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'Shutter Stories'

Three shutters make a great decorative screen.

When I go to flea markets, antique stores, or yard sales--I often find old shutters. I love them! There are so many things you can do with old shutters. Big or small, indoor or outdoor: whatever the type of shutter- I can find a use for them. It doesn't take much to breathe new life into these old fixtures, usually just a fresh coat of paint and new hardware (or a new purpose). I've included a few snapshots of my 'shutter stories'. I hope you enjoy them and are inspired to make a few creations of your own. The next time you pass by some old shutters--Go back and pick them up!

A shelf made from a pair of old exterior shutters.

When I found these closet shutters, I knew they would make great doors for our bathroom and bathroom closet. All we had to do was remove their hardware to seperate them into individual shutters and attach them to the doorways with hinges. Then we added new door hardware. I love the results!.

We cut off a pair old exterior shutters and added them to our dining room pass-through for a 'country' feel.

Here, we simply added a pair of old shutters to the front of a bookcase. It's a great way to keep children's clutter out of sight!