This cabinet started out as a country Dry Sink that I had purchased 25 years ago. It no longer went with our current home since we were changing from American Country to French Country with Old World style. I didn’t want to throw the cabinet out as there was nothing wrong with it so I had to come up with an idea.
I decided to turn it into a regular cabinet to match the rest of the décor. First, John took the top of the dry sink off and then he added a piece of plywood to the top. I added appliques to the front and added moldings and feet to make it more ornate.
I primed and then painted it with a Benjamin Moore color named Blonde in an eggshell finish. I lived with it for a spell just with the painted finish, but then I decided I needed to faux it with glaze (of course LOL). I used a light burnt umber glaze on this piece. I did a light treatment to the cabinet and it came out just as I had hoped. It sits at the top of the stairs in our hallway with the Kathryn White Plate; it adds a touch of elegance too! In the near future I may be changing out the mirror; I have a project in mind. Check back soon.
I am Linking to:
http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/2012/02/open-house-party_29.html
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2012/03/feathered-nest-friday.html
http://www.decoratinginsanity.com/2012/03/furniture-friday-9-and-link-party.html
I adore your cabinet and that mirror is fabulous too!!
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Thank you very much
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Brilliant! Can’t wait to see the glaze
Stacy
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It looks like a small job but it took a while a lot of steps. Thank you for keeping with my blog.
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That is so pretty – such a unique piece! Thanks for stopping by to comment! Have a great weekend!
-Shelley
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Thank you for your comment and stopping by I hope you will visit again.
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GREAT idea!! I think it turned out beautifully!!!
xo
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Thank you very much!!
xo
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Turned out great! Way to repurpose! Thank you for stopping by to say hello!
All the best,
Judy
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Thank your for stopping by I hope you will be back to visit.
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Wow, what an incredible makeover. I can’t believe you added all of that. It is such a treasure now. Glad you rescued it!
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Thank you very much I nv=ever throw furniture away I wlay repurpose it. Chceck back please.
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I think it looks beautiful!
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Thanks Amy!
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You DEFINITELY have an eye for fauxing! Everything comes out perfectly! Such a beautiful piece!
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such a pretty re-do!–i really love the glazing on it:)
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Thank you very much check back for a lot more good things!
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Thank you very much. Check back for more goodies.
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Beautiful and a wonderful job. Thanks for linking to my party. xo, Sherry
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Thank you for hosting.
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