Trash to Treasure Decorating Ideas for Shutters
I’ve told you already about my love for dolls growing up. That extended to dollhouses, of course. And every little girl knows that a very crucial element to any decent dollhouse are the shutters. They don’t have to open/close but that is a very big bonus. I think I played with the shutters on any dollhouse I came into contact with more than with the front door or staircases.
My fondness for shutters is also rooted in the fact that my Grandparents had a very cozy and aptly-named sunroom in their house. The sunroom had a couple rows of dark, tiny shutters on the inside that had to be latched every night.
Whether you have a house with shutters now makes no matter, you can still have shutters in your life. You can find them being torn off of old houses, for sale on eBay, or even being offered on Craigslist.
Turn an old shutter into shelving (or a coat rack) with some brackets and fresh paint.
Picture Source: Jennifer Adams Design Blog
Use old barn shutters as cabinet doors.
Or a single old barn shutter can be turned into a decorative, shabby-chic shelf. If you can’t find one with an emblem (like the crow) consider buying a wooden one at a craft store and panting/sanding it before affixing it to the shutter. Instant old-world appeal. (These are ready-made and available for purchase.)
Picture Source: Ashleys Primitives
Shutters (just like an old door) work as a headboard, or use it as wall art to hang jewelry or knick-nacks.
Picture Source: My Sweet Savannah
Shutters make great doors for cabinets. (This one is for sale.)
Shutters can be used as bulletin boards for cards or photos.
Picture Source: Lil Red Cottage
It’s like a secret medicine cabinet/storage area.
She’s smart – she’s you.
March 17th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
I love these ideas!!! Especially that first shelf, I'm going to make that. The shutters on my old house are hand made and unusual.
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March 17th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
Oooh, Cathy – do it! And send a pic to me of the finished product to inspire me/us all. I looove shutters so much, uuugh. I wish I had shutters on my windows. I want to be like Belle in Beauty and the Beast and throw them open while I sing.
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Andrew Reply:
August 20th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
Jessica,
How did you hang the top shutter shelf. Did you build the shelf then screw the shelf into studs leaving the screw heads exposed?
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March 18th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
I love when shutters are recycled. The shelf is very cool. Thank you for posting.
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March 19th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
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May 5th, 2010 at 12:34 am
I've been working on covering my entire dining room wall with shutters. It's been quite the project! http://www.oliveandlove.com/2010/05/decorating-…
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May 5th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Oh Olive, I LOVE it! And I really love your bedroom and the shutters over the bed. That is really creative. Bravo!
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