Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Repurposing an old cabinet……

 

I have had this old Hoosier helper cabinet for years. I can’t even remember where we got it originally since we have had it forever. For the last ten years though it has been in our mudroom used for storage. I needed a cabinet for the hall bathroom so I convinced my poor husband to help me haul it upstairs. This is definitely not a piece made of pressed wood, it weighs a ton!

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It was a tan color so I gave it a quick coat of white paint that I had on hand and then distressed it a little and called it good. I still need to get the handy man to made a leg for the back. Currently it is propped up with a paint can but shhhhh don’t tell anyone okay?

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The clam basket on top of the cabinet hold bundles of lavender……the smell is just divine! This room is definitely a work in progress, I guess you just can’t rush things sometimes?!?!? I would like to get the room done soon though…..as in this year!

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Have a great week my friends!

Joining the party at: Savvy Southern Style

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18 comments:

Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage said...

What a pretty cabinet! It really adds cottage charm to your bathroom! I love the shower curtain too!

Mari said...

Looks great Des, it's beautiful...
Oh and your secret is safe with me...lol....

Smiles~
Mari

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

What a pretty piece Des...it looks great in your bathroom!!

Stacey said...

So perfectly pretty and useful too. Why don't I have any cabinets having around? :)

Nancy's Notes said...

What an awesome cabinet and what a perfect place to have it shine! Great job!

Kristi said...

It looks beautiful there Des!! :)
Kristi

Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...

Love that cabinet...it is a perfect place for it...and looking forward to you more of your "work in progress" of the room!

Pinky at Designs by Pinky said...

SO wish I had room for a cabinet in any of our bath rooms. Love this, it looks great!

Junkchiccottage said...

Des,
I love this cabinet. It is chippy and gorgeous. Looks great.
Kris

chateau chic said...

That's the perfect spot for your charming cabinet! Great storage too, I'm sure.
Mary Alice

Kelly said...

That's a great looking cabinet! I love furniture in a bathroom.

Unknown said...

What I can see of your bathroom looks lovely. I really like the cabinet, and the shower curtain is so nice!!

Lisa @ Texas Decor said...

The cabinet looks wonderful in there! I like the size of it and I love the bundle of lavender on top!

must love junk said...

Love your cabinet! It looks perfect there :)
Susan

Judy Biggerstaff said...

Great cabinet, I could store a million things in it. Good paint and your secret is safe with me.

Judy Biggerstaff said...

Great cabinet, I could store a million things in it. Good paint and your secret is safe with me.

Katie Mansfield said...

It's adorable! I love the paint job.

Cynthia said...

Des this looks fantastic and I love that little stool. Lavender, my favorite!!!

Cynthia