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Blogger Canada on Aug 17, 2012

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You'll never guess what's inside this cabinet..

Take a guess what's on the inside of this rustic piece. You'd probably never expect it. An old discarded cabinet takes on a whole new purpose.

The entire makeover can be seen at Recaptured Charm.

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This rustic piece started as an old discarded cabinet with broken handles.
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We used old branches from the yard as hardware in keeping with the rustic look
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A cat flap and vent were added.
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The cabinet was gutted with the drawer fronts mounted on wood and hinged to open freely to clean the litter box
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Coco started using it that day, and it's been wonderful to have the litterbox out of the bathroom. Coco loves the privacy too.
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... and this is the before picture

To see more: http://www.recapturedcharm.com/2010/05/contest-answer-what-in-world-will-this.html

19 Comments

Angela: Unexpected Elegan... Fishers, IN

Love how this turned out!! The handles are so cool!

on Aug 18, 2012 · Like 0
Ellen H Cullman, AL

You're right - I would never have guessed. Very clever - glad Coco likes it, too.

on Aug 18, 2012 · Like 0
Taunnie Sandy, UT

I love this! What a perfect solution. Great job on the cabinet too :)

on Aug 18, 2012 · Like 0
TaniaC Fairfield, IL

What an awesome idea...when I read this I just had to go check out your blog to see what was inside ...I bet Coco ♥'s it....I'm a new fan and follower...I love what you have done with all your other projects too...Great job and Cheers!♥

on Aug 19, 2012 · Like 0
Farmhouse Porch Humble, TX

I love this! Those twig handles are awesome!

on Aug 19, 2012 · Like 0
Irene Montclair, CA

this gives me a good idea for my bathroom. If I could make my cabinets look older than they are and make some cute handles from some small dried branches I would love it. I do believe I would put some polyurethane on the branches to make them more durable.

on Aug 19, 2012 · Like 0
Heather B Lake Mary, FL

great idea!

on Aug 19, 2012 · Like 1
Karen P Brick, NJ

my mother had this cabinet and now my daughter has it! cute

on Aug 22, 2012 · Like 0
Bernadette M Snoqualmie, WA

love the natural handles

on Aug 30, 2012 · Like 0
Terri Weddington-Taglieber

My younger daughter and I both have cats and have to deal with the whole litter box thing. We are soooo excited to see this. I actually have an old cabinet already in the garage that I can use. NEW PROJECT!!! Thank You soooo very much for sharing this with us!!

on Oct 29, 2012 · Like 0
Kimberly L Clanton, AL

wow...maybe now my husband will finally let me have a cat...He hates litter boxes...everything about them...he often cites them as the reason I can't have a cat...but if I had this cabinet...I would deflate every bit of his reasoning. So I am most appreciative of your work on this.

on Oct 29, 2012 · Like 0
Dee Rollins Buffalo, MO

Fantastic idea!

on Oct 29, 2012 · Like 0
Nancy S Erie, PA

I wondered why there was a hole or square hole on the side. That is a fantastic idea and 5 stars for job well done. I know our cat would like a little more privacy than the dog sitting there while he's taking care of business..

on Oct 30, 2012 · Like 0
Lori S Norway, MI

what a great idea, I have been thinking about something like this for our cats

on Jan 26, 2013 · Like 0
Vickey Henning Winter Haven, FL

now THAT is smart!

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Choochi Pearson Grand Cane, LA

You clever girl...I love what you have done with this, so smart!

on Mar 10, 2013 · Like 0
Sherri Bowman Baxter, TN

super idea. love it.

6 days ago · Like 0
Tammie M Duluth, GA

How did you attach the branches?

2 days ago · Like 0
Eleanor P Brooksville, FL

I am not a cat fan. However, this is a wonderful solution to hiding the litter box for those who do have cats. Great job - anyone should be happy to have such a nice piece of furniture!

2 days ago · Like 0