Sunday, June 7, 2009

Metamorphosis Monday: Old Cupboard Makeover

Welcome to Metamorphosis Monday on the prairie!
Its time for an old barn wood cupboard Metamorphosis!!!


My guest bathroom is very small, has one small under-the-sink cupboard for storage, no medicine cabinet and literally no counter space. Needless to say, storage is a little bit of an issue.
So when I came across this barn wood cabinet in an antique mall... I saw EXTRA STORAGE written all over it!!
While I like yellow, it clashes with the decor of my guest bathroom. I decided to paint it white, sand it a bit to give it a distressed "shabby" look and to accentuate the old barn wood. I didn't think to take pictures of the "process"... but I bet y'all have vivid enough imaginations to picture what painting a cupboard might look like. ;) After it was painted, I added some flower "wallies" to the outside of the cupboard to spruce it up a bit.


In case you have never used them... wallies are soooo easy to work with. Just wet the back, smooth over surface with a sponge... and let dry. Easy peasy. And when you want to remove them... just wet them again and peel!

It matches my Waverly Vintage Rose shower curtain...
And just look at this additional storage! haha

I painted the inside white as well...One more look...
And there is my metamorphosis!
For more metamorphoses... check out Susan's Between Naps on the Porch!



19 comments:

Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage said...

I love how rustic the cupboard is.

Gypsy aka Tam said...

What a great transformation and usable space at that. Love it!!!
Have a wonderful Monday,
Tam

Tootsie said...

outstanding!!!!

Martha said...

It's really pretty -- and looks so good in your bathroom.

Anonymous said...

How cute is this! I love it and it looks like it was made for your bathroom. Well, in a way it was, wasn't it? :)
Be a sweetie,
Shelia :)

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

That is just so adorable and it fit's perfectly! Cindy

Sherrie said...

What a custom piece you made! Love it!
~Sherrie

Traci@ Beneath My Heart said...

First of all, your header is stinkin' adorable! Secondly, you did a great job changing the cabinet to coordinate with your bathroom. Enjoy the extra storage!
Blessings,
Traci

Ashley @ AshleysBusy said...

This is soo good, I love how the flowers totally look like the shower curtain, like you purchased them together. Very pretty.

Joyce said...

It matches your Waverly curtain perfectly. Good job.
Joyce

Michelle @ Sweet Something Design said...

What a wonderful cabinet! It looks great white!

Tammy said...

How pretty! Great makeover!

Cathy~Mille Fleur said...

TOO CUTE!!!
I love it!!! You did a great job spiifing it up!!! It looks so pretty with the shower curtain!!!

Have a wonderful MM!!!
XOXO
Cathy

Patricia @ ButterYum said...

I love the extra storage and the way this cute little cabinet coordinates with the fabric of your shower curtain! Great idea!

nikkicrumpet said...

I loved it before...I love it more after. And what a great use for it in the bathroom! I love the old barnwood...that definitely is a KEEPER!

Decor To Adore said...

What a wonderful transformation~ well done!

janet said...

LOVE THE TRANSFORMATION AND THE UNIQUE ONE OF A KIND CABINET, LOOKS FANTASTIC IN YOUR BATHROOM.
HUGS
JANET

Carol said...

Wow, that turned out really nice!

Deanna said...

How cute is that!!!
This is my first time to visit and I'm glad I did.
What a great job you did here.
Blessings,
~Deanna~

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