We've all heard the expression 'if walls could talk', but what about old doors. What stories would they tell of who came knocking? Was it a friendly visit? Did they bring a basket of warm biscuits or fresh veggies from their garden? Did they come as friends to chat and have a good time, or did they come to complain about one thing or another? How many times did that old door let family or friends through for a visit? How many times did it let the neighbor kids in to play or perhaps tease it with a game of ding dong ditch? Was there ever a time when it would rather have bolted itself closed and not let someone in, or perhaps, someone out? Oh the stories an old door could tell!
While it may not always be practical to keep on old door functioning as an actual door, there are many other ways you can use old doors in your decor to bring a little history and character into your home. Here are a few examples:
Use an old antique door for an interior pantry or basement door.
Look how much character this adds to the home!
Use a glass door to display family photos. Simply tape the photos to the back of the windows and hang on the wall. Better yet, add hooks and use it in the entry to hand scarves, hats, and jackets. This is such a cute look and a great way to display more of your fun family photos!
Prop one up in the corner. This is a super easy way to add character to any room in your home. Add a pretty wreath and ribbon to finish it off.
Give an old door a new twist by turning it into a sliding barn door. This is one of the hottest trends in the home decor world. If there is a space big enough in their home for a sliding barn door, people want them! So what better way to do it than with an old antique door.
The patina on this one is particularly amazing, don't you think?
Use an old door [or two] for a headboard. Stand two side by side or lay one horizontally, either way you have a perfectly patina'd head board to make a focal point in the bedroom. If this was your guestroom, your guests would probably never leave!
Repurpose and old door into a new piece of furniture. A corner shelf, a bench, a coffee table, you name it! There are endless options on how to use old doors in your homes decor.
What do you think? Do you love old doors? If they could talk I'm sure they would have some wonderful tales to tell. They can add unique beauty, character, and history to any home. So if you have any old doors hiding away in the shed or basement, don't throw them away! Give them new life by turning them into part of the decor.
Make it a great day!
~Kara
