I posted a photo of this little corner of my living room on my Instagram the other morning and was asked about the shutters in the back of the chair. I realized this is like the easiest DIY project EVERRRR but a good one to post about here because of how simple it is! All you need are 3 vintage shutters and 4 of these hinge brackets.
These shutters were purchased off Craigslist a few summers ago. I’m sure if you search your local Craigslist ads, or even those tag sale groups on Facebook, you’re sure to find some! I loved the blue/green chippy paint on these. (If you have small children in your home, I would be weary that some old shutters, typically ones before 1970, may contain lead paint. To be safe, I recommend using this product to prevent any further chipping of paint to protect your little ones).
I wanted the shutters to stand up on their own, like a screen. You can get a better idea of how they stand with this photo:
This required some strategic placement of the metal hinges. We placed two hinges facing the front between the center and right shutters, and two hinges facing backwards between the center and left shutters. The made the shutters fold like an accordion. That sounds really confusing, but you can see what I mean in the photo below. We placed the hinges about a third of the way from the top and bottom to balance things out.
The shutters stand freely after that! It was a really simple project that took all of a few minutes. I really loved the result, and think it’s the the focal point of this little corner.
I’m hoping that made sense enough for you to replicate! It’s been a while since I shared a DIY around here 😉 Happy weekend!
Great upcycle for these shutters! LOVE how they look in the room 🙂
Thanks Lindi! Me too! Adds a little color, but blends with the neutral tones!
Love this, such a simple idea but adds so much to the space!
I agree! It’s my favorite spot in the room 🙂
What a simple but not simple looking project! Thats totally a good thing! I am all about simple but not letting people know and letting them be impressed! Now I am on the hunt for some shutters!! Thanks for the idea! Pinned!
Hahahaha thank you! I’m all about simple too 😉 Check Craigslist!
This is such a great upcycle! I need to create a screen for our guest room, which is designed around all of our honeymoon photos from the Greek islands. A screen like this painted a vibrant Santorini-blue would be just perfect! I’d love to have you link up at our new DIY/decor link party, The Creative Circle: http://blueistyle.blogspot.com/2015/02/TheCreativeCircleWeek2.html
Oh my gosh I bet that room is gorgeous!!!! I would love to go to the Greek islands!
LOVE these! Thanks for sharing at the Monday Funday party this week! 🙂
Thanks Meredith!
Hi Lauren, What a great way to decorate a corner. Sometimes the easiest projects are the best. Thanks for sharing with the Pretty Pintastic Party.
Deb
Thanks Deb! I agree, the easiest ones are the best!
Any project that only needs two supplies is a winner in my book! Thank you so much for sharing this at the Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop–this will be one of my features at our next party!
Haha thanks so much! <3
Can we talk about how gorgeous this is? My office nook has a shabby chic feel and this makes me want to insert that vibe into more of my home. Featured this in my Sunday Funday faves! 🙂
Thank you Kristin! And for the feature! I always incorporate a little touch of shabby chic in every room 🙂
What a great use of those shutters! That is such a cozy corner, I think I’d have a hard time ever leaving that chair 🙂
It’s the perfect little nook! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Your shutter screen is absolutely amazing! You’d better keep an eye on it, or I’m sure someone will adopt it and take it home with them. Thanks for sharing at the This Is How We Roll Link Party at Organized 31.
HAHA! Thank you so much! 😉
Thanks for sharing at the Made from Pinterest link party! I’ve had these awesome shutters for years and couldn’t figure out the “right” spot. These are perfect!!
Yay! Glad to inspire you!
That looks so cute! It completely changes that area around the chair! Love it!
Thanks so much for posting to the Oh My Heartsie Girls link party! I hope we see you again this Wednesday!
Thanks so much Christine!
That is seriously precious! Featuring you tomorrow on Dream Create Inspire!
Thanks so much Sarah!!!!! <3
So excited to feature you tomorrow on A Little Bird Told Me Link Party!
Thanks for the feature Allison!
What a great project! It really adds a lot to that party of the room. I just wanted to let you know that it is being featured at this week’s link party! http://www.thelifeofjenniferdawn.com/2015/02/a-little-bird-told-me-link-party-128.html
Thanks Jennifer, I appreciate the feature!
Love that color and chippy look. Featuring you at the party this week! Thanks for linking up. <3 Christina
Thanks Christina, and thank you for the feature!
We featured you’re awesome project at the Project Stash link party! Thanks for linking up last week and we’d love to have you join us again this week!
Thanks for the feature Marilyn!!!!!! xo