kojotutorial: door turned inspiration board

Perhaps it is my love of older houses and the accompanying architectural details, but I can't get enough of using architectural elements as decor. Specifically, I an completely infatuated with old doors and door knobs (once I start thinking of options for repurposing doors and door knobs, I just can't stop- haha!).

In one of our remodeling adventures, we saved some old doors. I use one of them for favor displays when I throw parties. Another door now functions as our living room coffee table. And now I have the most fabulous door-turned-inspiration board as well!

If you have an old door that you're wanting to make into an inspiration board, you'll need:
-an old paneled door
-paint (depending on your door)
-chalkboard paint
-vinyl
-round inspiration boards
-little magnetic circles
-clothespins

1. If your door needs a coat of paint, paint and let dry. Then add chalkboard paint inside the panels (I edged by hand- the edges are pretty clearly defined and provide a natural border).

2. Cut out vinyl labels for each panel. Mine read Make, See, and Write (the bottom two panels are my son Burke's domain and are labeled as such). Add the year in vinyl at the top of the door as well.

 

3. Add spots to hang lists, clippings, etc. Some ideas- round inspiration boards, a strip of cork (covered in fabric), magnetic circles, clothespins. Attach with 3M tape (it's strong and easily removable if you want to switch things up).

4. Fill in all this beautiful empty space with To Make lists and clippings and inspiration. Done!