Corner shelves from old doors

back to back

Black and white - fun display now in a funky store!

The white one now on display

The final product. I need them both in my house AND for any shows I do. They look fabulous in the corners of my tent for display!

Step 1 - saw the door in half and renail back together. BIG HUGE FAT STINKIN TIP.........  before you nail it together - put it in the actual corner you plan on using it. You'll find that a lot of houses dont have prefectly level floors, and making it level in the back yard, doesnt mean it will sit level in the house. I have another tip later in the details....

Here she is. All sealed and dapped

Step 2 - add corner round, or quarter round, whatever term you use for these little pieces of trim haha! I'm tired of the battle of terminology with these. I just call them trim that fits in corners. I decided to run it up the centre of the door to hide the gap caused by the paneling in the old door. And then of course I dapped er'up no need to for any touchups later after you paint it and discover  light from the nearby window or lamp is letting some creep through and expose the *gasp* "flaw"

Next, look for something fun to create a "roof" on your shelf. I wanted one so I could put a plant up there. I suppose it isnt necessary, but meh, that's how I roll! I chose to use the top of a dresser I ripped apart on another project. I liked the edging of it!

See! Bueno!

Next - pick scraps of wood laying around to use as the corner shelves. You'll notice I chose two different options for shelves. This version and then of course just a few pieces of scrap 2 x 4 s for a random stepping effect. ( The random one sold on me before I got to use it)

Then I painted the base colours. I was thikning of doing a crackle effect on one, shabby on another and one straight black. But of course I changed my mind! OF COURSE! Other tip - I chose to leave the original hinges and doorknobs on for two reasons.... however, if you are using them in your home, you need to remove the knob on the backside or else it won't fit flush to your wall. The hinges I left on so when I do eventually bring it indoors, I can either A - use them to secure the door to the wall so it won't tip over, or B - hang jewellery off them, it all depends on what room it's going in.