Trash to Treasure

Decorating Cents : Episode DCT-1109 -- More Projects »
Robb Whittlef shows Joan Steffend new uses for an old post office window, an ironing board cabinet and iron crib railing.

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An old post-office window gets new life as a freestanding cabinet or wall art.
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An old ironing board cabinet is flipped on its back to become a unique coffee table.
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This garden trellis is an old iron crib railing.

Post Office Window

The window can be hung on the wall as is for wall art, or raised up. To raise the cabinet, build a bench for it, starting with a board on the bottom with trim added. Use old spindles for legs and attach a platform on top of them. Attach the window to the bench, trim out the top, and paint.

Ironing Board Cabinet

To make a unique coffee table, turn the cabinet on its back, add wheels and a handle so the inside of the cabinet can be used for storage . Apply a crackle finish and paint trim in contrasting color.

Trellis

Turn old iron crib railing into a trellis by standing it up vertically and attaching finials on the four corners. Lean against a wall or a tree.

Resources
The "Trash to Treasure" segment is no longer filmed at Art & Architecture. Beginning with episode 1901, these segments are filmed at Robb Whittlef's store, Great Estate Sale Company.

Great Estate Sale Company
Website: www.greatestatesalecompany.com

Art & Architecture, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-904-1776
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