Today I want to show you how a repurposed old door became a family message center in our home! It is a fairly easy DIY project with a great vintage vibe. And, it’s so useful to keep the entire family organised and informed!
Repurposed Old Door Becomes a Family Message Center
This is the old door I picked up for $10 at a local salvage shop! The door was in pretty bad shape (as you can see). I removed any paint that was chipping and sanded it a bit. Then, I gave it a fresh coat of Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray paint in a flat finish. For the chalkboard, I used a piece of thin plywood cut to size for the top panel. Then, I painted it with several light coats of chalkboard spray paint and attached it with small finish nails to the back of the door. Now, I can use the chalkboard to leave messages for the family, post a weekly menu, or do some chalkboard art! I love the versatility that this permanent chalkboard will give me!
ADD VINTAGE HARDWARE
Now that we have 5 (yes, I said 5!!!) drivers in our house, we needed a place to manage all of those keychains and lanyards! I had four rusty caster wheels on hand that we attached to each side of the door frame. Mark drilled a hole about the same size and pounded them in with a mallet. Now we have at least four places to hang up those keys, so they don’t get misplaced (because you know that never happens at my house!!!).
I found oversized coat hooks and added one on each side to hang larger items like a tote, handbag, hat or scarf. They are also sturdy enough for a fall jacket or sweater.
I attached a wire basket and added a small tin chalkboard to the front so we have a place, other than the dining room table, for the daily mail!
The door didn’t have a handle, so I found this rusty one! And, I think it is a perfect fit!
The trunk I found at TJ Maxx sits in front of the door and holds some extra pillows. And, I made the lumbar pillow with our last name using a plain Pottery Barn pillow cover.
FINISHED Family Message Center
There’s a place for everything and everything in it’s place!
And, here you can see this Repurposed Old Door decorated for the seasons and as a prop for a bridal shower!
At Christmas
Springtime
Party or Shower Prop
I hope that I’ve inspired you with this repurposed old door! It’s a fairly easy DIY project that is really useful in the home! And, here are some other DIY posts you might enjoy!
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this is perfect! I always love a chippy old door!
This is amazing…such a pretty and useful redo!
What a great idea! I especially love the mail basket.
How awesome Doreen! I love old doors and you made this one totally functional. I especially love the addition of the caters and that rusty handle. And the mail basket is really cute too. You must love it!
What an awesome $10 treasure….soooo NIFTY THRIFTY!!
Blessings,
Linda
Wow, Doreen! I love this–the style and how useful it is. I especially love how you integrated a chalkboard in it. That's something I'd like to have! Linda
Love it! Those little casters are so cute!
Tania
This is awesome – a GREAT project! Pinning so I can try it and following your blog now as well. Thanks for sharing!
This is SO pretty and super creative!! I love it – and would be thrilled if you had the time to link it up at our new mega-party Work it Wednesday if you haven't already. Each link will be shown on 4 blogs! Work it Wednesday
– Krista @ the happy housie
I love old screen doors, too, and i love what you did with it! Following on Bloglovin. Linda
Come share if you can.
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Love your family message center. The mail basket is a good addition.
I love every single aspect of this. Nice!
Best re-purposing I've seen all week. Love it!
a-DOOR-able!
beautiful! I have shared this via facebook. 🙂
I LOVE this! What a great way to get organized!! Now I need to keep my eye out for an old screen door! 🙂
Such a smart idea! I've never thought about turning on into a chalk board and using the wheels was so smart!
Hugs…Tracy @ Cotton Pickin Cute
What a wonderful idea. I would love to try this for my home.
This is great! I love how you repurposed the old screen door. Perfect rusty handle. The basket for the mail is an excellent idea.
Mary Alice
This is so cute!! I have so many doors around here. Many came from an old church that was being remodeled and I got them for free. I am always looking for new ideas. I love the use of the vintage castes. I have an odd number of them currently, that is great idea! Pinning and sharing on my FB page. Would love if you have time to stop by Redouxinteriors tomorrow afternoon to share at my party. Thanks!
OoOoOhhh! I love this! So clever, so cute!
I love old doors that are repurposed! Love this idea!