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Rabu, 11 Desember 2013

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New Looks For Old Salvaged Doors: More Repurposed Door Ideas!



In my previous blog post about old doors, 
I shared a ton of great ideas for salvaging and reusing old doors by turning them 
into really neat home decor. Since that post, I have come across even more great 
salvaged door ideas, so here is part two, New Looks For Old Doors!

Here are my hints for how to use salvaged doors in your home:

~  Use salvaged doors to fill up a large wall space.

~  A door displayed vertically on a large wall breaks up a monotonous horizontal display.

~  Paint old doors a bright or contrasting color to add life and mood to a room.

~  Think usefulness: add shelves and/or hooks to old doors to give an old door a new use.

~  Add a mirror to an old door for a completely new look. Mirrors are a great way to add visual space and depth to a room.

~  A door with windows? That's an extra special find! Paint on the windows, or apply vinyl wall art decals to the windows for a unique look.

~  Missing window on a door? Why not use that open space creatively? Use it to hang a plant by attaching a simple hook to the top area of the space, or attach a curtain to the open space.

~  When mounting a door on a wall, be sure to use proper hardware that is strong enough to support the door. In doubt about what to get? Ask for advice at your local hardware store.

~  Use caution with doors that have old peeling paint. Most old paint contains lead. Avoid using these doors in areas where there are children or food. Pick up a lead test at your local hardware store to test for lead paint. Never remove lead paint, but paint over it instead. 

Check it out!








































Old door fence via pinterest (above and below)































Salvaged door with shelves from Bulbtoblossom. The attached sconce is perfect.




Old door as a stylish headboard from CottageIndustryInterior





Which is your favorite?  

Remember, Inspiration Is Everywhere!
~  Laura



Jumat, 22 Februari 2013

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The Upcycled Garden II


I really enjoyed writing The Upcycled Garden blog post I did last year so I thought I'd
do another one (or two) of them this year. Before you know it spring will be upon us
(hopefully sooner rather than later!) so why not get those gears turning and think about
what creative ways you can use and display unique items in your yard and garden
this summer? Take a look at this collection and let me know what you think!



Coffee cans + chain + paint = A unique hanging planter
Can garden via Against the wood grain




Upcycled garden hose door mat by Mark Kintzel




Mosaic wall with embedded teacups for succulents




Painted wash tub garden via Indulgy




Simple birdbath made from a grapevine wreath, terracotta saucer, and rope




Upcycled bottle hummingbird feeder by Dee Luxford via Etsy




Tub settee from CleverJunk via Junkmarketstyle 




Chicken wire chandelier DIY from fun.kyti.me




Upcycled water fountain photo via Heartland Gardens




Bicycle lawn mower from Treehugger




Planter made from an old doll by Franglias Designs




Make a ginger-bird house to feed the birds like this one from Backyard Farming



Old sink on sewing machine base is now a unique planter. From Cherry Hill Cottage


Planter made from an old wagon & sewing machine base from Second Hand Rose




Use broken clay pot pieces in your planters to deter digging pests by gardengateenotes




Vertically hung garden fence edging serves as a unique trellis



Birdhouse chandelier


Recycled tin can hanging planters from Poppytalk




Old screen door used as a garden gate 




Chicken coop car (It's a Yolkswagon) 




Bowling ball + 714 marbles = unique garden art




Outdoor chandelier made with electric insulators by Brian at Gadget Sponge




Old electric glass insulators on copper pipes =  unique garden art




Copper pipe windchimes by SarahMc




Flower art via Just Imagine






What do you think?