Modernized Solid Pine Hand Crafted Heart Wall Shelf
Bringing New Life to a Country Classic. We’ve all seen them: those solid, well-built pine shelves from the 80s and 90s that have a lot of heart (literally) but are stuck in that unmistakable "orange" stain era. While the craftsmanship is top-tier (this one was hand crafted by my father in law), the color can often feel a bit too retro for a contemporary home. In this tutorial, I’m showing you how to take a vintage 9-cubby wall shelf and transform it from a dated relic into a bolder, fresher, and more current statement piece. By applying a rich chestnut brown stain , we’ve traded that brassy orange hue for a deep, sophisticated tone that highlights the wood grain. Follow along as I walk you through the prep, the staining process, and how this simple color shift completely changes the vibe of the piece—making those iconic heart cutouts feel intentional and chic rather than just "country."
Nicely done. I love both versions!
ReplyDeleteWell thank you very much for the kind words.
DeleteI like the new beige colours, though the soft green looked pretty too.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I too thought the green would sell but it seemed otherwise however the new color has not sold so perhaps it is not many use a mail tray these days??
DeleteLove this, thanks for sharing with us! I'm featuring you when the next To Grandma's house we go link party starts <3
ReplyDeleteHow exciting, thank you Tarahlynn. See you there
DeleteI'm surprised it didn't sell--I like the greens. But the makeover is beautiful, too! Thank you for sharing this at the Will Blog for Comments #79 linkup. Wishing you a wonderful week to come & looking forward to seeing more of your posts next week at #80.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised about the green too but this color is not selling either so maybe it is the tray itself, maybe no one uses a mail catching tray???
DeleteI love it both ways! Featuring you at Wednesdays in the Studio!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Jennifer, see you there!
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