I got these vintage armoire doors from my neighbor last week. I knew right away what I wanted to do with them because I was ready for an easy project.
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I used my Kreg Jig to make pocket holes to build a simple box. You can see that I have my pocket holes marked. The markings aren’t really that important, but it keeps me from getting confused—I have been known to make my pocket holes on the opposite sides of boards. 
I do a quick dry fit to make sure that my box is the proper size and that the holes are in the right place.
I check for square and use my Right Angle Clamp
I added a couple of shelves to my cabinet.
I got a 2×4 sheet of this decorative brass sheet metal on clearance at Lowes. I made a pattern out of paper, then traced it onto the sheet metal with a sharpie. The tin snips made easy work of cutting it out.
I did have to do just a little trimming to get the sheet metal to fit perfectly into the armoire door frame.
After painting the cabinet and the doors with a flat black paint, I used Deco Art Dazzling Metallics in Glorious Gold with a stencil brush to give a fresh coat of gold to the trim on the doors.
I used some antique bronze hinges from D. Lawless Hardware for the doors using the hinge mortises that were already in place.
I really like the look of the sheet metal with these doors.
Currently, it is a wall cabinet, but I’m considering putting legs on it to make it a floor cabinet.
I toyed with the idea of painting that little triangle raised piece gold. What say you?
And what are your thoughts about legs? yes? no? if yes, what kind of legs? One more question—would you have done something different with these doors?
I’m all ears!
gail
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Chris says
November 18, 2015 at 7:04 pmThis is an old project and I don’t know if you still have it, but for future reference, you could try attaching it to a hall stand table (about the same width and depth as your cabinet). It will already have the turned legs and a sliding drawer for extra storage space.
gail@myrepurposedlife.com says
November 19, 2015 at 9:11 amYes, it is an old project, and it quickly found a new home. Great idea, I love marrying pieces. 🙂
gail
Nancy says
June 26, 2014 at 12:28 pmYes to painting the extra piece gold. NO to legs. I think to get the proportions correct you would have to use tall legs and that could/would make it unstable. As a wall piece it still has many options.
Catherine says
June 18, 2014 at 1:52 pmGo-o-o-or-geous!
Told you I wanted those doors—knew they’d be so cOOl!
Love the radiator grill, maybe I SHOULD consider that in the linen closet door finish….
Catherine
Elizabeth Smith says
June 18, 2014 at 10:39 amI think this looks amazing!!! I’d put legs on it that make it look like a high boy and then I’d show that beauty off. You are so creative!
Kerry says
June 18, 2014 at 6:47 amI love the look, but I’m more into the rustic look. I may have used chalk paint in like a light blue or turquoise with silver sheet metal. Then gone through with a brown or black for an aging affect. Just my thoughts, I love the idea of putting legs on it. Then it could be more like a pie saver.
Shirley says
June 18, 2014 at 2:31 amThis is beautiful. If were to finish this off I would sit it on top of a dresser or something with drawers for storage. To look like it is continue the line. I think it would look a little top heavy on legs unless you have a better choice. Anything you do is great so go for it.
Becky says
June 17, 2014 at 8:16 pmI tell ya–you and your mad building skills. beautiful piece. Gold lover I am not, but it works here and is very elegant.
Michelle Arnold-Yeager says
June 17, 2014 at 6:54 pmCall me clairvoyant! When I saw the doors I immediately thought of that same exact tin stuff that I found at my local Habitat for Humanity Restore a few years ago and haven’t used…I was gonna drag it out and send you a picture of it but my garage is packed full of yard sale stuff at the moment as we were rained out over the weekend..imagine my delight to see you had the very same aha! moment 😉 love the cabinet and I think it would look awesome with some tall curvy girly cabriolet type legs…
Lori says
June 17, 2014 at 5:53 pmYES legs! Maybe on the gold. Turned out stunning!
Holly says
June 17, 2014 at 1:55 pmI love the doors and how this turned out. If it were me, I’d go for adding short legs to it as it is. But I really like the idea listed above about adding a base to it with a drawer that it larger than the top and adding Queen Anne legs. That would be so cool. Great job. And I wouldn’t add any gold to the raised piece. 🙂
Julie @ follow your heart woodworking says
June 17, 2014 at 1:46 pmAnother amazing creation, bravo!
girlfromwva says
June 17, 2014 at 11:49 amlove the use of the brass sheet metal! i think it would look good with some legs. maybe some chunky type not too tall.
Mindi says
June 17, 2014 at 11:06 amIt looks amazing!! I love the mesh and the gold trim! I would do either small chunky round legs just to give it a little height, or if you are doing longer legs, maybe a base with a drawer…so it isn’t too top heavy. Or leave it as is, I love it!
Stephanie@cre8tive says
June 17, 2014 at 10:46 amOH I LOVE it! Of course I love anything Moroccan style and gold 🙂 It reminds me of a classy medicine cabinet. If you were to put legs on it I would make it more of a wider table with a drawer and queen anne style legs {I know you have those} Similar to a secretary. But honestly, it looks fantastic as it is.
kathleen says
June 17, 2014 at 10:24 amLove this! Yes to painting the triangle raised pcs gold…legs would be nice it could then be in a foyer..or…oh i think itd look fabulous almost anywhere!! love your work! you inspire me! keep up the awesome work!
Margaret says
June 17, 2014 at 9:29 amLove this cabinet. These doors are really pretty. Legs.. I think I would leave as is, then it’s versatile enough for hanging on a wall or sitting on a small table, desk, etc. I’m not great at imagining stuff in my head, but it seems to me that legs (depending on the size, type, etc.), might make it look a bit gangly.
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
June 17, 2014 at 9:13 amI love the addition of the gold mesh. The pattern really compliments the pretty shape of the doors. I picture it as a cabinet on top of another piece of furniture, so no legs required.
Jill S. says
June 17, 2014 at 9:11 amIf you decided to put on legs, could you add a drawer on the bottom? That might give a little more grounding for the base. It reminds me a bit of a pie safe with the metal grill. For legs, I’d either use metal to match the doors or else paint legs to match the gold on the doors. I would not paint anything else gold; I think the way the doors are now are elegant without being overwhelming. Any additional gold in front might take away from the beauty of the doors. The only thing that maybe could work would be like a gold filigree or gold scroll image in those spaces. Can you cut something with a cricut or silhouette in a gold image to try it out first?
Jill S. says
June 17, 2014 at 9:12 am(adding to my own comment). You could maybe try an outline of gold on those raised triangular sections but I would not paint them solid; that would really fight with your gorgeous doors.
Michele says
June 17, 2014 at 8:56 amThe sheet metal works so well with this piece mostly I think because the cut out shapes on the metal perfectly match the shape ofvthe door frame. Very pretty.
Anne@DesignDreams says
June 17, 2014 at 8:55 amAwesome ! You are so talented… love this cabinet!
Cindi McKenzie says
June 17, 2014 at 8:46 amI can’t tell the actual size but if the size is right that would make a gorgeous head knocker over the toilet, so unusual!
Diane midkiff says
June 17, 2014 at 8:26 amThe door looks great, I don’t think I’d do anything else to it. Legs would look good but not for sure what kind. I’m thinking short ones for sure
Maggie B says
June 17, 2014 at 8:25 amI meant to say dining room instead of kitchen. 😉
Maggie B says
June 17, 2014 at 8:24 amIt looks great! If you go with legs, I would suggest short legs or even just feet, something a little chunkier, making it a low cabinet. It would be lovely in a kitchen as a kind of sidebar with short legs or even a living room side table/cabinet. I think it’s too narrow for tall legs, they would make it look too flimsy.
Terri says
June 17, 2014 at 8:23 amWow…your skills never cease to amaze me! Love this!
Cathy Farmer says
June 17, 2014 at 7:15 amI think legs would look great, and maybe add some crown molding to the top.
Susie Heller says
June 17, 2014 at 7:09 amI love the sheet metal. Who knew. I like legs and a top knot of some kind. You inspire me! Susie
Diane says
June 17, 2014 at 6:49 amBet your neighbor would like to have the doors back now. 🙂
cassie says
June 17, 2014 at 5:57 amsuper cute! i love the sheet metal- great idea!
Linda Hildreth says
June 17, 2014 at 5:30 amI would paint the raised bit in GOLD !! I LOVE your website !! Thank you
Kim (TheKimSixFix) says
June 17, 2014 at 4:10 amIt came out beautifully! I love the dark with the gold and the sheet metal is a wonderful addition.
I think it would be fantastic with legs, like a high-boy.
happy hill says
June 17, 2014 at 4:03 amNo gold on middle bit..less is more.
Definitely legs !! Old fashioned queen anne styled si could b a stand alone piece because its GORGEOUS !!
I wouldn’thave been able to come up with something so lovely…as always you inspire me !