I soldiered on through my seediness today and finished this cabinet. Here is the before:
I'm not sure if it was a kitchen dresser or some sort of a sideboard. I bought it at the Salvos for $15 - bargain!
The after:
Isn't she a beauty? I decided it needed some
I just gave the top a varnish. Doesn't the Australian Oak look stunning...
Of course I lined the drawers with fabric. I'm not wild on it but it only cost me $1.60!
I also revamped an old telephone seat but it looks like something my dog throws up after eating the grass outside, so I have to start from scratch again. Olive colour paint - not a good idea. When I post about it, I'll make sure to show you what it looked like so you can learn from my mistake.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend. I might go get some junk food and veg on the couch for the rest of the afternoon.
Megs :)
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39 comments:
What a bargain love it!!Did you get the feet at bunnings or your stash?I am always looking for them but they are expensive when you need a few
That top is stunning - I do love it in all it's shining glory. Completely unrecognisable. Fabulous and amazing Meegs! xx
I love this transformation Meg. The varnish job is absolutely stunning. x
Love this! Particulary the little round feet. Where did you get them from? I've seen some at Bunnings but at $5 a pop, they're a little too much for my thrifty budget!
Megs it's perfect. And the new 'old' hardware is a match made in heaven. It's magazine worthy and the feet were a good choice to give it some air off the floor. Very well done.
It's gorgeous! you did an amazing job! the transformation is fabulous!! Well done, Megs!
Oh it's wonderful!!! And such great storage too! Love the balls...uh feet! :)
Gorgeous! I love the inside too!
Looks fabulous, you have done a great job. I love how you have added the feet and left the top natural. Very nice! ;-)
lol at the hangover, I had a wee one yesterday too, after a big night out on Friday for my hubby's work leaving do...we never get to go out these days so I had to make the most of it!
Your cabinet looks stunning, and yes the new feet make it much better too. If you can pull that off with a hangover you are one talented chick!
xx Karen
great makeover. love the look of this piece and you did an amazing job on the interior as well
lauren
Lovely. It looks like the cupboards we had in the migrant hostel when we came to Australia in the 60's. The tall wardrobes were similar with a dressing table attached, I've seen a few around still and they look great done as you have. x
This looks great. I love what you did to the inside. I don't do the insides of the pieces I do in my house. I probably should, but for now just the outside will do. If I were selling them then I would have to do all of it.
Come on and show me your junk. I cracked up at your comment!
What a beautiful transformation. You sure find great buys.
It looks wonderful- the drawers lined and painted are such a great touch and I love the distressing you did. Thanks for linking this up at Feathered Nest Friday :)
It turned out just great! :)
Have a great week!
~Liz
Calling from homemaker on a dime. The makeover is just stunning! Thanks for
sharing this creative idea!
Now, I'm following you..hope you will follow me back:)
Have a great week!
Sanghamitra.
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Amazing, as always! Giving this piece some balls was a great idea! hehe! It looks way better with feet and lifted off the ground!
Awesome looking makeover on this THRIFTY piece...thanks for coming to NTT!!!
Blessings,
Linda
that is a stunning makeover! i would love that in my house!! you've done a great job :)
It turned out beautiful. Thank you so much for linking up to More The Merrier Monday. I can't wait to see what you come up with next week.
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I absolutely love it! That new hardware was perfect and it looks gorgeous. Thanks so much for sharing it with us last weekend at Inspiration Friday! :-)
Vanessa
that is so cute! you definitely saw the potential in that!
i.love.this!!!! it looks beautiful; you did a great job! and i really like the fabric you used to line the inside! fantastic!
Wow what a nice piece! I love how you dry brushed it, and left the top unpainted. It looks great. Maybe you can give me some advice on my latest project, I'm at an impasse. Check it out on my blog if you get a chance.
This is just beautiful! And I love how you lined the drawers! They look fantastic! Great job...;)
BTW, my brother lived in Adelaide as an exchange student when he was in high school...he absolutely LOVED it!
Wow, this turned out great! Especially love the surprise of the green drawers! Thanks for sharing.
It's lovely! I love that you painted the drawer sides too. I'm far to lazy to do something like that!
Megan @ Apple House Revival
this looks wonderful and i love the little pops of color inside :)
This is so beautiful. What a wonderful treasured piece...you did a fabulous job!
Kim
Love it..and I even think the fabric is cute! :) Great job!!
Love it Meg!
he he! that is amazing! they are very similar- our projects! :) very nice. You should come link up one of your projects at my party- looks like you have a lot of fun things going on. Transformations and Treasures- every Wednesday. It's open through Friday, so you can still link up!
love this! my favorite part are the bun feet. :)
Wow what a score for 15 bucks and i love the makeover, it looks fantastic!
Great score, great makeover, love the finishing details.
your cupboard is beautiful! I love the drawers painted. I've yet to do that, (think I'm too lazy)
enjoy your weekend!
gail
Absolutely love what you did with the piece! Even the fabric inside looks really good! Sweet job Meg!
~Carly
I'm so glad you came to the party! thanks for sharing at Transformations and Treasures!
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