Crafty Imaginings & Silly Things: Old Door Turned Hall Tree

I’ve mentioned (more than once) that I love old door projects! I even have a Pinterest board dedicated to Old Doors. Recently, I went looking for doors for two projects….a hall tree and my pantry re-do. Unfortunately, I still haven’t found the perfect doors to fit my pantry, but I did find a perfect one for my hall tree idea!

I found this great door at Old Is Better Than New (I first told you about them and my door in one of my Spring Break posts.)

It is unpainted on the back, but the front is perfectly chippy..white with a little pale green-blue. (The neighbors’ little girl asked if I was going to “fix” the paint. When I said “no”, she responded: “Yeah, you like things that look old, huh?”…..I kinda do!)
I did sand it down a bit and cleaned it up a lot (it had been outside for a little time). Then, I set to work on my plan……

The plate was also included with my door purchase, so I was able to put it back on for a little vintage detail!

I found these great hooks at Hobby Lobby (and they happened to be 50% off that week!).
The little bottle (looks like nail polish) is metal touch-up paint that came with a set of patio furniture. I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve used this stuff! This time I used it to paint the screws so they would blend in with the hooks.

I added “feet” using some leftover wood pieces and small L-brackets/corner brackets for balance. I didn’t want it to topple forward when weight was added to the hooks.

The fleur de lis hook is in the center (like a door knocker) and the others on on the sides.

After looking at numerous door-turned-hall trees, I debated on and played with lots of ideas. Did I want a table on it? Did I want a bench? Did I want a shoe box? It went on and on for days…I think that sometimes we can get overwhelmed by all the creative ideas out there...at least I do.

I finally went back to my original idea…just a door with hooks. Simple. Plain. That’s all I really wanted (I already have my DIY Two-Chair Bench in the entry).

Maybe it’s too simple for some folks, but I love it. With the addition of a tall houseplant and a basket for shoes, we are good to go!

What projects have you done with an old door? Tell us (or include a link) in the comments below.

25 comments:

Christina at I Gotta Create!March 29, 2012 at 8:18 PM
It's shabby-chic! Turned out great <3 Thanks so much for linking up at the Spring Fling linky party!
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gail@My Repurposed LifeMarch 30, 2012 at 12:29 PM
Love your old chippy door (hall tree)
thanks for sharing at catch as catch can!
gail
Shabby Beach NestApril 3, 2012 at 2:18 AM
*GASP* Ooooo I love love LOVE this!! As a renter, I'm always on the hunt for ways to add some interest and charm without doing anything permanent that our landlord might not love as much as we do... =} What an amazing idea!! Shabby perfection that adds such rustic charm - a great entryway statement piece that sets the tone for the entire house. Thank you so much for the inspiration!!

~Nicole @ www.shabbybeachnest.com
Katie @ Creatively LivingApril 3, 2012 at 9:52 AM
Ooooo, I LOVE it!!! What an awesome find and it looks great as a coat rack there!!

--Katie
LauraApril 3, 2012 at 10:20 AM
I love this- it really looks cute in your front entry!
Here's a link to show you what I did with one to display photos:)
http://live-love-scrap.blogspot.com/2010/09/front-entry-project.html
Just JaimeApril 3, 2012 at 9:04 PM
The completed look is so cool!
Kristin @ Yellow Bliss RoadApril 3, 2012 at 9:22 PM
What a fabulous patina on that door! Great idea to add the hooks.

Thanks for sharing at Simply Klassic!
AnonymousApril 4, 2012 at 2:00 PM
Wow, that is such a cool project. Great job!

Visiting from the Wow Me Wednesday party at Ginger Snap Crafts!

sara @ applestonedrive.blogspot.com
Jennifer SalterApril 4, 2012 at 2:25 PM
Love this! I was just asking my Mom in law to keep an eye out for some doors for me to make something like this :)

Thanks for linking up to Pinned it, Made it!
SusannaApril 4, 2012 at 3:39 PM
Oh, I love old chippy doors and shutters. Fun idea!!
Alison @ Oopsey DaisyApril 9, 2012 at 1:12 AM
This is such a SMART idea!! I love this use for an old door! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!
Megan@Whimsically HomemadeApril 9, 2012 at 7:42 PM
Very crafty. I love it. I would love to feature this on my Favorite Finds Friday post with your permission.
Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon DesignsApril 9, 2012 at 10:33 PM
now that is a great way to think outside the box! looks amazing and adds so much character! thank you for linking up to Uncommon!

Thanks so much for commenting! I love reading what you think about my projects, recipes, et cetera.

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Old Door Turned Hall Tree

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