Cabinet Makeover
September 18, 2012
Hello, I have to share my cabinet makeover with all of you. It is amazing what a coat of white paint can do. My kitchen counters were feeling cluttered and I decided to look for a cabinet to hold my larger appliances, like my food-saver, jelly roll pans and vita-mix.
It pays to always shop in ones own home, this green cabinet was in the upstairs bathroom. It was full of books. David added some tall wooden legs. I painted over the green with cream. A paint tip, I did not need much and the paint store had leftover samples. It cost me $1.25 for paint.
David installed a steal rod by drilling a hole on each side a bit deeper than the rod. I used the ring clips (but not the ring part) to hold the curtain, which is just a small square table cloth I was not using.You will be horrified but the cloth was brightly embroidery. I painstakingly took out all the embroidery that someone had painstakingly embroidered :-o And I felt guilty the whole time but I have to say I am thrilled with the results!!!
Lovely...and I am coveting your Vitamix.
Posted by: Eve | October 20, 2012 at 06:14 PM
Gorgeous Clarice! I know what you mean about the miracle of a fresh coat of white paint! :)
So clever.
Love,
Tracey
x0x
Posted by: Tracey McBride~Frugal Luxuries ® | September 24, 2012 at 07:41 PM
Looking great Clarice...very exciting.
Love ya,
Linda
Posted by: Linda Colantino | September 20, 2012 at 10:09 PM
Beautiful and so clever! And how frugal, too. Paint for just $1.25? That's amazing!
Posted by: Theresa | September 19, 2012 at 04:51 PM
Just wonderful! How clever!
Posted by: Tracy | September 19, 2012 at 02:22 PM
What a clever idea! I particularly like the "shop in one's home" comment. I am needing a bookshelf for the living room, so guess who is going to be "shopping" today? LOL Love the lighter paint! Makes it all look clean and crisp for fall!
Posted by: Matty | September 19, 2012 at 05:58 AM
So pretty, Clarice! You are an inspiration!
Posted by: Renee | September 18, 2012 at 10:04 AM
It looks fabulous! Wow must feel great to be in your kitchen now!
Posted by: Wilhelmina | September 18, 2012 at 08:10 AM
Great makeover Clarice! The added legs are charming...beautiful storage.
Posted by: Debbie | September 18, 2012 at 08:00 AM
Well done! The addition of the legs on the bottom really adds a lot of class to the shelf/cabinet. Paint does wonders.
Posted by: Gumbo Lily | September 18, 2012 at 07:43 AM
Oh wow, Clarice... one of your best projects, ever! At first, I even thought you'd bought this new. Great job--it looks perfect there. Blessings, Debra
Posted by: Debra | September 18, 2012 at 07:32 AM
It looks fabulous! I especially love the little tablecloth turned curtain. I've been trying to think of a way to add more storage to my kitchen for my Vitamix/Kitchen Aid etc but I don't have that much room. I'd love to add something like you have but I don't think I can make it work - but you've given me something to think about :)
Posted by: Manuela@a cultivated nest | September 18, 2012 at 07:00 AM
Wow! It looks great Clarice! You Go Girl!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | September 18, 2012 at 06:51 AM
Dear Clarice,
Brilliant! It looks very lovely. I really have to get something like that, so my appliances aren't crowded on top of and under a spare table.
Love,
Marqueta
Posted by: Marqueta | September 18, 2012 at 06:39 AM
Love it, Clarice!! You've just inspired me to do something similar! I have a smaller kitchen and most of my baking pans are in a corner cabinet that has a small sliver of a door, but I do have a bookcase that could possibly move beside my fridge and work similarly to your's.
You are awesome!
Elise
Posted by: Elise | September 18, 2012 at 06:33 AM
Girl, is there anything you can't do?
You are amazing!! It looks fabulous but I knew it
would 😄
Posted by: Kelley | September 18, 2012 at 06:16 AM
Clarice, It looks great! Love your kitchen!
Posted by: jill | September 18, 2012 at 05:30 AM