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Reclaimed Barnwood Project Ideas

August 15, 2024 by Kimberly Snyder Leave a Comment

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Looking for reclaimed barnwood decor ideas? Let me share several inspiring ideas for indoor and outdoor decor!

Rainbow in the sky with a corn crib in the foreground

Is there gold in this old corn crib?  Maybe not gold in the true sense of the word but if you are a lover of primitive items and rustic, reclaimed barnwood then yes, I do think there is or at least was gold in that corn crib!

The photo was taken shortly after a thunderstorm blew thru the Central Illinois last year.  One of my friends tagged me on Facebook because she recognized the corn crib and house as being my family’s homestead.  Well, it was in my family until three years ago when I completed the sale.

Anyway, let’s talk about the corn crib and the barn and what I found in there!

The Outbuildings

corn crib at the Farm

Pictured above is that same corn crib a few years ago.  This is one of two corn cribs that were originally part of my family’s homestead in rural Central Illinois.  This one is still standing but its twin was dismantled in several years ago and stored in the barn pictured below.

The barn at the farmhouse

A little background: If you are just starting to follow me, my husband & I lived on my family homestead for a number of years.  After my parents’ passed away, we decided to start a new chapter of our lives in Florida.  The downsizing/moving to Florida journey is detailed in series of blog posts titled “Thyme to Let Go: How I Downsized the Family Homestead “.  The journey starts here: Thyme to Let Go1; How I Downsized the Family Homestead Part 1

One of the major endeavors was getting the barn cleaned out.  Some of the pieces of the corn crib had been used in various projects while we were all still living on the farm.  However, there was still quite a bit left so my realtor suggested listing it on Facebook Marketplace.

pile of old barn wood

It wasn’t long before one of my Dad’s nieces contacted me to let me know her granddaughter was interested in the barn wood.  On Father’s Day two years ago, Alison and her family came with a trailer and loaded up the wood.  There was so much wood, it took two trips that day.  It was a rainy, dreary day.  I am not sure that is what Alison’s Dad and her husband really wanted to do on Father’s Day, but they were really good sports about it!  More about that Father’s Day outing can be found here:

Alison is my dad’s great great niece.  She and her daughter are pictured below with my Dad at a holiday get together about 14 years ago.  I know my Dad would be pleased that Allison and her family are now enjoying some pieces of the family history.

Bob with his Great Great Niece & Great Great Great Niece

 Reclaimed Barnwood Ideas

Barnwood Wall Hanging

A Few Creative Barnwood Projects!

A barn gate under the tree

Patriotic yard decor with barn wood accent

A Barn Wood Door with a Fresh Coat of Red Paint

Summer themed barn wood project

A great outdoor project!

Barnwood Wall art

And An Amazing Interior Project!

Not only did Allison and her husband make some great pieces for their outside, but they also used some of the barn wood in their home to make a barn wood accent wall!  It looks amazing, doesn’t it!

Barnwood covered wall

Transforming a Heap of Barnwood

A Few More Reclaimed Barnwood Ideas

I may have saved a few pieces of barnwood for myself!

Barn wood & Barn Tin wall hangings

I had a local Florida artist make these wall hanging for me.  She used pieces of barn wood and barn tin that were in the barn.  The piece of wood for the seahorse wall hanging is actually a seat from a tree swing.  One of my cousins and her family lived at the farm before my parents moved there. Her dad built her a tree swing.

I use a small piece of barn wood that I had saved as part of a centerpiece.  I have used it for several different holiday festivities.

close up picture of piece of reclaimed barnwood

Red , Rustic & Reclaimed Trio

Red, Rustic & Reclaimed Holiday Centerpiece

Side view of Patriotic spindles

Red, Rustic & Reclaimed Patriotic Spindles

Not Barnwood but definitely a treasure that was found in the corn crib!

This mesh patio tabletop was stored for more years than I care to admit!  Read about the amazing transformation by clicking the link under the picture!

picture of vintage mesh patio table with chalk paint spray paint in the background

Can This Table Be Saved?

How The Property Looked Years Ago:

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Hello! Kimberly (Kim) Snyder and I'm glad you're here. An entrepreneurial spirit, I've owned a flower shop and antiques store, a pizza parlor and now we're in Florida living a new adventure. Join me as we downsize into our new digs and continue the adventures! WRITER & BLOGGER

Kimberly Snyder shares the adventures of moving to Florida and beginning again in a new space as a herbalist, a creative, and a serial entrepreneur

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