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Upcycle a Cupboard Door

July 13, 2012

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.  Here is the tutorial on how to upcycle a cupboard door

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.
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  1. Full Circle Creation says: July 13, 2012 at 7:28 AM
    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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    • Full Circle Creation says: July 18, 2012 at 3:42 PM
      Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party!Holly
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  2. Kimberly says: July 13, 2012 at 10:57 AM
    I'm so happy to have stumbled upon your blog. Your ideas are great.I've nominated your blog for the Liebster Blog Award -Check out my blog to find all the details.Kimberly @ mypinterestreality.com
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  3. Hubba says: July 13, 2012 at 11:41 PM
    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 <a href="http://www.iheartpears.blogspot.com" target="_blank">www.iheartpears.blogspot.com
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  4. Heidi Fowler says: July 14, 2012 at 1:37 PM
    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 <a rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">OneCreativeMommy.com. I'd love for you to visit and link up this idea and/or anything else you'd like to share.
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  5. The Prudent Pantry says: July 14, 2012 at 2:19 PM
    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.htmlHave a great day!
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  6. Bobbi says: July 15, 2012 at 12:33 PM
    Love this idea! I've been surfing old for projects an you just gave me a great idea for my sons room redo. Thx!!
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  7. Toodie says: July 15, 2012 at 6:14 PM
    Great revamp!
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  8. Nicole@Show Off Frid says: July 15, 2012 at 7:29 PM
    Wow, that is awesome! That plain old door sure ended up in a lofty position!
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  9. Lori Stokes Wright says: July 16, 2012 at 4:13 PM
    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.
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  10. Karri Reiser says: July 17, 2012 at 2:15 AM
    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: <a href="http://www.mylifesatreasure.blogspot.com/2012/07/our-favorite-things-link-party-6.htmlhttp://www.mylifesatreasure.blogspot.com/2012/07/... />Have a great week.
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    • Karri Reiser says: July 18, 2012 at 12:50 AM
      Thanks for linking up.
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  11. Cristy @ menemini says: July 18, 2012 at 8:41 AM
    Cute decor idea! I'm not all awake yet... I thought the title was cardboard ;-} Ottawa love Mod Podge!!
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  12. Christine says: July 18, 2012 at 3:20 PM
    Barb!! This is such a FUN idea!!!!Thanks for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!
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  13. Heidi Fowler says: July 19, 2012 at 1:31 AM
    I’m so glad you linked this up at One Creative Weekend! I love it!
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  14. Jessi Wohlwend says: July 19, 2012 at 5:56 PM
    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!
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  15. Claiming Our Space says: July 23, 2012 at 9:18 PM
    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.
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  16. Jessi Wohlwend says: July 24, 2012 at 10:33 PM
    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...
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  17. Krista thehappyhousi says: November 17, 2013 at 4:37 PM
    Such a cute upcycle of your cabinet door! Love it!! Thanks for sharing this awesome project at the Get Your DIY On Challenge: Furniture Transformations. We hope you can make it back this evening at 7pm EST to share a holiday sign project - or just come by to get some holiday inspiration! ~Krista from the happy housie
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