I’m so happy that I finally get to share this cabinet makeover with you. One of my house goals for this year is to makeover my foyer so that it’s more functional and a little easier on the eyes. Step 1 was to find a storage cabinet to contain hats, gloves, scarves and other articles of clothing.
I was patient in my hunt for the perfect cabinet and that patience paid off back in February when I found the perfect piece at the Habitat for Humanity Re-Store. It was only $25 and it was hideous. But I could see the potential behind the 1970′s veneer and metal-grill hardware. It was in perfect condition and was solid-as-a-rock. Perfect for a transformation, but it sat in the garage for 2 months before I had time to make it pretty.
Before:
And there are drawers behind the cabinet doors on the top. Perfect for organizing the kid’s gear and junk.
After:
Yes, my friends. It is the same piece. White paint and new hardware made it beautiful!
And inside? A fabulous little surprise!
Usually, I’m all about the quickie spray paint makeover, but in this case, I wanted the finish to hold up well to some abuse by my boys. So I decided to do this makeover the right way. I cobbled together my technique with tips and tricks from Centsational Girl and Miss Mustard Seed. They’re both furniture painting gurus and I knew I could trust their advice.
Click here for the step-by-step details on how I painted this cabinet.
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ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS – I want it!
Fabulous!
It is absolutely beautiful. I have been contemplating painting my daughter’s bedroom furniture but it scares the crap out of me! LOL! Look forward to hearing more details on your make over. It really is stunning.
Such a great find! You really had a great vision for this piece. The drawers are such a unique feature make the cabinet not only pretty but very functional.
Thanks Stacy! That means a lot coming from you. You have incredible taste.
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Kimba – I love the transformation!
That is amazing! It’s hard to believe that it’s the same piece. I’m just starting to get into refinishing furniture – this is definitely an inspiration. Fabulous work, Kimba! I am SO impressed.
Kimba!!!!!
WOWWWWWWW!
That is quite the transformation – and I love the drawers inside (pretty & functional!!) That is an AWESOME furniture makeover!!
Thanks girl!
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Pretty *and* functional. There’s nothing better! Love all the drawers!
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Wow…what a transformation…I have 3 quick questions…(1)..what type of paint did you use; (2) roller or brush and (3)…drying time?…am in the process of a bedroom remodel and could use all the tips I can get…I have 2 large pieces to paint and want to do it “right”…
Again…impressive…what a statement…can’t wait to see your follow up …
Thanks Donna! I think I hit the paint type and roller or brush questions in my follow-up. But I didn’t really talk about the drying time…I need to add that.
I let each coat of primer dry for about 4 hours and the same with each coat of paint. Then I let the whole thing dry for about 48 hours before I coated it with the poly. Hope that helps!
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Fantastic!!!!
Looks marvelous darling:)
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Thanks girlfriend!!!
Ooooo my goodness it’s beautiful!!! It so does not look like the same piece of furniture! I absolutely hate the process of refinishing furniture, but I LOVE the results!! I always wonder if it’s how a plastic surgeon feels after giving someone a makeover….Awesome job Kimba! You’re really making me itch to get out the paint! (Oh and what you did to the drawer fronts is the best part!!! love!)
HA! What a great comparison! When I’m in the middle of a big project like this one, I have to keep reminding myself how much I’ll love it in the end. Otherwise, I just want to quit.
It turned out beautiful. I love the drawers and the detail on them too.
Beautiful!
Okay, that looks awesome!!! I have been subscribed to you for a while, but this is the first time I’ve ever commented. ha:) sorry;) anyway, that piece deserves a big fat “LOVE IT!” comment, so here it is. great work and thanks for the inspiration!!!
Thanks Christa! I’m glad you stopped by to comment.
I am pretty much in love with that piece! Wowzah!! Saw something similar at our Salvation Army, but they were asking waaaayy too much for it.
I was shocked when I saw the price on this cabinet. I snapped it up so fast!
Fabulous job. I want one!
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I love it. And what a score for $25….. all those drawers.
Thanks girl! I keep meaning to email you and see what’s going on. Did you move?
Looks fabulous!!!! I so need a cabinet like this.
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Oh wow! that turned out great.
…and I bet it is so functional too!
Pretty makeover.
wow!!! that looks fab! were u able to save the metal from the doors for another project? so well done!
I did save the metal grill things. But I’m not sure what to do with them.
It’s BEAUTIFUL, Kimba! Wow–what vision you displayed when you picked up that piece! I think most of us would have passed it right by. Kudos to you for seeing the potential–it looks awesome!
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Hi Kimba
I have a question regarding your cabinet which, by the way looks beautiful! How did you remove the scroll work from the outer doors?
Thanks
It was so easy. All that scroll work was just a part of the handles. I unscrewed the handles from the back of the doors and the scroll work popped right off.
Kimba, it’s stunning! My jaw dropped open! I love the wooden tray on top too. Can’t wait to see the whole space!
I love this piece, Kimba! Great job! I know you are going to love all that storage.
w.o.w. Looks great!! You’ve inspired me to get out the paint!! I’ve got some work to do
It looks great! Thanks for the tutorial, it makes it seem like hard work but really pretty easy. I am looking forward to painting my coffee and end tables if it ever stops raining here in Ohio!
I hear ya, Jennifer! It’s been raining like crazy here too. I’m SICK of it! I had to keep dragging this piece back into the garage.
AHHHHHHHH!!!!! a person with the same vision that I can see but with the actual time to make it happen!!!!!!! I love this!!!!!!!!!! love love love love!!!!!!!
This looks wonderful! Good for you! Now I want to go yard saleing(?) this weekend for old furniture!