Don’t you love a good before and after?? I know I do! Today I’m sharing this little cabinet that I recently found at the thrift store for $8:
The painting on this was beautifully done, but definitely in need of an update. One of the doors was warped also, but I knew exactly how to remedy that!
I love when things work out! I didn’t really do much except paint, add a graphic, and swap out the doors, but the change is pretty cool, don’t you think?
A big shout out to my fence picket pile:
I love you guys.
You make so many things better.
I sanded where the decorative painting was previously to get a smooth finish. Then I just painted using white latex paint since I was painting over paint.
I used the old doors as a guide to build my new doors.
I white washed them by using the super simple process shown here.
I attached the cross pieces with screws from the backside…
I reused the original hinges and magnetic closure.
Then I added the “Beach” graphic to the top for a little fun touch. See more about transferring graphics here.
The pulls came off of an older piece. I spray painted them white…
I have this in our bathroom, but you could hang this anywhere to hide a few things.
Now it’s a fun one-of-a-kind!
But wait! There’s more!
On the second Tuesday of each month I’ll be having four other gals sharing their thrifty makeovers too! That’s FIVE for the price of one! 🙂
Click on each photo to see the fabulous afters! Enjoy!
I hope you enjoy our new series. Although I share thrifty makeovers all day long, it’s nice to be able to bring you even more from friends who enjoy it as much as we do! When I saw all their before photos, I couldn’t wait to see how they transformed their finds!
I’ll be back on Thursday to share what I made with these! See ya then! 🙂
Update: See what on earth I made with these now HERE!
XO,
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Larissa ~ Prodigal Pieces says
You rocked that sweet cabinet, Christy! Those doors are perfect, and yes, we all need a stash of old wood. tsk. 😀
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Larissa! I believe your stash is WAY bigger than mine. 🙂
Heather @ Viral Upcycle says
What a great idea for the doors, oh and the BEACH sign! Can’t wait to see the new DIY days with other bloggers.
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Heather! This will be a fun series! XOXO
Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says
Wow, that’s awesome. Love the new doors, they make it!
xo
Nancy
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Nancy!! XOXO
Lauren @BlesserHouse says
It turned out so cute, Christy! I’m loving how you made the doors. I wish I had a magical fence pile like yours!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Lauren! That fence pile is very magical indeed. 🙂
Marie@The Interior Frugalista says
Those shutter doors took this little cabinet to the next level Christy! You are one clever gal. Looking forward to following this series.
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Marie! These will be a fun series for sure! XO
Jen @ Girl in the Garage says
This really turned out amazing, Christy! I absolutely love the new doors that you made! <3
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Jen! 🙂
Susan Homeroad says
Christy I love this! Great transformation and the Beach graphic looks terrific! 🙂
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much, Susan! XO