Alastair Powell

I happened to have found the perfect creepy orchard Halloween decor to go with it too when I was out hunting around last May!.

The lower shelf was created in much the same way, using a long piece of pine shelving and then adding strips of two-by-two all around the edges to give it a chunkier, more substantial look.We’ve created a few different counter tops this way around the house and they always turn out beautifully.

This set up looks a bit like some kind of medieval torture device, but it’s really just a matter of adding a clamp (or a ratcheting strap) to each piece that needs to be held in place until the glue dries.It looks more complicated than it is.Obviously this was Chris’ creation!.

When the lower shelf was dry, we attached it in place, and then added a bit more bracing to the top to give us something to attach the skirting and the barn wood counter top to.. Then it was time for the stain!.We used CIL Woodcare Ultra Premium in a semi-transparent color called “Traditional Walnut”.

It features deep penetration for enhanced durability, mildew resistance on the stain film, and it protects against fading and UV damage as well as water damage.

CIL has a whole line up of different Woodcare products for cleaning, beautifying, and protecting outdoor wood surfaces, so make sure you read the label so you pick up the one that best suits your project and your needs!For the hinges, I just made a template out of cardstock and traced it roughly where I thought hinges should go.

They’re supposed to look like old barn doors, so I didn’t worry about being too perfect with anything.But then, I never do!.

Sammy took one look at them, hopped up on the dresser, and died from the sheer awesomeness of this project.. Just kidding.I did have to poke him though, just to make sure.. We do plan to replace all the doors in this room eventually, but for now, why not have some fun and do something a little different?