Door Repurposed into a Toddler Bed
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I had two doors. It wasn’t really planned use a repurposed door to make a toddler bed.
I was going to use them to make a book shelf, using one door for the back of the shelf, and the other door ripped vertically for the two sides. Cathy convinced me that it would be too heavy that way. That’s what I like about what I do, you can usually change your mind, because it’s your own design.
Prepare repurposed door
This door had so many layers of paint that it took me forever to get all the paint off. I used a stripper. The one I used only removes one layer of paint at a time. I’m surprised I didn’t give up on this door and the one I made into a book shelf. See the Red Door Bookshelf here.
I purposely left this door out in the weather, thinking that would help. Had I realized how many layers of paint were on this door, I don’t think I would have continued.
Primer and Paint repurposed door
I do not have pictures of the stripped door. I suppose I was too sick of working on it. This side has a couple of coats of pink primer and a couple of coats of red oops paint. At this point I decide not to use it for the book shelf. I mulled it over for a couple of days before I decided for sure what I wanted to do.
Cut door down to size for headboard and foot board
This is how I design stuff. I have the headboard and foot board propped up and the mattress sitting on some paint cans. These are the things you have to do when you work alone. Isn’t that pink primer sweet? hehehe Reminds me of Pepto Bismol.
It’s starting to come along. It’s been much easier to work outside now that it’s now longer 100 degrees!
The crib mattress was curbed from a friend of a friend of a friend.Add side rails to hold crib mattress
I painted this toddler bed to match the book shelf that I made from the other door.
I staged my cute toddler bed with one of Jamie’s old baby quilts.
You can check out my post Toddler Bed for the details and particulars on how I put all this together.
Did you catch my guest post over at Beckie’s yesterday?
gail
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You are so handy! I love it. I think my hubby would be VERY impressed with your work! I just sketch something on paper and then tell him what I want and he creates it for me….I am very lucky that way…gives him something to do in his retirement. LOL I am not sure if I could handle a drill, know which bit to use or be willing enough to turn in his saw LOL, but I do know the lingo! thanks for the ideas they are always so awesome. He is building a princess house above my granddaughters bed with a crawl space on top…it will be adorable. I will be posting when she gets it for Christmas!
This has got to be just about the cutest thing I have ever seen!!
TOTALLY impressed! That is just awesome – you create the best things in the world!
So stinkin’ cute! I’ve got a toddler who’d love it!
This is awesome! I love the idea and that red is just stunning!
Really nice. You know that headboard is tall enough to add a shelf for all those wonderful sleepy time friends to rest on. just a thought.. as if you didn’t have enough to do. hahaa
OH.MY.WORD. You are amazing!!! I’m blown away by that bed, but even more so by your talent and creativity. I wish you lived next door to me, so I could learn a few (hundred) tricks! Do you want to move to the Northwest anytime soon??? I’ll bake you some cookies… : )
Really great bed, I love upcycling!
Oh. My. Gosh! Gail! This is fantastic!! I am in love! Wouldn’t it look so great in a little boy’s fireman room, or a little girl’s ladybug room. I can totally see it! I feel a need to get myself some old doors! 🙂
You are so talented! This is the cutest toddler bed ever!
OH OH OH OH OH!! LOVE is NOT a big enough word… Adore?? Covet?? Drooling?? I LOVE IT!
Your guest post was incredible and I love this kiddie bed! I put a “shout out” for you and your blog in a post I published today. Thanks for the inspiration!