Comments on: Louvered door hall tree

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 22:07:43 +0000

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.

By: girlfromwva

girlfromwva — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 14:43:20 +0000

that looks really nice! could be used in alot of different spaces in the house. (i really love your “stash” of hardware…)

By: gail@myrepurposedlife.net

gail@myrepurposedlife.net — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 12:10:03 +0000

In reply to Shawn.

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

By: Shawn

Shawn — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 05:52:46 +0000

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.

By: Rachel Sue

Rachel Sue — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 06:52:58 +0000

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!

http://reuseandupcycle.blogspot.com

By: nique

nique — Sun, 29 May 2011 01:43:55 +0000

I love it the way it is. If anything distress it but nothing else

By: Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal

Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal — Thu, 19 May 2011 08:04:07 +0000

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 🙂

By: Two Dollars

Two Dollars — Thu, 19 May 2011 05:25:53 +0000

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

By: Mama Bird

Mama Bird — Thu, 19 May 2011 05:18:43 +0000

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!!

By: Sue

Sue — Thu, 19 May 2011 04:56:00 +0000

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)