Barn Door Inspired Chest

I have been wanting something with a barn door look for so long, so finally painted this barn door inspired chest!

I've been working on sprucing up my living room a bit this Summer. I wanted to insert a little more color into my decor. I have a crazy love for aqua, and have recently been bitten by the the yellow bug as well, so these are the colors I decided to use in my gallery wall. There was one problem though...as much as I was loving my colorful gallery wall, I did not love the chest below it. So, I decided to spruce it up a bit!

Some of you may think it's pretty as is, but I just didn't love it. I wanted something with a little more color. I wish you could see the picture of this chest before I painted it white years ago. It was horribly scratched and dark brown. For years, we kindly referred to it as the coffin. I know that sounds morbid, but it was truly awful. The inside is amazing, and the perfect place to store our family scrapbooks and keepsakes, but it can be cute too, right?

I thought about stenciling it, but decided to go with a barn door look instead, I am a Kentucky girl after all!

I simply taped around the tops and sides using Frog Tape, then taped an X on each side, making sure they were centered.

Next, I painted over the tape. I painted two coats.

I love the way it turned out! Just the right amount of color for me.

And, it ties my little gallery wall together!

I just love taking something old and giving it a new look!

Too bold?

Sharing at Savvy Southern Style, Homestories A to Z, and Beneath My Heart!

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Jeanie @ create&babble says

July 08, 2013 at 11:44 am

I think it's perfect! Just the right amount of color and now the whole wall has a cohesive look. I love it!

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Jen Evans says

July 08, 2013 at 12:12 pm

What a gorgeous result!

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Kim says

July 08, 2013 at 1:15 pm

Pure brilliance. I love it!

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Krista @ the happy housie says

July 08, 2013 at 5:35 pm

I love this - such a cute idea. And the whole vignette is so summery and pretty - my favourite colours!!

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Debbie refresh restyle says

July 08, 2013 at 8:54 pm

Love the pop of color and the barn doors too!
Debbie

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Jordan@the2seasons says

July 09, 2013 at 8:29 am

Jessica,

This is so cute! You did a great job and love the colors!.

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Suzie says

July 09, 2013 at 10:16 am

I absolutely LOVE this chest. When I looked at the first picture, I thought you had used wood to create the barn door look. Grat job with the tape! You've inspired me to tackle something like this. I have this cute little coffee table, I'm thinking maybe taping and painting a chevron pattern on top of it..... Stopping by today from Dorothy Sue and Millie B's too....

Suzie

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Neil Watkins says

July 09, 2013 at 11:16 am

Thanks for posting this cute piece! I've recently started buying wooden pieces to paint and sell. Does the frog tape come off easily? How long can it stay on the piece after it's been painted? Can it be left on too long?

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- Jessica says
  
  July 09, 2013 at 12:41 pm
  
  Hi, Neil! The frog tape comes off sooo easily and will not adhere to your wood. I probably wouldn't leave it on for more that a full day. Hope this helps! Jessica
  
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- Emma says
  
  July 10, 2013 at 11:45 am
  
  I had green frog tape on a painted piece for well over a month. I learned to hold the end I was pulling up close against the piece, and pull straight downward, rather than pulling outward (with 90 degree angle). Learning lesson: it will come off nicely after quite a long time, if you pull it off correctly- and you could lose some paint if you don't pull it away correctly. I was using Mythic paint, so don't know how it will work with other types. There is a blog piece w/ photos someplace on the web. I found it after i learned my lesson the hard way. Still not done with that armoire, so will have to put tape on again.....such is life....it keeps you too busy sometimes.....
  
  This chest is a beauty. Nicely painted and quite distinctive and refreshing.
  
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- Emjay says
  
  July 10, 2013 at 11:46 am
  
  I had green frog tape on a painted piece for well over a month. I learned to hold the end I was pulling up close against the piece, and pull straight downward, rather than pulling outward (with 90 degree angle). Learning lesson: it will come off nicely after quite a long time, if you pull it off correctly- and you could lose some paint if you don't pull it away correctly. I was using Mythic paint, so don't know how it will work with other types. There is a blog piece w/ photos someplace on the web. I found it after i learned my lesson the hard way. Still not done with that armoire, so will have to put tape on again.....such is life....it keeps you too busy sometimes.....
  
  This chest is a beauty. Nicely painted and quite distinctive and refreshing.
  
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Jenna says

July 16, 2013 at 7:20 am

Wow, Jessica!! Love this! I have a chest similar to this that is going to become my daughter's toy chest and I would love to spruce it up with something similar! Thanks for the awesome idea! Pinning! Would love it if you would link this up to Give Me The Goods Monday: 1 Party, 4 Blogs! http://rainonatinroof.com/2013/07/give-me-the-goods-monday-17/

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Traci@BeneathMyHeart says

August 28, 2013 at 11:13 pm

Great job, Jess! I love the way it turned out. :) Shared it on my facebook page and pinned it! xoxo
We've got to get together soon!!

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Katherines Corner says

August 29, 2013 at 10:48 am

Jessica, i love it the colors are terrific! Hugs

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Judi says

August 24, 2016 at 10:23 am

Fabulous!! You are a genius!

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