I have a confession. I wish my home had more of the "old" and less of the "new". Since viewing Layla's "
handsome transom"at the Lettered Cottage, I have been brainstorming ideas on how to get some old house appeal into our newer one. Okay, so maybe it's not the true definition of a transom. No natural light. No cutting out the wall. No caulking and painting. No demolition took place in the installation of this window. So, I guess there are
some positives.:)
I purchased this window at a yard sale over 7 years ago. Ain't she pretty? At the time I thought it would look great hanging from the pergola.....problem was (is) that there was (is) no pergola. So, it made it's way into the attic. Since then, Dave has found his inner craftsman and can do amazing things with free wood. He made the frame over a weekend and I knew it would be the perfect addition to the laundry room. We brought it in and soon realized that it was not going to fit in the space. Luckily, I found something that did.
Dave, always quick on his feet, suggested using it over the doorway to the office. I had a salvaged piece of gate hanging there that I was attached to, so I wasn't crazy about the idea....until he brought it in and held it over the doorway.
Dave had to hold it up for the "before" photo....I am still not in the habit of taking those!
Doesn't it look right at home? It fills the space perfectly and adds some great architectural detail to the room.
The only problem is....you miss the great detail of the window itself because of the red wall behind it.
The concensus around here is that I should paint the wall, an insert, the glass itself,
something to highlight the detail. Any ideas? Suggestions? Tips? Have you done something like this before?
Check out other transformations at Met Monday with
Between Naps on the Porch. And transforamtions at
The Shabby Chic Cottage!
