Here she is all sanded and taken apart. I always recommend taking apart a piece so you can clean up the hardware (or replace it) and really do a good job on sanding. Next step is to prime, then paint.
I'm tempted to keep her, but listed it on craigslist for $195. I've already had an email offer of $150- but I countered at $175- I must really want to keep her, don't you think?
Here's a close-up of the distressed finish. I did a little heavier treament on this piece, just for fun.
Here she is all opened up- no shelf underneath, just great storage.
I love to refinish furniture and take it from a not so pleasing state to a cute useful piece. If you ever need tips on how to refinish a piece, just send me an email, I'd love to help. Love, KellyLinking up to:
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I did it without my Hubby at Shanty2Chic
Gorgeous piece, no wonder you want to keep her.
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful. I wish I had a bigger home so I could get it.
ReplyDeleteHave I told you lately how much I love your blog and all of your incredible finds?! =) I need to go thrifting and garage sale shopping with you!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you found that for $5!!! It turned out SO cute! Come stop by my Favorite Things Friday Party if you would like to join in!
ReplyDeleteThat is a NICELY done cabinet! I would be tempted to keep it too but for $175..ahhh. LOVE YOUR BLOG!
ReplyDeleteYou've inspired me to go yard saling this weekend.. =)
From one Kelly to another - gorgeous! I have been looking for something like this for a long time..... $5 - wow! And what you did is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI first found your site when you shared your amazing dining table!! I am hoping to do something similar one day. You mentioned being willing to pass on tips and I would love to have any you are willing to share. I am new to all of this and recently picked up a headboard and a couple other pieces to refinish. Not sure how to e-mail you though.... my e-mail is klpeissig@yahoo.com Thanks!!!
It's fabulous, AND it does look PERFECT there! I think you MUST keep it. I'm just sayin. It's meant to be there.
ReplyDeleteSo tell us did you Sell it or Keep it???? huh?
ReplyDeleteInquiring minds want to KNOW!!
Great Job!
Kathryn
I'm drooling over your amazing makeover! Come by and show her off at NTT...hope to see you there:)
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Linda
I am over the oak and this is a huge improvement. I like the weathered look you did here.
ReplyDeletePam
Love it! I can't believe you found it for $5! I have been looking for something similar but smaller to use as an end table! No luck yet!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great piece! It looks like that could be used in any room!
ReplyDeleteit's lovely. your distressing job is great. I have a little distressing project going on right now myself!
ReplyDeleteOh boy do I love that. I think I would want to keep all the things I transformed. Kinda like your babies aren't they? Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBrooke
It is Amazing how different furniture can look with differeny paint. I am a sucker for black paint and it looks great on that piece.
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