It’s been a long time in coming, and I hate to break the news to you, but this cupboard is still not finished.
Do you notice that something is missing? I don’t have any drawer pulls.
Okay, let’s back up a little. In case you missed the beginning, check out this post: Tall Cupboard with Repurposed Window Pt 1
I asked you to guess what this lumber was—no one figured it out. It was from a water bed that has been stored in the furthest corner of the basement for years!
This is the design stage, trying to figure out all the math using the repurposed windows.
It looks like I’m well on my way, but I still did some re-designing after this picture. The middle piece that separates the drawers was replaced.
I wanted this cupboard to resemble an old farmhouse cupboard rather than some shabby chic cabinet. I opted for some of the bead board for the back.
In this picture you can see that I have replaced the drawer separator with a thinner slightly smaller piece. The other piece made the windows/doors fit a little too tight.
The windows had some bad putty. I removed said putty and replaced it with spackling. (drywall mud) Since this window will not be out in the weather, and I didn’t have any glazing compound, I went with what I had on hand. (don’t I always?)
The cabinet was painted Crisp Linen White, then I went over it with a wash of Cyprus Grass, both from Glidden.
I lined the shelves up with the panes in the glass of the windows.
In the upper and lower section I made a shelf that is removable in case someone has “tall” items to display.
You can see the DIY drawers by clicking that link.
Upper shelf removed, lower shelf in place.
You can see I used a primitive method of drawer guides instead of modern sliders.
You can see both removable shelves in place here.
I used the original hardware on the windows.
Do you like the two-toned look? How about the hardware? Do you think I should have made it more shabby chic, or are you in to “farmhouse”?
I’m hoping I can find some drawer pulls that match. If I can’t, I suppose I’ll buy 4 that match and remove the two I already have installed.
edited to add: I took some updated pictures of this cupboard recently.
This cupboard was purchased to hold a collection of quilts.
See more DIY Repurposed Window Ideas Here.
gail
sharing here: Vintage Inspiration Link Party
Jennie says
January 23, 2018 at 6:58 pmHi Gail, I love the colors, the reuse of the windows, the shelves all lined up, the bead board in the back. I’m confused by the width of the drawers. They’re wider than the windows and my eye keeps going right there. A space between the drawers and less over lap on the side maybe? Honestly, it would be adorable with some 1930 style handles and hinges. Instead of the 1960s shed models. But finding hinges that fit and swing correctly is a pain in the neck. Those I’d sand down, and paint white like the piece has been there since the 1930s
Gail Wilson says
January 24, 2018 at 4:32 pmJennie,
I am so hinge challenged! I struggle with getting them on, and making them work right AND getting them straight! This piece found a new home a long time ago. I even delivered it. The lady was going to put her quilts in it.
gail
Mary says
August 15, 2014 at 3:44 pmSheer genius! I love your creativity and imagination.
girlfromwva says
August 14, 2014 at 11:36 amlove the 2 tone! it’s beautiful!
Betsy says
August 14, 2014 at 9:56 amYou never cease to amaze me Gail I think you could build a house from scratch. Thanks for sharing at the Vintage Inspiration Party.
MIchele M says
August 14, 2014 at 8:34 amOh Gail! Beautiful piece! Well done!
Laura says
April 10, 2013 at 9:56 pmI’ve so been looking for a cabinet to put in my very very small bathroom for more storage for towels & things this is perfect love it going to have to find some windows thank you for sharing.
gail@myrepurposedlife.net says
April 10, 2013 at 10:46 pmYay! so happy to have inspired you! The lady who bought it, is going to use it to store quilts. 🙂
gail
Linda @ it all started with paint says
February 2, 2012 at 1:37 amSo happy to see you at the Impossibilities party!
Linda
Linda @ it all started with paint says
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Linda @ it all started with paint says
February 1, 2012 at 9:04 pmI am so impressed! Wow and wow and wow! And I love that you found a new (and much better) life for an old waterbed …
… would you ever consider sharing at our multi-blog “Imagine the Impossibilities” link party? I think everyone would really enjoy it as much as I …
Here’s the link: http://www.itallstartedwithpaint.com/2012/01/imagine-impossibilities-2012-link-party.html
We stay live until Friday midnight (CST). Hope to see you at the party!
Linda
itallstartedwithpaint@gmail.com
Stephanie says
January 28, 2012 at 1:58 amA great finished project once again. Looks really good two toned. That was a beast of a project, but you finished it! That will be a great storage/display piece for someone. Great job.
Two Dollars says
January 28, 2012 at 1:06 amGreat job! It’s fun to see what can evolve from two windows. For some reason this piece tells me it wants some scroll work pieces on it 🙂
-Stefanie
2ndChanceCreations.etsy.com
Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence says
January 27, 2012 at 12:20 amOh wow Gail, amazingly beautiful, so well constructed. Woman, you can build! Thanks for sharing.
Debilou ~ Mississippi Mama says
January 26, 2012 at 3:31 pmI love it Gail,, I always like darker colors but still its gorgeous. I love the farmhouse look. I could just see this in a beautiful country/farmhouse type red and with black distressing.
Rose @ Confessions of a Curbshopaholic says
January 26, 2012 at 12:47 pmThis is looking so great! I agree with one of the above comments; if you use wood knobs painted the same color as the drawers the window hardware will be good as is.
I love it!
WhyCuzICan says
January 26, 2012 at 3:05 amHowever you decide to finish it, it will be adorable (and no matter HOW long it takes- it will be worth it!)
Visiting from Under $100 linky party at Beyond The Picket Fence 🙂 Thanks for sharing with us!
~Smiles, Suzanne in NW Illinois
Beth says
January 26, 2012 at 2:48 amI was thinking farmhouse with this cute piece! I wish I had the patience and more knowledge than I do to make stuff like this myself and not rely on my hubby, but then again, I think he’d feel unwanted if I did that. ;^)
Janet says
January 26, 2012 at 2:21 amEverything you touch turns to gold! It’s so pretty! I hope you can find the matching pulls, good luck. 🙂
I Play Outside The Box says
January 25, 2012 at 11:25 pmYou kill me girl!! I love this!!!
About Me says
January 25, 2012 at 9:22 pmOMG Gail, that was SOOOOO worth the wait. You my dear friend have mad skills (channeling Grandma’s Boy – if ya haven’t seen it, it’s HA-LARY-OUS). You SO make me wanna make something. I’ve already informed Hubby that there will be a stash of wood in our garage and he needed to decide where I was gonna put it. BTW, I’m LOVING the farmhouse feel. I think you could really call it either, honestly. But I LOVE everything you did to it. Anyhoo, my deary … I gots stuff to do ; )
TTYS ~ Deanna
Suzanne@Meridian Road says
January 25, 2012 at 9:05 pmI LOVE the farmhouse look! This is a great one, Gail. If you’re selling it, it will go fast!
Tonya @ My Cozy Little Farmhouse says
January 25, 2012 at 7:03 pmGail-
I LOVE it! As a matter of fact it would look great in my house. 🙂
Tonya @ My Cozy Little Farmhouse says
January 25, 2012 at 7:01 pmGail-I LOVE it. As a matter of fact that would look great in my house! 🙂
Just Stuff From a Boomer says
January 25, 2012 at 5:22 pmYou never cease to amaze me. So where is this piece going?
Toqua's Crafts says
January 25, 2012 at 4:48 pmI *LOVE* the cabinet! I am not a huge fan of Shabby Chic so REALLY like this “farmhouse” look! If only I had room in my house I could fill this up before it even got through the door!
Wonderful Gail!
(as usual)
Have an awesome day!
busymommyofseven says
January 25, 2012 at 4:05 pmI love it as is. I’m not much into distressed.
Korrie@RedHenHome says
January 25, 2012 at 3:17 pmYou are amazing! It looks beautiful. The two-tone look says ‘farmhouse’ to me! I rescued an old kitchen cabinet with these amazing glass doors. I wish you’d come help me build a new cabinet around them for my front room!
Cindy @ Le Chaise Parfait says
January 25, 2012 at 3:03 pmGreat job I love the two tones and the colors.
Suzanne says
January 25, 2012 at 3:03 pmUhhh-mazing. Love the two tones!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
January 25, 2012 at 3:01 pmi love the hardware and the farmy look of it! for me personally, i am not into the two tone look on it…. i think if it were mine i would paint the outside white and the inside a fun color! otherwise i love it- the hardware was an awesome choice!
Sandi @ The Primitive Skate says
January 25, 2012 at 2:46 pmAnother wonderful job. Gail! I Love the two-toned look. And I Love the farmhouse style.
Enjoy your day!
Renewed Upon a Dream says
January 25, 2012 at 2:33 pmI LOVE the two-toned look. This is turning out to be amazing! You’ve done such good work on it 🙂
Anne says
January 25, 2012 at 2:12 pmYou are freaking amazing!! I want this for my kitchen.
I like the two-tone look, but I think the drawers need something. Maybe they should be painted the same colour as the base cabinet with white pulls? or a painted line detail in white or maybe keep them white with a painted outline of the cabinet colour. I’m being really nit-picky here…
Love, love, love this cabinet.
xox
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
January 25, 2012 at 1:59 pmIt’s fabulous Gail! I love the height, the windows, the beadboard back, the two-tone paint, well I just love it all! It’s getting harder and harder to find furniture to paint, maybe I need to build some. On second thought, I think I’ll leave that to you my friend! Nicely done!
Linda@Coastal Charm says
January 25, 2012 at 1:52 pmGail,
Okay…now I’m liking the two tone look. You sure do some amazing projects.
Blessings,
Linda
Rachel says
January 25, 2012 at 1:18 pmYou are one talented woman!
Full Circle Creations says
January 25, 2012 at 12:53 pmOh Gail…I love it. I would say all your hard work and frustration was worth it. It turned out so well. And I never would have guessed that those boards were from an old water bed! Oh funny! I don’t think I’d try to match the pulls. It would give it that true farmhouse look. I like the idea of wooden ones for the drawers. The two tones are great too! Simply Fabulous!
Holly
Terri says
January 25, 2012 at 12:36 pmWow, this was worth waiting for…it turned out amazing! I love the two-toned look!
You take repurposing things to a whole new level! I usually have a “vision” but clearly you can still see way farther than me!
Lori C says
January 25, 2012 at 12:25 pmIf you can’t find matching knobs, grab a couple wooden ones and paint them to match. It’s looking marvelous, just as I expected!
Cynthia says
January 25, 2012 at 12:11 pmThis is just lovely! I know the perfect spot for it in my house! Oh, and I just noticed the above comment and had to add the lee valley is an amazing catalog to read!
patty says
January 25, 2012 at 11:56 amLove the way it came out! You may want to look at a blog post at Richmond Thrifter, she talked about and showed covers of a catolog with great hardware in it. The catolog is called Lee Valley & veritas. Just sent away for mine!
Diane Cash says
January 25, 2012 at 11:48 amLove the two tone look. Just a suggestion, maybe add a stencil of the darker color on the drawers. Also, I have an antique cabinet and the windows have stencils on them.You are something else Gail, great job.
Sue says
January 25, 2012 at 11:41 amI love it Gail and I’m sure you’ll find beautiful pulls to go with it!
Susan @ homeroad.net says
January 25, 2012 at 11:30 amGet out! I can’t even believe you made that! (well not you but anyone that isn’t a professional cabinet builder!) Wow! I love the farmhouse look…I love the 2 colors too… Maybe you want to try more rustic darker handles? That would be the only thing I’d do differently.
You are amazing!
Susan
Susan says
January 25, 2012 at 10:37 amOh I love the farm house look. I think it is gorgeous!
Cassie Fields says
January 25, 2012 at 10:04 amIt looks great all gussied up in two tones! You are a great carpenter.
patitolubi says
January 25, 2012 at 9:13 amAmazing! I am delighted. I admire you.
Pati
Karla Medina says
January 25, 2012 at 9:12 amWow. You’re amazing. That is beautiful. Wish I had such talent.
Angie says
January 25, 2012 at 8:47 amLOVE it, Gail! I love the 2-tone look and if it’s got an old window one it, it’s an immediate favorite with me!
You must be a mathish person! I am always so impressed not only with your ability to work with lumber and tools, but your ability to patiently do the math to figure out your projects!
I often can thing of great ways to turn something into something else, but if it involves math, I’ve got not patience for it and call on my husband to do it. It’s also part laziness, because I rarely even use a level to hang things. I’m a firm believer in “eye-balling it” and making 4 holes in my wall, rather than measure and get it right the first time!
You’re one gifted gal!
Blessings,
Angie @ Knick of Time Interiors