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Little cabinet makeover

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brown cabinetI don’t even remember where I got this old brown cabinet. Someone dropped it off to me, I didn’t buy it.  I call it old, but it’s not really vintage at all.  It’s the run of the mill white laminate cabinet.  I had one in my kitchen for years and sold it before I started doing what I love to do.  I wish I still had it, because it was a little wider than this one, and I could make it look so cute!

 

old brown cabinetThe glass in the top door is missing.  I know exactly what paint was used on this piece.  It’s Espresso semi-gloss.  Whoever painted it, actually did a pretty good job considering the slick surface of the laminate.

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painted with primerI mixed up some diy chalk-like paint using Plaster of Paris and some black paint.  After a couple of quick coats, the brown exterior and the white interior were all covered up.

 

 

chicken wire covered with gorilla tapeI grabbed some chicken wire I curbed several years ago and cut it to size.  I stapled it in place with a staple gun.  I don’t like how sharp the wires are, so I decided to grab some gorilla tough Gorilla Tape.  I ran the Gorilla Tape along all four sides to cover up the ends of the wire.

 

 

small cabinet makeoverVoila!   Isn’t she pretty now?   I used some Minwax furniture wax  to seal it.

 

little black cabinetI reused the the little glass knobs that were on it when I got it.  I love the silver chicken wire with the black paint!

Where would you use this little gal?

gail

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  1. I was just wondering why you wouldn’t cover the ends of the chicken wire with some wood trim instead of ugly tape? Just curious

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  5. I picked up a very similar cabinet at the good will yesterday and plan to do the same thing with chicken wire….It was fun to see yours!!
    Denise

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  6. I DO Love my DIY chalk paint… I use p.o.p. too.
    The chicken wire…is awesome!
    I use it to keep chickens in the coop, out of my raised beds… and flower pots… but I wouldn’t mind having some in the decor dept.
    Hmmm… I should see what I come up with!
    You’ve inspired me.

    Pat

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  7. I’m not sure where I would use this cabinet, but it certainly looks nice! I love it! Maybe a guest bathroom with towels rolled up in the bottom and pretty toiletry bottles and bars of soap in the top?

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    • I think that’s a great use for this little cabinet Margaret.

      I should have staged it like that…. 🙂

      thanks!
      gail

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  9. I just think chicken wire makes everything better. Except maybe the little cuts you get from using it.
    Bliss

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  10. I just recently found your site as a result of a pinterest search. I love the things that you do with what I have always referred to as “other peoples junk”! I have become a quick fan of your site and enjoy so much your posts. Looking forward to the next one. God bless!

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    • Thanks Adina

      well, technically I didn’t show stapling it. That is how it is attached, then the tape is there for safety reasons. 🙂

      gail

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    • Thanks so much — I wish I had a place to use it…. but I hope it finds a new home soon.

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  18. This looks great and I love chicken wire. This would be perfect in a bathroom for storing toilet paper, washcloths, toiletries.

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    • Thank you Cassie! I debated between chicken wire and that metal sheeting…. chicken wire won out because it was FREE!

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