Comments on: Antique Radio Cabinet

By: gail@myrepurposedlife.com

gail@myrepurposedlife.com — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 14:45:33 +0000

In reply to Teri.

Teri,

Thanks for your creative input. This cabinet has already been rehomed. It’s difficult to stage projects as a liquor cabinet when I don’t have any “liquor stuff”. hehehe

gail

By: Teri

Teri — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 13:49:49 +0000

That cabinet before was beautiful but I know not everyone likes to keep wood natural. You need to some how bring the beautiful details out in it. The center needs to pop with all the neat curves and also what was around the top before you’ve added on to it. It would make a great liquor cabinet if you area social drinker and entertain.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 04:11:43 +0000

Could you not use stem casters in the actual corners? This is such a cool piece! It would make a great faux fireplace if it had a back and no shelf – filled with battery operated candles. It would look great with antique quilts folded up in it, I liked the idea of storing games in it, and it’s perfect for a bar! I love the black, but it would look great in any color!

By: Bliss

Bliss — Thu, 29 May 2014 13:04:24 +0000

I’m paying attention to these comments since I have two old radios waiting for some sort of something to happen to them.

By: Lynett

Lynett — Mon, 19 May 2014 12:09:54 +0000

You created a very nice piece! You seem to have tons of alternative ideas which I relate to more than I can describe. There are so many options that makes it difficult to keep it simple sometimes.
Simple is probably best for quick sell.
Maybe a couple of shiny hooks and / or pulls would add a touch of bling you seem to be looking for. One could hang a linen cloth or whatever is appropriate ….
Great work / thanks for sharing!

By: Mindi

Mindi — Wed, 14 May 2014 21:14:30 +0000

This is very cool, I LOVE how you extended the top! I agree with Amy about the wood applique for that spot. Also Kim’s idea for a stencil is very good too. There are a lot of great suggestions, and I vote for a fun color or accent’s of color, to make it really pop!

By: Pam

Pam — Wed, 14 May 2014 14:28:36 +0000

I will take a mixed drink please!! Great job Gail.

By: Maggie Brown

Maggie Brown — Tue, 13 May 2014 20:30:29 +0000

You could make it super Art Deco and add metallic gold to the inlay portions then add a vintage (appearing – I’ve seen a technique to do with mirrors to get the cracking silver look that old mirrors have) mirror to the doors or top that is trimmed in gold as well.

By: Mary Anderson

Mary Anderson — Tue, 13 May 2014 17:22:49 +0000

I think the piece would be lovely in a striking color that is the opposite of its time period. Maybe a fiery red or even a sage green? Maybe only paint the inside for a nice surprise? I think it’s pretty in black, but I’m leaning away from darks as I get older.

By: Lee Anne Sims

Lee Anne Sims — Tue, 13 May 2014 16:55:27 +0000

What about a game cabinet? Boxed games on the shelves. Cards, dice,checker pieces, etc. in the space at the top. Maybe the top could be changed to open up bigger to hold the board games.