Barn wood Countertop Project for built-in cabinets

Barn wood was pulled from a local building about to be demolished:
The wood was given a light sand and then one coat of Annie Sloan Clear Wax followed by Annie Sloan Dark Wax:

We kept the latch for the gate:

Final countertop:

Final built-ins:

Old desk made new
with Rust-Oleum Chalk Paint in Linen and Annie Sloan Clear Wax

Matching nightstands
Rust-Oleum Chalk Paint, Annie Sloan Clear Wax, Rust-Oleum white metallic spray paint on handles