So, I just love shutters and I also love the little antique store downtown (it's more of a second hand junk store but if the price is right who cares!). On my first trip to the antique store I found the most wonderful shutters at again the "perfect" price. They had definitely seen better days but nothing a little clean-up and paint couldn't fix! I bought them without a vision in mind but I knew I would think of something! As soon as I got them home I remembered that I have been wanting to change out our terrible builder's stock towel bar in our master and on went the light bulb! I was going to turn those shutters into a towel bar!
Supplies: 2 sets of short shutters, 2 hooks, 2 drop knobs, Elmer's Wood Glue, Spa Blue acrylic and Antiquing Medium 819
I painted the shutters (one side only) with the Spa Blue acrylic, let them dry and then applied the Antiquing Medium 819. Did a little distressing and that part was finished. Once dry, I screwed in the hooks and glued the knobs with Elmer's Wood Glue (the screws stuck out too far in back) and it was time to hang. I decided to hang each shutter separately rather than attaching them together so lining them up took some patience but it turned out just fine! I will add some decorative towels when I get a chance but I just love how this turned out. Such an original piece, little money invested and it was an afternoon worth of work!
I have posted before pictures of 2 sets of taller shutters I also purchased because I don't have any pictures of the shorter ones I used. They were identical minus the dimensions. As always - Enjoy! I will be posting this at DIY day over at A Soft Place to Land... Check it out and be inspired!!! http://asoftplacetoland-kimba.blogspot.com/2009/08/diy-day_12.html
14 comments:
Adorable! I love shutters, too and this is a great idea!
Nancy
just beautiful...thanks for sharing!
Great idea...I love seeing shutters being repurposed. So many different ways to use them.
You did a great job...thanks for sharing!
Those look really nice!
Adorable! What is it about shutters that is so quaint...
Donna
What a great idea! I love how they came out! Thanks for sharing.
Kimba
LOVE old shudders! They look great!
The shutters transformation is awesome. I love all of the projects you have posted on your blog. Our home decor is very simular. I am glad I stopped by. I look forward to your future projects!!
Fantastic shutter make-over!
such a cute idea!! I have white shutters in my baby's room that I have ben meaning to do something else with. I hope you have a fabulous day!!! hugs!! Britt :-)
This is a great idea. How clever and practical too. Good job!!
Those came out great! I love the colors you used, too. Wonderful job!
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing - I am going to try this in my own bathroom!!!!!!!
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