Dark cupboard needs cheerful, and quick, makeover...
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Patti Delano
I got this old cupboard at a flea market and want to do something fun with it that won't take days of work. I want to use as a display in a booth in my shop, for recycled dish pieces. I will also be selling it. Any cool ideas that won't take days to finish? I can't even make up my mind on colors... I only know I want something cheerful but not shockingly bright! Thanks!
I got this old cupboard at a flea market and did some minor repairs on it. It is rather dark and I want to bright it up.
3 answers
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I'd personally leave the outside exactly the way it is,maybe put a dark coat of wax on it and paint the inside a bright color. That will make the whole thing pop, and show off what you display on the inside. I'd use chalk paint, and make it look as if the cabinet came like that, make it look worn and used but loved. Perhaps a mint green or or a white washed yellow. Can't wait to see what you come up with, so please post pictures!!! It's a beautiful piece!
Amy Ogden-Paparone
on May 07, 2014
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I LIKE MY STUFF VERY RUSTIC, SO I NEVER DO A VERY PERFECT JOB, THAT MAKES THAT OLD LOOK, HERE IS HOW I DO IT, FIRST SCRAB THE WOOD, THEN WASHED IT JUST WITH WATER AND VINEGAR, PASS SOME VERY THIN WITHE PAINT THEN SOME BRUCHINGS OF SEEKER PAINT IN THE COLOUR OF YOUR CHOICE. IF NECESSARY SRAB JUST A LITLE BIT AT THE CORNERS.
Teresa Lima
on May 08, 2014
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I decided to go with a yellow inside and leave it the way it was outside... It really brightened it up! Thanks for the suggestions. I will get a pic of it in the shop displayed!
Patti Delano
on May 19, 2014
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