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Lisa D
Lisa D 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

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  • 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!
    on Jan 26, 2013 · Like 0
  • 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.
    on May 12, 2013 · Like 0
  • Tammie M Duluth, GA
    How did you attach the branches?
    on May 16, 2013 · 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!
    on May 16, 2013 · Like 0
  • Terri J York, PA
    Clever, clever, clever. Looking straight at it, I would never suspect what was in it. Those handles are to "die" for!!!
    4 days ago · Like 0
  • Sue A De Forest, WI
    What a clever idea!! I looooove the branch handles!
    4 days ago · Like 0
  • Lynne Detroit, MI
    that is such a great idea, it looks like a lovely piece of furniture, and a hidden litter pan, love the handles
    4 days ago · Like 0
  • Annette Lopez Springfield, MA
    AWESOME!!!!!!
    4 days ago · Like 0
  • April Lawrenceville, GA
    What a cute and creative idea! Thank you for sharing! :)
    3 days ago · Like 0
  • Annie Sloan Unfolded Kenner, LA
    Loving this and the branches are giving me an idea....
    3 days ago · Like 0
  • Ann Fort Worth, TX
    I love this, but dont have a cat. Maybe a great idea for laundry... hole in top, perhaps with some sort of door to lift up. I love the front-especially the handles. Thanks for the inspiration!
    2 days ago · Like 0

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