About the Furniture
I think everyone knows I have been on a massive mission to re-vamp some furniture in my home.
The arrival of Annie Sloan paint on SA soil has made many previously challenging endeavours far more manageable.
I have done quite a few tables which have been seen in previous posts but my energies lately have been aimed at rejuvenating a really rather unattractive cupboard.
The entire unit as is is probably worth R200 at the most so I did not want to spend much cash on the actual piece. I essentially wanted to slap on some paint and change the drawer handles. Initially I had dreams of using old maps (or map fabric) on the top and sealing it with a large piece of glass or perspex. Both these options proved outrageously expensive (R600 - R800)
The crates I had specially made at Harry Goeimans Nursery and I feel they really make this piece special. One day when I grow tired of the unit I will probably put them on castors and use them as under-bed storage or for firewood or or or. Such a versatile item.
The handles for the drawers were found at Heart and Home - a wonderful place to browse and find beautiful things for your home
Fortunately I spotted this grey table runner on clearance at Mr Price Home and just knew it would do the trick. At the same time I found the lovely grey/white French inspired boxes for the lower tier.
I am pretty stoked that I actually finished this. I have a rather ugly habit of starting projects with great gusto and then either NOT finishing or finishing in a hurry - this time I ran the gauntlet, did the hard graft and am grateful that it turned out so well.
The arrival of Annie Sloan paint on SA soil has made many previously challenging endeavours far more manageable.
I have done quite a few tables which have been seen in previous posts but my energies lately have been aimed at rejuvenating a really rather unattractive cupboard.
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| not pretty but stored loads and loads of stuff! |
The entire unit as is is probably worth R200 at the most so I did not want to spend much cash on the actual piece. I essentially wanted to slap on some paint and change the drawer handles. Initially I had dreams of using old maps (or map fabric) on the top and sealing it with a large piece of glass or perspex. Both these options proved outrageously expensive (R600 - R800)
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| Taking the doors off - will repurpose them someday soon |
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| Glass handles, pallet crates and Mr Price boxes |
The handles for the drawers were found at Heart and Home - a wonderful place to browse and find beautiful things for your home
Fortunately I spotted this grey table runner on clearance at Mr Price Home and just knew it would do the trick. At the same time I found the lovely grey/white French inspired boxes for the lower tier.
I am pretty stoked that I actually finished this. I have a rather ugly habit of starting projects with great gusto and then either NOT finishing or finishing in a hurry - this time I ran the gauntlet, did the hard graft and am grateful that it turned out so well.
Comments
Well done Mel
Natalie