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…
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We repurposed some weathered cedar fence boards into a new countertop and we love it.
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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.
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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.
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Well, not basically.
I just decorate in here, who am I kidding!
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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.
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Bonus=It cost nothing. Zero dollars.
We did not have to buy so much as a saw blade!
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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.)
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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’ll be back with more soon! Shannon
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Susan says
Very sweet!
Laurel@chippingwithcharm says
Love, love, love it!! Perfectly chippy…and charming :). Laurel
Laura from Top This Top That says
how can anyone not love that!! what was it used for before with that color?
Carolyn says
Beautiful. I love it!!!
Gina says
Oh girl, it’s fabulous! I love it!
Sweet Melanie says
Love Love Love it!!! The aqua color is just absolutely perfect on those old boards….you never cease to amaze me!
craftythriftydecoratingwifemom says
Way cool!! Which knee is that you want me to kick? 🙂
Janet
Laura @ House Of Joyful Noise says
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!
Liz says
SOOOOOOO very very lovely, Shannon!!! you must be THRILLED! And gotta love the price tag;) Woohoo on that one! XOXO Liz@NaptimeDecorator
SavannahGranny says
This is so great. I love it and to think it was FREE!! Blessings, Ginger
Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista says
Awesome, and I love that it’s your decorating bar:) Can I come over and shop for accessories off your bar?
Jessica
Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads says
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!
FABBY'S LIVING says
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
Sarah says
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
Amanda says
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