I loved the lines and character of this piece. I told you in my last post about it that it's made out of that 1970's hard plastic stuff. All of the outside wood is; I guess; partical board. I knew a coat of white paint would hide all of the 'icky' and let the shape of the piece show.
I think I'm right. It's really a pretty piece. I don't care what it's made of. It's very sturdy and very well made despite the materials.
Pretty ugly huh? But look at those curvy legs and that scrolled top. I think the "chicken wire" on the glass is cute too.
I did a tiny bit of distressing on it.
I used these original handles on the bottom here.
I got these pretty little green glass knobs at Hobby Lobby for $2.99 each. I just stuck some of my 'stuff' in it for now. I told my husband I want to keep this one for a while, since I have a lot of white/ivory in the dining room. And I don't have a cabinet in there.
Well, that's it for now. Thanks for coming by to look.
Kelly :)
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That must have been a HUGE paint job. Excellent redo. I am loving the chicken wire too. It's very different.
I love this in white. It shows all the details and is still light enough not to be over powering.
WOW! It's beautiful - definitely a huge improvement! Love the green knobs!
Kelly,
How pretty! My grandma has a set that reminds me so much of your cabinet. I been going back and forth wether to take the set to my house and redo it, it stick with what I've got (which I love!) After seeing your redo, now I'm back to questioning again!
Dee Dee
Well, it would be nice if you got to keep at least some of the pieces you've transformed! This turned out great! Because of what it was made of, did you do anything different to prep it or just go full steam ahead with the white?
it's beautiful! i think this color is unbeatable...just sayin!
It's lovely! Well done. I looks like a larger version of one that Holly from Life in the Fun Lane painted for me. You can see mine here:
http://frugalcontessa.blogspot.com/2009/12/some-randomness-you-wouldnt-find-on-my.html
I love everything you share on your blog. Thank you!
Looks wonderful. The white paint really transformed this into a showstopper - no matter what is underneath the paint.
looks wonderful, the cream color really lightened it up, love it!
Thanks for dropping by so soon! To answer your question, I'm pretty sure ours is wood. It's quite solid and sturdy. But it was as steal just like yours, I think I paid $80.
It came out wonderful! I like it better in white. So french!
Michelle
I love it! great job! I just finished a mirror, come by and take a look when you have time.
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I don't blame you Kelly, it looks beautiful with all of your pottery in there. I say keep it at least until you fall in love with something else:)
LeAnn
That turned out great. Turned that bad looking piece into something wonderful and white. Good job.
OMG!! I love it! Isn't white paint magical? This looks simply gorgeous and dreamy. Well done.
And on a different note, thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment ;). You've been in your house a whole year and a half and haven't been in your tub yet??? Girlfriend, go take a bath!
:)
Kelly~
I love what you can do with wood and a can of paint. I am so curious as to how you go about selling your pieces. I saw a bedroom set at a local flea market and immediately thought...could I pull a "much to do with nothing." As much as I love the piece..we have no room but I would love to "flip it" locally. Any thoughts you could give would be wonderful.
Cheers~
e
Kelly, this is such a pretty piece. I love all the storage it has. Painting it white was just the perfect thing. Love it. Hugs, Marty
What a talent you are! I've really enjoyed your blog and all your wonderful projects.
I just love thpse 1970's French Provincial pieces that have great line, but ugly details, and an ugly finish. The white was perfect for it and it looks fabulous, now.
it is really pretty and i would keep it too. mishelle
Absolutely charming - what a big job.
I don't care if it's real wood, plywood, or particle board--it's so beautiful!!! Great job (love that you kept the original hardware on the bottom!)!
I painted a similar hutch last summer in white also. Isn't it amazing what a coat of paint can do?? You did an amazing job. I just found your blog recently and have book marked it. I am really enjoying my visits here!
* K-girl, YOU see beauty when others just "pass on by" it... (And THAT'S what makes you) THE TRUE, honestly talented ARTEEEEEST that you are!!
Did I tell you I FIIIIINALLY got to a GOODWILL store?... How heartbreaking~~~ it really WAS aLLLL JUST nasty, NASTY junk!!! I was sooooo disappointed! (Then again, I probably WAS looking for an original Renoir under a supposed paint-by-color horse pasture!!!!!!!!
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oooh aaaaah, I'd be hanging on to that one for a while too Kelly!
Angex
Hi, you did such a beautiful job!!I love it....Kathy
Did you teach yourself how to reupholster? Did you just learn by doing?
KK... what a BIG difference! The white paint made a world of difference!! Now it looks as if you spent a pretty penny for it! I love it! White paint makes a BIIGG difference! I also love the distressed look... darn you're good!
xoxoxoxo
Donna
Purty! I'd definitely keep this one.
Love your site. I'm happy when I see a new entry. I tried once to recover a wing chair with queen anne legs. It was nice. I found it at a garage sale for $5 and sprayed blue dye over the greenish gold color. It looked ok for a while and then it got really worn and I thought I would recover it. I made some pattern pieces with newspaper, but never really got my head around what I was doing so I gave up and put the chair on the curb!
I know how to sew and would rather "do it my way" than read a book. I want to sit down and look at your tutorial some time when I have time to concentrate.
You inspired me to redo an end table the other day, but by the time I checked back on it it was sold. wah. It was about two and a half feet square, solid wood with a drawer. I could have painted the bottom black and stained the top. It had enough details to look good this way, I think. Oh, well. Snooze you lose.
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LOVE IT!!! How cool is that! Who would have thought?? You have such an eye for this. I'm so jealous!
Amy
it's absolutely lovely, a truly gorgeous transformation!
Kelly, glad you like my mirror, I love the stuff you do and get a lot of tips from you, so thanks!
Wow! What a fabulous transformation! Looks like you have so many wonderful ideas and tutorials, can't wait to get some time so I can come and stay awhile! I'll be following you so I don't miss anything! Thanks so much for visiting me and for your kind comments! Have a great day.
Kristin
I have a very similar china cabinet that I do not like. I think I will paint it white. Lovely.
You have been featured over at my blog today! Thanks!
Love it...White paint can make things so much better.
I'd want to keep it, too. It's beautiful.
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