A Re-Purposed Shutter Shelf for a Vintage, Rustic 3/4 Bath
September 10, 2014
I made a new shutter shelf for my 3/4 bathroom from a $4 thrift shop purchase. $2 for the shutter,
And $2 for this shelf.
I painted both of these pieces first with black paint, and then with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White.
I distressed and waxed them with clear wax.
I screwed the shutter to the top of the shelf in two places, keeping them flush at the backs. The shelf had a metal hanger attached to it already, but I couldn't get the shelf to hang straight and level, so I added the saw tooth type hanger at the very top of the shelf, just below the shutter.
I also added a plastic sticky bumper. This was necessary to level the shelf as it hung lower in front than at the back. I think I will add a more permanent wood shim or disk with glue and paint it Old White to give the shelf a more finished look from the side view.
Last weekend, I had painted the small vanity in Old White here, but I still wanted to replace the ugly glass shelf on the right.
The shutter was almost the exact size of the glass shelf I removed from the wall.
This little shelf has a much more rustic vibe like the rest of my bathroom decor.
As you can see, I have a little spackling compound to touch up with wall paint, but making this little shelf was easy. No sawing required!
I still have the old hangers on the walls, some enamelware,
A printer's drawer, old round griddle and an antique mirror.
This little rustic 3/4 bathroom was decorated inexpensively with mostly thrifted finds!
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Carlene - love your creation! It looks great in your bathroom. Very clever!
ReplyDeleteJudy
Very cute shelf, Carlene. Looks perfect in your already cool bathroom!
ReplyDeleteSo charming, Carlene...loving this little bath of yours. Jane
ReplyDeleteLove your style! That is a great idea for a shelf!
ReplyDeleteI am just loving this. The wire/wooden hanger make great wall art along with the shelf with the wire soap dish. I want that! I'm crazy about enamel pans and I never thought to put them in a bath. You did a great job of photographing the reflection of the mirrors.
ReplyDeleteWhat is a 3/4 bath? I am guessing that it lacks a tub.
ReplyDeleteLove how you decorated your little bathroom! I agree with Jane...it is so charming.
ReplyDelete~Cindy
Looks great, Carlene!
ReplyDeleteThe shutter shelf is so much better than the glass shelf. You did good!
ReplyDeleteLove the shutter shelf--very clever, Carlene. I also like the vintage hangers as wall decorations. I just bought a bagful in various shapes and sizes...I might just have to go there--
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