Have you been watching social media stories over the last week or so? I briefly mentioned our quick trip to Chattanooga, TN, in the newsletter as well. Which, by the way, if you don’t receive the newsletter, you are missing out. (Sign up here)
I received an email from one of you. It was a Facebook Marketplace post of the most gorgeous doors for sale. There were only two pictured in the original ad. We immediately fell in love and tried to figure out where we could use the set of doors in our new house. We kept thinking we could break up the set and use them for closets, etc. So I reached out to the owner and said, “You don’t happen to have another set of these do you?” She said, “Actually we do. They just aren’t here. And, I will give you a great deal on all of them.”
They were originally marked $595 each. She said we could have them all for $1200. So, of course, we made the flying trip down grab them. Because now that we have two sets that are identical, we know that they will become our pantry doors. We are planning two pantry closets in the kitchen so these will be perfect.
I LOVE finding out the history behind some of our pieces. These doors were removed from a church that was built in 1896. The owner thought that these doors were added sometime in the year 1900. It was when they built an auditorium attached to the original church. These doors were the interior doors going to that auditorium.
All four doors have the two small windows in them. And they all have the brass plates. They also have the old hinges that swung both ways. I’m unsure we will be able to use those hinges as I don’t know how deep the pantry will be yet, but that can easily be changed.
A lot of old doors only had the fancy, thick trim on the front side and they skimped on the back side. These doors are identical on the front and the back sides. They are heavy and such great quality.
I am so excited to see our visions come to life for our house. If you missed the house plans, I shared them a few months ago. And I shared the layout here.
What do you think of our new purchases? Are we the only ones who would drive 7 1/2 hours to get a set of antique doors for their pantry? ????
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ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL ????????????. I’m in awww!
US TOO!!
LOVE the doors and totally worth the adventure to get them. Yall have done such an amazing job on everything you do. I totally love following you two amazing gals.
Agreed! They are going to look so perfect. I can hardly wait! And you are sweet. We are happy you're here.
What a great find! I’m looking forward to seeing you style them.
Aren't they?! We can't wait to get them in the new house.
They are amazing! You are so fortunate to be able to incorporate such unique finds in your new build. I am so looking forward to following along as your vision unfolds!
That is huge for us. We can't wait to show you everything!
I would have driven across the country for those doors. They’re beautiful!
I love that other people share our craziness. When we find treasures like these we will travel far and wide to get it!
Those doors are absolutely gorgeous...and what a steal! To know their history is icing on the cake. Can't wait to see them in the new house!! Well worth the trip to TN!
Aren't they though? We are so excited to get them in the new house. It was very much we worth the trip!
I love the doors! They will be a great addition to the pantries especially swinging both ways..I am sure the drive was worth it! Just another great adventure. Heck… we drove 976 miles in one day to pick up a new pup, spent the night and drove home the next day.. long trip but worth every mile!!
Thanks for sharing your life with all of us!
Cathy
Wow!! You guys have us beat! That is awesome. Thank you for following along. We have so many exciting projects to do in the new house.
Love the doors and yes, we’d drive where ever we need to in order to get the items we want for our home… so, I get it completely! We’re searching for cabinets for our cottage now, fingers crossed we find them soon.
We're glad you get it. Hope you find ones you LOVE!
They are beautiful, I would drive that far to get them. I’m looking forward to seeing them in your house.
Thank you, we can't wait to share!
The doors are stunning and buy 2, get 2? What an unbelievable price! Can’t wait to see them in your new home. Definitely worth the drive!!
Right?! Definitely worth the drive. Thanks for following along!