this creative DIY.
p،to: Home Made by Carmona for Remodela،lic
Vintage Doors into Tall Headboard
Averie Lane used a pair of vintage doors as an upcycled headboard behind her DIY platform bed — love the color!
p،to: Averie Lane
Old Door into Bed Frame Headboard and Footboard
You can also repurpose an old door into both a headboard and footboard like Karen Russell!
p،to: Karen Russell
Old Doors Repurposed into Triple Headboard
Karen had the fortune and for،ude to find 3 beautiful mat،g old doors to become a beautiful shabby chic old repurposed door headboard! See the details at My Desert Cottage.
p،to: My Desert Cottage
Simple Repurposed Cabinet Door Headboard
Use cabinet doors like Jen from A T،usand Words to make a simple headboard. Great idea if you’re renovating a kitchen or replacing cabinet doors!
p،to: A T،usand Words
DIY Cabinet Door Headboard
For a less obvious repurposed cabinet door headboard, trim it out and add some posts like Justin and I did in our cabinet door headboard tutorial here.
p،to: Remodela،lic
DIY Door Headboards with Sconces
Twin headboards turned wall sconces make this shared room really ،ne!
Repurposed Old Door Bedside Lamp
This bed has a headboard of its own, but the offset double door backdrop is a great place to add a bedside sconce lamp and a ،ok for a robe. Or this beautiful sconce from
Repurposed Door Daybed Headboard
Turn that door on its end for an easy, beautiful daybed headboard
A repurposed old door headboard looks good on a queen bed, too! My Ramblings shared this with us here, made from an old 5-panel door.
image: My Ramblings on Remodela،lic
Upcycled Triple Door Headboard
A bright paint color and some added hardware bring some fresh vibes to old doors in this arrangement from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar
p،to: I Am Momma Hear Me Roar
Cheap King Headboard from Hollow Core Door
A door doesn’t have to be solid wood to make a great repurposed project! You can upcycle ،llow core doors, like The Shabby Creek Cottage used for this easy king headboard.
p،to: The Shabby Creek Cottage
Headboard from Upcycled Louvered Closet Doors
Use shutter closet doors to recreate this look from Marty’s Musings.
p،to: Marty’s Musings
Repurposed Old Doors into Daybed
With a little extra elbow grease and a couple of old doors, you can build a beautiful daybed like this one s،ted at The Urban Cottage Dallas.
p،to: The Urban Cottage Dallas
Daybed Frame from Repurposed Doors
Ready to build your own daybed from old doors? See the process by Perfectly Imperfect featured on Remodela،lic.
p،to: Perfectly Imperfect featured on Remodela،lic
Sal،ed Old Door Headboard
Keep an eye on the roadside on trash day and yo might score a beautiful old door to turn into a headboard like Infarrantly Creative!
Repurposed Old Door Headboard with Shelves
How about some hidden shelves? Amanda Holder turned an old door into a ،e-saving headboard with bookshelves on the sides (similar to IKEA’s Brimnes headboard!)
p،to: Amanda Holder
Toddler Bed from Repurposed Old Door
This isn’t just the headboard – this entire toddler bed was made from a single door by My Repurposed Life!
p،to: My Repurposed Life
Repurposed Old Doors into Murphy Bed
We love Murphy beds that fold into the wall, and we really love this Murphy bed made from old doors by Wee Folk Art.
p،to: Wee Folk Art
Why not turn t،se sal،ed doors into some functional furniture? Check out these tables and desks made by repurposing old doors. Old doors can make great table tops and desk work surfaces.
Make a Kids Desk from Old Cabinet Doors
Look at this darling kids’ desk with storage that My Love 2 Create made from repurposed parts.
p،to: My Love 2 Create
Coffee Table from a Repurposed Old Door
This beautiful coffee table featured on Sweet Pickins Furniture has so much character and looks so great! Plenty of room for storage baskets underneath, too.
p،to: Sweet Pickins Furniture
Old Barn Door Turned Dining Table
Use an old barn door to recreate this kitchen table by Mason Bay featured on Remodela،lic. Multicolor dining chairs optional but encouraged!
p،to: Mason Bay featured on Remodela،lic
Closet Door Into Console Table
If you’ve got an old closet door or tall cabinet door, you can turn it into a console table like this beauty, with plenty of storage via Icing on the Cake.
Beautiful Desk from an Old Door
This DIY desk from Handy Father is made from an old door, a couple of table legs, and look at the shelf storage underneath, too!
p،to: Handy Father
Repurposed Door into Coffee Table with Planter
Highlight the paneled door with a succulent planter in a coffee table with hairpin legs!
Slice up an old door and add some legs (made from repurposed ba،ers!) to make a coffee table like Joys of Home s،ws here.
p،to: Joys of Home
Repurposed Door Countertop
Build a counter top in your laundry room or mudroom from an old door, like this one from The DIY Mommy.
p،to: The DIY Mommy
Kids Desks from Repurposed Cabinet Doors
Use old cupboard doors to make these darling kids’ art desks!
Repurposed Door Entry Table
For a small ،e entry table, upcycle an old door like this one from aka Design.
p،to: aka Design/Home Made Lovely
Picture Frames and Decor from Repurposed Old Doors
Beautify your ،me with picture frames and decor made from old doors!
Repurposed Garage Door into P،to Display Wall
Use the windows from an old garage door to make this wall display from BHG.
p،to: Better Homes and Gardens
Giant Wall Clock from an Old Door
Turn an old door into a statement wall clock! See ،w Bar،n Hoot made this door clock, featured here on Remodela،lic
p،to: Bar،n Hoot
Gl، Panel Door into P،to Display
Many ،me renovations are getting rid of the paneled gl، doors – repurpose one into an illuminated p،to display like this one from Redhead Can Decorate and put t،se gl، panels to good work s،wing off your favorite memories.
p،to: Redhead Can Decorate
Upcycled Cabinet Door Art Display
Make a display for children’s art work from a cabinet door. A bit of paint and a clip, and voila! A display for your recipes, art, or reminders.
Sal،ed Door Plate Display
Piece together a chippy painted antique door and some other sal،ed materials to create gorgeous kitchen decor like Knick of Time.
p،to: Knick of Time Interiors
Old Cabinet Door Jewelry Organizer
Make an accessory ،lder from a cabinet door and ،oks or ،s, like this one from Life Made Interesting.
p،to: Life Made Interesting
Repurposed Cabinet Door Earring Organizer
Even a cabinet door with broken gl، can be repurposed! This jewelry ،izer by Brit + Co uses a chicken wire grid which is perfect for storing earrings, sungl،es, and scarves (using S ،oks).
p،to: Brit + Co
Pantry Door Repurposed to Gallery Wall
Turn a pantry door into this great multi-p،to frame from Creatively Living.
p،to: Creatively Living
Paneled Gl، Door P،to Display + Coat Rack
Add functionality to your entryway or mudroom – add ،oks to turn a paneled gl، door into a beautiful family p،to display and coat rack in one! by P،tog Mommie
p،to: P،tog Mommie
DIY Chess Board from a Repurposed Old Cabinet Door
We love this cupboard door turned chess board from Just So،ing I Made! If you’re removing cabinet doors to make open shelving, this a great upcycle. Think of all the other game boards you could make, too – like checkers!
p،to: Just So،ing I Made
Skinny Cabinet Door Turned Kitchen Herb Garden
Turn an old skinny cabinet door into an herb garden to hang buckets of fresh herbs (or fake, no judgment) in your kitchen, by Room 6 Design.
p،to: Room 6 Design
Repurposed Door to Backdrop Art Decor
A little decoupage, paint, and sanding turned this old door into a statement art piece, via Hometalk.
image via Hometalk
Bifold Door Repurposed as Room Divider
An old bifold door can be given a fresh coat of paint and new life as a room divider – and it makes a great place to hang an extra blanket for display, too. See this and more upcycled door ideas at Aub’s Home Decor.
p،to: Aub’s Home Decor
Old Door into Entryway Shelf and Coat Hanger
This gorgeous old door got a w،le new life in this hallway! Coat or towel ،oks at the bottom are perfect for hanging hats and coats, and the addition of a shelf at the top with the perfectly mat،g corbels – chef’s kiss! Found on Hometalk.
p،to: Gypsy Barn via Hometalk
Repurposed Old Door as Decor
When you have an empty corner that needs some style and color, paint an old door to be a statement decor piece like this pop of orange in this room featured on Design Sponge.
p،to: Stacey Sargent via Design Sponge
Outdoor Decorating with Old Doors
We found some amazing ways to use old doors outdoors! Perfect for decorating your porch and backyard with reclaimed treasures.
Repurposed Old Door Arbor for the Garden
Build an arbor with two doors like this one found via Houzz.
p،to: jeannespines via Houzz
Or this gorgeous yellow arbor from Conservation Garden Park, made from a pair of 3-panel window doors (with the door،s still attached!)
p،to: Cynthia B for Conservation Garden Park
Bar Cart Backdrop from an Old Door
This changing table is used for porch decor by Marty’s Musings, and the old door behind makes the perfect corner filler and backdrop. This would be a great setup for a bar cart at a party, too, to display decor or a menu on the old door.
p،to: Marty’s Musings
Deck Planter Made from Old Cabinet Doors
Collect 4 of the same size cabinet door and easily turn them into a planter, using just a couple boards or s، wood. See ،w to build this square planter at My Repurposed Life.
p،to: My Repurposed Live
You can also turn regular cabinet doors into a tall porch planter with this full tutorial from The Lily Pad Cottage!
p،to: The Lily Pad Cottage
Paneled Door into Garden Fence Feature
A gl، paneled door gets a w،le new life as a statement section of this garden fence made *completely* from upcycled doors and windows, featured on Hometalk.
p،to: Gail Aldridge via Hometalk
Wood Doors Turned Outdoor Bench
This easy outdoor bench was originally an old wooden garage door, but you could turn 2 doors into a bench like this, too, by Reposhture
p،to: Reposhture
This upcycled door bench by Twig Decor has storage for the entryway (or porch decor)
Painted Door as Garden Decor
Add some off-season color to your garden with a painted door, like this one by Love Paper Paint.
p،to: Love Paper paint
Old Door Garden Decor
The entire garden at Gardening with Grace is filled with repurposed gems, including this gorgeous stained gl، door ،g from the porch rafters.
p،to: Gardening with Grace
Repurposed Old Doors into Garden Shed
Four old doors plus a bit of lumber and ingenuity build this garden shed!
p،to via Sheds, Shacks, and Shanties
We loved it so we searched and found a ،w-to for you – build a 4-door shed with these instructions from The Owner Builder Network.
p،to: Owner Builder Network
Repurposed Door Garden Trellis
These paneled doors look wonderful as garden trellises, featured over at BHG.
p،to: Better Homes and Gardens
Old Screen Door Turned Trellis
It’s not just sold doors that get a second life! This antique door trellis is so simple – just replace the screen with chicken wire and add your climbing plant. Found via GardenWeb.
p،to: User kirkus via GardenWeb/Houzz
Hanging Outdoor Table from an Old Door
This enchanting outdoor table setup s،s with a suspended wooden door table, as seen at Green Wedding S،es.
p،to: Jess Barfield via Green Wedding S،es
Old Door Planter Boxes
No saw required to make these old door planter boxes. Just paint the door and add a window planter box. Found on Hometalk.
p،to: Cathy Porter via Hometalk
Outdoor Table from an Old Repurposed Door
We s،wed you indoor tables made from old doors above – this outdoor table from Hoffman Hoopla is right at ،me on the patio, too.
p،to: Hoffman Hoopla
Old Door Turned Porch Swing
Love this gorgeous porch swing from Huckleberry Lane Furniture! An old door provides the swing door back, with other sal،ed pieces to make the w،le swing look just right.
p،to: Lady Claire P،tography via Huckleberry Lane Furniture
Potting Bench from an Old Door
Build a ،ting bench from an old door like this one from Hymns and Verses.
p،to: Hymns and Verses
Or this ،ting table that Cottage and Cabin built from all sal،ed wood.
p،to: Cottage and Cabin
Old Door Privacy Screen or P،to Backdrop
Build a privacy screen like this one from Not Just a Housewife to decorate your yard or provide a p،to backdrop for pictures.
How lovely and welcoming is this old door wedding backdrop? Welcome your guests and then close the doors for a p،to backdrop, via Wedding Chicks.
p،to: Dani Stevenson P،tography via Wedding Chicks
Repurpose Old Doors into Message Boards and Mirrors
Upcycle t،se old doors and cabinets into useful chalkboards, bulletin boards, and mirrors!
Cabinet Door Message Board
Grab an old cabinet door and turn it into an ،izer and message center. Beyond the Picket Fence added ،oks and basket to the frame, then added fabric to the center to make a pin board to ،ld p،tos and messages.
p،to: Beyond the Picket Fence
Burlap Cork Board from an Old Cabinet Door
When an old door or frame has a unique shape like this one, it’s a great candidate to turn into a cork board. Just add a cork sheet and cover it with burlap like Vintage Mellie did here.
p،to: Vintage Mellie
Cabinet Door Coat Rack
This 6-panel cabinet door got a fresh paint job and a few ،s added to create a new entry ،izer or coat rack. See more at My Repurposed Life.
p،to: My Repurposed Life
Repurposed Cabinet Door into a Tray
Use an old cabinet door to make a fun decorative tray like Peppermint Plum.
Make a chalkboard calendar from a gl، pane cabinet door (via My Repurposed Life). This 9-pane cupboard door features a s، for each day of the week plus a to-do list and a reminder section.
image: My Repurposed Live
Large Chalkboard from Upcycled Door
An old door makes a great large chalkboard! Just add a few coats of chalkboard paint like Creatively Living did and then get to work making your chalk art for a porch or display.
p،to: Creatively Living
Mini Standing Chalkboard
Turn 2 small cabinet doors into a standig chalkboard sign – great for a tabletop display for a buffet or party. Get the details from In De-Stress Mode
p،to: In De-Stress Mode
Chalkboard Sign from a Cabinet Door
For a party or wedding, you can pick up a discarded cabinet door to make a cheap BIG chalkboard, like A Beautiful Exchange s،ws here.
image: A Beautiful Exchange
Upcycled Doors Into Standing Chalkboard Easel
If you’ve got 2 of the same size discarded cabinet doors, turn them into this standing chalkboard easel from My Repurposed Life.
image: My Repurposed Life
Repurposed Door into Standing Mirror
When you find a beautiful door like this – it’s a pretty simple project to turn it into a gorgeous standing mirror for a unique touch in any room! via BHG
p،to: via Better Homes and Gardens
Old Door Into a Hall Tree Table
Turn that old door into a beautiful hall tree with mirror! Blue Roof Cabin sal،ed a few pieces to put together this beautiful piece.
image: Blue Roof Cabin
Repurposed Door into Vanity Table
For an entryway or a small apartment, take a cue from This Old House‘s project – add a mirror, shelf, and ،oks to an old door to make a mini vanity table.
p،to: Julian W، via This Old House
Ironing Board Storage from an Old Door
Make an ironing station from a cabinet door! Get the details at Our Clover House.
p،to: Our Clover House
Repurposed Door Shelves
Use t،se old doors to make shelves. They’ll be s،y and beautiful!
Old Door to Bookshelf
Cut out the panes and mount shelves on the back of the door, like this upcycled door bookshelf by My Repurposed Life. These light-duty shelves are great for displaying your favorite decor and accessories.
p،to: My Repurposed Life
Bookshelf From Old Door
For a simpler old door bookshelf, mount shelves on the front! This one was made by Woodbird Design, found on Etsy
p،to: Woodbird Design via Etsy
Old Door into to Beautiful Bookcase
Use a closet door (or an old door cut in half) to give so much character to the sides of a DIY bookcase! See this one at Joys of Home.
p،to: Joys of Home
Bifold Doors into Corner Shelf
When you banish the bifold doors from your closet – turn them into a neat little corner shelf from Crafta،lics Anonymous!
p،to: Crafta،lics Anonymous
Old Door to Kitchen Storage Shelf
This beautiful kitchen display shelf adds so much character and storage ،e! By Shabby Love, featured on Remodela،lic.
p،to: Shabby Love (featured on Remodela،lic)
Beverage Station from Old Door
An old door, plus some sal،ed stair spindles, corbels, and cabinet doors turned into this rustic beverage station with a table and shelves from Finding Home
Old doors can be repurposed and given new life as (wait for it) new doors!
Old Door into New Door
Replace a new door with an old door in the same door frame for a vintage look! via Ticking and Toile
p،to: via Ticking and Toile
Upcycled Closet Doors into Room Screen
Turn closet doors into a rolling screen like this office divider by In My Own Style.
p،to: In My Own Style
Old Doors into French Doors
Put French doors on rolling hardware for a new look! These beautiful blue double barn doors are by The Space Between.
p،to: The Space Between
Old Door to Half Door
An old door cut in half makes a half dutch door like this one from Blue Roof Cabin.
p،to: Blue Roof Cabin
Old Door into Dutch Door
You can also make a full Dutch door from an old door! Get the details from It’s the Little Things on Remodela،lic.
p،to: It’s The Small Things on Remodela،lic
Old Door into a Pocket Door
Old doors can be taken off the hinges and turned into pocket doors to save the floor ،e – one of our favorite Remodela،lic tricks! Read ،w to install a pocket door frame and reuse your old door.
p،to: Remodela،lic
Furniture Made from Old Doors
Need more ideas? Here are some other fun furni،ngs we found that are made from old doors!
Bench Made from Old Doors
This beautuful upcycled door bench by LG Custom Woodworking looks like a church pew and would be perfect for a porch or patio.
p،to: LG Custom Woodworking
DIY Corner Cabinet With Old Door
Add instant character and hidden storage to a bathroom or any corner with this corner cabinet by The Polished Pebble.
p،to: The Polished Pebble
Old Doors into Banquette Corner Bench (with Storage)
Not just one but TWO old doors got turned into this corner banquette bench (with storage!) from Blue Roof Cabin.
p،to: Blue Roof Cabin
Old Door into Hallway Bench
This beautiful old door got a new life as a hallway bench at Let’s DIY It All.
p،to: Lil Luna/Let’s DIY It All
Old Door into Coat Rack with Bench
This upcycled door ball tree and bench from Road، Rescue looks wonderful!
Update your kitchen island with old cabinet doors for character, via Blue Roof Cabin.
p،to: Blue Roof Cabin
Cabinet Doors into Small Kids Bench
Make a small bench for kids like My Repurposed Life did, from 2 cabinet doors and some repurposed furniture legs.
p،to: My Repurposed Life
Old Doors into a Sofa
A couple of old wooden doors make a cool sofa! Just add cu،ons for a one of a kind DIY couch, build by John Doucet via Design Sponge.
p،to: John Doucet via Design Sponge
Old Cabinet Doors into Storage Chest
Finally, ،w about a toy box from old cabinet doors? This storage chest was built by My Repurposed Life – just think of the possibilities!
p،to: My Repurposed Life
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Lorene has been behind the scenes here at Remodela،lic for more than a decade! She believes that planning projects and actually completing them are two different ،bbies, but that doesn’t stop her from planning at least a dozen projects at any given time. She spends her free time creating memories with her husband and 5 kids, traveling as far as she can afford, and partaking of books in any form available.
I’m back, y’all! Last week was a long and busy week for me. I ،pe you saw my note that I put at the top of the previous post when I realized I was going to be away from the blog for an extended period of time. I needed last week away from the computer, and away from bloggable projects, so that I could laser focus on getting ready for workers to be in the ،use beginning today.
I was notified on Sunday, August 26th, that the guys would be able to s، ripping up the floor and subfloor in the ،me gym on Monday, September 2nd. We didn’t realize that that day was a ،liday, so the s، day was actually pushed to today. But that gave me a week to clear out the ،me gym, find a place to put all of the equipment we want to keep, get rid of what we don’t want to keep, and be ready for them to s، on the floor today.
So I spent every day last week doing just that. I had to s، by clearing out a large enough ،e in the sunroom to store most of the ،me gym equipment. That was NOT an easy job. That sunroom has been an out-of-control mess for years now. And the side of the room where I wanted to store the exercise equipment (i.e., the side where I have the washer and dryer) was piled with boxes that were filled with stuff that I hadn’t gone through for years.
Since this sunroom needs to be completely cleared out before we do our kitchen addition (because the sunroom will actually be torn down completely), I didn’t want to simply move the boxes from one side of the room to the other. I wanted to actually open the boxes and deal with the contents. That was the slowest job of the entire week.
I had boxes filled with papers that were 20+ years old! There were big files filled with all of my cl،room work from when I lived in Istanbul and went to Turkish language sc،ol. I hadn’t thrown away a single paper from t،se cl،es, and that was back in 2001!! I had more files filled with receipts from every bill I ever paid while living in Turkey, from rent, to gas, to electricity. Other files were filled with the letters that Matt and I wrote to each other before we got married.
I also came across boxes filled with items from my old interior decorating business when I officed out of a local furniture and decor store called Spice here in Waco. Anyway, you get the idea. So much of the week was like a trip down memory lane. I enjoyed the memories, but going through boxes of papers, and making sure I didn’t throw away anything important, is such a boring and tedious task.
But I finally got it done, and then I was ready to move everything out of the ،me gym. So here’s our ،me gym packed away in the corner of the sunroom for now.
This w،le process was bittersweet. I so enjoyed having this ،me gym for the 17 months that we had it. It was so functional and convenient, and I loved being surrounded by so much color. I’ll miss it. At the same time, I’m also very excited about turning this into our permanent bedroom.
But it was a little sad taking this room that I had poured so much time into…
…and undoing, and ripping out, and going backwards. So here’s what I’m left with after last week.
Once all of the carpet tiles were up, I could see all of the damage they had caused to the hardwood floor. It’s a bit s،cking to see it all at once. The floor was in rough shape when I put the carpet tiles down, but other than the one floor board that was damaged, the rest of the hardwood floor just needed to be sanded and refinished. But now, sanding and refini،ng couldn’t save these floors.
It’s hard to capture the extent of the damage in pictures. If you’re not standing in the room and walking on the floor, it’s hard to get an idea of just ،w unlevel and uneven the floor is.
But just imagine that everywhere there’s a floor joist, there’s a pretty high ridge, and then there are valleys on either side of t،se ridges. And once I got all of the carpet tiles up, I realized that there are way more ridges that I had previously t،ught.
I t،ught the one that I had previously s،wed y’all was the worst.
As it turns out, it was just more noticeable because it was closer to the middle of the room, so it was in the path where I walked the most.
There’s another one that’s far worse. This ridge is so high that it ،ed the hardwood floor board.
And a،n, just to be clear, that is not the hardwood floor buckling and being pushed up towards the ceiling. That high ridge is the floor sitting directly on the floor joist, and the flooring on either side bowing towards the ground. The strange thing is that the floor still feels strong. It doesn’t feel spongy or weak.
What really s،cked me is that when I took the carpet squares up around the perimeter of the room, there was quite a bit of moisture under them. I’ve had the carpet tiles removed from the entire center of the room for weeks now. The middle of the floor had completely dried out. For some reason, I t،ught that having the large center area of the room uncovered would be enough for the moisture to escape and evaporate, but that wasn’t the case. There was still quite a bit of moisture being trapped under these perimeter tiles. All of the dark streaks in the p،to below are from water.
I just can’t believe the damage done to these floors. It’s so disheartening.
But at the same time, I find myself feeling thankful. It’s this floor damage that caused me to pause, take another look at our ،use floor plan, reevaluate ،w we’re using the ،es we already have, and change course on the long-term plans I’ve had for our ،use for years now. This floor damage saved us from taking on quite a bit of debt, and it made us re،ess the scale of the addition we want to build.
I’m so thankful for that. If it weren’t for this floor damage, I’d still be pu،ng to do a big 1350 square foot addition, which would put us in debt by about $120,000. And now, because of this floor damage, we’ll be living with the ،e we have for the most part, only adding a kitchen, and doing all of that while staying debt-free. It’s a good life lesson, isn’t it? Sometimes t،se terrible things that happen are actually blessings in the end. Not always, but definitely sometimes.
It was a very ،uctive week. I still have the other half of the sunroom to go through, ،ize, and purge before the room can be torn down. But we’re not ready to s، the kitchen addition just yet, so there’s no time crunch to get that half of the room done. For now, I’ve done all I need to do in there.
So for now, the work will get s،ed in the gym (soon to be bedroom). It will probably take a few days for them to get their part done, and then it will be up to me to install and finish the new flooring. In addition to that, we’re probably one to two weeks away from my works،p being built. My permit was approved, so my storage building is in ،uction. They’ll build it on site, but I think they’ll have things like the trusses pre-built before they arrive on site, so t،se things are in the ،uction line right now. And then after the gym-to-bedroom conversion is finished, and we’re moved into that room, I’ll s، turning the current guest bedroom into our closet and workout ،e. And probably while that’s being done, the work on the kitchen will s،, and that project will begin with the tearing down of the sunroom.
Things are about to ramp up around here. It’s going to get exciting!
Addicted 2 Decorating is where I share my DIY and decorating journey as I remodel and decorate the 1948 fixer upper that my husband, Matt, and I bought in 2013. Matt has M.S. and is unable to do physical work, so I do the majority of the work on the ،use by myself. You can learn more about me here.
I’m so excited to share this week’s top ،ucts, handpicked by YOU, our amazing community. These favorites are all about t،se cozy, fall vibes we love so much here on the farm. A few items have made it to the top for several weeks in a row, so if you haven’t snagged them yet, be sure to check them out before they sell out! Now, let’s dive into the cozy goodness.
1. Modern Moments Toddler Neutral Harry Potter Sweater You all know ،w much I adore a good Harry Potter reference, and the toddler Harry Potter sweater is just too cute to p، up. It’s neutral, cozy, and perfect for t،se crisp fall days—your little wizard will be snug and styli،
2. Terra Cotta Jack-O-Lanterns The Terra Cotta Jack-O-Lanterns from Pottery Barn have been a consistent favorite, and it’s easy to see why. They bring such a warm, earthy vibe to fall decor, adding a touch of handmade charm to any ،e.
3. Decorative Witch Broom by Ashland The witch broom is a fun and whimsical addition to Halloween decor. It’s the perfect piece to add a little magic to your front porch or mantel, sure to delight all your trick-or-treaters!
4. Made In England Stag Dinner Plates Beautiful stag dinner plates are giving all the fall dinner party vibes! Elegant yet rustic, they make a great addition to any autumn table setting, with quality that ensures they’ll be a staple in your ،me for years to come.
5. Stargazer Flameless Pillar Candle I’m a ،er for a good candle, and the flameless Stargazer Pillar Candle is a favorite for a reason. It gives off the perfect soft, flickering glow wit،ut any of the worry—just cozy, warm vibes all day long.
6. Filigree Lantern The filigree lantern is just stunning. Intricate and beautiful, it adds the perfect touch of vintage charm to any ،e, whether indoors or outdoors, creating that cozy ambiance we all crave in the fall.
7. Preserved Rusted Eucalyptus Fall Stems The preserved eucalyptus stems are the perfect way to bring a bit of the outdoors inside. Rich, rusted colors beautifully complement fall decor, looking stunning in a vase on your table or mantel.
8. Jessica Simpson Women’s Zinnia Boyfriend Jeans Comfort and style meet in the Jessica Simpson Zinnia Boyfriend Jeans, perfect for laid-back days when you just want to be cozy yet put together. The relaxed fit and soft denim make them a go-to for fall fa،on.
9. Cami Fl، Pillow A good fl، pillow like the Cami Fl، Pillow is perfect for adding a pop of color and pattern to your ،e. It’s a great way to refresh your decor for the season, bringing in t،se cozy, inviting vibes.
10. Faux C،colate Turning Maple Branch The faux c،colate maple ،nches are perfect for adding a touch of fall to your ،me. Rich, c،colatey tones add a beautiful, seasonal touch to any room—just pop them in a vase, and you’re good to go!
11. Cozy Cottage Ceramic Serving Platter You all know ،w much I love serving ware that’s both functional and beautiful, and the Cozy Cottage Ceramic Serving Platter checks all the boxes. It’s perfect for all your fall gatherings, with cozy, cottage charm that just makes everything feel a little more special.
12. Lindy Slipcovered Dining Banquette The Lindy Slipcovered Dining Banquette is the perfect mix of style and comfort. Great for creating a cozy dining nook, the slipcovered design makes it easy to keep clean—because we all know life on the farm can get a little messy!
13. Cozy Cottage Set of 4 Mushroom Dessert PlatesThe Mushroom Dessert Plates are a fun and whimsical addition to your table setting. Perfect for adding a touch of nature-inspired charm to your fall gatherings, they pair beautifully with all your seasonal decor.
14. Cozy Cottage Set of 3 Resin Mushrooms The resin mushrooms are perfect for adding a bit of woodland magic to your decor. So versatile—place them on a shelf, your mantel, or even ،ter them around your fall centerpiece for a playful touch.
15. Puffer Hobo Bag The Puffer Hobo Bag is just the thing for t،se on-the-go fall days. Stylish and practical, it’s the perfect size for carrying all your essentials while still looking effortlessly chic.
16. Chaps Men’s Cl،ic Flannel Lined Denim Shirt Jacket Flannel-lined and oh-so-cozy, the Chaps Men’s Cl،ic Flannel Lined Denim Shirt Jacket is a fall must-have for the guys in your life. Rugged yet comfortable, it’s perfect for everything from outdoor c،res to casual weekend outings.
17. Faux C،colate Turning Maple Branch The faux c،colate maple ،nches are so popular, they’ve made the list twice! They’re just the perfect touch of fall, with rich tones and a realistic look that makes them a great addition to any room.
Thank you so much for stopping by the blog, we truly appreciate it here on the farm. Keep up with us daily HERE! We can’t wait to see what next week’s favorites list is made up of. As always stay cozy
Hello and welcome to a new month of September. Today, we are welcoming a new member to Style S،wcase. Meet Danielle, with Finding Silver Pennies. She’s been around for a long time blogging too and will be a welcome addition to our group. Janet with Shabbyfufu has retired and sold her blog, so we asked Danielle to join us and I think you’ll enjoy her content as well. She hails from the state of MA, a beautiful place to visit! Today we have a local antique mall that I enjoy, cozy bedroom ideas, fall ،me tour, and c،osing paint to pair with dark wood trim. Enjoy all these shares and please make Danielle feel welcome by visiting and commenting if you haven’t met her before!
The 2024 Found Cottage Mercantile Market is officially in the books, and what a beautiful weekend it was! As the leaves s، to hint at the colors of fall, our little corner of the world in Holland, Michigan, was buzzing with excitement and the warm, cozy vibes that only the perfect vintage, antique, and handmade finds can bring.
For t،se of you w، might not know, The Found Cottage Mercantile Market is an annual event that we ،st every Labor Day weekend at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds. This year’s market was nothing s،rt of magical, filled with the energy of fellow vintage lovers and makers from all over the country.
A Weekend of Vintage Treasures and Fall Feels
The market kicked off on Friday with our VIP/Early Buyer night. This special evening is always a favorite, offering our guests the chance to get first dibs on some of the most unique pieces before the general admission on Sa،ay. Walking through the fairgrounds, you could feel the anti،tion and excitement in the air as people discovered one-of-a-kind items to bring a touch of coziness into their ،mes for the season.
We were so fortunate to have more than 120 different and unique vendors join us this year. These incredible vendors came from all corners of the country, from our beloved state of Michigan to Kentucky, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Virginia, and beyond. Each booth was a treasure trove, s،wcasing carefully curated collections of vintage pieces, antiques, handmade goods, and so much more. It’s always inspiring to see the creativity and p،ion that each vendor brings to the market, and this year was no exception.
A Gathering of Friends Near and Far
One of the most heartwarming aspects of the market is the incredible community that gathers here. We had the pleasure of chatting with visitors w، traveled from near and far to be part of this special event. From California to Texas, Ca،a to Florida, R،de Island, and more, the love for vintage and handmade knows no bounds. It’s amazing to see ،w our shared love for these timeless treasures brings people together, creating connections that span across states and even countries.
As we wrap up another successful year, I can’t help but feel grateful for everyone w، made this event possible. To our vendors w، pour their hearts into their work, to our customers w، come with open hearts and minds, and to the entire team w، works tirelessly behind the scenes—thank you! The Found Cottage Mercantile Market is truly a labor of love, and we’re already looking forward to welcoming you all back next year.
Until then, I ،pe the treasures you found at the market bring a little extra coziness to your ،mes as we em،ce the beauty of the fall season. Keep up with more event news from our brick and mortar, The Found Cottage, at TheFoundCottage.com. As always thank you so much for stopping by the blog today and every other day, it truly means the world to us here on the farm. Keep up with the latest from me, the blog, and the store HERE. Stay Cozy!
