Country Cupboard Goes Glam

by Highstyle Restyle

My client wanted a fresh new look for this small cabinet where she stored her cookbooks. The tiny knob and outdated pine gave it more of a country feel and she wanted something a little more glamorous.

{BEFORE}

My client gave me full creative discretion as long as I started by painting it black. You can never go wrong with the LBD {Little Black Dress} in the painting world.

Now you see it...

My initial idea was to stain the top darker and only paint the base. Unfortunately, this crack threw a wrench in my plans. Before I could get started on painting, the crack needed to be fixed.

Now you don't!

After filling, sanding and painting, you'd never know there was ever a crack! I love being able to repair and restore furniture!

Perfect finishing touch.

I found the perfect applique to add some interesting detail to the cabinet door. It fit so precisely, it seemed it was made especially for this project. The applique was a rustic iron, so I added some gold and bronze touches to glam it up a bit.

I replaced the tiny knob with one that accented the new applique and a better scale for the piece. Ready and restyled, it's got lots more love and life to give my client.

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Sandra Crosbie on Feb 16, 2015
Love it. It is lovely.

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- Highstyle Restyle on Feb 16, 2015
  I appreciate your compliment! :)
  
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Marian Murphy on Jun 08, 2015
I have the same cabinet as this one, I think I'll give this a try it looks great!

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- Highstyle Restyle on Jun 08, 2015
  Awesome, I love hearing that!
  
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