Business Spotlight: Barn Doors and More
Business Spotlight: Barn Doors and More
They say one person’s trash is another person’s treasure, but Vicki and Bruce of Barn Doors and More take one person’s trash and turn it into a treasure. With Vicki’s eye for color and design and Bruce’s expert craftmanship, each piece they collect is a chance to flex their creative muscles. From estate sales to auctions to salvage stores, they handpick every piece they work, seeing beyond what is and envisioning what could be.
Barn Doors and More came about through a confluence of events. Before Barn Doors and More, before Vicki and Bruce met, there was a house. Specifically, a late 1950’s Cape Cod Vicki had purchased which was in need of some serious work. After Vicki and Bruce met and got married, Bruce got to work on the house. She saw his skill and expert craftsmanship fix and reshape the house. One of his projects involved converting the house’s original bathroom door to use a barndoor Bruce had crafted out of antique shutters and, at Vicki’s suggestion, encased in a screen door frame. The results garnered praise and interest from all who’ve seen it. Vick and Bruce saw the potential to develop this into a good side business.
As avid DIY-ers, they enjoy watching numerous shows on the topic. One such show, “Flea Market Flip,” inspired them to try their hand at it. They started off small with a few items they fixed up and repurposed. Eventually, after building enough of an inventory, they took their wares to Flea Off Market in November of 2018. Finding success there, they expanded their flea market circuit in 2019 to included other locations in Kentucky, Indiana, and near Cincinnati. They even had a small booth set up at the Antique Mall here at Mellwood.
When the pandemic hit, Vicki and Bruce were just as lost as everyone else. It was unclear how flea market life would fair and they knew they needed to do something. Ever ready to seize upon an opportunity, they looked into opening their own shop, which would not only enable them to continue operating, but also ended the grueling 13 – 14 hour days of packing, loading, unloading, unpacking, repacking, reloading, and unloading again which accompanied the flea market circuit. It also allowed them to showcase their custom-built barn doors, which is nearly impossible to do at any flea market.
Stepping inside their shop reveals a trove of charming and unique pieces of furniture and other home goods. Each piece is not only a sight to behold, but also has a story behind it, making them wonderful conversation pieces. In addition to furniture and home goods, Vicki and Bruce also display and sell art from fellow tenants. As ardent supporters of the Mellwood community, they look for anyway they can help and promote the incredible talent housed here. Additionally, they also sell candles crafted by a local, minority owned business.
Next week, they will be ringing in spring with a special store wide sale. On March 20th, everything will be discounted; 20% off total purchases, with the exception of the art which will be 10% off. To find out more about Barn Doors and More, see more of their repurposed creations, or to contact them about custom work, visit their site at barndoorsandmoreky.com. You can also find them on Facebook and Instagram.
They say one person’s trash is another person’s treasure, but Vicki and Bruce of Barn Doors and More take one person’s trash and turn it into a treasure. With Vicki’s eye for color and design and Bruce’s expert craftmanship, each piece they collect is a chance to flex their creative muscles. From estate sales to auctions to salvage stores, they handpick every piece they work, seeing beyond what is and envisioning what could be.
Barn Doors and More came about through a confluence of events. Before Barn Doors and More, before Vicki and Bruce met, there was a house. Specifically, a late 1950’s Cape Cod Vicki had purchased which was in need of some serious work. After Vicki and Bruce met and got married, Bruce got to work on the house. She saw his skill and expert craftsmanship fix and reshape the house. One of his projects involved converting the house’s original bathroom door to use a barndoor Bruce had crafted out of antique shutters and, at Vicki’s suggestion, encased in a screen door frame. The results garnered praise and interest from all who’ve seen it. Vick and Bruce saw the potential to develop this into a good side business.
As avid DIY-ers, they enjoy watching numerous shows on the topic. One such show, “Flea Market Flip,” inspired them to try their hand at it. They started off small with a few items they fixed up and repurposed. Eventually, after building enough of an inventory, they took their wares to Flea Off Market in November of 2018. Finding success there, they expanded their flea market circuit in 2019 to included other locations in Kentucky, Indiana, and near Cincinnati. They even had a small booth set up at the Antique Mall here at Mellwood.
When the pandemic hit, Vicki and Bruce were just as lost as everyone else. It was unclear how flea market life would fair and they knew they needed to do something. Ever ready to seize upon an opportunity, they looked into opening their own shop, which would not only enable them to continue operating, but also ended the grueling 13 – 14 hour days of packing, loading, unloading, unpacking, repacking, reloading, and unloading again which accompanied the flea market circuit. It also allowed them to showcase their custom-built barn doors, which is nearly impossible to do at any flea market.
Stepping inside their shop reveals a trove of charming and unique pieces of furniture and other home goods. Each piece is not only a sight to behold, but also has a story behind it, making them wonderful conversation pieces. In addition to furniture and home goods, Vicki and Bruce also display and sell art from fellow tenants. As ardent supporters of the Mellwood community, they look for anyway they can help and promote the incredible talent housed here. Additionally, they also sell candles crafted by a local, minority owned business.
Next week, they will be ringing in spring with a special store wide sale. On March 20th, everything will be discounted; 20% off total purchases, with the exception of the art which will be 10% off. To find out more about Barn Doors and More, see more of their repurposed creations, or to contact them about custom work, visit their site at barndoorsandmoreky.com. You can also find them on Facebook and Instagram.