This might be one of my favorite projects to date: an upcycled cabinet door chalkboard. I love the way it turned out and it’s just such a fun feature in Kennedy’s room, adding a bit of color, a touch of vintage, and a fun spot for notes. Repurposing cabinet doors is one of my favorite things!
Where to Buy Old Cabinet Doors
I started with an old $1 cabinet door from ReStore, my favorite source for finding old cabinet doors. {To see all the things I love to buy there, be sure to check out my post about the best things to buy at ReStore!} The price on cabinet doors is unbeatable and I like the old lines on many of them.
Supplies to Make a Repurposed Cabinet Door Chalkboard
In addition to the old cabinet door, I also used some leftover chalkboard paint, leftover green paint from another project, and a vintage style drawer pull that I had in my stash. You can usually find really cute drawer pulls at your local craft store.
How to Make an Upcycled Cabinet Door Chalkboard
I used the lines of the cabinet door as the paint lines {they were perfect!} and painted inside them with a few coats of chalkboard paint.
I finished the outer edges with a couple of coats of green paint to coordinate with Kennedy’s room. Obviously any colors would work great but a simple craft project like this is a great way to use up extra paint.
I used screws to add the old drawer pull to the bottom of the chalkboard. It serves as a super cute chalk holder. The drawer pull is definitely my favorite touch and such a great way to repurpose the pull.
This was a quick, super inexpensive project and the chalkboard looks great in Kennedy’s room next to her vintage desk.
For more repurposed cabinet door ideas, be sure to check out this upcycled cabinet door tray that makes a fun addition to the coffee table …
… and an upcycled jewelry holder made from a cabinet door!
I totally love that! Great colors in her room too!
I am so inspired – i think I’m gonna try this!!!! i am your newest follower~
I have wondered how the chalkboard paint holds up. Does it get really smeary after a while if you write/erase/write/erase?
Very cute idea.
I don’t have any links, but I’ve seen this with white board paint as well. Subway art maybe? Around here I know I would probably use it as a chore chart, lol. 🙂
Adorable project! I love the ‘chalk holder’ too!
I love this–the color is fantastic!!
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It looks great! I love the pull being used to hold chalk 🙂
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I LOVE your chalkboard project but I have to agree, the drawer pull is the icing on the cake! My favorite part! Very clever!
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just found your blog, love this project. i actually have something {actually, from canton!!} that is a bit similar that I JUST got chalkboard paint to fix up!!!
This is the post that got me to check out this blog, and I’m even more interested now that I see you shop at Habitat Restore; one of these opened up in our city last year. (Santa Rosa, CA.) Ours also had a $1 cabinet door sale not too long ago. I bought a couple of really long, skinny pieces that I’m using for shelving. I love that place!
You are so clever! It looks great! What is the other thing hanging by Kennedy’s desk with all the fabric?
I love this–you found the perfect door for a chalkboard! The colors are beautiful, too!
I LOVE this! Come on ova’ and link up to WHASSUP!!! xoxokara
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Thanks so much for linking up to Tuesday To-Do! I love your awesome chalkboard and featured it today on my blog! Feel free to stop by and pick up a button!
Can’t wait to see what you link up this week!
Smiles!
Jami
Oooooo! What a great idea! I’m thinking something like this would be cool leaning on an eclectic fireplace mantle! Love the green as well.
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I love that little chalk holder trick! I’ve been trying to decide how to store my chalk, and that is great! I love all the colors too!
what a great extra touch – love it!
Love the chalk holder as much as you do. Now I’ll be hunting for something cute too to hold the chalk!
It is so cute! Yes.. love the chalk holder. Did you glue it on or screw it on?
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You can also use the chalkboard paint on the inside of one of you kitchen cabinet doors for a memo board for yourself.
I’d love for you to link this up to my Organizing Mission link party! It is a great organizational tool.
Love it. Love the chalk holder. Great job!
Angie
love the idea of the drawer pull for chalk!
thanks for sharing.
blessings
barbara jean
Super idea! Love the chalkboard!
Cute, cute…love the addition of the old pull 🙂 [email protected]