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DIY Barnwood Shutters

in barn shutters, DIY/Crafts, Home Decor, Tutorial, wood on 15/11/11

#DIY #Wooddecor #homedecor #falldecor  

I have been totally inspired by all the shutter projects out there and fell in love with the look of barnwood shutters. Specifically the ones found here. I have looked everywhere and could not find any…so I decided to make my own version. Now, this DIY Barnwood Shutters project would have been a breeze if I would have had some real tools…but I made it work. (Keep in mind I am NOT a builder…so I am sure there is a better way to go about this…lol)

#diy #wood #walldecor #shutters #woodshutters #wooddecor #burlapwreath

I went to Home Depot and got some standard (1×3) pine boards. I had them cut them 36″ long. I then got some (1×2) boards that were just at the end of the isle and I took the home and cut them myself. I can’t remember how many of those I bought. I think they were 8 feet long so I bought 2, but not sure. Anyways, I bought miter box and saw to help with my cuts. Now…this is the first time I have used a miter box, and maybe I am just a wimp…but it was so hard. I knew better than to ask my husband….he would have just mocked the idea and said we don’t need barn shutters in our house! πŸ™‚ So I tackled this all on my own. Anyways, this project was kind of just me using trial and error. I cut the boards and then cut cardboard to use as spacers.(I have my measurements diagrammed at the bottom of this post)

I set out my angled piece and put that in place so I knew where I would want my top cross pieces. I clamped these and used liquid nails to set them in place.

After I got them all set in place I used a few finishing nails by hand to secure the pieces. Then I sanded it down a little but wanted to leave these kind of raw. I wanted these to look natural and like old barn shutters uneven and all. I used white paint that I watered down a little so that after I painted them the wood grain would still be visible. Kind of white washed.

For easy hanging, I attached picture hanging wire to the back of each shutter.

And here are my shutters. I’m pretty happy with how they turned out especially since I am such an amateur!

And my current holiday decor.

 
 
Here are my rough measurements:
#diy #walldecor #tutorial #bloominghomestead

And there you have it, gorgeous DIY Barnwood Shutters!

52 Comments

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Marie is the author of Blooming Homestead and loves to share her latest home decor ideas, crafts, recipes, home organization tips, and diy projects.

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Comments

  1. Coley says

    November 15, 2011 at 9:54 pm

    These look sooo pretty! Love them!!

    Coley @
    whatyoumakeit-coley.blogspot.com

    Reply
  2. Jill says

    November 15, 2011 at 11:14 pm

    They look stunning!! Great job!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  3. Kathy@DandelionsandDustBunnies says

    November 15, 2011 at 11:15 pm

    What a great look!! Looks like you’re turning into a builder. Great job.

    Reply
  4. Chrissy says

    November 15, 2011 at 11:19 pm

    This is gorgeous!! I’m a new follower!

    Reply
  5. Miss Charming says

    November 15, 2011 at 11:26 pm

    You did such a great job on this. And wonderful styling, too! I’ve been thinking of making some shutters for the outside of my house for a while now. (But since I don’t own any power tools I have been putting it off…)

    Reply
  6. Evanne@simply FABulous says

    November 16, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    I love this look! I am starting to work on a gallery wall for my family room and this would be a great background for hanging pictures! Great tutorial!

    Reply
  7. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    November 16, 2011 at 4:32 pm

    These came out great! You’ve got me thinking I could make something similar with pallet wood. Nice job!

    Reply
  8. Krystal says

    November 16, 2011 at 5:13 pm

    Cute! I made some just like these from the same inspiration!

    http://sassysanctuary.blogspot.com/2011/09/barn-door-shutters.html

    I love your whole display, especially your harvest blocks!

    Reply
  9. Kirstin Joy@ Burlap and Buttons says

    November 16, 2011 at 5:51 pm

    This is perfect! Beautiful job! Don’t tell my husband this is possible since I just bought some shutters at an antique sale last weekend… hehe! I’m a new follower, love your ideas and would love to have you stop by my new blog Burlapandbuttons.blogspot.com…

    Reply
  10. Shay says

    November 16, 2011 at 7:54 pm

    I love them! Thanks for sharing! New Follower! Visit me at http://raisingdieter.blogspot.com/ for a giveaway

    Reply
  11. aimee says

    November 17, 2011 at 1:33 am

    I love this project. great tutorial. new follower here xxx

    Reply
  12. lauren says

    November 17, 2011 at 5:38 am

    so pretty! i’m your newest follower =) would love you to follow my blog too… if ya like! l – summitstreetjoy.com

    Reply
  13. Jen @ Creating with the J's says

    November 17, 2011 at 1:00 pm

    Great work!!!! They look awesome!

    Reply
  14. Janet says

    November 17, 2011 at 9:12 pm

    How gorgeous are these?! Great idea!!! πŸ™‚

    http://www.iheartmygluegun.com

    Reply
  15. Kimberly says

    November 18, 2011 at 7:19 pm

    This looks so pretty! I love your whole set up, the wreath, the letters and everything!!

    Reply
  16. Amanda says

    November 18, 2011 at 7:46 pm

    This is such a lovely mantle, everything looks wonderful!

    Reply
  17. Katie says

    November 19, 2011 at 1:32 am

    The shutters are awesome! Love the whole vignette.

    Reply
  18. Michell @ Girl In Air says

    November 19, 2011 at 2:47 am

    Love LOve LOVE!!

    Reply
  19. Candice says

    November 19, 2011 at 3:09 am

    Love them! Love your blog too. I’m a new follower. Here from tt&j.

    Reply
  20. Jo at theCreativeCollage says

    November 19, 2011 at 3:48 pm

    You did a great job! I love your whole vignette. Thanks for sharing.Visiting through Weekend Wrap up

    Reply
  21. Jessica says

    November 19, 2011 at 5:38 pm

    You did such a great job! I love how they turned out. All your other decorations are really fun too.

    justenoughstyle@gmail.com

    Reply
  22. HI THERE! says

    November 20, 2011 at 12:15 am

    Looks beautiful! I love your wreath too! Thanks so much for linking up to The Creative Spark. I’ll be featuring this tomorrow! Enjoy the rest of your weekend and I hope to see you again on Tuesday night.
    Jenn πŸ˜‰

    Reply
  23. lynn says

    November 21, 2011 at 12:13 pm

    love this! and your sweet wreath!

    Reply
  24. Lindsay says

    November 21, 2011 at 8:54 pm

    This is the coolest idea! You did a wonderful job, I must make these! Just wanted to let you know that I featured this today!

    http://southernlovely.blogspot.com/2011/11/show-share-14-features.html

    Reply
  25. Marie says

    November 22, 2011 at 3:34 am

    They look beautiful! Thanks for linking up with us and hope you join us again this Wednesday! Have a happy Thanksgiving!

    Marie
    mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com

    Reply
  26. Ty and Whitty says

    November 23, 2011 at 7:38 am

    Thank you so much for linking up to Show and Share last week. Make sure to come back this week with your latest project. I just wanted to stop by and let you know that I featured your DIY barnwood shutters come on over to see what I had to say and grab a featured button from my sidebar. Thank you.
    http://tyandwhitneyulrich.blogspot.com/2011/11/show-and-share-15-and-features.html

    A mommy’s life…with a touch of YELLOW
    tyandwhitneyulrich.blogspot.com

    Reply
  27. Allison @ House of Hepworths says

    November 24, 2011 at 3:34 am

    You’ve been featured at Hookin Up with HoH!
    Feel free to stop by and grab a button if you’d like.

    Allison @ House of Hepworths!

    Reply
  28. Shannon says

    November 24, 2011 at 4:27 am

    Love it! What a great project!!
    Shannon
    http://www.akadesign.ca

    Reply
  29. Amy @ Positively Splendid says

    November 26, 2011 at 8:04 pm

    This entire display is just lovely! Thanks so much for linking up to my Saturday Seven Party last week. I’ll be featuring your project in tonight’s lineup!

    Reply
  30. Mireille's Learning Circle says

    November 27, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    This is an interesting idea.

    What like is the Harvest Blocks. When your thinking of ideas perhaps a tutorial for the Harvest Blocks would be interesting.

    Then I could use something similiar for Christmas

    Mireille

    Reply
  31. Mireille's Learning Circle says

    November 27, 2011 at 4:15 pm

    Thank you for all the tutorials you are offering. There are are number of tutorials that is definitely on my list for trying.

    I love the creativity that you offer.

    It is so inspiring. And I also love reading the comments. There are no boring people here. Everyone I can learn from

    M

    Mireille

    Reply
  32. Blooming Homestead says

    November 28, 2011 at 12:27 am

    Thanks everyone! I love your sweet comments.

    Mireille, I will definitely try and do a tutorial like my harvest blocks soon. πŸ™‚

    Marie

    Reply
  33. Ashley@EisyMorgan says

    November 29, 2011 at 9:08 pm

    this is so gorgeous! Amazing job!! I am going to be featuring you at my party tonight:)

    Reply
  34. Jamie says

    December 3, 2011 at 9:17 pm

    Love these!! Just pinned them to my pinterest boards.
    Jamie
    http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  35. Diane Davies says

    March 30, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    I came across your blog while blog hopping. Love these shutters! I am pinning this on Pinterest. Actually I’ve been all around your blog and pinning recipes, printables and more. Thanks for everything, love your blog! : )

    Reply
  36. Sarah H. says

    February 7, 2013 at 5:29 pm

    Found your blog on pinterest. LOVE these shutters. Would love to make the wreath as well shown here in your post.

    Reply
  37. Anne Leah says

    June 15, 2013 at 5:37 am

    Those are really gorgeous and elegant looking exterior wood shutters. Thanks for sharing this post. What kind of wood did you use? Seems soft look at. I like them is it expensive?

    Reply
    • Marie bloominghomestead says

      June 19, 2013 at 8:58 pm

      Thank you Anne, they were very inexpensive. I just used the cheapest scrap wood I found at the end of the isle at home depot. Super affordable!

      Reply
  38. Theresa @junk2jewels-diy.blogspot.com says

    June 18, 2013 at 1:57 am

    Adorable!! Greatjob!!!

    Reply
    • Marie bloominghomestead says

      June 19, 2013 at 8:59 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  39. Anne Leah says

    August 5, 2013 at 10:56 pm

    Those are really gorgeous and elegant looking exterior wood shutters. Thanks for sharing this post. What kind of wood did you use? Seems soft look at. I like them is it expensive?

    Reply
  40. Elizabeth@ Blue Clear Sky says

    May 8, 2014 at 4:42 pm

    Love these! Awesome dresser makeover too.

    Reply
    • Marie says

      May 9, 2014 at 7:34 am

      Thank you so much Elizabeth!

      Reply
  41. johnny says

    May 1, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    These shutters look great. I thought the ornament in the middle was a nice touch as well. These seems like something that I could try. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  42. April Smith says

    June 4, 2016 at 7:13 am

    I love these shutters! How did you hold the 3 long pieces together? Maybe I missed that part? Love, love!

    Reply
    • Marie says

      June 20, 2016 at 8:47 pm

      Hi April, I just used the cross board as the brace with the bottom and top board. They hold the 3 boards in place.

      Reply
  43. Jill says

    July 16, 2016 at 11:31 am

    Love them! At what angle did you cut that cross board that attaches to the two 11″ boards?

    Reply
    • Marie says

      December 7, 2016 at 9:34 pm

      To be honest, I don’t remember exactly. I didn’t use an angle when I made these years ago, I actually just laid it out and sketched where I wanted my cuts to make them fit. Sorry!

      Reply
  44. Dave says

    August 31, 2016 at 3:07 pm

    Hello, my wife gave me this link to build these for her and I see some possible errors in your listed material. Are you sure you didn’t use 1×4’s for the 36″ pieces and 1×3’s for the cross hatching? I ask because you show the width as 11″ and if it was 1×3’s (which actually measure 2.5″) then it would be 3 times 2.5″ wide which is 7.5″ plus possibly another half inch for spacing so a total width of 8″. But if those were 1×4’s (which measure 3.5″) then it would be 3 time s 3.5″ wide which is 10.5″ plus the .5″ for spacing which equals your 11″. I don’t want to be rude, but I thought it might help other husbands out there πŸ™‚

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    • Marie says

      September 11, 2016 at 8:55 pm

      Thank you! You are correct and I will make those changes. πŸ™‚ Lucky women to have you make these for her!

      Reply
  45. Decorative Shutters says

    February 19, 2018 at 12:27 am

    Nice Shutters.

    Reply

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