Remember me posting about ideas for my twins bedroom? If not, you can find the Teen Bedroom Ideas here. Well, the painting is underway and I wanted to get moving on some projects for that room. I wanted a place where they could hang backpacks or coats and something that would also function as a piece of art in there. I've had this cupboard door in my garage for a few years. I picked it up at the Re-store for 4.00 and knew that would be the perfect thing to use for my base.
I taped off the door so that I could paint the inside. I left the original finish on the outside of the door since the walls are gray. I thought it would be a great contrast to the gray wall. I painted the insides white with Martha Stewart craft paint. It took 3 coats.
While the paint was drying I added this tape to the edge of the cupboard door. I found it on clearance at Michaels (see pic above) and thought it would be a great addition to the door. Then I measured the door and attached my 6 hooks. Note: It's best to predrill the holes on cupboard doors. It makes the job a whole lot easier!
I had some images of our Michigan sports teams as well as the boys school mascot. I cut them out and then Mod Podged them onto the door. I then added a sealer.
I couldn't hang the finished shelf because of painting the room but when I do the room reveal I'll make sure you see it hanging. I have to apologize for the poor photos! I could not get rid of the glare. One of these days soon I'll take a photography class. Anyway, this was a very, very inexpensive way to add our sports theme to the room and hopefully some organization.
There are lots of different ways you can use doors in your home decorating. I have another door project I'll show here in the near future. Have you used doors in you decorating? If so share with me what you did.
Happy Creating!
18 comments:
Looks great! I like that you added the hooks to it. I am a sucker for a an old door.
Holly
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Yay I'm from Michigan so this project is especially amazing to me! I'm a new follower coming from a blog hop! I would love if you followed back at www.iheartpears.blogspot.com
Very cool! It's nice to see a masculine project once in a while! Wow! I love the stenciling! I'm hosting a linky party "One Creative Weekend" at OneCreativeMommy.com. I'd love for you to visit and link up this idea and/or anything else you'd like to share.
Very cool! It's amazing how often I see cupboard doors at our thrift store. I will now be looking at them in a different way. So many possibilities.
I would love it if you would share this at my new Smart Solutions linky party. You can link up here:
http://theprudentpantryblog.blogspot.com/2012/07/prudent-projects-smart-solutions-linky_13.html
Have a great day!
Love this idea! I've been surfing old for projects an you just gave me a great idea for my sons room redo. Thx!!
Great revamp!
Wow, that is awesome! That plain old door sure ended up in a lofty position!
This is awesome! My nephews would love this too. Although they live in Wisconsin, their dad is from MI, so it's all sports-all Michigan-all the time. I'm over from Eye Heart Mondays link party.
It turned out great, I would love to make something like this for my son's room. It would be perfect. Would love it if you would add this to my link party: http://www.mylifesatreasure.blogspot.com/2012/07/our-favorite-things-link-party-6.html
Have a great week.
Thanks for linking up.
Cute decor idea! I'm not all awake yet... I thought the title was cardboard ;-} Ottawa love Mod Podge!!
Barb!! This is such a FUN idea!!!!
Thanks for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!
Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party!
Holly
I’m so glad you linked this up at One Creative Weekend! I love it!
I love it, what a creative idea! I've been on the lookout for an old exterior door (full sized) because I have big plans to make a fun coat rack/shelf/entryway mirror thing out of it. Haven't found the right door yet, but I'm sure I will at some point! Re-using old stuff is the best :-) Thanks so much for sharing this at The Fun In Functional!
What a great after and, as a Michiganian, I love the Wings logo. (Go Wings!) Thanks so much for sharing on Tout It Tuesday! Hope to see you tomorrow.
Just wanted to let you know I featured this awesome coat rack upcycle on my blog today! Feel free to check it out and grab a Featured button :-) http://practicallyfunctional.net/2012/07/features-from-the-fun-in-functional-8/
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