Rustic Cabin Home Decor Painted Wood Floors

These Rustic Cabin Wood Floors are the perfect warm and cozy addition to a home office or even a warm family room. You can use this paint technique to update existing wood or laminate floors on a budget.

Creating an antique Rustic Cabin paint finish on Wood Floors on a budget is an easy project that can be accomplished in one weekend. To start this Rustic Cabin Wood Floors project you will need a few different materials from your local home improvement store as well as some time.

Those wood or plain fake Wood Floors are perfect for antiquing in to a Rustic Cabin look no matter where you live. If you have old or outdated Wood Floors and just want to change the color or look this Rustic Cabin paint resurfacing process is also good.

Here is a list of supplies you will need to start resurfacing your old Rustic Cabin Wood Floors:

Primer Paint: Brown and Hunter Green or Brown and Barn RedRoller paint brushes A variety of 2”, 3”, or 4” paint brushes Wood stain Glaze Sandpaper Drop clothes Cheap, outdated, or plain Bookcases

Now, start sanding the surface of your plain Wood Floors. You can rent a sander to save time. You want to remove the shine.

Once you have the surface lightly sanded, you should wipe off the dust with a clean dry clothe. An old white t-shirt will work perfectly here. You can also mop to save time.

Now, you are ready to put a coat of primer. If you are painting laminate Wood Floors this is a very important step. Your resurfacing Rustic Cabin painting technique will not stick to your surface if you don’t sand and then prime your Wood Floors.

If you want a rough more Rustic Cabin look try putting the primer on with one of the 4” brushes. This will give texture and create the look of real wood. If you prefer the smoother look you can roll the paint on with any type of paint roller. A foam roller will create the smoothest surface.

Allow your primer to dry completely.

Put on a coat of your base paint. Now, this paint should be a nice dark chocolate brown. You will be seeing it when the whole rustic cabin paint treatment is finished.

This paint should not be the actual color you want your Wood Floors to end up, but the color you want to show through when you rough up the Rustic Cabin Wood Floors.

Now you are ready to paint your Rustic Cabin Wood Floors with the real color you wish them to be. I always recommend painting a color like hunter green or barn red for a rustic cabin look. A mustard yellow would also work.

Don’t be scared to choose a bright color because the antiquing process will tone down the appearance of the Rustic Cabin Décor Wood Floors considerably.

Once your Wood Floor color has dried you are ready to start roughing it up to be more rustic and match the rest of your Rustic Cabin decor. Start by using the sand paper to rough up edges and other areas that would typically be used over time.

Once you have finished sanding the Rustic Cabin Wood floors wipe the surface down with a clean dry cloth. That old white t-shirt will work well here again. You can stop at this point, but if you want to go the extra mile you can use a mixture of ½ wood stain and ½ glaze to darken your piece.

Start by mixing your wood stain and glaze in a plastic container. Use a white rag or another old t-shirt to rub the stain onto the Rustic Cabin Wood floors.

You can do this process until you achieve the Rustic Cabin decor look you want for your Wood floors.

Shabby Chic Cocktail Tray

Watch me make paint this shabby chic paint technique!

This Shabby chic Drink Tray is an easy DIY project that will add a huge designer impact in your home. Creating Shabby Chic cocktail tray is an easy project that can be accomplished in one weekend.

To start this Shabby Chic Drink Tray Paint Technique project you will need to spend at least one weekend, but maybe a little more time.

Any real wood or cheap plain fake wood Drink Trays are perfect for this Shabby Chic Paint Technique.

You can use a pre made Drink Tray.

Here is a list of supplies you will need to start making these Shabby Chic Drink Tray:

Primer Paint (2 colors: white and either sand or tan)

Roller paint brushes a variety of 2”, 3”, or 4” paintbrushes

Wood stain

Glaze

Sandpaper

Drop clothes

Cocktail Tray

Now, start sanding the surface of your plain Drink Tray. Once you have the surface lightly sanded, you should wipe off the dust with a clean dry clothe. An old white t-shirt will work perfectly here.

Now, you are ready to put a coat of primer. If you are using a cheap fake wood Drink Tray this is a very important step. Your Shabby Chic Paint Technique will not stick to your surface if you don’t sand and then prime your cocktail tray surface.

If you want a rough more rustic Shabby Chic Drink Tray try putting the primer on with one of the 4” brushes. This will give texture and create the look of real wood. If you prefer the smoother look you can roll the paint on with any type of paint roller. A foam roller will create the smoothest surface.

Allow your primer to dry completely.

Put on a coat of your base paint. This is either a sand color or tan color. You could do a yellowish tan. This paint should not be the actual color you want your desk to end up, but the color you want to show through when you finish the Shabby Chic Drink Tray.

Now you are ready to paint your surface with the real color you wish it to be. I always recommend painting a white or antique white color for true Shabby Chic cocktail tray.

Don’t be scared to choose a bright white because the Shabby Chic Drink Tray Paint Technique process will tone down the appearance of the stark white considerably if you want.

Once your white shabby chic Drink Tray color has dried you are ready to start roughing it up. Start by using the sand paper to rough up edges and other areas that would typically be used over time.

Once you have finished sanding the cocktail tray surface wipe the surface down with a clean dry cloth. That old white t-shirt will work well here again. You can stop at this point, but if you want to go the extra mile you can use a mixture of ½ wood stain and ½ glaze to darken your piece. This darkening will mimic years of dirt and the aging process. If you use a antique white you do not have to do this.

Start by mixing you paint and glaze in a plastic container. Use a white rag or another old t-shirt to rub the stain onto the Drink Tray.

You can do this process until you achieve the Shabby Chic Drink Tray look you want for your vintage bar, retro kitchen, or timeless dining room.

Vintage Wood Crate Home Decor Projects

Looking for some great craft project to make out of your old Vintage Wood Fruit Crates? These simple ideas are a great way to get those Vintage Wood Fruit Crates out from your closet and out of the way in the garage. You can use these décor tips and ideas inside or outside!

Don’t feet limited to only Vintage Wood Fruit Crates. Many of these craft project can be made with New Wood Fruit Crates of all shapes and sizes. Simply use milk paint to age them

Organize Your Office Supplies

Ok, so I highly recommend cleaning your Vintage Wood Fruit Crates if they have been used out in the yard before this. Simply wipe them with some terpentine and then tongue oil. Let them dry before you apply the tongue oil.

Line the Vintage Wood Fruit Crates up on your shelving in your home office or even along the back of your desk. You can place pens, paper clips, notepads, and almost anything on them. You can also rest jars in there to keep your office supplies organized.

If you have a drill bit you could also drill a hole in the Vintage Wood Fruit Crates. Do this right below the first wood slat of the Wood Fruit Crate. Now, use a screw to attach the Vintage Wood Fruit Crates to the wall. This is a great way to add vertical storage to a small space.

You can also drill through the new Wood Fruit Crates.

Entry Way Bins

Large Vintage Wood Fruit Crates are the perfect way to keep the kids and all of their gear organized in your entryway or mudroom. Plus the kids can shut to hide clutter.

You can have the kids stencil their names on their own new Wood Fruit Crates. Slide them under a bench in the entry way and you won’t have anymore clutter on the floor.

You can also use the large Vintage Wood Fruit Crates to hold gloves, shoes, hats, and even toys. The Vintage Wood Fruit Crates will look great and hide away the mess.

Kitchen Storage

Traditional Vintage Wood Fruit Crates are perfect to use in the food pantry. You can use them to store potatoes and onions in place of less attractive bins. Just because it is the pantry does not mean that it doesn’t have to look good.

You can also use smaller Vintage Wood Fruit Crates on the kitchen counter or table and fill them with fruit. This make s a great centerpiece, adds storage to the kitchen, and even acts as great decoration. Pile those apple and oranges high and the kids can run by and grab one for as snack any time they want.

Tall thin Vintage Wood Fruit Crates are great as utensil holders in the kitchen. I recommend cleaning them and sealing the inside with some polyurethane to keep the porous surface closed. This way no bacteria or dirt will soak into the Vintage Wood Fruit Crates. You can also set a plastic cup inside to keep the utensils free from touching the bin.

Bathroom Storage

A large clean Vintage Wood Fruit Crates can make a beautiful way to display and store bath towels. Simple roll the towel up instead of folding them. You can place them vertically in the Vintage Wood Fruit Crates.

Small Vintage Wood Fruit Crates on the counter can hold hand towels.

Side Table with Storage

For a unique side table in the bedroom or den (living room) try using one or two of those oversized Vintage Wood Fruit Crates.

Now, All you need to do is place a large round piece of beveled glass on top. You could also use a piece of wood cut out in a circle.

You can put away off-season clothing or even throws in the storage side table.

Vintage Window Shutter Key Cabinet

This simple vintage window shutter Key Holder is a great way to add some stylish storage to your front hall or mudroom using a new or old wood shutter.

Who knew a wood shutter could also keep you really organized. The vintage look is timeless and well suited for many different styles. The added bonus is the extra storage this simple wood working Key Holder project will add to your home!

You can make this simple vintage window shutter Key Holder for about $100 or less, depending on how much you end up paying for your vintage window.

To Make a Storage Key Holder Out for a Vintage Window shutter You Will Need:

2X4’s
Screw on Eye hooks (how many you want)
Plywood
Screws
Power drill
Drill bits
Primer
Paint
Picture hanging Hooks (optional)
Paint brushes (in a variety of sizes)
Magnetic door hook
Piano Hinge
Vintage wood shutter


Now, the first step is to measure your vintage window shutter. Measure how wide and tall it is. I like to use smaller vintage window shutters for this simple craft project. They are perfect for holding keys, which are somewhat small.


Use your 2X4’s to build a frame the exact same size. Use you wood screws to screw the pieces of 2X4’s together like a box frame. Predrill the holes for the screws with your power drill to keep the wood from splitting.

Now, cut your plywood to the same size as your vintage window shutter as well.

Screw the plywood onto the back of the wood frame you built. You can do this step gain by predrill holes through the plywood another 2X4” frame. Insert your screws to hold them together.

Now, attach the vintage window shutter to the front of the Key Holder box. Do this by install a piano hinge on the left side of the frame. Attach one side to the frame you built and one side of the hinge to the vintage window shutter.

On the right side install your magnetic door hook. You could also use a hook and eye hook like you used to find on old screen doors.

Now, flip the vintage window shutter box five down. Install your picture hanging hooks on the back of the box. They should be attached into the plywood you put on the back.

Now, flip the box back over and lay it on it’s back on a flat work surface.

Now, lightly sand any areas needed on the wooden box and roof.

Wipe away any dust and prime it out.

Now, once the primer has dried you can paint the inside and outside of the Vintage Window shutter key Box.

Now, you need to take your screw on teacup hooks and install them inside of the key holder on the back piece of wood. Simple take a pencil and marker a dot where you would like them to be. Now, screw them into place and you can hang your keys on them!

To blend the front of the shutter and the key holder you built try painting the entire key cabinet out in some milk paint or flat wall paint. This will make it look professional and like one piece.

Vintage Purse Close Up

Just wanted to give you a close up of the vintage blue and green linen purse.

My mother and I named this bag the St. Simon's bag after St. Simons Island, Georgia.

Vintage Art Work

Check out this great vintage looking artwork you can make yourself. Simply make a linoleum print and you can turn any photo into a vintage looking piece of art.

Add an antique looking frame to complete.

Check out this video to learn how to make a linoleum print to create vintage art from any photograph you have.

Vintage Window Treatments

Want a fresh, vintage, and shabby chic look on your windows? Check this photo out. We hung a white on white striped roan shade along with a vintage looking polka dot white curtain together to get a shabby chic and timeless vintage looking window treatment in my neice's room.

She was so excited she fell alseep before we even finished.

Layer white on white for a great shabby chic window treatment that will last for years.