Firstly, thanks so much to everyone for all the baby well wishes – you guys are just too sweet :-)
Now, on to some decorating stuff!!!
I wanted to finally share the little face-lift I gave my master bedroom built-in robe.
Remember how a little while ago I put out an S.O.S for some dummy strap hinges like this….
Well, despite a tonne of friendly offers and advice from you guys (THANK YOU!) that particular style still managed to elude me here in Australia so I ended up with two of these instead….
If you’re interested I found them here on eBay.
Because I didn’t actually need the hinge function I simply cut them off with a hacksaw to create these plain individual straps.
So, here’s the built-in before….
Ewww, right?
Well that’s actually after I already painted the knotty orange pine infills pure white.
I had initial thoughts about replacing the doors completely though because I’m all about easy budget makeovers I decided it was best to try and make the most of what I already had.
Soooo, with a minimal amount of work and cashola here’s the robe now….
It’s a subtle change though certainly more in-sync with the rest of my master bedroom.
All I did was remove the doors, bottom rail and fascia (which simply unscrewed), took them outside then spray painted all the beige enamel white. Once dry I attached my four hinge straps then reassembled everything again inside.
I was a bit concerned the new white paint might scratch or chip off the metal frame though it dried rock hard and around one month on it’s still in perfect nic.
Wanna know how the painted metal has held up one year on?
Click here to read my ‘wearability’ report.
wow, a simple yet beautiful update! Now that door looks intentional and cohesive. I love it! :)
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Great simple addition that adds to the overall decor. Details make all the difference!! Great job
Beautiful!!!!
Nice touch!
What a clever idea to add these details. It’s like night and day. Great job!
Patti
quick updates are my favorite! it really makes a difference!
hello lovely.
i’m a new follower. completely addicted to your master bedroom. and impatient to see what nursery design you come up with.
congratulations on the little one coming soon!!! most exciting time of your life, i’m sure. :)
i can’t believe the difference in the closet doors with such a simple little change-a-roo.
love it!
xo-
amanda
http://www.perfectimperfection13.blogspot.com
OH! I love that! I was the one who told you I got mine at eBay! (probably more than just myself told you that) But it really adds character to the doors. My hinges are still sitting in my garage. I have to first build my house before I can show you my end result. Oh well!
I love it! They really make the doors!
I remember your S.O.S. {I replied with US links…oops} and every time I would see these hinges I was thinking, I wonder if she ever found any and when is she going to show us what she did with them! Woohoo, it looks awesome. Great idea and a great look. Love it.
seriously amazing what a little hardware can do! they look awesome!
love the after.
sometimes the finished look is in the details and you hit the nail on the head with this one. Great that your little detail was budget friendly.
it looks so good!
Wow congratulations ..I somehow missed the baby news…no wonder you have been MIA…the doors look fabulous..so quick and simple…who would have thought. Great to have you back ~ Kym X
Your dorrs look fabulous, it’s amazing what a simple change can do.
Love them!!
x
I love it when such a simple change makes such a dramatic impact! The color AND the hinges. Great idea!
Aren’t you clever! Such a simple idea but it makes such a positive difference!
Soooo much better- It looks great! Wonderful, actually! hugs- Diana
WOW! What a difference. Your one smart lady! Love it!
You clever girl, you! Love the transformation! Sweet and simple!
xoxo laurie
It is amazing that 4 pieces of metal can have SO much impact! Brilliant!
It’s amazing what a difference that is! Nice one :)
Love what you’ve done here..what a difference that makes!!
Deborah xo
So Simple and what a transformation. Love it!
Cheryl
http://www.paintedstudio.blogspot.com
Are you kidding me? Such a simple solution and it makes a world of difference. Well done!
What a great Idea…!! I love!!
I linked this to my “doors” project post today, I think it’s awesome!
great details! the littlest things make all the difference!
We did something like this in our {soon to be} boys’ room:
http://www.fieldstonehilldesign.com/2011/01/renovation-boys-room-floor-solution.html
- {darlene}
such a great and simple change! super smart!
Wow! Fabulous transformation! Seems like a simple change, but what a huge difference the paint and hinges have made. :)
Wow! What an amazing difference. Good job!
Nicely done!!!
Hi Kristine, It’s been a while, so I’m dropping by to say ‘Hello’ and hope you are well. Looking forward to what you have planned next for your home! Cheers!
Wow, love it!
What an incredible idea. You did such a great job with the sliding doors. Now I wish, I had sliding doors in my bedroom to do the same treatment. My only sliding doors are in the entryway and they are mirror doors with brass edging…they look really bad. I am thinking of painting out the brass in black and adding horizontal black bars to give it a Japanese shoji screen effect…
You have inspired me!!! Thank you!
You are my lost and found! I found you months ago when I discovered decor and design blogs, lost you, and found you again. Just in time to find out what you wanted the gate hinges for! What an amazing and easy transformation.
Your newest follower,
Camille
How brilliant.
We need to do this to ours…desperately! Just a question. When you say you removed the bottom rail, fascia and doors…was is the fascia exactly? Is it the metal sides and top bits? Sorry…I’m an absolute novice which it comes to these terms. Tried googling it, but just got more confused! Cheers.
Hi Amanda
The fascia is just the piece of metal at the top which runs the length of the robe and hides the top tracks. If you look at my before pics you will notice it is beige. In the after photos it is white.
Hope this helps :)
Kristine