Board and Batten in the Back Entry

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The back entry from the garage has been a sore spot for me for the last year.  The kids' back packs always ended up here.  That's fine but they were always hanging on the closet door knobs.  I knew at some point I would have to do something about it.  The door knobs would only take so much.  I told my husband about my plan and he was on board.

 

Using the same technique as the front entry board and batten, I created this in the back entry.  It was fairly simple since I knew what to expect from the last time around.

Here's where things started on Friday night.


 And now...

 



I knew I wanted hooks here.  That was the main goal of adding the molding.  I wanted the hooks to be modern and simple.  I searched several places but ended up with these sleek nickel hooks from Ikea.  They were small and exactly what I needed.  I didn't want anything too big and stick out too far from the wall since this was a hallway.  The open door to the right is the laundry room and facing this wall is a closet.



Now this back hallway has function and looks good.  The kids can take off their back packs now and throw them on a hook.  They are no longer in the floor or hanging on my door knobs.  I love walking in and seeing this wall.

 
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Comments

  1. AlayaAugust 18, 2014 at 5:50 PM

    Very nice!

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  2. Turquoise and TrineAugust 19, 2014 at 2:29 PM

    I love this! It looks fairly easy to do .... might have to try this in my hall closet redo. Pinned this. Thanks for sharing!

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  3. UnknownAugust 21, 2014 at 9:58 AM

    Isn't board and batten so nice and easy to do? I love how it instantly makes a room look amazing! Love your entryway! Thanks for joining our Inspire Me Monday party too!

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  4. Simply SimplisticatedAugust 29, 2014 at 6:17 PM

    I too am a lover of the board and batten, Super transformation! Now your entryway "POPS"

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  5. ShambrayAugust 30, 2014 at 6:25 PM

    I really want to do this to my entry. It looks so nice and clean. You just inspired me! Thank you.

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  6. GSeptember 5, 2014 at 5:04 PM

    OK, so tell me more about the artwork on the wall above it too. Love it!

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