French Cabinet Makeover
I’m not sure if my latest (and maybe greatest) project came about through 99% inspiration or 99% perspiration, because it felt like it could be 100% of each. That’s what I get for taking on a huge project in the dead of summer. But, it’s finished now & I’m in love with it.I should start with the inspiration part. That came from Holly at Life in the Fun Lane. I’ve been a fan of hers since the first time I came across her blog. In fact, her French Provincial Cabinet was one of the first projects I ever saw on her site. I loved it immediately. It was so my style. So, you can imagine I was thrilled when I found this french cabinet of my own in one of my favorite thrift shops. So, I set out from the beginning to shamelessly imitate Holly’s cabinet. I started with Sherwin Williams’ Pro Classic Satin in Extra White. I should’ve started with their latex primer, but I didn’t realize this until after the first 2 coats. So, learn from my mistake and use the primer first! I might also recommend spraying a piece like this if you own a sprayer, just because It did take a long time to brush-paint. After painting 4 coats & sweating off what felt like 10 pounds, I decided if I did something like this again, I’d spray. After the painting, I put the hardware back on exactly like it was in its gorgeous antiqued state. And I sanded the edges just slightly to give it a little dimension. And then, with the help of my talented husband, I installed the “wallpaper”, which really wasn’t wallpaper at all, but rather a very thin sign material that my husband custom-printed for me in a pattern he designed to imitate Holly’s original piece. It’s one of the advantages of being married to a promotional graphics guru. And it’s the perfect finishing touch for this piece. Did I mention I’m thrilled with it? Let me know what you think. And thank you, Holly, for your inspiration. I hope I’ve made you proud! Linking up this post to some of these great parties…stop by & see them! And if you haven’t yet signed up for my wristlet key chain giveaway, click here!
Mel
July 21, 2010 @ 1:39 am
Wow, it's beautiful. You did an excellent job. The paper is gorgeous, you have an amazingly talented graphic artist for a hubby.
Traveling Thrifter
July 21, 2010 @ 1:43 am
OhMyJumpins I LOVE IT! I wish it were sitting in my house 🙂
mle
July 21, 2010 @ 1:50 am
Oh! all of your sweaty efforts were worth it because that piece is divine!! Love the paper you put behind the shelves & it looks great in your room!
AmberCA
July 21, 2010 @ 1:51 am
I love this!! I actually own the say exact china hutch, but my husband's grandmother gave it to us, so I would feel a little guilty painting it, darn it, I love the way yours turned out….maybe some day…..
Carrie
July 21, 2010 @ 2:03 am
I love this so much! You did an awesome job… it looks perfect! And the paper your hubby chose if perfect as well! All summer I have been on the hunt for a piece just like yours to paint. I've been to garage sales, rummage sales, and checking Craigslist like a fanatic (literally like every 30 minutes some days) and still… no luck. Someday… I know I'll have one too. And when I do, I'll make sure I primer first! Thanks for the tip!
Andrea
July 21, 2010 @ 2:14 am
This looks so good!!!! I love all white painted furniture!
Kristine at The Painted Hive
July 21, 2010 @ 2:19 am
This piece of furniture is fab! The way you refinished it compliments it perfectly. It's truly stunning.
Kristine
xoxo
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
July 21, 2010 @ 2:19 am
looks gorgeous, julie! i have one that i did after being inspired by holly's as well, but i painted mine on the inside with a soft blue because i have a wallpaper-phobia after having to tear so much down in our last house! looks stunning!
Emily {Frilly Details}
July 21, 2010 @ 2:25 am
That turned out gorgeous! Great job!
Laura
July 21, 2010 @ 2:37 am
It is drop dead gorgeous.
You did an amazing job.
I love the wallpaper.
Bravo!
Laura
White Spray Paint
The Polka Dot Closet
July 21, 2010 @ 2:48 am
Oh, it is amazing. I just recently painted my brown china a cabinet white, I agree, a lot of work and 4 coats later. I laid down plastic and did it in the house, no way could I handle the heat!! What a perfect fit for the space, and the "Wallpaper" is wonderful!!!
Carol
Anita@GoingALittleCoastal
July 21, 2010 @ 3:06 am
Oh wow, that's beautiful! I'm sure was a lot of work. It's a big piece! But well worth it. The background is so pretty too.
Stef
July 21, 2010 @ 3:07 am
All that sweating was worth it!!! Yes, it's absolutely gorgeous. GORGEOUS!! Nice job – and I LOVE the "wallpaper."
Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage
July 21, 2010 @ 3:20 am
It is so beautiful!! All your hard work paid off! Enjoy your beautiful new piece! 🙂
Something Nice and Pretty
July 21, 2010 @ 3:21 am
Just beautiful…you did an amazing job!
Rondell
Sandra {sawdust and paper scraps}
July 21, 2010 @ 3:23 am
Wow, it turned out awesome! And who's to complain about sweating off 10 pounds? I fell for you though having to put on 4 coats. Ouch! It looks great though so all your hard work paid off.
Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed Boys
July 21, 2010 @ 4:11 am
Looks very pretty. Worth all the effort. t's amazing what (several coats of) paint can do.
Stephanie@cre8tive
July 21, 2010 @ 4:44 am
Wow, that turned out so beautiful. I can not believe you did that without a roller, I would of given up after the second coat! You are amazing to stick with it and finish this HUGE project. The damask print is perfect. What a great and talented husband. Love, love, love it!
Jilly
July 21, 2010 @ 9:03 am
It is adorable Julie, I love it you have done such a great job!! You have inspired me to redo a little table we have for our bedroom!!
Thankyou for sharing!!
oxo
One Life Many Journeys
July 21, 2010 @ 11:08 am
Sha-Zam! I love, love, love it! I like that you put it in the family room too. Perfect… storage and beauty combined! Whoot Whoot!
The Frosted Gardner
July 21, 2010 @ 1:27 pm
This is lovely! I adore white furniture.
Kate @ The Gaines Gang
July 21, 2010 @ 5:23 pm
This is just fabulous!
JJ
July 21, 2010 @ 10:10 pm
Beautiful job! My mom has this exact piece in her home (orignal finish) along with the matching dining table!
Catherine
July 22, 2010 @ 12:30 am
GORGEOUS! Seriously. I want that in my house.
Little T
July 22, 2010 @ 2:23 am
Great job, Sweat and all. Looks like it was worth it. But great tip on using a sprayer next time. I painted cabinets with a brush and a Sprayer would have been a life saver.
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Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking
July 22, 2010 @ 5:52 am
DROOLING! How lucky you are to score that piece and have such a talented hubby! Enjoy that gorgeous thing!!!
♥Amber Filkins♥
July 22, 2010 @ 7:23 am
Oh my goodness, it's beautiful! I love it! And yes, very Holly-ish. Love it.
Green Gracie Home
July 22, 2010 @ 11:30 am
I love it! So pretty and the wallpaper is just a cherry on top! xoxo Bev
kelsey rae
July 22, 2010 @ 12:51 pm
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!! Absolutely love the soft color and pattern on the paper too. It turned out fabulous!
Elizabeth
July 22, 2010 @ 10:41 pm
Oh my goodness. That is absolutely gorgeous! I love how it came out. I love white furniture. Good for you!
xo -E
Penny @ The Comforts of Home/Lavender Hill Studio
July 23, 2010 @ 2:26 am
It turned out beautifully!
the cape on the corner
July 23, 2010 @ 2:49 am
wowzers! love the background in the cabinet, and the shape of the buffet. great job! i have yet to tackle redoing a piece of furniture. i'm really intimidated by it, lol.
glad you stopped by the cape on the corner, and i appreciate your comment on my bedroom revamp!
Heather
July 23, 2010 @ 2:49 am
Love Love Love it! Want to come and do my hutch now?
~ Regan
July 23, 2010 @ 3:14 am
Oh My Gosh!! I love it! Holly should be proud! 😉 I drooled over her china hutch a time or two- it makes me so sad that I don't really have a good place for one!
Kirsten
July 23, 2010 @ 3:56 am
What a makeover you gave to that hutch! Nice job! Stopping by from NFF. Keep up all of the good work!
The Shabby Home
July 23, 2010 @ 9:40 am
Oh! It's gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!
ROSE VINE COTTAGE
July 23, 2010 @ 1:26 pm
I think it looks perfect!!
HeathahLee
July 23, 2010 @ 6:42 pm
SO pretty! You did a wonderful job! Of course, I love that you put a tassel on it, too. ; )
Lou Cinda @ Tattered Hydrangeas
July 23, 2010 @ 7:17 pm
Truly Beautiful!! I LOVE it!!
Great job!
Lou Cinda 🙂
Laurel @ Ducks in a Row
July 23, 2010 @ 8:19 pm
This is stunning – I love it against that wall!
Rene
July 23, 2010 @ 9:01 pm
That cabinet is amazing and might I add that the white with the wall color makes me weak in the knees. Love.
-Rene
Benn's Wife
July 24, 2010 @ 2:08 am
Your cabinet is very beautiful! You did a great job!
Linda @ Painted Whyte
July 25, 2010 @ 6:03 am
Wow that cabinet is gorgeous!!! Love the wallpaper you put inside!!! I'm your newest follower!
tales from an oc cottage
July 25, 2010 @ 7:07 pm
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh my!!
m ^..^
Denise Marie
July 25, 2010 @ 9:43 pm
It is absolutely gorgeous!!
Kimberly@theunweddingblog
July 26, 2010 @ 2:13 am
I LOVE this! I need a dining room hutch. I guess I'll have to scour every last thrift store until I find one, so I can copy YOU!
Kimberly@theunweddingblog
July 26, 2010 @ 2:14 am
Btw, it looks so beautiful with the dark handles and against the hardwood floors.
Melanie
July 26, 2010 @ 2:40 am
I love it! I just purchased something very similar and I can't wait to get started on it now!(I do intend to use primer, thanks!)
Amanda@The Hand Me Down House
July 26, 2010 @ 1:54 pm
Hello Gorgeous! Absolutely AMAZING transformation. You did a wonderful job! 🙂
Deb
July 26, 2010 @ 9:50 pm
I love to see what others do with pieces of furniture…give me just the inspiration I need to jump in and hope I don't mess up too badly!!! Thanks for sharing…it looks great!
Holly Kennedy
July 27, 2010 @ 8:58 pm
Love this! I have a question…how did you install your "wallpaper?" Wallpaper paste?
I would love to know!
Thanks Holly
Julie
July 28, 2010 @ 12:39 pm
Holly—We simply used a strong double-sided tape to install the "paper". Super simple!
Holly Kennedy
July 28, 2010 @ 8:08 pm
THANK YOU…I will be trying that out soon! Holly
Krissy
July 29, 2010 @ 1:34 am
Hi Julie! Thanks for stopping by my blog! It is INSANE how our hutches are NEARLY identical! You should see the doors for mine! They are alllllmost the same as yours! Your hutch turned out to be just BEAUTIFUL!!! You did a fantastic job!
Le Chateau des fleurs
July 30, 2010 @ 2:48 pm
you did an amazing job!
I would love if you link this to The French Obsession on August 1st!
Hugs
Frenchy
Melanie
July 30, 2010 @ 8:10 pm
Beautiful! It fits in that little nook perfectly. Like it was made for the space!
Mrs. Limestone
February 10, 2011 @ 5:10 pm
Looks great!!
Bettsi
March 29, 2011 @ 3:47 am
That is so BEAUTIFUL!
Megan
November 11, 2011 @ 9:30 pm
This cabinet is GORGEOUS. I'm jealous. 🙂