Southern Cabinets
My friend Darlene’s husband got these wonderful shutters for the Salvation Army Thrift Store.
They had a couple extra that they gave to me. What they did with them was such a good idea. They have a dining area with a window in the middle and then a corner on either side. They used the shutters to make corner cabinets.
Right now, I have the shutters “casually leaning” against the wall in the living area, hiding a plug and cable connection. Clever, no? Well, I’m not that impressed with my cleverness, or lack thereof. Maybe, I should try to find a corner to make a cabinet with the shutters.
Here are some ideas of ways to use salvage pieces for cabinets.
What would you do with salvaged shutters? Looking for ideas.
Metamorphosis Monday with Between Naps on the Porch
Today’s Lagniappe: Mama’s Cherry Cream Meringue Pie
Mama came up with this recipe that is like one her mother made for her when she was growing up.
Tags: Southern Home Decorating
February 14th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
Beautiful cabinets, love those. Me, I would make myself a headboard out of them. You may already have one but that’s what I would do.
February 14th, 2010 at 8:37 pm
Oooh, I love the cabinet idea-the shutters will be gorgeous
xoxo Pattie
February 14th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
I have a table that is made from an old shutter, but I love the picture you have of the cabinet, that would be a wonderful use for those shutters! And that pie looks delish!
Kat 🙂
February 14th, 2010 at 9:45 pm
Very cute!
My mother-in-law would love those, might have to work on something like that for her birthday.
February 14th, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Love the shutter idea! You could also put them in a corner and display photos
February 14th, 2010 at 11:11 pm
Hi Christi!
I made a table top from one shutter. Just put it on a salvaged base–makes a great potting bench!
love, kelee
February 14th, 2010 at 11:11 pm
I actually have old shutters just hanging on the wall above a console table. I had a huge bird cage that filled the middle between each shutter that sat on the console, I like them as an architectural piece. Take a look At Velvet and Linen’s dining room makeover, she did something similar with a beautiful tapestry hanging between her shutters. Good luck and enjoy the process,Kathysue
February 15th, 2010 at 12:40 am
Love reading all the ideas in the comments! They would make a neat coffee table with a glass on top.
February 15th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Hmmm…I think they look good just leaned up against the wall…maybe I am alone….
February 15th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
How about a room divider, you know the hinged kind. You could do it with 2 shutters. Another idea is to use them on the inside of the window, just as you would outside. I have seen that done, very effective.
HPS
Gail – http://decoratingmytinshack.blogspot.com/
February 15th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
Clever way to use old stuff. Your pie looks beautiful. Do you have any secrets for keeping the meringue from weeping?
February 15th, 2010 at 4:30 pm
Hello,
I found some old shutters at a garage sale, they were painted a funky chartruese greenish color and both pairs had hinges on them, their were 4 total. At first I didn’t know what I wanted to do with them or if I even liked the color, but they were only marked $3 dollars for the whole works (what a steal), so I knew I couldn’t pass it by. I now have them in my sunny family room as a divider, they add some privacy where our computer desk sits and the T.V, sofa, wicker chairs, plants and other things are on the opposite side of the room a different area. They stand up great and the color even goes with all my wicker and the walls too 🙂 The pie looks great by the way.
Cheers,
Rene~
February 17th, 2010 at 6:54 pm
The shutters look great – so does the pie! Thanks for sharing. Lia