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Old Doors, New Charm
Turn a vintage door into wall art, sliders, cabinet doors, garden gates and more
I've always found things were better built in the past since they had more attention to quality. In the case of doors, there are motifs and intricate mouldings that are expensive to make today but having them in a contemporary home brings a needed warmth to a room.
Sometimes all it takes is a little paint and sanding to bring old doors back to life. A look a the following ideas may inspire you to go for a visit to your local architectural salvage yard to get the creative juice going for the new year.
Sometimes all it takes is a little paint and sanding to bring old doors back to life. A look a the following ideas may inspire you to go for a visit to your local architectural salvage yard to get the creative juice going for the new year.
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| Backdrop. This set of old garage doors were meant to add dimension and a room, rather than drawing attention, a perfect solution when you have a large wall surface to cover. |
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Wall art. A pair of exotic doors hung behind the sofa compliments the wood furniture and brown sofas in this warm living room.
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Sliding doors. Here a pair of vintage barn doors provides great contrast and create warmth to this lofty, contemporary home.
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Pantry doors. Old doors add charm to kitchen storage.
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| Headboard. A great old door works well as an alternative focal point above the bed. |
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Coat hook. Hooks installed on a vintage door adds another function to a bedroom.
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This versatile, vintage door-inspired mirror adds character and light to a room.
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Garden gate. Instead of the box-framed fence door, consider reusing an old door to create a charming entry for your garden. Add a wire mesh where the glass would be for more security.
More: Repurposing ideas from the author of Salvage Secrets
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More: Repurposing ideas from the author of Salvage Secrets
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Ideabook updated on Jan. 4, 2012.
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