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Tuesday, June 07, 2011

my new old door

It's always fun to repurpose an old door
or window.  I have made old windows into mirrors
and bulletin boards and have hung the unique ones
just for decoration.
Two salvaged doors like the one below have become
entrances to our barn and henhouse.
This one, found some time ago, was in
exceptional condition, but at first I wasn't sure
exactly where it was to end up...

then I saw that it would be the perfect replacement
for the solid wood door between the front hall
and laundry room.  Both spaces were short on natural
light, so this door is perfect ~ both areas
seem a bit brighter now...

{paint color ~ Ralph Lauren's bone black in satin}

29 comments:

  1. Carolyne Carrick8:25 PM

    *Perfect*......just like it always was meant to be there.

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  2. nancy9:48 PM

    Ummm...awkward request yet again.  Can I move in ;-)

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  3. I like it a lot!  Now, I just need some extra time to catch up on back posts!

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  4. kathleen12:05 AM

    That is an awesome idea!  My husband wants to keep the door between house and laundry closed, but I prefer it open.  Maybe this would be a compromise for us.

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  5. Cheryl12:36 AM

    What a great idea!  It looks great!  :-)

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  6. Rose Marshall2:49 AM

    That looks terrific Deb! You have an eye for recycling and repurposing things.

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  7. Linda7:48 AM

    Love it! It's gorgeous.

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  8. It's gorgeous! Just perfect there! :)

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  9. Rhonda10:28 AM

    I like it!  It does seem to open the space up.  :)

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  10. corine2:49 PM

    I Love the door, I am looking for one just like that :) Your blog is just wonderful.

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  11. Sadquilter5:45 PM

    I have done the same in a house we once lived in.  I love being able to see in and let the light shine through.  Especially if someone might be entering from the other side....no surprises!  LOL

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  12. And it encourages me to keep my laundry neat as anyone entering the front door into the foyer can see down this hallway!

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  13. Hope you find what you're looking for--we are lucky to find them now and again at yard sales, for a very reasonable price.

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  14. Thank you Katy--hope all is good with you!

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  15. Thanks Linda, glad you stopped by!

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  16. Thanks Rose! Hope your weather has warmed up a bit for you.

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  17. Thank you Cheryl!

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  18. Thanks Kathleen. A lot of the time our laundry room doors are open, but when the machines are running I often like to keep them shut.

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  19. Dianne, thanks for visiting!

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  20. I could use a sewing helper :)

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  21. Thanks Carolyne!

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  22. Great for more natural light!  I love the black as it really adds to the whole look... well that and black is my favorite go-to color, hehe.  Looks great Deb!

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  23. rosie5395:08 PM

    Looks beautiful,  I love the black!

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  24. Mecky Croxson8:39 PM

    Hi. Great idea with the door!
    i recently came across your blog and will have to spend some time looking around. Very nice!

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  25. Wasn't sure what color to use, but I am glad I decided on the black too. Thanks for the visit!

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Thank you for taking time to leave a comment--I love reading each and every one! I will try to answer any questions you have in the comment section. Due to the amount of spam, I am sadly no longer able to accept Anonymous comments....Kindly, Deb