Red Barn Project
The Red Barn that appears above is my largest inspiration. When we purchased our home several years ago, I knew that the red barn had great potential. The first thing I did was to paint it. Two coats later, and walla!!
Next I decided to add some landscaping around it. I even added the window flower box in front. To create the flower box, I used two boards to make a platform to hold the planter. I painted the boards and mounted them with two L-brackets that I painted red to match the outside of the barn. In front of the flower box I mounted an antique luggage rack from a model T car. The luggage rack is expandable so I was able to widen it to fit; it made the perfect compliment for this flower box.
After I painted the luggage rack, I attached it to the platform boards with the screw components that are part of the luggage rack. These mounts have a long screw with a flat washer attached. The board fits between the flat part of the luggage rack and the top of the flat washer. Then all I had to do was tighten the screws. I spray painted an inexpensive flower box black and placed it on the boards behind the luggage rack.
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Now for the inside of the barn. That's another story. When I moved to Florida from Pennsylvania, the barn was a great place to store all of my "extra" things and I had plenty. The barn is 20 feet wide and 27 feet long. It even has a small storage loft and a 10 foot set of doors. Can you believe that it was filled to the brim with "stuff". I must confess that a few things belonged to my husband. :) I only had a slight path to maneuver around in. Well, I have spent the last two years, sorting, organizing and selling items. My path is much larger now.
However, you can see from the images below, that I have my work cut out for me. Way too much stuff !!!
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In order to clean out the barn, I have been turning some of the contents into projects: designed and installed a vintage pot rack; worked on two mosaic shelves; stripped a corner stand. More to come!
I have many projects yet to complete, so I hope you check back often to see how the Red Barn is being transformed.
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Your barn is beautiful and you've done a great job decorating it. I look forward to seeing the progress when your time allows.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how much 'stuff' we accumulate. Our whole basement is full of it and I too have a small path to wend my way around it. 2013 is my year to declutter the basement, says I keeping my fingers crossed :)
I do love my barn, but it seems as though I never get to it. I just add to it. I think for every project I finish, three more are added.
DeleteThis is my year to get it cleaned out. Good luck with your basement. Keep me informed of your success.
Bev
What a grand barn! I have a slightly smaller structure that was once the fruit closet, smokehouse and washhouse for the farm. It's full of ancient treasures and my junk.
ReplyDeleteMaybe we can encourage one another to get to work on finishing some projects. Oh, wait, spring will be here soon and there are plants.... I guess I'l start tomorrow after the laundry is done.
I would love it if we encouraged one another. I need it. I was getting a couple of things refinished, but then my neighbor is moving and she gave me a few things. Now I can hardly walk in there.
DeleteI need to move in there so I would have to look at it each day. Out of sight, out of mind. I could email you to see how it was going?
Bev
I would LOVE to live in your barn! It looks so cozy and inviting! I know that it is consuming and frustrating to renovate bog projects but the outcome is well worth it! I can't wait to keep up with your site!
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DeleteI hope it will be awesome when it is done. I have every detail in my head, just hope it works out. Each time I try to get some work on the barn, so many other projects come up.
Thanks for the sweet comments,
Bev
Wow - I love all the projects - I've never done mosaic and found your instructions interesting. I especially love the corner shelf unit for the bedroom. Makes me want to get in and do some projects. Thanks for sharing - your barn is going to be a wonderful work space.
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