I’m back with another “shutter” project, a shutter shelf with hooks! Well…. you know it’s actually half of a bi-folding door that I dug out of my shed to make that fireplace screen. To make that, I needed 4 pieces the same size, which gave me four extra “shutters” to use for other projects.
This project is really easy, so it is great for beginners!
Shutter Shelf With Hooks
I staged it for the bathroom.
To remind you… these are the doors I used. They’ve been in the shed for a long, long time!
Trim Shutter With Saw
Having a sliding compound miter saw is really helpful for these projects. I needed to cut a little off one end to make it match the other end.
Add Top Shelf
If you don’t have a Kreg Jig, you’re really missing out. This shelf was so easy to attach to the “shutter” using their pocket hole screws. It’s not only easy, but surprisingly sturdy.
I was anxious to see how it looked, so I threw it up on the fence to see it in all it’s glory!
What's the Best Way to Paint a Shutter Shelf with Hooks?
Next up? It got the Finish Max treatment. Painting slats by hand? Not this ole gal!
We had such pretty weather, I had worked on a LOT of projects and decided to paint them all with some black diy chalky paint primer. You can see the horizontal shelf behind the portable coffee station. You can also see FOUR cabinet door coat racks.
Add Knobs for More Hanging Options
I added some knobs along the bottom, since it was too narrow for my “go to” coat hooks from D. Lawless. I then noticed that each end was the perfect place for those hooks!
And here is the finished project! It’s really long and very spacious. I think I love it!
Where would YOU use this shelf with hooks?
gail
see more shutter (bi-fold doors) projects here
Gail Wilson is the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. She is obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believes that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again, including herself!
Gail reinvented herself during a midlife crisis and has found purpose again. She hopes you will find new ideas for old things and pick up a few tools along the way.
Arlene J Wilson
Beautiful, but my bifold is pretty heavy. How do you hang it on the wall and know it will be sturdy enough to hang things on it and put thi gas on the shelf. I'm using mine at entry way.
Gail Wilson
Arlene,
I use heavy duty "d" rings for my heavier projects. If it's really heavy, be sure to locate a couple of studs, and attach your d rings accordingly. I bet it's going to be soooo pretty in your entry way!
gail
Jess
Love these!
Donna Marie
I like this shelf a lot, but would paint it white for use in the bathroom because of all the dust, unless it is easy to dust.
Debbie @ Refresh Restyle
Great idea, love it!
Debbie
Mindi
Another winner Gail, I like the addition of the hooks on the sides! 🙂
Julie @ follow your heart woodworking
In the kitchen or by the door! Very cute, I think I need a sprayer, don't you?
girlfromwva
i bet this sells fast at Glendale! i would probably use it in the kitchen. it would match my shutter apron holder!!!
Charlene
Simply beautiful 🙂
Wendi @ H2OBungalow
Gail... I WISH I had your imgination when it comes to creating such cool pieces from shutters, scraps of wood, etc.. I love this! ..and thanks for sharing your chalk paint primer too. I'll have to try that in my Finish Max:)