Blogger Acworth, GA on Apr 16, 2012

Giving a standard bathroom cabinet a furniture look.

With home values continuing to head in the wrong direction, I didn't want to spend money on a new vanity. Giving our standard vanity a furniture look seemed like a good compromise. I painted the toe kick black to give the illusion of space underneath. Added legs and designed and cut pieces to go between the legs. I like a french country look, but for a modern look, you could simplify the design. http://plumdoodles.com/2012/04/16/giving-a-s...

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At The Picket Fence Florence, KY

It's just beautiful Shelia! Love what you did with the legs! :-) ~Vanessa

on Sep 24, 2012 · Like 1
Eclectically Vintage - Ke... New York, NY

What a way to make it look truly custom!

on Sep 24, 2012 · Like 1
Laurie Jonesboro, AR

i love this!

on Sep 24, 2012 · Like 1
Kathy M Richardson, TX

That is so clever.

on Sep 25, 2012 · Like 1
SheilaG, Plum Doodles Acworth, GA

Thanks, ladies! :)

on Sep 25, 2012 · Like 0
Maureen Middleton, WI

Great idea! Great job!

on Sep 27, 2012 · Like 1
Becky Blair, NE

Oh wow SheilaG, Plum Doodles! This looks awesome.

on Oct 16, 2012 · Like 1
SheilaG, Plum Doodles Acworth, GA

Thanks, Becky !

on Oct 17, 2012 · Like 1
Project Style, LLC Kennesaw, GA

Looks awesome Sheila!

on Oct 30, 2012 · Like 1
SheilaG, Plum Doodles Acworth, GA

Thanks! Is that you, Kathy? ;)

on Oct 30, 2012 · Like 0
Louise Norcross, GA

Love this idea. I might steal it.

on Nov 04, 2012 · Like 1
SheilaG, Plum Doodles Acworth, GA

Steal away, Louise ! But you have to post pics on here when you're finished! :)

on Nov 04, 2012 · Like 2
Anne @ DesignDreams by An... Canada

Fabulous! I love that idea. Great job Sheila!

on Nov 27, 2012 · Like 1
Anne Woodstock, IL

Beautiful job! So pretty!

on Nov 28, 2012 · Like 1
Sharron W Memphis, TN

Sheila this is Genius! I love that look but I'm with you I sure can't afford to replace the vanity right this minute....I'm saving this to my clipboard,Thanks for sharing!

on Nov 28, 2012 · Like 1
Charlene Thompson Waterford, WI

Great idea!!!

on Mar 12, 2013 · Like 1
SheilaG, Plum Doodles Acworth, GA

Thank you, Charlene. :)

on Mar 12, 2013 · Like 0
Charlene Thompson Waterford, WI

I have a oak cabinet in our power room and we are replacing the top with granite. But, we can't afford to replace the cabinet. I would like to paint it off white and do a light glaze on it. What are the steps would you suggest to do this and what kind of paint? Thanks!

on Mar 13, 2013 · Like 1
Pam Perkins Zirbel Oswego, NY

Not sure if I have already commented on this...but....OUTSTANDING!! I want to sell my husbands house and move to TN and we now have a pedestal sink [hate it!!] and am going to look in junk yards/flea markets for a small stand to make into a sink, just to make it 'livable' for me til I or both of us move! [yea, he wants to stay here! Not me!] so this is awesome!!! Love the black underneath, great idea...maybe you can come to Oswego NY to help ME !!! LOL

on Mar 13, 2013 · Like 1
SheilaG, Plum Doodles Acworth, GA

Charlene Thompson , I would clean really well with tsp cleaner to remove all oils and dirt, sand lightly & wipe clean with a damp cloth, primer, then paint- probably either an alkyd or oil-based paint. Just be aware that since your cabinet is oak, the grain is probably going to show through, and a glaze will likely highlight the grain. If you don't want the grain showing, you may have to use wood filler over the whole ...»
surface to fill in the grain. It's hard to say for sure without seeing it.
One easier option a lot of people use is chalk paint. No priming or sanding needed- you'd need to topcoat with a clear poly to protect it. Betsy could explain that process better. Betsy, wanna chime in? :)

on Mar 13, 2013 · Like 0
SheilaG, Plum Doodles Acworth, GA

Thank you so much, Pam Perkins Zirbel! And thank you for stopping in at Plum Doodles- I replied to your question, so you should be getting an email. If not, let me know, and I'll try again. :)

on Mar 13, 2013 · Like 0
Charlene Thompson Waterford, WI

Thanks! I have used milk paint on a dresser and it looks awesome! I want to try chalk paint:)

on Mar 13, 2013 · Like 1
SheilaG, Plum Doodles Acworth, GA

Charlene Thompson , I primarily use General Finishes milk paint on most of my projects- it would probably work fine with a good clear coat over it.

on Mar 13, 2013 · Like 1
Charlene Thompson Waterford, WI

I will post a picture when I finish it:)

on Mar 13, 2013 · Like 1
Betsy Atlanta, GA

Thanks, Sheila! I love chalk paint because it requires no sanding and priming before painting! I do clean with Krud Kutter, add two coats of chalk paint and a clear top coat. My cabinets have held up well.

on Mar 13, 2013 · Like 2

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