Stenciled Floor Project - In The Barn

3 Materials
$20
2 Hours
Easy
Those of you who follow my blog know that Coach and I have a shop in an old dairy barn where I sell a lot of the refurbished pieces I have created over the years. Recently, we moved our little shop- but not very far- just across the aisle in the Barn at Todd Farm. But, before we moved, I decided to create a homey, country style where folks would be drawn in to admire the décor, and especially the floor! The space was a blank slate- brown plywood walls and floor- and you know how much I dislike brown wood : )
This is the floor- painted and stenciled and prettied for my customers to admire (and shop!)
The floor was a blank canvas- dusty brown plywood that was begging for a colorful transformation!
I started by taping off large stripes, then painting with General Finishes milk paint in two blues: Federal Blue and Coastal Blue. LOVE both of these!! I wanted to create a washed and worn appearance, so I used a large brush instead of a roller to leave an uneven painted surface.
Once the stripes were dry (which was just a few minutes- General Finishes paints are so great for quick projects!), I measured off and started stenciling. I created my own stencil using my Cricut machine- so much fun to be able to design and cut anything my heart desires : ) If you don't have a Cricut machine, you can use large pieces of cardboard- as long as you are not being too fussy about the edges! This stencil was so large, I had to cut it in two pieces and then tape it together.
This is the floor now- a real show stopper! Customers immediately notice it when they enter the booth- so many have commented on how much they love it! (Which makes me quite happy : ) And sometimes they buy stuff too (which also makes me quite happy : ) So if you happen to be antique shopping in the Boston area, you need to make your way up to the Barn at Todd Farm. Drop by and say hello- I'm the last booth on the right : )
For more photos of the shop - and the beautiful bookcase wall- check out my blog post: https://countrydesignhome.com/2017/04/26/weve-moved-but-not-far/
I began by measuring the center line and worked outwards from there. Using a pale chartreuse color I mixed with some Behr paint pots I had on hand, I pounced my way across the room to complete the look. Along the way, I abandoned the measuring tape and just eyeballed the spacing. After all, I was painting an old floor- not the Sistine Chapel! In keeping with the "old shop-worn floor" concept, I didn't add a topcoat. But the floor has held up beautifully, even with this muddy, rainy spring we have been experiencing!
The completed floor is a show-stopper! So many people walk into my space and ask me about it or just remark how much they love it. So that makes me happy : ) And then sometimes they buy stuff, so that makes me happy too : )
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  • Diana Deiley Diana Deiley on Apr 24, 2018

    Wow! Awesome job. Love your booth display. (I'm originally from Brockton, then Raynham....will have to visit when I'm back in Mass.) Thanks for sharing your wonderful project.

  • Kyp Purifoy Kyp Purifoy on Jun 04, 2018

    I love your idea! I'm curious about the white wicker chair in your picture; has it sold? I would enjoy having it....

    • Country Design Home Country Design Home on Jun 05, 2018

      Hi! Actually, I pulled the chair out of the shop and brought it home. We purchased a summer cottage and were intending to use it there. But, I was just thinking that it may not fit in the intended space. If not, it will be sold. We also have a matching queen headboard and a mirror. Where are you located?

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