Time for the next installment of my cupboard door stash makeover. Yahoo!! If you have no clue what I’m talking about, head HERE to begin the fun. I was ready to give away that thrifted metal art, but then I had a light-bulb moment (don’t you just love those?). This pile below is about to get transformed into farmhouse wall decor.
The light-bulb moment I mentioned was that I realized I had two square cupboard doors in my stash that would work perfectly. My vision was to layer the metal art on top and create a textured look. I’ve created a video of the steps below for those of you that like to see the process in action.
DIY FUN
First, I pulled out my remnant or paintable pressed tin wallpaper and cut pieces to fit in the center panel. A simple wallpaper adhesive makes for easy affixing. This stuff is awesome and we’ve used it on furniture, our family room and dining room ceiling, and for endless crafts.
Also, I needed to add a small mounting screw to the cupboard door front so the metal art could be attached.
Plus, I filled the holes for cabinet hardware with wood filler and sanded smooth.
Next, once the wallpaper has had a chance to cure, I pull out my small spray shelter and turn table. Since I wanted to create a layered effect, I begin by painting a espresso satin coat of paint to the doors and the metal art.
MORE PAINT
One coat is all that is needed. Then, it’s time for a fun layering adventure. Using my paint brush, I apply a whitewash using a dry brush technique to both the doors and metal art. Simple dip a bit on your brush, dab off excess, and work in the same brush pattern. The video demonstrates this best.
THE REVEAL
Last, I used a bit of sandpaper to distress, then added saw-tooth hardware< to the back for wall mounting.
Aren’t they fun? Funny, they even totally remind me of the antique ceiling tiles you can find in old buildings. You can see how I used embossed barn roof shingles to create a tin ceiling in our family room. (head HERE)
So, whatcha think? I hope you’ve enjoyed my farmhouse wall decor tutorial. I certainly had fun creating it for you. My goal is always to inspire you to see past the obvious and create something new.
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Up next, this dilapidated shelf thingy is the next to get some much needed love from my wooden stash of goodies. See the transformation HERE.
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Oh my this is beautiful, original wall art at its finest!! Love the look and the colors Larissa!
You are so kind to say so, Mary. Thank you!
It looks like very expensive art pieces! Very beautiful and adds texture and metal to the room without looking industrial. I love it!
I’m just so glad an idea hit me before I passed them along. It only took me over two years. geesh! 😀
Larissa great job. Love how these turned out. You’ll have no problem selling these.
Cindy
Thank you for saying so, Cindy. I had fun with it.
Very nice! I love the addition of the textured wallpaper. Didn’t see that part coming. The whitewash was the perfect final touch. Thanks for the inspiration!
I just had to make all that texture jump out. Fun to do! Ever tried it?
Larissa , I’m a bit confused as to how you attached the metal pieces to the wood door.
I attached a screw and then hung them using the built-in mount that already existed.
Larissa, Your wall hangings look great! I think the textured wall paper that you added to the cupboard door was genius!
I was so glad I had just enough left in my stash to make it happen. Thanks, Kaycee!
Love these, Larissa! Such a clever idea adding the faux tin wallpaper. Love the farmhouse vibe of these too 🙂
You know it had to be farmhouse…tee hee. Thanks so much, Marie!
I must say, I a really am enjoying your blog. I find it insightful, helpful and full of life. Thank you for sharing all that you do!
That’s such a treat to hear – thank you.