I like my mantel but I don't LOVE it, I want to LOVE it so I set out to make it happen.
It was just a little bit too wimpy and not deep enough plus I wanted to introduce more of a rustic farmhouse feel, yep you've heard that a lot from me lately, I can't help it, I just love the cottage rustic farmhouse look!
So when I found this piece of old reclaimed 2 inch thick board I knew I had found the solution.
You can see the distressing on the edge, PERFECT!
Only one problem, it wasn't deep enough I wanted a ten inch deep board.
Not to worry. My hubby cut me a couple pieces of two by two and I stained it to match the reclaimed board.
I didn't have one piece long enough so we had to use two pieces, it won't really been seen where it butts together.
I just used some burnt umber and the match was pretty good, You can see the old reclaimed board on the right. The new boards are going in behind the main board so any discrepancy won't be noticed.
I scrubbed the old board but other than that I left it in it's found condition, no sanding no stain or poly finish, nothing but pure reclaimed old distressed loveliness.
Once the boards were ready we just screwed the small pieces in first and then attached the large reclaimed board. Here's the new look.....
Those two curvy posts on both ends were reclaimed from an old farmhouse .Love em.
Just for fun this is how the mantel area looked when we first bought the house.
It's undergone quite a transformation.
So once again, the BEFORE
And the AFTER
Just for fun this is how the mantel area looked when we first bought the house.
So once again, the BEFORE
And the AFTER
So what do ya think? My hubby just says" well if that's what you want", can't get any opinions from him lol.
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Blessings,
Terea
21 comments:
Oh Teresa...I love it! You have such beautiful style....reminds me of my aunt. You would love her house...she has an old gate hanging on the wall that my grandpa built years ago and she just crafted a gorgeous headboard from a table that my great grandpa built 100 years ago! I'll feature her house on my blog one of these days! Simply gorgeous! Husband's just don't get it do they...lol!
Vicky
Life On Willie Mae Lane
I think it looks charming! You've captured the farmhouse look so well with all your recent changes. Just lovely!
I love it!! It says rustic farmhouse for sure!!
We just put in a new kitchen and there is a half wall in there where we put an old rough piece of wood to get that rustic farmhouse feel.
~Cindy
It really looks good! I like the way it breaks up all the white and the new texture it brings. Very pretty. I'd love for you to link up at Transformed Tuesday. I'm a new follower. Hugs, Peggy http://pjhdesignsoneofakind.blogspot.com/2013/01/transformed-tuesday-23-features.html
Very nice and it definitely has a farmhouse feel to it.
Nice of your hubby to accommodation.:) Pat
It is perfect!! So lovely and perfectly farmhouse!!!
It turned out great. Love it! I also like that that bench.
Cynthia
I love how that turned out! Adding that layer of rustic wood to the top is such a nice addition. I don't think I would've thought to do that. It definitely gives it that rustic farmhouse look you were going for!
Oh my gosh! What a transformation!!! I love the big old barnwood piece - it looks perfect. I love the sheep on your mantel too!
Cindy
You have completely changed the original look! And that wood mantel looks fabulous now with the other white accessories. Still in love with those sheep!
I have a wimpy, narrow mantel, too. Thanks for the inspiration in changing it!
Heather from Friendship, Life and Style
Teresa ...I really like the new look on your mantel. The rustic wood gave it that real farmhouse charm that you were looking for. I also love the way you've styled it...it's just gorgeous!
Blessings!
Geneva
Your mantel is gorgeous!! Your newest follower from Transforming Tuesdays. I love your beautiful blog. :)
Kathy @ lifeonlakeshoredrive.com
The mantel looks lovely. A really amazing transformation. I love the contrast between the white and green colours.
Your mantel looked great before the makeover...now it looks fabulous!
Beautiful! It really gave your mantle a classic, natural look. I love it.
Feel free to link up with me for {MoonSHINE Monday}!
Amber @ The Honeysuckle Bus Stop
www.thehoneysucklebusstop.blogspot.com
I love the old wood-you did a fantastic fireplace makeover.
Great job! It really turned out wonderful. I love using old wood and making it work! thank you for sharing with us at TTF.
It's gorgeous! I love rustic, cottage, farmhouse too! Great choice! :)
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