Shelf in my Master Bathroom using galvanized pipe hardware!
About a hundred years ago (February of 2016) my best friend Rachie and her husband Shane gave me this hardware and a shelf for my birthday. They finally gave up asking me if I was ever going to put it up because I just kept telling them, “I have a plan! I will use it soon!” And then a whole bunch of stuff happened (including my divorce) and FINALLY I got to the project I had been planning on for two years! A shelf for my Master Bathroom above my very very very favorite double slipper bathtub!
I know we’ve ALL seen this galvanized pipe hardware used all over the DIY web over the last couple of years because, quite frankly, it looks awesome. You can find people using galvanized pipe right now building everything from stools, to frames, to shelves, to benches and everything in between.
Heck I even made myself a pipe rack for my grill outside on my deck! Unfortunately the shelf they gave me (a lovely sanded down 1×8) was not long enough for this project (don’t worry it will be used in another project, you guys know how I am) so I grabbed a piece of oak from out in the barn left behind by my Grandparents.
I wanted this shelf to go almost from molding to molding across the entire length of my bathtub. I wanted it to be for display but I also wanted it to be a place to keep bath salts and scrubs etc.
I also wanted to add even more plants in here mostly for the opportunity to use these buckets/pales/pots I’ve been keeping in my stash. (Yes one of them is a spittoon bucket lol but I still think its cute!)
Fortunately for me, I was able to put the hardware into studs and still have them look like they ended up in spots that I actually intended… like I measured it… I also felt pretty certain I needed to get them into studs to be on the safe side even though this is a wall of bead board plywood: it is not very thick.
I stained my board I found in the barn to match the floor using dark walnut stain by Minwax though it would have been just as pretty left to its natural state. I also put a couple of coats of poly acrylic on it because this is a “wet” environment.
After that I got to dress it up! Coming next week how I made those fun custom canvas prints!
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I’m Tarah!
It’s been a hell of a ride since I started this blog and renovated and moved into this old farm house back in 2015. I got married, divorced, lost my doggo soul mate, spent two years as a single gal, remodeled everything, threw my back out countless times and was even found by an amazing guy in my own backyard! (The story behind Storyhardt Farm.)
Around here we’re totally fearless when it comes to bettering our home. We love to refinish old furniture, re-purpose old pieces, build it from scratch and totally renovate anything that needs it! If we can do it – so can you. We’ve got some serious plans for this old farm and, for first time ever, I have a real partner!
This is gonna be so much fun!
You can also find out more about the amazing Grandma behind this blog who moved in to this old farmhouse with my Grandpa nearly 70 years ago!
This looks wonderful in your bathroom. How wonderful to have a barn from your grandparents. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday. Hope to see you next week.
Thank you so much Jenny!
This looks awesome. And I love the tub.
Thank you Debra!! Have a great week!
Cool! I loved the way this turned out. Beautiful tub too.
Thank you Erin!!
Love the hardware, so original. It may have taken you a lot of time, but I think you found the perfect place for the shelf, so it was definetely woth the wait.
Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned.
Thank you Teresa!
This turned out great – it looks like such a cozy bathroom. Visiting from 21 Rosemary Street.
Thank you Kristine!
Love your tub! And your decorating style! Everything is homey and very inviting!
Ever thought about running a bed and breakfast?
Thanks Lace!!
I’ve seen pipe hardware used for shelves before, but nothing this long. And, honestly, it looks much nicer the way you did it. Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
Thank you Leslie!
I love this, Tarah! We’re remodeling our kitchen right now (very small budget!!!) and I think I may do this in the dining room. Thanks so much for sharing at Project Inspire{d}.
Thank you Mary, this would look lovely in a dining room I think!
So cute! You are welcome to come on over an link up at Thursday Favorite Things. Have a great weekend!
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Thanks Amber!
Hi Tarah!
How weird! We must be really in tune this week, as I put up a long shelf, the length of my bathroom, and above my slipper bath just a couple of days ago. I think I told you that the bathroom is done on a theme based on it’s old use as a garden shed, so my shelf holds some bird boxes, an enamel bowl and jug, a couple of plants, some gardening books, some tools, and a chicken, which is made from something that looks like an old broom, so really quite realistic! I so wish I could send you pics, but I’ve told you how expensive it is to do by satellite internet, but one day my friend, I’ll send you some and surprise you.
Hope you’re enjoying a great weekend, it’s actually been sunny and warm here in the UK, long may it last!!
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Judi
Judi, I can’t wait to see it – Sounds totally darling!!
Oh my, that tub could be scene of much fun besides bathing, shame on me, Hey am old not dead. Your tub is incredible and with that awesome shelf overhead, great. Do you have your tunes lined up for bathing??
Want to find out how you made those canvases. You are one stylin’ gal.
Have fun and enjoy.
Thansk JaneEllen, you gave me a laugh this morning!
Hey Tarah, This looks Awesome… I love it and am inspired to do something like it at my house…. THANKS for always “Lighting the Way…” haha
Thanks Sue!!!
Of course you know I love everything you do in that house. Mostly I love that you ARE doing it and not just casting it aside like some families do. I love the house and love everything you have done in it… Keep on going, Hunny~!
Thank you again Sue ๐ So glad I had the opportunity to get to know you!
Looks amazing and I love your signs!
Thank you Nancy!
I love how so many materials and items can be reused to create something new and unique. This shelf is one good example. It looks like it belonged there all along.
Thank you Sky!!
I remember when I first saw your tub, it’s gorgeous. I just did some shelves in our bathroom as well, and am daydreaming about some DIY artwork. At this age Get Naked is Not an option lol. Love your bathroom.
lol Thank you Leanna! It made me laugh so I just knew I had to put in my bathroom, that Get Naked sign makes me chuckle every time I see it!
I agree with you pipe hardware for DIY projects looks great. And I really like what you did. That shelve with green plans and canvas looks so good. I believe the bathroom looked a bit depressing before.. It’s amazing how small things can change the entire look of the room
Thank you John!
Tarah, I just Pinned this for future reference. This looks great!
Thanks Jean, have a great weekend!