tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post4689092057124263140..comments2024-03-26T19:48:49.664-04:00Comments on Brooklyn Limestone: The Found Door, part 2Mrs. Limestonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-24120746618224573242009-11-29T23:10:52.102-05:002009-11-29T23:10:52.102-05:00Hi! I've been reading forever but never left a...Hi! I've been reading forever but never left a post. My husband made me a desk out of an old door we found in the attic when we moved into our old house. We cut it shorter and stained the exposed wood, but otherwise left it alone. The recesses are where the computer monitor sits and I keep the keyboard on the higher board, if that makes sense. I did want to recommend plain old sawhorses for legs. We painted the legs of my sawhorses flaming red (we have a red and sage-y green study with a bit of an English bent) and I get a lot of compliments on it! (Oh, and it cost about 10 bucks to put "legs" on it - and I can take it down and move it from room to room very easily with legs that just sit underneath it. It was a buffet for Thanksgiving!)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08468090692990623531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-82287766197917868062009-11-17T11:12:18.456-05:002009-11-17T11:12:18.456-05:00You did an awesome job! I've stripped many a d...You did an awesome job! I've stripped many a door and floor in my old house so I can appreciate this post. I can't wait to see how it turns out.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14566294463674861157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-71561169726944756462009-11-16T14:58:52.191-05:002009-11-16T14:58:52.191-05:00Since you are going to have a skirt, I would leave...Since you are going to have a skirt, I would leave the top alone. The wood is beautiful! Great job!!!Ameliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05054286537424257139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-46138801539336251972009-11-16T03:31:23.262-05:002009-11-16T03:31:23.262-05:00Another vote for leaving the wood as is and adding...Another vote for leaving the wood as is and adding a piece of glass on top. Perhaps you could have some wrought iron legs made later on. And for storage the shelves/drawers on wheels sound simple and practical, and wouldn´t take away from the beauty of the wood.<br /><br />Carolina from Barcelona<br /><br />PS. I discovered your blog last week and love it! I read through all the posts over a few days.Carolinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-6976862234727477642009-11-16T01:13:27.838-05:002009-11-16T01:13:27.838-05:00Good idea on the skirt. I actually thought of that...Good idea on the skirt. I actually thought of that tonight as well, but really wanted the "open" feeling. I want to use sawhorse-esque legs but that doesn't give any storage either. For now, since I needed to get set-up here at home to work tomorrow we just used a cart we had lying around (with 2 pieces of wood on top to even out with the other piece on the other side). The other leg is actually the old stand for a cheap-o desk. Obviously not my permanent situation but it works for now! I'll take some pictures of it tomorrow hopefully and get them on my blog. Can't wait to hear more about your progress and the final results!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04446042124123307887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-53533050060290632312009-11-15T23:32:56.032-05:002009-11-15T23:32:56.032-05:00Personally, I wouldn't add any embellishment. ...Personally, I wouldn't add any embellishment. I think the wood is lovely on its own :)down comforterhttp://www.shopdownlite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-74746255925753054272009-11-15T20:05:56.544-05:002009-11-15T20:05:56.544-05:00I would definetly leave it as is. It looks great! ...I would definetly leave it as is. It looks great! (And staining furniture is such a pain in the a**.) But my question to you is, are you going to put glass on the top to make it level or are you going to leave it uneven?<br /><br />-KelseyKelseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11524649132705073278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-32239740933177767622009-11-15T19:54:26.355-05:002009-11-15T19:54:26.355-05:00I vote for leaving it as is with a was finish. On...I vote for leaving it as is with a was finish. Once you add accessories on top of the desk, it will add even more. The details of the door stand on their own.<br /><br />I love old doors and have used them to build a little shed, make a wrapping paper center, a coffee table for my daughter, and I have one I use for a photo backdrop and other things. We used old doors we had retrofitted when we finished our basement...I just can't get enough of those old doors.<br /><br />I also skirted two table in my studio for extra storage. They are tailored with box pleats...black and cream stripped with solid black in the box pleats. I did an interesting original window treatment to coordinate. Let me know if you are interested and I'll take pictures and post it for you.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12468053658058485154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-32256446760826353412009-11-14T23:23:50.567-05:002009-11-14T23:23:50.567-05:00I turned a very ordinary door (bought for about $3...I turned a very ordinary door (bought for about $30 from Home Depot) into a desk by placing it on top of 2 filing cabinets. It was primarily a practical decision, but because the door top is deeper than the filing cabinets, they get tucked under a bit. Also, for the top of mine, I kept the edges wood (stained), and painted the center white because I wanted a plain surface for the top. Yours looks much more interesting, and it might be nice to stain...ever so slightly...a pattern into the recessed panels. You could even use a very light pickling stain which would lighten it a little if you liked the wood tone of the Anthro pieces. Good luck! Everything you touch seems fantastic, so your instincts are probably perfect!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17247178635460053773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-44573590165482342612009-11-14T19:15:51.833-05:002009-11-14T19:15:51.833-05:00Looks great- love it! Are you putting glass acros...Looks great- love it! Are you putting glass across the top? Would be nice with the recessed panels. Could always put art or ephemera in the recesses.<br /><br />Great work you!! xo TerriWindlosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17014227226507484798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-38511213218897883772009-11-14T19:06:45.358-05:002009-11-14T19:06:45.358-05:00Great work! I love it as is and if you don't ...Great work! I love it as is and if you don't like the skirt once you are done see if you can get someone to fabricate some metal legs- it would make a simple clean statement... As always I am sure it will look really great! And I love that it is being reused and given a new life!<br /><br />Christinachristina @ greigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03785545033367881649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-74215388520067457182009-11-14T10:17:58.165-05:002009-11-14T10:17:58.165-05:00Hi, I'm new to your blog, but am soooo impress...Hi, I'm new to your blog, but am soooo impressed! I vote for keeping the door as is (great work, BTW) and topping it w/ beveled glass. May I ask how you're going to attach the IKEA legs? In case I do the same thing one day....<br /><br />Carole @ Oui, ca va bienCarriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11834107596399186207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-59993218707642141502009-11-14T09:58:36.920-05:002009-11-14T09:58:36.920-05:00What is the plan on the doornob?
As for the wood...What is the plan on the doornob? <br /><br />As for the wood door, I think once you've picked out the fabric for the skirt, then you will know your vision as to what to do with the wood.Nazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00316554604305098721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-33921961803985106202009-11-14T08:39:36.345-05:002009-11-14T08:39:36.345-05:00If it were mine, I would want to paint that door w...If it were mine, I would want to paint that door with some sort of gold or silver leaf and have mirrors cut for each panel. Prop it up agains a wall in your living area and it would look elegant.<br />Even black might work. I can see it metallic. A matte metallic.<br />pvepve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-2787492336893228542009-11-14T07:55:52.871-05:002009-11-14T07:55:52.871-05:00I like the liming wax idea.
I did a door table. ...I like the liming wax idea. <br /><br />I did a door table. Piece of glass over the entire thing...then I used the handle as a paper weight. You sould do that with your handle too!Linda@ Lime in the Coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04551293394719390382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-64122644754929139182009-11-14T01:55:10.853-05:002009-11-14T01:55:10.853-05:00agree you should not paint - and just leave as is ...agree you should not paint - and just leave as is with a little wax/polish to seal it. <br /><br />i would just get a piece of glass with beveled edge as someone suggests above - it will be so beautiful - and maybe a couple of sets of drawers on wheels (ikea has some nice metal ones) to roll under the table - i think a fabric skirt would take away from the hard work of restoring that wood!Southern Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12704854973003741122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-86302684872691978572009-11-14T01:03:07.695-05:002009-11-14T01:03:07.695-05:00wow I do love that door, I too would leave it, jus...wow I do love that door, I too would leave it, just wash it down seal it and put some glass on it for a desk, love it..I am a new follower, come for a visitPhyllis @Around the Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06518514759461027787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-14777294794210106562009-11-13T22:31:18.352-05:002009-11-13T22:31:18.352-05:00What a great desk that is going to be, I cant wait...What a great desk that is going to be, I cant wait to see the finished product. Oh, and I think it looks great just the way it is, good choice on not painting it again.LindsBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548424318705008557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-13427372423090546282009-11-13T21:09:04.844-05:002009-11-13T21:09:04.844-05:00I would leave it as is and add a piece of glass to...I would leave it as is and add a piece of glass to create a writing surface.Erika Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04154617397853961639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-10168529177536357202009-11-13T18:11:21.220-05:002009-11-13T18:11:21.220-05:00I definitely wouldn't repaint it. I love the ...I definitely wouldn't repaint it. I love the worn look.Jessica @ Lavender and Lilieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09955472530244699295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-75462616468308295562009-11-13T17:54:24.142-05:002009-11-13T17:54:24.142-05:00Let it stand as is for awhile and then after some ...Let it stand as is for awhile and then after some time if you still feel it needs some pizazz, go for it!casacaudillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17737547597204258314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-13713372109096256422009-11-13T16:57:13.305-05:002009-11-13T16:57:13.305-05:00What about randomly placed stenciled gold stars wi...What about randomly placed stenciled gold stars within the recesses? Or using nailhead trim around the perimeter of the rectangles?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-88753121264913670492009-11-13T16:19:30.002-05:002009-11-13T16:19:30.002-05:00Ooh, I so agree with you on not painting it! That ...Ooh, I so agree with you on not painting it! That door turned out gorgeous underneath all that ugly paint!Oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10100667416903139817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-64949889768736944222009-11-13T15:39:42.558-05:002009-11-13T15:39:42.558-05:00put some etching on glassput some etching on glassStefanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-7450916659003645912009-11-13T15:30:18.963-05:002009-11-13T15:30:18.963-05:00Ahhhh this was a major jolt of inspiration for me ...Ahhhh this was a major jolt of inspiration for me finish stripping my fireplace mantle! This weekend! I will do it! <br /><br />I love it as is - that wood is just too pretty to cover up. Plus if you'll be skirting it, you'll get your jolt of color/pattern/interest there. <br /><br />Great work (as always), Mrs. L!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com