10 Cleverly Crafty Ways to Refashion a Door
by Becky Harris · 14 photos · 16 comments
Wrapped. After pricing leather-wrapped doors, interior designer Brandi Hagen of Eminent Interior Design saved money by mimicking the look with imitation crocodile.
"This faux crocodile pattern is a wall covering, and standard paste was used. The wall covering was ordered to have tiny (unseen) holes that allow for proper ventilation from the walnut substrate through the wall covering; the wall covering is vinyl, which accepts this process," she writes.
by Eminent Interior Design
"This faux crocodile pattern is a wall covering, and standard paste was used. The wall covering was ordered to have tiny (unseen) holes that allow for proper ventilation from the walnut substrate through the wall covering; the wall covering is vinyl, which accepts this process," she writes.
Upholstered. Artist Lisa Borgnes-Giramonti also took matters into her own hands. Inspired by a traditional look, she upholstered her door in this rich-looking faux leather and added an ornate push plate and brass nails.
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by Lisa Borgnes Giramonti
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Studly. The studded doors at a resort in Mexico inspired these custom-made doors in a Massachusetts coastal home.
by LDa Architecture & Interiors
The architects used studded doors inside the house too. These are custom solid mahogany by Blue Anchor Millwork, adorned with custom bronze nailheads.
by LDa Architecture & Interiors
Faux paneled. DIY master Brian Patrick Flynn gave a blah old hollow door a clever makeover, using paint to create a paneled look and adding a door knocker for a touch of whimsy.
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by decordemon
Learn how to do this yourself
Chalkboard. An easy way to have some design fun with a door is to coat it in chalkboard paint and switch up the messages and doodles whenever you fancy.
by Birdhouse Interior Design
Patchwork. Blogger Tamar Schechner of Nest Pretty Things livened up a boring closet door with wallpaper glue and a patchwork design.
by Tamar Schechner
Translucent glass. If you need some privacy, you can replace clear glass with frosted or etched glass.
by Charlie Allen Restorations Inc
Valspar Glass Frosting Spray Paint, 11 Ounces [ Link ]
You can frost the glass yourself with spray can frosting. I can attest, as someone who has had many DIY disasters, that this is very easy to use. Even I have used it successfully!
by Lowe's
Etched glass. A fancy etching is far beyond my limited skills, but some of you crafties may decide to go for adding fancy details when you complete your glass-frosting project. Too tricky for you too? Seek out pro art glass companies, like Sans Soucie Art Glass, which created this delectable pantry door.
by Sans Soucie Art Glass
Artistic screen. Looking to jazz up your exterior door? Artist Susan Wallace creates sculptural custom-designed screen doors that add miles of curb appeal.
Learn more about Susan Wallace and her screen doors
by Susan Wallace
Learn more about Susan Wallace and her screen doors
Stenciled. A door like this will take a little more sweat equity or a professional; the stenciling is by artist and interior designer Alison Cosmos.
by Allison Cosmos
For a smaller time commitment, you might want to start simple, perhaps stenciling numbers, your monogram or a friendly message.
Have you added design details to any of your doors? Please share your ideas and photos with us in the Comments section.
by The Lettered Cottage
Have you added design details to any of your doors? Please share your ideas and photos with us in the Comments section.
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