Decorating with Doors: 10 Inspirational Ideas

I just started working on a new project and I want to incorporate an old door into the design plan.  The space I’m working on is a family room that will be decorated in a casual, vintage-inspired  old-world style  Before I get knee-deep in the design process I went looking for some design inspiration using old doors and came across some pretty great ideas.  This is what has me inspired…

I love the idea of an old door styled with bookshelves flanking a seating area.  I also think this idea would be great in a kitchen styled with cookbooks and cooking accessories.

Most of the doors I come across are solid wood, but I really like this look with glass pane doors as a wall décor alternative.  Positioned behind a console table and against a painted or wallpapered wall, the doors add architectural details without being visually heavy.

An old door with hooks added would be great in a foyer or near a back door.  This is also a really cute idea for a bathroom or bedroom wall to hold towels and robes.

A slim panel door can be positioned behind a side chair to fill a corner or create a vignette in the living room.  I love the idea of hanging a basket or even a piece of framed art on the door to embellish it a bit more.

This is the look I’m loving most. I love the way the door helps to fill up the wall space next to the cabinet and adds a bold statement to the entire wall vignette.

If you like the idea of decorating with old doors but your living room is not in need, check out these ideas for other rooms in your home.

Old doors make a great headboard.

This is a fun decorative statement for a guest bedroom or home office.

The idea of an old door as the backdrop to a nightstand is pretty cool.  The addition of a light sconce makes the door stylish and functional.

  

A door bookcase is a great way to add organization to a girl or boys room without spending a lot of money.

And I love the idea of an old door turned into a coffee table.  This is an easy DIY project that yields great results for a den or basement play area.

Anything vintage and old including an old door is a great way to add charm to your home.

So, do you like the idea of decorating with doors?  If so, what room in your home would you place one?

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My 101 Series on Facebook

One the main reasons I started writing my blog was to share my love of “teaching” with others.  By teaching I mean sharing my years of experience, the tips, tricks, ideas and  inspiration that I come across, surround myself with and use when working with design clients, decorating my home or creating DIY and craft projects.  While I have the opportunity to teach design classes here in Atlanta, I can’t always share my ideas with those of you far away….until now.  Starting next week on the ConfettiStyle Interiors Facebook Page I’ll be sharing all those tips, tricks, ideas and inspiration in a new Facebook Only series I’m starting called…

Series 101

The series will focus on Interior Design, Entertaining, Fashion and Gifting, all the things I’m passionate about.

Think of this as a big book tips for living a stylish life!

If you haven’t already, be sure to hop over to the ConfettiStyle Interiors Facebook page and LIKE it so we can enjoy a stylish life together!

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{DIY} Inspiration + Weekend Reading

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Wow, I love when a DIY project results in something stunning!   Can you believe this is a simple paper lantern embellished with paper flowers?

This office space makes me drool!

What Makes You Come Alive?

Are you ready for an impromptu picnic?

The talent and beauty of this woman inspires me!

I’m partnering with some dynamic bloggers and interior designers here in Atlanta to host a Yard Sale this summer.  I hope it’s as amazing as this one! {stay tuned to more details}

Strawberry Shortcake

A big Thank You to all my readers for stopping by everyday!  Have a fab weekend!

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Weekend in Review

 

Happy Tuesday! 

I hope the long weekend was wonderful for everyone.  The weather here in Atlanta was magnificent and I had 4 days of nothing but good stuff.

*  Since the entire weekend called for sunny days, I decided to brighten up my home with colorful flowers on the coffee table. 

*  I was in a jewelry making mood so I created some new pieces that will be added to my Etsy shop by the end of the week. Lots of other good stuff coming too!

*  On Saturday we attended a graduation party for the daughter of a good friend and had a great time.  The color story for the party was pink and white and the candy bar provided sweet treats for both the kids and adults.

*  Sunday we ventured to my favorite park, sat under a tree and listened to jazz music for 6 totally relaxing hours!  The Atlanta Jazz festival was a big draw and the park was packed with people who also made for great people watching. 

*  Yesterday we took a car ride about 45 minutes outside Atlanta to Serenbe.  We had never been there before and boy was it spectacular.  I’ll share more of our visit to this amazing place tomorrow, but for now all I can say is that I want to move to Serenbe!

As I sat at home last night, I hated to see the weekend come to an end, but am so grateful that I got to spend time doing stuff I love, spending time with friends and experiencing new places. 

Life is good!

p.s.  I made it to 16,000 pins!

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Things to do on a Holiday Weekend

I’m excited about this holiday weekend.  I’m planning on doing a little work (fun stuff only) and spending most of my time relaxing and enjoying the sun.  Besides attending a graduation party for a special friend on Saturday, I’m planning to do these things….

Go on a Picnic

Do some shopping

Read lots of magazines

(My stack of unread mags is out of control)

Walk in the park

(the best people watching ever)

Visit Serenbe for the first time

and if I’m really feeling energetic I’m going to see if I can reach 16,000 pins on Pinterest!

I’ll be back on Tuesday to share all my weekend fun.  Wishing you a relaxing and enjoyable holiday weekend!

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Confessions of an Auction Virgin

Ok folks, why hasn’t anyone told me about auctions before? Many of you have written about going to auctions on your blogs and I’ve seen some of the great items you come home with but no one ever told me how totally awesome they are!!

Last week the hubs and I had a new experience and attended an auction for the first time.  All I can say is that I’m hooked and will definitely be making this a regular part of my schedule.

The auction we attended is held in an old warehouse that at first glance was a little suspect.  The place was not pretty, the lights were low and the crowd was pretty diverse. All I kept thinking as we approached the building was, “I’m glad I didn’t wear sandals just in case a varmint runs across the floor” and “I’m so glad the hubs came along”!  But once we walked in the door I knew we had entered someplace special.  Just image thousands of items stacked to the rafters.  I’m not talking junk people, I’m talking furniture (antiques and newer), lighting, artwork, rugs, decorative pieces and just about anything else you can image.  This was a thrift shoppers dreams and I was living it!

As we made our way to the back of the building we passed a food buffet that is apparently a signature element on auction night.  And, there was also a bar serving all kinds of beverages.

The back of the auction house had rows and rows of chair set up for bidders and in front of that were all the items that were going to be auctioned off that night. I immediately registered, got my bid number and began looking thought the auction items. I was overwhelmed with not only the number of items but also the range of pieces.  As my heart began to beat faster I started jotting down the numbers for the items I was interested in.  OMG I was beyond excited at the possibility.

Precisely at 6:15 pm the auction began and as I sat there I couldn’t believe my ears.  The auctioneer started the bidding at $5.00 for most of the items and $25.00 for the larger furniture pieces. Are you kidding me!

Long story short, I bid on 5 or 6 things, only won the bid on two and we left the auction house at 11:00pm with the bidding stilling going on.

If you live in Atlanta and are wondering where this auction is, word on the street is that this auction is a well-kept secret and those in the know don’t share the name or location so I’m sworn to secrecy!

Just to give you an idea of the “awesomeness” of it all, I snapped a few photos of some of the items up for grabs.  Hold on, you are going to be blown away by the prices these pieces sold for.

Everything you see in the photo, plus the stuff on the walls were being auctioned off and this was just a fraction of the items.

This antique settee sold for $100.00.  The frame was in great condition and all it needs is a new upholstery job.

This wood cabinet sold for $85.00.

There were 4 of these vintage kitchen chairs and they sold for $90.00 for the set.

Here’s a look at some of the others items up for auction.  The globe sold for $10 and that vintage dresser sold for $45.00.

I loved this old wood umbrella stand with shelf and bid on it.  It sold for $80.00. I only wanted to pay $50 so I didn’t win the bid.

This vintage desk was beautiful.  It sold for $150.00 and I think it could sell for $500+ at an antique market.

I also loved this vintage wood display piece and could just image my spools of ribbon on it.   Too bad it wouldn’t fit in my car.  It sold for $95.00.

This was one of the steals of the night.  This arch top secretary desk sold for $125.00.  I saw a similar one on eBay for $2200!

This wall clock was not working but had a really great style and design to it.  It sold for $35.00.

Two guys bought this massive piece of original oil art (7.5′ x 5′) for only $120.  The frame alone was worth hundreds!

After the majority of the big items sold the crew brought out racks of smaller items like glassware, frames and pillows and  decorative objects.  Each shelf on the rack was auctioned off in total with most of the shelves selling for $5.00 or less.  There were lots of shelves that sold for $1.00.

My purchases for the night included a vintage wood magazine rack something like this one for $12.00

and I bought a “lot” of picture frames and framed art for $12.50 (14 pc. in total).

Attending my first auction reminded me of a few life lessons:

1. Never Judge a Book by It’s Cover–Inside that “old warehouse” was a stash of fabulous items.

2.  True Friends Share–A good friend that was “in the know” shared the date and location of this auction with me.

3.  Growing up my mom used to tell me that nothing good happens after dark–In the case of this auction, some of the best bargains can be found after 10:00 pm!

4.  My husband is my best friend!

5.  The Core Of Man’s Spirit Comes from New Experiences–Chris McCandless

6.  Dreams do come true!

Now that I have my first auction under my belt, I think it’s appropriate to call me an Auction Hunter!

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Gift Wrap Inspiration: Pinwheel Gift Topper

 Mother’s Day is just around the corner and I’ve got a quick and simple Gift Wrap Inspiration that is perfect for adding a little fun to mom’s gift!

It’s no secret that I love paper products and one of my favorite crafts to make are paper pinwheels.  When thinking about how I wanted to wrap my Mother’s Day gifts,  I thought a Paper Pinwheel Topper would be a fun and whimsical touch.

Here’s how to do it…

After making my pinwheels, I wrapped my boxes in polka dot craft paper.  I added ribbon bands in colors to match my pinwheel and secured my pinwheels as bows on the top of each gift. 

All in all, it took me about 30 minutes to make my pinwheels and wrap my gifts.  Simple, easy and festive, just how I like my gift wrapping!

To see another fun version of a pinwheel topper, hop over to my Instagram @ConfettiStyle.

And, to check out some of my favorite gift wrapping supplies and embellishments, check out my Ruffles and Remnants Etsy shop.

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A Few Things I’m Really Excited About

I can’t resist books so when I heard that Country Living has a new book coming out I immediately pre-ordered it.   The Little Book of Big Decorating Ideas is a compilation of over 205 of the magazines best design, decor, DIY and crafting ideas & projects. The book will be out in June.

These cute Chevron journals from C. Wonder.

I finished creating a design plan for an outdoor deck and presented it to the client. One of the elements that inspired the design was this pillow.  I love this pillow so much I had stop by the store and buy one for myself last night.

 

I was invited by the ladies that own Antique Traditions in Norcross, GA to be the guest of honor at their upcoming Ladies Night Out Event on May 1st.  I am so excited to meet Hazel, Lorraine, Taylor, Mary and Carolee and share a little of my design knowledge with their customers.  Stay tuned for more details about the event.

I was inspired by this image and am working on a fun DIY project to show you in a couple of days.

What’s exciting you these days?

 

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