This louvered door hall tree went through some changes!
Friends--I paint a lot of projects, but I still struggle with paint colors. Everything doesn't always go right the first time, in fact that happens a lot to me. Can you relate?
Door Hall Tree Tutorial
Louvered Door & Saloon Doors
After I made Jan’s door/nightstand I was thinking I have the perfect pieces to make another. I curbed this door a long time ago. I’m not exactly sure where those louvered saloon doors came from. I’m trying to deplete some of my stash junk. Are you like me, keeping things that you know you will use someday?
Begin with Designing your Hall Tree
I was able to quickly attach the saloon doors to the louvered door . . .
Kreg Jig Joinery
Using pocket holes made with my Kreg Jig
Great hold, and too easy!
Add Plywood Shelves
You can see I also used the pocket holes (Kreg Jig Jr) for the shelves. In the “old days” I would have had to use cleats to support these shelves. Have I ever mentioned that this jig is less than $40.00?
I did something highly unusual-I bought plywood for the shelves. I searched high and low in my garage and could find nothing that would work for these shelves.
Finishing Touches | Patch & Paint
There were some dings and holes in the saloon doors left from their former life. I used some Elmer's Wood Filler
to smooth out the holes. Honestly, drywall spackling is more plentiful in my garage, but the wood filler gives a much cleaner look once sanded.
White Louvered Door Hall Tree
I put this piece in my “paint booth” and used my paint sprayer on it. (I get no compensation at all from Harbor Freight for recommending this sprayer, I just LOVE it that much) (edited to add, I now have a new favorite paint sprayer that is even better)
I used my Dutch Boy Refresh (sweetened white) semi-gloss paint, that I used on my kitchen cabinets.
I really like the way this piece looks, I think it can be multi-purpose. I’m considering putting a mirror on it to use as a hall tree. I can see this in an entry way, a kitchen as a family “command center” or even in a bathroom to hold linens and such. So my question to you is this: How do you think I should finish it off to sell it on Craig’s List.
I want to be able to move it quickly, so I will finish it off the way that most of you recommend. I would even consider painting it a different color if you guys think it would sell better. Or possibly distress it.
I do have this little round hardware piece that fits perfectly over the door knob hole, or I could use a vintage door plate.
gail
Update on Door Hall Tree
Updating this post with the following pictures:
Another Update
After painting it black, I moved it back to the booth at Unique Creations, but about a month later the store closed. I brought it home and listed it on Craig’s List. Woohoo! I sold it within two days. Of course, I thought it was a very versatile and functional piece.
Have you ever had second thoughts about a paint color, and totally redid it?
I like the idea of putting in a basket underneath. Why not one of the crates you recently made with left over slats? They may be a little heavier but a set of under mount drawer glides would work perfectly and would not be seen.
that looks really nice! could be used in alot of different spaces in the house. (i really love your "stash" of hardware...)
I'm seeing it without the shelves but with a sturdy seat with room underneath for muddy boots and the hooks raised higher with perhaps a mirror. It would make a nice piece to sit and remove muddy/snowy boots in a mudroom, porch or foyer area. Higher hooks would accommodate adult coats rather than only children's jackets. Maybe put two together to make a bench for two to remove boots and coats. One could always add cubby holes on either side for the kids' back packs and such. It's a great piece. The white reminds me of Federalist/Jeffersonian/Bahamanian or widows walk or shutters over part of a lighthouse light. The black seems more Olde Salem Townish. Just my two cents on how it strikes me.
Shawn,
Thanks for your two cents. It seems that there are so many different ways to finish off a piece. When I'm building it for a future home, it's difficult to see exactly how that family would use it. It sat for a long time waiting for the perfect home. 😉 Right after I painted it black, it was off to live with a busy family with children... probably with some muddy boots.
gail
This is such a great idea! I would love to feature this on Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle. Feel free to stop by and grab a featured button. Thanks!
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I love it the way it is. If anything distress it but nothing else
I like it white and think it will sell the fastest. Maybe distress the edges a bit but you don't have to. They buyer could always do that. I have a louvered hall tree that I posted way back when I first started blogging. I have hooks and an old mirror hanging from a knob on mine. But yours has more storage 🙂
Would put hooks at the top and cover that hole with something. Hard to tell what your options are enough to give a recommendation on what, but def. something to cover the hole even if it's patching. I'd probably go with black as it easily fits into a lot of decor - maybe a semi gloss. Probably go with wrought iron for hooks or similar color.
It's interesting I found I read the post differently knowing that you wanted input. 🙂
-Stefanie
2ndChanceCreations.etsy.com
Love the hall tree idea. Love the vintage hardware. Love the idea of baskets along the bottom, vintage knobs/hooks etc for stuff and I love the mirror. I would LOVE to have this!!
You are making me want to go ck out craig's list! I never see anyth this fun there!! You need your own shop!!
totally belongs in my hallway. I see some cool retro knobs to hang purses, hats etc. Cute baskets on the shelves to hide whatever accumulates at the entrance door...
(Rolf loves the Kreg too, since he build me the counter top for the island with your instructions)
Yes, distress. A white doorknob (paint one) Add a couple hooks. A mirror would be just the trick.
I would add a door knob and leave it the way it is and let the buyer decide. I am one of those few that doesn't like distressed. Trish
Denise Beverly stole the words right out of my mouth!
* hooks on the sides
* cork board / dry erase board
* small mirror
And I LOVE the round hardware piece you showed in the picture!
I also agree with Denise's comment, "Colorwise... best to leave it neutral I think with an encouragement to the buyer that they could then coordinate it to their home if they wanted."
I think you should show it in a picture plain with nothing on it, and then perhaps write some cutsy phrase on the dry erase board, hang a scarf and / or a sweater on the hooks, and put a couple things on the shelves for your second picture.
Now... wish I had some place to put it in MY home!
Great job!
I'm sure it will sell quickly.
Great job! And I love your blog! Maybe a mirror on the top (robin's egg blue?) with a row of hooks under it? Good luck!