Old Shutter becomes Bathroom countertop…

August 22, 2011 by 28 Comments

Thanks so much to everyone who shares in my excitement about my new (old) counters! I really really love doing this project. It is so fun to see something transform from a worn out piece of wood…to a stylin new vanity top! Here is a little background to get you up to speed…
I recently painted the cabinets…(see this post) and the counters were looking a bit blahhhhh. So I found some really cool shutters for the counter..(see this post)….and I am going to keep the same faucets and just purchase a new drop in sink.
I will continue to post about this project for the next few weeks…I will show you how I changed out the plumbing…took off the old vanity top…cleaned up the faucets….and put it all back together! But for now…lets just look at all the pretty pictures :) That’s what we all love the best right?!?!

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We bought this sink at Home Depot (white drop in sink) for $29…This was my first plumbing project…all alone…just me and the sink. I only made up 3 curse words in the process…I joke I joke….sort of….
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 I love that this was the color of the wood when I picked it out. We love how it has some blues and greens and it is worn at bit. Not everything matchy-matchy….but still has the same tone and vibe :)  All the wood needed was a little clean up and a bit of sanding and poly…see this post for more info on that…
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So much character….
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Before…..blah……
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And After…..
So in love :)
More post to come on how I accomplished all this :)
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-Tracie

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  1. Diane Hodrick says:
    August 22, 2011 at 9:00 am

    that is gorgeous…and oozes character….what a great transformation!

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  2. Melissa at HOUSEography says:
    August 22, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    What a great transformation!! Love the idea – I'm a sucker for salvage too :) Have you thought about antiquing the vanity just a bit? Might make it work even better with the top? Either way – it looks great.

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  3. Three Sisterz says:
    August 22, 2011 at 7:57 pm

    that's awesome and sooo cool! I can't believe you did the plumbing yourself! You're a rock star!

    ~Courtenay

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  4. Heather says:
    August 23, 2011 at 7:37 am

    Oh wow! I'm so in love too! I love everything about this countertop! I just put in my first sink too! It's not as bad as we think, right? But still enough to make you pull your hair out : ) I'm your newest follower and would love it if you come over and check out my blog http://www.simplycottagelove.blogspot.com

    psst- I have twins too… but mine are just turning 10 : )

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  5. Megan Brooke says:
    August 23, 2011 at 7:45 am

    Love this!! What a great idea. I love anything to do with shutters :)

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  6. Lori@KitchenFunk says:
    August 23, 2011 at 6:11 pm

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!! Tracie, what a super idea. Great job, too :-) ~Lori

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  7. Kathryn Michelle Jenkins says:
    August 25, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    I'm a huge fan of this. it looks gorgeous and is so creative. I'm a new google and twitter follower!

    kathryn
    http://www.thedragonsfairytail.blogspot.com
    twitter: kathblogger

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  8. CraftyMummy says:
    August 26, 2011 at 8:31 pm

    Very clever! It really makes such a difference to the look.

    Found you at Tatertots and Jello

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  9. The Remodeled Life says:
    August 26, 2011 at 9:16 pm

    I'm in love with this! So creative!

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  10. Laura says:
    August 27, 2011 at 12:33 am

    Oh wow, this is fabulous! Definitely better after.

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  11. Ruby Jean says:
    August 27, 2011 at 12:58 pm

    Coming over from TT&J…I love your counter top so PRETTY…..Great Job!!

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  12. adventuresindinner says:
    August 28, 2011 at 8:01 pm

    This is one of the cleverest things I have seen in a very long time! Good for you!

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  13. Nancy says:
    August 28, 2011 at 8:34 pm

    Excellent job! It's such an improvement. It's very clever and well done.

    Nancy

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  14. Linda@Coastal Charm says:
    August 28, 2011 at 8:40 pm

    Tracie,
    This is one really neat idea…love it!!! Come by and show it off at my NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY PARTY…hope to see ya there:) I’m having a Pottery Barn gift card giveaway…hop over and enter…ends 8/28 at midnight.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  15. COFFEE. CLEAN. CUPCAKE. says:
    August 28, 2011 at 11:17 pm

    WOW! Your newest follower and I'm sooo inspired by this look!! Thank you so much for sharing it!! It's already "liked" on FB and "pinned" on Pinterest!!! Smiles, T

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  16. Amy @MoMomma says:
    August 29, 2011 at 12:04 am

    This turned out great! I love the color of the door, just perfect. I'm about to load my MoMomma Monday Link up, please come and share with us!

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  17. SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime says:
    August 29, 2011 at 1:32 am

    Hi, friend! You've got so much creativity in your blog and I'm admiring all your creative posts. Can you please share them with us at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop? Hope to see you there at the party :)

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  18. Tres Chere says:
    August 29, 2011 at 12:44 pm

    Do you know how many shutters my daughter and I come across treasure hunting? We never would of thought of this…very ingenious. Love it!
    http://trescherechattel.blogspot.com/

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  19. Ashley @ DesignBuildLove.co says:
    August 29, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    seriously SOOOOOO amazing!

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  20. Andrea says:
    August 29, 2011 at 2:34 pm

    So cool. I love when something is used for purposes other than it is intend. Very clever indeed!

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  21. { The Painted Home } says:
    September 1, 2011 at 8:10 pm

    this is awesome! refreshing and charming.
    d e n i s e

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  22. allenaim photography and design says:
    September 2, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    I adore this to pieces!

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  23. Shelly says:
    September 2, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    What an awesome idea! LOVE it!

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  24. Emmy says:
    September 3, 2011 at 10:16 pm

    Love it! It looks amazing!

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  25. Kim says:
    September 4, 2011 at 8:41 am

    I love this! What a great idea. I would have never thought of shutters as a countertop, but it looks amazing!

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  26. atlasbathrooms says:
    September 6, 2011 at 1:44 am

    That's awesome and so cool , really you did a good job, nice picks

    bathroom accessories

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  27. Korrie@RedHenHome says:
    September 25, 2011 at 9:52 pm

    SUCH an amazing and creative idea! Can't wait to see what you come up with for CWTS!

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