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A Look Back: Before and After Slideshow

This is my 248th post. At the end of June/beginning of July, I played around a bit a managed to get a couple of posts up on my blog, but after July long weekend I buckled down and was committed to blogging daily. Since then, I have only missed one day and that was because I was brutally sick with Strep Throat. I must admit that some days are easier than others, but I am hoping that the sunshine, warmer weather (by that I mean less cold) and longer days will get me motivated and back into DIY project mode. The winter has been very long and my motivation level for doing projects has failed in comparison to my desire to curl up on the couch with a warm blanket. Anyways, I thought I would help to get myself motivated by taking a look back at some of my favourite transformation projects and share the before and after shots.  I have done entire posts on most of these projects, so you can check the archives if you want more information on what I did. Enjoy the show and hopefully this will motivate you to get out some paint and give something a new look!

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End Table Upcycle

cheap end table

 

This is an old project that I did years ago, but we still use the table, so I thought I would include it.  I had picked up one of those very cheap unfinished round end tables at Zellers.  It was similar to this Walmart one, but with a different base. I am pretty sure I paid $10 for it.  The table is designed to have a floor length table cloth on it, so the table didn’t have any finish on it at all.

Upcycled Table

As I said, our table is similar to the one above, but the base is different.  It is quite sturdy and I was able to make it work with a bit of paint.

The inspiration for the table paint design came from cushion covers I had made from an old swimming sarong that I never wore.  I loved the print, but didn’t like the way the sarong fit. These cushions sit on the back of the futon that we have kept over the years for a spare bed. The original cover on the futon was apple green, but the cushions are still used and look fine with the navy blue cover that is now on it.

inspiration cushion

Here is the original cushion cover that inspired the paint design for the cabinet.

The completed look….

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Just Add Paint ~ Cabinet Make-Over

A few years ago, I was looking for an antique vanity for my daughter’s room.  I ended up having to drive out of town to pick-up my Kijiji purchase, but when I got there I found out she had a second vanity, a dresser, a little cabinet and bench.  She was really wanting to get rid of the stuff and if I remember correctly, I got everything for around $60.  I don’t remember the exact amount, but it was cheap.  I took all the pieces and sanded, repaired and painted them over time.  Here are the original pieces.

Vanity and Bench
Dresser
BEFORE: Dated Little Cabinet

I actually still have one of the vanities (not in above photos) that I have not yet completed.  The little cabinet (on the left in the last photo) was not an antique, but was old and built well.  I painted it out and used a dollar store stencil to decorate the top.  It now sits in our kitchen below our menu board.  I love the finished look and the cabinet virtually cost nothing as it was thrown in with my other purchases.

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cabinet in kitchen

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Remember that Purple Cabinet?

We recently refinished a beautiful antique oak teacher’s desk for our library.  It was so great to finally get that melamine desk and purple wash stand out of our library/office.  I didn’t want to spend much time on this project as I didn’t really have a plan or destination for it.  What I did know was that although I love purple, it currently has no place in my home.

Antique Wash Stand ~ Before

purple wash stand

The camera flash makes this purple wash stand look extra bright. This is a before shot of our library with the stand and old desk.

purple wash stand

Hmmm….you can still see the dust from around where my printer used to sit. That’s revealing isn’t it?

One of the things I hated most about this cabinet was the handles. What was I thinking when I stained it purple (about 15 years ago) and chose those handles?

Wash Stand Make-Over

I removed the handles and gave the cabinet a quick sand, just to scuff the surface to ensure proper adhesion of the paint.  I also put a bit of wood filler in the holes for the drawer handles as I had planned to replace them.  I recently ran out of white paint, so I had to purchase a new can of Benjamin Moore Simply White.  (Have I told you white is my favourite colour?  Some day, I want to have a white chaise.  I think I’ll wait until I know that there won’t be any greasy popcorn hands or spilt cereal on it ~ the last thing I need is to worry about a piece of furniture getting dirty.)

Sanded wash stand

Antique Wash Stand: The Fresh Clean Look

I simply painted the cabinet with two coats of paint and added shelf liner.  I decided to give the old handles a try and didn’t find them nearly as offensive with the white on white look.


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I am not sure if this is where it will stay, but currently it has been placed in my living room next to the fireplace.

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