Louvered door hall tree
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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?
What a perfect piece for a kitchen to store cook books and hang some retro dish towels in the vents. I think one of those antique door knobs would be icing on the cake!
If it were mine, I’d distress it a little on the corners , but it’s already perfect! You’re so good!
I’d include the ideas in post on Craigslist and leave it to the buyers. While some people like distressed, others hate it. Why not leave it as is. If someone likes distressed they can do that themselves.
I think it would look nice distressed some. The mirror is a good idea, and I think the hardware piece that fits exactly would be good. Like other readers, I think some vintage hooks would also look good, and make it useful.
you’ve done it again! and listen to your instincts.. the hall tree idea is always a good one.. so the mirror/bulletin board idea works well. good luck selling it quickly, but don’t think you need the luck! 🙂
The mirror is a must! I think something in an oval shape to break up the strong straight lines would be nice. Do you have any vintage-style framed mirror laying in your stash?! Paint the frame white too and hang it with a white, or natural fiber type ‘ribbon’ from a neat vintage piece as a hook.
One more idea…..a see alot of stuff moving QUICKLY that has a number on it. Ya know, that 1, 2, 3 thingy in black? They come race out of people’s shops! Just my thoughts.
The idea of a bookbag center just is not for me. I make my kids take their book bags to their rooms…. This piece is too nice for a junk spot!:)
Great storage solution and I love that you built it. I love the idea of having a place to throw your purse, coat, etc.
Yep – hooks and a mirror and lovely doorknob. This piece is amazing Gail. I have a feeling that if you did nothing else with it, it would still sell in a heartbeat because it is so unusual, crafty and practical for any home all wrapped up in one! Definitely the Crow’s Toes in my book!
…and I love the idea about putting a mirror on it too! That would be great for an entry way!
Susan
Are you kidding? This is fabulous! I love it, I love that you made it from found objects and I REALLY love that you are putting an old doorknob and hardware in the hole! This project is great!
Susan
Hi
I think either white or black and distressed. I see maybe using old hardware for the hooks. I like the shabby chic look
Gail…I really, really like this one. You make me want to get up and start doing a lot of all this stuff only I have no room to do it and it would never turn out as nice as yours. Thanks for stopping by the blog…I have been so bad about not getting around to comment on others blogs lately. You know, spring time, things to do and I am preparing for a trip to San Diego for my son’s wedding. So excited and so much planning just to get me there! Thanks again for stopping by.
I see this as a place for backpacks and school items to land, add coat hooks maybe on the side for sweaters or light jackets.
Add a bulletin board &/or dry erase for a reminder center and things that need to be signed or remembered for class. Grocery lists, fast food coupons and appt. cards could be tacked up to grab as you run off for a busy day.
A mirror for those last minute hair checks as everyone runs out the door. Briefcases, grocery totes nearly anything could be “housed” there. I feel it could be a very useful spot for a busy household.
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.