September 19, 2016

Footboard remodel






       When I bought this old abandoned footboard I knew I could do something beautiful with it....mainly because it was already beautiful.






       I debated and measured spaces for this pretty girl, but it just wouldn't fit on any of my walls near my front door.  I really wanted to make this into a coat rack like this one from Centsationalgirl!!  Isn't it just lovely!!!






       I grew tired of looking at the footboard in the corner of the garage and decided to go ahead and paint it and if I ever decide to turn it into a coatrack I will already have the painting done.  I was sitting in my living room thinking about where the footboard would fit and happened to look at the piano....EUREKA!!!!  It has to be narrower than a piano!  Well, it is only one inch smaller and I was a bit worried when I brought it into the house and I realized it was going to be close.  I LOVE IT!!!!



       The first thing I did was cut off those pretty feet.  I hesitated, but they were going to interfere with the board sitting flat against the wall.  I then made my own white chalkpaint and slathered the entire footboard with only two coats.  I then took 220 grit sandpaper and got to work distressing all those great details.  I love chalkpaint and REALLY love it's durability.  Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!






       This footboard really brightens up the top of the piano and I LOVE the old frame I was given on the right hand side!!


       
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~ Anne





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6 comments:

  1. Great DIY! Stopping by from Let's Be Friends.

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  2. This turned out great! Thank you for sharing with us at the To Grandma's House we go link party! Pinning!

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  3. WOW! What an incredible idea! I love this, so adorable. Nice job♥♥♥#smallvictoriessundaylinkup

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  4. WOW! What an incredible idea! I love this, so adorable. Nice job♥♥♥#smallvictoriessundaylinkup

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  5. Very unique repurpose. I love the way it turned out. I would have hesitated to cut it also but the end result was beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday.

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  6. It looks gorgeous! Thanks for linking up with us at Welcome Home Wednesdays!

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