Sun Room Bar Repurposed Wood Countertop
We decided to do something this weekend that we’ve been toying with for a long time!
We put in a brand new countertop on the bar in the sun room.
Well, kinda~sorta new…
We repurposed some weathered cedar fence boards
into a new countertop and we love it.
It might not be for everyone…
(in fact I am sure it’s not)
but it floats our boat
and we are thrilled with it.
The timeworn, chippy aqua paint job
just adds to the rustic charm.
It’s perfect in my eyes.
If you have ever read my blog before and seen this area decorated, you’ll know we don’t use this bar to eat at.
I basically just decorate in here.
Well, not basically.
I just decorate in here, who am I kidding!
So, the finish does not have to be functional or stand up to food and drink.
We had free reign to use whatever we wanted as a counter material.
I just knew those old fence boards were
destined for something special and I am so glad I saved them for this project.
Bonus=It cost nothing.
Zero $’s
We did not have to buy so much as a saw blade!
I have to give every drop of credit on this project to my husband Jim.
He did all the actual
“turning it into a counter business”.
I am a lucky girl!
In fact, If you ever hear me grumble about him.
Feel free to kick me.
(Just not in my bad knee please.)
I’ll share how we did it soon.
But for now,
I Just Had To Show You!!
I love our sun room bar repurposed wood countertop so much!
It’s got such a cool feeling in person.
I wish we had vibe-a-vision!
Stay tuned for more happenings on the blog!
I still have a fireplace… swear
I still have a fireplace… swear
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Girl this is fricken awesome! Unbelievable, and the color, so YOU! And I can’t wait til Friday:)
HOLY CRAP..(pardon my French)
That rocks!
I love love LOVE it
Hugs,
Karin
http://www.artisbeauty.net
Shannon- Brand new “old” is perfect. Love the blue.
Who could NOT love some chippy blue salvaged wood boards? Oh my, this is just beautiful. Now I want to run out and find some board to create me a bar-not-really-a-bar too.
Whatever it is, and whatever you do with it, its lovely!
It’s gorgeous Shannon!!!
Nailed it! The color, style and chipping is so so you!! Way to go Jim!! I love this so much Shannon!
This looks great! The paint color is just yummy!
That is so amazing! I absolutely love it and would be lying if I said I wasn’t a tad bit jealous.
Angela
Wow! It is perfect in my eyes, too.
Thank you for sharing,
Connie
Simply Amaaazing!! I am drooling here. Shannon you and the Mr. did an outstanding job. I am sharoing this with my Mr.
Been asking for a reclaimed wood under the bar wall ( you know.. where the feet hit) and Now I just added a bar as well.
He said thanks Shannon … I am in LOVE with your new sun room bar!!!
Cheers, Gee
Woah. Jim gets some MAJOR brownie points! Love, love, love, gonna come in the middle of the night and steal it. Now, that’s real love.
I know you’re enjoying it so much! Beautiful!!!!
Looks awesome!! Has that chippy home-goodness feel to it.
What a Nice idea!!! That’s some serious crafting, I really love the Wood. Thanks for the inspiration
Oh My Goodness!!! It is absolutely beautiful!! How perfect is that! Wow….
Debbie
It’s fantastic!! Love love love the color!
It looks great, Shannon!
i love it! you know how i feel about that color….. plus the chippy…. divine!
Beautiful, beautiful!!!
I love this! I mean it. I want it. My husband is soon going to re-do our whole fence and I will have a whole bunch of fence boards. So I need to go back and read again–but what is that color and how did you get the chippy done so well? It looks like Milk paint maybe. I am so excited to try the chalk paint. I am just obsessed with paint
It looks amazing, and I love the price tag!
I love it Shannon! I think you started a new trend!
Anne
Fantastic!!
xo
Pat
Shut the front freakin door! That is amazing! I love old fence boards, I used one to make a rack with hooks for my bathroom…I am just…well, sort of almost speechless…
Jim is the bomb! I will have to kick you hehehe if you grumble
I love it, perfect color and chippy look!
Debbie
Great idea and the color is gorgeous!
so pretty. Love the worn chippyness.. the color is fab. great job. xo jen
I noted that it is live!!!! Oh my goodness, I LOVE these so much. I am thinking where in my house I can do this too. I LOVE!!! This is so my kind of Redoux, and I love that you didn’t have to buy one single new thing, but got a whole new look in your home. It is absolute perfection!
Freakin love it!
My kind of project, vintage, cheap and very fun!
ooooooooo….I *heart* this!!!
It is aqua, it is chippy….it is shabbilicious! I want one….
xo,
RJ
Love it, Shannon. I absolutely adore the color and it is a great way to finish off the counters. Perfect!!! xo Diana
Shannon, Your fence wood bar is out of this world!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT! The color and patina are gorgeous. What a great idea you had.
Mary Alice
OMG this turned out just gorgeous!!!
You’ve got me thinking now – ( and that can be a very dangerous thing lol )
You’re newest follower – would love to have you come by and follow back when you can
Hugs,
Suzan
Shannon that looks FABULOUS!! LOVE IT!
I’m diggin’ it! I love the rustic quality and the aqua.
Sharon @ mrshinesclass.com
LOVE that chippy blue goodness!! Now, I just need the sunroom to go with it … gorgeous!!
Nicely done, Shannon! What a fun surface to decorate… and yes, you lucky gal.
xo Heidi
Shannon I think your counter tops look fantastic!
Beautiful rustic and the color is great!
Susan
Homeroad.net
Love the color, Shannon! You can’t beat free either. : ) You are going to have a lot of fun decorating that as the holidays get closer.
So sweet!! That man is quite handy…a keeper for sure!! Love the color of your “counter”…so pretty and fresh!
I love it and love the color. Great choice. It floats my boat also:)
I love it. And when I come over I’m gonna set my coffee cup on the bar as I stand and admire the decorating.
No one does aqua like you.
~Bliss~
That really caught my eye while looking at post links!
It is too fabulous!! The chippy aqua paint is the crowning glory. I love how you have it vignetted. I am pinning it!
I’m so glad that I’m following you Shannon! This is gorgeous and sooo unique! Thanks for posting on the COM link party. I’m inspired:)
Katie
http://www.funhomethings.com
This would float my boat too! I just Love it! and it’s just my color too!! Thanks for sharing Shannon!!
Huggs, Nancy
As Nancy previously said, it would float my boat too! Positively fabulous!!! You guys did a fantastic job, and it sounds like you have a great hubby! I love your blog and I’m now a follower
-Amanda @ mysweetlittlesteinerfamily.blogspot.com
Countertops were meant for decorating:) This is beautiful! I love, love, love it.
If you get a chance come link up your tutorial at my Pin Party.
http://sarahdawndesigns.blogspot.com/2012/08/pintastic-monday-link-party-6.html
Hey Shannon..this is awesome and so pretty! I love it, love it!! This would even gO on my kitchen which is not the country look. I also love the beautiful arrangement of things you did. Your two mugs caught my eye caz I have the very same ones and right now I’m drinking green tea from one, lol.. Enjoy your week.
FABBY
Shannon, your new countertop is awesome especially with its chippy, aqua paint. How wonderful to have a place to display seasonal decorations. Right now you’ve got it styled beautifully!
Awesome, and I love that it’s your decorating bar:) Can I come over and shop for accessories off your bar?
Jessica
This is so great. I love it and to think it was FREE!! Blessings, Ginger
SOOOOOOO very very lovely, Shannon!!! you must be THRILLED! And gotta love the price tag;) Woohoo on that one! XOXO Liz@NaptimeDecorator
Well I sure wish that was MY boat floatin’! It’s beautiful!!! I have a handy husband like you, and I am still in the honeymoon phase of our own project-so I know where you are at! He just built me a custom farmer’s table home office desk! Ir’s 7 feet long; all kinds of custom sized cubbies & shelves. I SO LOVE IT. We are blessed, with hubbies like these!
Enjoy your new bar!
Way cool!! Which knee is that you want me to kick?
Janet
Love Love Love it!!! The aqua color is just absolutely perfect on those old boards….you never cease to amaze me!
Oh girl, it’s fabulous! I love it!
Beautiful. I love it!!!
how can anyone not love that!! what was it used for before with that color?
Love, love, love it!! Perfectly chippy…and charming
. Laurel
Very sweet!
This certainly floats my boat! I absolutely love it! The chipped paint is just glorious and adds so much charm to your lovely decorations.
Amy*
Your darling counter is perfect in my eyes too!
This definitely floats my boat! Where did you find such a fabulous old fence?!
Kelly
Love love love the color. They look fantastic! I think that is the color I need to paint my shutters.
Shan, what a cool idea!! Girl, your creativity just never ceases to amaze me!!! Love the color!
This is very pretty!
The chippy boards are perfect….
Crystelle
http://www.crystelleboutique.com/
AAAMAZing! What a cool idea and I love the old fence and the color you painted it! Brilliant! Come link up to Centerpiece Wednesday and share this idea and enter my giveaway too.
Karin
I just can’t stop being obsessed with this counter top. I am coming to visit the counter top, instead of you coming to visit me. Oh, and it would be so nice to visit you too! I am featuring at my party tomorrow, everyone needs to see this!
First time visiting! I really enjoyed your post! I am loving the time worn wood counter pieces! The color is my favorite! I am following! From one sweetie to another~~~Roxie
Love the look. That is right up my alley! You did a great job!
Gorgeous. Visiting from Feathered Nest Friday. Cheers
I LOVE the counter top–it’s fantastic–the color, the texture, all of it!
Have I told you how much I love this. And that color. Swoon. You and Jim are so talented!
Atta Girl Amy
http://www.attagirlsays.com
OOO! Love this project! And the old fencing is to die for. Almost makes me wish I had a place to do that..guess I would have to find a fence first..
Awesome job!
Can you tell me where you found your tiered wire holder that has the coffee cups on it? I am looking for one for my kitchen, too. I would apprecitate it. Thanks
That is just beautiful! What a terrific idea and execution!
That is so awesome, Shannon! Pinning!
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Great shots… love these pics of your counter too. Fabulous job!
This is AHmazing!!!! Love every aspect of it!!
WOW… love it! Love everything about it.
Excellent looking!!!
Shannon, love this made from fence boards. It looks great and will be one of the features tonight.
Love the color as well as the chipped look.
That is fan-freakin-tastic! I wish I had a place to put something like that. And the color…ooooo nice!
You are a lucky girl! Your hubby did an excellent job! Those counter tops definitely float my boat! They are amazing! What a great look. Fantastic. Inspiring! I am happy to be a new follower!
Shannon! I just LOVE this idea! The color of the boards reminds me of the great color that you used on the post you did about tin cans and tequila bottles being painted turquoise. I saw that this was featured at “Wow Us Wednesdays”…congrats!
Whoa! How did I miss this??? Truly amazing girl! I would love to have a countertop like that. I kind of want to do a little corner bar area in my little breakfast nook…how do you think that would stand up to actual use? With some sealer maybe???
So creative and awesome!!! The color, the texture, the size, the shape, the decor…all of it, LOOOOVE it!
Shannon, love this look! And the chippy aqua paint is just perfect!
Well, you know I love it- and I’m sharing it at the party tonight! Thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!!
Absolutely gorgeous! I love the color and the chippy wood.
This is so me!!! Love it! What a great idea. I would love for you to share this at my linky party that is going on right now called Rustic Restorations Weekend. Newest follower
http://homespunhappenings-tammy.blogspot.com/2012/09/rustic-restorations-weekend-20.html
perfect color and ingenious use…I’m so envious!
You could hire your husband out because I think a whole lot of us would only dream of a countertop like that. It is unbelievably cool. How fun to have a dedicated decorative spot that is such a treat for the eyes – color, style and all. A complete success!
Liz
OMG!!! That is some AMAZING WOOD, fabulous!
I do NOT know how I missed this! Amazing! I have a whole stash of weathered boards in back (it’s like Sanford & Son back there) but now I can show hubs and say, SEE?!!!! It’s awesome.
xo, Andrea