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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Sonya@Beyond the Screen Door says
Shannon, love this look! And the chippy aqua paint is just perfect!
Barefoot in Blue Jeans says
So creative and awesome!!! The color, the texture, the size, the shape, the decor…all of it, LOOOOVE it!
Kristin @ Simply Klassic Home says
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???
Miss Kitty says
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!
Karen Mary Butterfly says
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!
Jean @ www.thebackyardbungalow.com says
That is fan-freakin-tastic! I wish I had a place to put something like that. And the color…ooooo nice!
Inspired by you says
Love the color as well as the chipped look.
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says
Shannon, love this made from fence boards. It looks great and will be one of the features tonight.
Teresa @Magazine Your Home says
Excellent looking!!!
One More Time says
WOW… love it! Love everything about it.
Shelly Andrade says
This is AHmazing!!!! Love every aspect of it!!
TracyMB @ Crows Feet Chic says
Great shots… love these pics of your counter too. Fabulous job! 🙂
freckled laundry says
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freckled laundry says
That is so awesome, Shannon! Pinning!
honeysmom says
That is just beautiful! What a terrific idea and execution!