Here's a good update
on an old Entertainment Center
turned young and fresh!
I am glad to finally share this with you.
It has been in our garage for about 2 years.
It was one of those pieces that we couldn't use anymore
because it didn't work with our new tvs.
But I couldn't part with them
because I knew they had a hope and a future!
Oh yeah they did...
Well, I actually think my high school sweetheart
was tired of seeing all of the furniture
stacking up in the garage....
I think the Cat was even getting annoyed.
So I hubs had to get down to business
Prepping, Priming, and Painting.
We used oil based Zinsser Primer
and White Semi-Gloss Paint.
Not only did we remove the glass door fronts
but also took off the old laminate back
and replaced with beadboard.
We painted the beadboard...
one in gray...
one in aqua...
Next I painted the sides of the cabinet.
For the gray cabinet
I used a double load of gray and white
and brushed on in an up and down motion.
For the aqua cabinet
I used a mix of gray, aqua, and white
I know I'm "getting beachy" again
with this color palette...
It just keeps coming out.
So here goes some more nautical goodness.
Sisal Rope.
I'll use that for the handles.
Making double knots about 4" apart
Pull through the drilled holes and tie off
on the back side.
That looks so good
with all of the beachy texture.
The seagrass baskets will add even more.
But I don't want to cover all of the great beadboard color
so maybe I'll just add one.
Decisions.
That's a fresh clean look!
These will be for sale at my art sale
next Memorial Day weekend at Lake Waconda.
Hope this inspires you to freshen up
an old piece that you're not using!
See you soon, Deb
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Sumos Sweet Stuff
Craftomaniac
I Should be Mopping the Floor
Ask Anna
You are Talking too Much
Skip to my Lou
C.R.A.F.T
Boogieboard Cottage
Between Naps on the Porch
Thrifty Handmade Days
Tuesday: Coastal Charm
Primitive and Proper
Home Stories A to Z
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Wednesday: Savvy Southern Style
Thursday: Beyond the Picket Fence
The Shabby Creek Cottage
House of Hepworths
Pincushion Creations
Delightful Order
The 36th Avenue
A Glimpse Inside
Friday: Redoux Interiors
At the Picket Fence
The Shabby Nest
29 comments:
Absolutely stunning pieces. Hard to believe where they started! Would be so delighted if you could link up with us at Mop It Up Mondays: http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/05/mop-it-up-mondays-17.html
Thanks so much!
{HUGS},
kristi
Gorgeous Deb!! Fantastic work as usual!!
An amazing transformation, I love how it came out! Featuring this as Wednesday's crafy find 5/23 at 2pm EST at The Latest Find! Hope you have a great week!!
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that looks great-getting beachy seems to work for you! those drawer pulls make it!
You really woke those cabinets up! Great transformation Deb!
Paint is such a practical solution..making old new again.
From a piece I would have thrown away to one I would buy. Love Paint!
Thanks for stopping by, Deb
Oh my goodness Deb, great job!! I love them!
The best of everything! Love the white and rope combo, your latest follower, Tanya :)
http://twelveoeight.blogspot.com/
These came out great! My daughter is into beach decorating, too. I love the white look. Beautiful. Best wishes, Linda
IT LOOKS AMAZING!!! Like night and day!Thanks for sharing and I am a new follower!
Hope you have a great week!
Michelle
www.delicateconstruction.com
Thanks Michelle! I hope you can get lots of good ideas here. It looks like you have wonderful kids crafts and educational ideas yourself! Great Job, Deb
those are awesome! i love the blue backing and love the rope handles!
Well, I have to say they came out fabulous!...What a vision. I love anything salvaged, repurposed, transformed...you did a great job! I am your newest follower and would love it if you would follow me back. Sherron
These are incredible !! What a transformation !! I love the coastal look you gave them ... with the knotted handles being a perfect touch !! *Becca* (new follower by way of Savvy Southern Style)
www.adventuresindecorating1.blogspot.com
Hi Deb,
You did a fantastic redo. I love your new beachy cabinets.
Dee
This is a FABULOUS REDO! Love the rope handles! I would LOVE to have you share this at my link party! I am your newest GFC follower...would love to have you check out my place too!
http://www.pincushioncreations.com/2012/05/homemade-by-you-13-giveaway.html
Hi Katie!
Great, I will link up. Plus I love to sew (when I have time) so I'll check out your site for ideas.
Deb
Wow! These are beautiful pieces! I love white furniture and baskets. The rope door handle is the perfect finishing detail!
What a fantastic make over. They look great.
I love it! I have pinned it for inspiration... and to show my hubby how wonderfully helpful hubbies can be ;) (nah he'll never get the hint lol).
sorry, I meant to ask if the cabinets are the coated MDF kind that is common now? how do you prep to paint over the laminate?
ps I am you newest follower.
I am looking forward to seeing how your sale goes.
WOW! They are BOTH awesome! How are you going to use them--or will you be selling them? Great idea to replace the backing with beadboard. Did you just buy a piece of "paneling" for it? Look great! ~Zuni
Yes, I am very thankful for my husband's help! (really..I think he gets tired of all of my pieces in the garage.
The MDF was typical of what you find today. I used oil based zinsser primer .
I buy 4'x 8' sheets of panel at Menards because I use it for a lot of signs. That's what I used for the back.
I hope to sell them this weekend.
Those old TV cabinet makeover is totally fabulous - great job! I can just see one of te new ones in a bathroom holding towels.
You have "the vision."
Small House / Big Sky Donna
http://smallhouseunderabigsky.wordpress.com
These cabinets turned out amazing...such a transformation. I'm now your newest follower!
Thanks Heather. I appreciate your feedback! I'll be stopping by your site next, Deb
These look great, you did an awesome job!
I love the cabinets1 I have a larger similar cabinet in my garage that is pine and dirty and has tools in it right now. You have inspired me to get going making it pretty again. Mine has a glass front and sides that I want to remove too. Did yours have glass shelves inside? Mine do. How do I get white shelves like you used? Did you have them cut to size?
Mine didn't have glass shelves, but if you cut wood strips and mount them on each side,that is where a new wood shelf can sit.It makes a great transformation,
Deb
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