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    Home » DIY » Outdoor Projects

    Upcycled Wood Lattice Wall Panel for Fall Decor

    By: Jane · Updated: 26 Jul, '21 · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    Wood lattice panel mounted on the wall above a mantel

    If you're looking for an idea for decorating your mantel for fall, then take a look at my upcycled wood Lattice panel.

    Wooden lattice panel mounted above a mantel
    Fall Decor - Wood Lattice Wall Panel

    Yes, friends, it's 100 degrees outside and it's still July, but I've gotten started on some of my fall decorating inside the craft room. And this upcycled wood lattice panel turned out better than I imagined so I thought I'd share it with you.

    Using a lattice panel above the mantel all came about because I wanted something rustic with texture. My first thought was to use a large tobacco basket but I really didn't want to spend the money to purchase one.

    So while walking Lucy, our dog, in the yard, I spied 2 wooden lattice panels stored where the lawnmower is kept.

    I asked Leo to help me pull them out so I could see their condition.

    How to turn lattice panels into wall decor

    Wood lattice panels propped on a picnic table

    These wood lattice panels were left over from when our new back deck was constructed a few years ago. Because they are made with pressure treated wood, they were in great shape but quite dirty.

    I got out the water hose and a toothbrush and they cleaned up well.

    After leaving them to dry in the sun, I rummaged around in the storage building to find some paint.

    Although I didn't mind how rustic they looked with just bare wood, I wanted to jazz them up a bit.

    Can of copper spray paint

    I ran across this copper spray paint that I had used on a previous projects. PERFECT!

    I'm pretty sure that I purchased this paint at Hobby Lobby and it's a great copper color.

    So I spray painted the large lattice panel but ran out of paint!

    Container of valspar copper metal glaze

    So I went rummaging again and found this container of copper metal glaze that I've had FOREVER!

    I used a paint brush to spread it all over the large panel and the smaller one, too.

    Wood lattice panel painted with copper spray paint and copper glaze

    The copper spray paint and the copper glaze still allowed the wood grain to show through.

    After painting both panels and letting them dry, I was going to cut the large panel to fit over the faux fireplace. But I decided to hold up the smaller panel over the mantel.

    And it fit perfectly without having to cut anything! (It measures 42" x 24")

    Section of wood lattice panel on the wall

    After hanging the wood lattice panel on the wall, I noticed that a small piece was missing on the corner so I ran back outside and pulled one off the larger piece and nailed it on.

    Wood lattice panel hanging on the wall over a navy mantel

    And here it is! I also pulled out an old pine box and the wooden fireplace screen to use for fall.

    I just love the rustic vibe that it has! And the best part is that I didn't spend a penny!

    Fall garland and florals on a mantel

    It's a good thing because I did spend some money on this new fall garland from Hobby Lobby!

    Wooden round with the words hello autumn mounted on a wood lattice panel

    Here's a sneak peak of the wooden round that I made with my Chalk Couture supplies.

    I hope I've given you some inspiration to begin planning your fall decor. And be sure you are following Cottage at the Crossroads on Facebook where I will be demonstrating more fall decor projects.

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    1. Sandy

      July 28, 2021 at 10:56 am

      I just love the colors with the navy mixed in. What a great idea you had! Your little craft cottage is like our old classrooms before school before the kids came back. Love it.

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    2. Jean Windham

      July 27, 2021 at 11:01 pm

      The colors you are using I love Jane. Navy blue, the gold leaves, pine cones all make for a beautiful mantle. Excited to see the end result. Jean

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    3. Kim

      July 27, 2021 at 3:16 pm

      Beautiful, Jane! I love the warm color. I also love that fireplace screen. The design is wonderful. I recently redid one and had to paint over the damaged design. I wish I could've saved it.

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    4. Janice

      July 27, 2021 at 10:01 am

      So, so, so….creative….kudos for your fantastic recycling. I love it! The rustic look is wonderful….I live in NY state….and as much as I love summer, fall here is a beautiful time of year. This is making me itchy for colored leaves, cooler days, cider, apples….oh boy! Thanks, Jane!!

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      • Jane Windham

        July 27, 2021 at 11:14 am

        Thanks, Janice. I like how the lattice panel looks on the wall, too! And I'm ready for some cool breezes, too!

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