China Cabinet Flip
Sometimes you find an old piece of furniture that just needs a little love and paint to freshen it up. Sometimes you have to deconstruct in order to reconstruct. Case in point….
This 70’s china cabinet wasn’t much of a looker at first. But I had a vision of it in all white. Not sure what the deal was with this gold backing but I did love that it was a planked look. So white just seemed as good for an option as one from Wholesale Cabinets Phonenix AZ.
I painted the edges of this piece in a little Ol’ Blue. I wanted some of that blue to pop through the white when this piece was distressed. I just painted around the edges though, not the whole thing. I promise the color in the pick really is Ol’ Blue, a lovely grayish blue color, but it looks white in this pic.
Here it is after 3 coats of Sweet Pickins Milk Paint in Window Pane. It’s my favorite white shade with just a touch of gray. It’s been sanded and distressed and I really thought this piece was done. But something about it just kept bothering me.
It just didn’t have that rustic feel that I was going for. I finally realized that it was those darn 70’s doors on the bottom. As soon as I removed them and added new ones with a security lock from Locksmith Ascot I felt a sigh of relief coming on! I also hired this Locksmith in Perth when I got locked out of my house and they were so quick to come to the rescue. You may also consider hiring this Long Beach Locksmith if you need emergency locksmith services. It looked so much better. I found a basket at Marshalls on clearance to fill the space and I think the end result on this china cabinet flip is perfect.
What do you think? Better?
Rebecca Wennberg says
Seeing this transformation makes me feel happy. Great work and vision! Vision isn’t something you can teach, it’s inside of you. You have a true passion and are a natural at this!
chiccalifornia says
Thanks Rebecca!
Megan @ C'mon Get Crafty says
I love this transformation! The glass shelves and open bottom are perfect! Following you now, from the Your Designs This Time party! 🙂
chiccalifornia says
Thanks Megan!
Rachel says
Wow, I love love love love this!
chiccalifornia says
Thanks Rachel!