Saturday, July 24, 2010

Soft Gray China Cabinet

I picked this china cabinet up at the Goodwill a few weeks ago for just $20. I got lucky because it had just arrived and had not even been priced yet. It had a matching buffet, but it seemed like the drawers were glued shut. They just wouldn't budge. I even went back the next day because I kept thinking about it. By then, several handles had been broken off and there was a woman trying to pry a drawer open with a butter knife. Next thing I knew, she broke the drawer front right off. I'm not sure what happened after that, but I was just happy to call this piece mine!






It was really in very good shape, inside and out. And I knew a fresh color would make a traditional piece like this look new again.





The prep time always takes longer than you think.





I chose Martha Stewart's Bedford Gray for the exterior and Glass of Milk for the interior. I liked the subtle color contrast. And it's neutral enough to let pretty dishes really shine.




I really should have more pictures of the painting process because I spent a lot of time on this project. I followed up the paint with a light distressing and a black glaze. Then I finished it up with a coat of wax.





This was my first project with glass doors, a bit tedious. I was going for subtle, so I painted the bottom handles to match the cabinet, but I added a pretty new black knob to the top.





I needed some extra muscle to help move this piece , so I ended up taking the "after" pictures as it was starting to get dark. I think you get the idea.




It was fun to take on a large piece, but definitely took a little extra time and patience!



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24 comments:

Cassie Bustamante said...

what a great find- that is adorable!!! love the size and shape, and you know i love gray! as for paitnting with glass doors- you know paint comes right off glass. i always just paint right on and then once everything has dried for a day, i get out my windex, spray the glass, and scrape off the paint with my scraper. i find hat so much easier than removing the glass since i have sometimes had trouble with that and once broke a big piece of glass.

Something Nice and Pretty said...

I love the gray and the white interior, dishes will so nice in it!

Rondell

Jeralee said...

$20.00 - wow. You could never find something that nice for $20 at our Goodwill. You scored.

It turned out lovely. I love the Before and After.

Getting paint off of glass, I just always use a widget or straight edge razor to peel it oof.

All That Glitters said...

Awesome deal!!!! I love what you did with it!!!

A Southern Rose said...

That was a great find! What a bargain. It turned out so nice.

NanaDiana said...

Just round you-don't ask how-I don't know where I was when I started-lol Anyway, love your re-dos and am signing up as a follower. My daughter and I are just debating about opening a little shop and we will have a lot of re-do's in it. Glad I found you- Diana

Holly @ Roller Coaster Life said...

That looks great in grey!! Only 20 bucks you got luuucky!! I just finished up an armoire and I love doing bigger pieces its such a huge gratification at the end!

Unknown said...

Thank you so much, Sharon! I appreciate your comment and thanks for stopping by : )

Your china cabinet turned out beautifully!

Lots of love,
Laura

Carrie said...

What an excellent find...and you refinished it beautifully!

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

Love the way it turned out! It looks French and Swedish...my favorite styles!

MJ said...

It looks great, what a great deal and transformation. I have to get busy, I keep seeing all these hutch transformations and I have one in the garage half done and the other is on my front porch waiting to get painted. Im inspired and hope to be done soon.

Heaven's Walk said...

Hi! Just popped over from Met Monday.

Beautiful job! I adore the the soft gray color and the way you distressed and glazed it. I'm always terrified to distress and glaze or wax anything after I paint it...but you have certainly inspired me! :) I love it!

xoxo laurie@heavens-walk

Lori said...

No way, $20.00, you got a steal deal. And you made it look wonderful.

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

This is one NIFTY THRIFTY $20 TREASURE...outstanding find! Thanks for coming to NTT...hope you are having are FUN time.

Blessings,
Linda

Unknown said...

Gorgeous! I want one! Stopping by from Nifty Thrifty Tuesday.

Megan Gunyan said...

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Have a great night!

Beca said...

You did an amazing job! It looks so chic now.

elizabeth said...

What a great find. You did a fabulous job!
Elizabeth
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Fresh Poppy Design said...

I want to paint furniture gray! Turned out great! I am following, would love if you followed me too :)

Jessica @ Decor Adventures said...

What a funny story about finding it. I do the same, go, see a piece I like, leave, think about it, go back the next day to buy it.

Great idea with the color difference, it looks wodnerful!

KimMalk said...

What a stunning piece. I'm always envious when someone finds a piece with this pretty of lines. Good job.

oops! said...

Beautiful! I love gray and there are so many paint colors to choose from, so Thanks for sharing what color you used!

Suzanne@Meridian Road said...

You did a great job on it. I really like the gray and the contrasting white is a nice touch.

The Irish Poodle said...

I love the grey !! I'm doing my dining room chairs and table grey. What did you wax this with ....?