Bathroom Cabinet Repurposed

Yes, it's been a BUSY weekend

to say the least. I've finished three projects

this weekend and almost a fourth.

I repurposed my previous

wall hanging into 

a new headboard, but still 

need to add a few details before revealing that beauty!

...

This is another wonderfully

 made over gem. 

I still can't 

believe I found it.

It has the perfect, and I mean

perfect measurements

for what I have been looking for.

...

This horrendous piece of 

furniture was just

sitting there waiting for me... in the

clearance aisle at HomeGoods.

Missing knobs, horrible paint,

a broken corner. But, I

knew I could

give it some charm!

And I did.

I started by sanding off the 

red coral paint on top

and removing

the front paneling. Ick.

Gave her a few

coats of my trusty 

Zinsser primer.

This time, I used the water-base type

because I was working

indoors, in the bathroom. Less smell.

Next, I gave her a few coats of

Martha Stewart's Sunken Pool

paint from a sample

size I had on-hand.

(still have 1/2 of that tiny container left!)

...

After the paint was dry, I used

some walnut stain I had lying around the house to 

help give her an aged/worn look.

Using a lightly damp 

sponge or rag, add stain to furniture in a circular

motion, then wipe off with another rag

or paper towel. Work quick, it dries fast!

(oh, and notice my newly discovered way

to paint finnials, legs, anything that rolls, etc. - a cardboard box!)

Lastly, I sanded her with my palm sander; first with 

medium grit, then with super fine.

This gave her a nice

distressed look.

Also, added some knobs that 

sort of complement

my shower curtain rings.

I am in love. 

Just need to add

a few more towels and 

things to the top,

possibly some old mason jars or such.

I'll keep you posted.

...

Until then, happy repurposing

and don't forget

to find the beauty in the not-so-pretty!

~jennifer