Help turning old Sears sewing cabinet into kichen island
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Terri Harris on Apr 02, 2015Below are a couple more pictures including the metal description plate, I could not find anything on a brief search for,this model number.,Helpful Reply
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CK on Apr 03, 2015Just my opinion, but based on what you've said about your kitchen's colors, it appears the current color of this probably won't make you happy ;-) It's no sin to paint wood. Think about it: houses with wood siding get painted all the time. -) I'd say depending on how it fits best in your kitchen (keeping it close all the time or room to open the sides) make it "work" in your kitchen. The sewing machine is gone, right? So it's true value isn't what it used to be anyway ;- ) Go ahead, have fun and paint it! I'm sure many others will chime in here but it might be helpful to see pics of your existing kitchen for color and layout. That's sure to bring more helpful comments.Helpful Reply
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Hope Williams on Apr 03, 2015Total agreement with Connie !Helpful Reply
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Sheryl Johnson on Apr 03, 2015Go for the paint! I would use the "stripe" pattern on it and make a great focal piece for the kitchen with both colors. I would add a solid piece of wood over the bottom so a basket could be sat in there (Make it slightly smaller than actual bottom so it wouldn't show at the edges). I would also add a "bottom" under the machine cut-out; It would be nice storage for things you don't use often. Not sure what I would do about the warped and missing veneer on the back. I've seen posts about repairing damaged veneer but I've never done it. AND, lol, I think castors on the bottom would be a good idea. They could make it as much as 3 inches taller. Please post pics of what you come up with!Helpful Reply
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Pam on Apr 03, 2015I would also go for the paint- coral and the blue you have will lend you to complete the color pallet by using a yellow - maybe a creamy butter color - even darker. Paint it all one color and if you want to add the other two colors in the kitchen in stripe the indentation. Wire brush and paint the drawer handles the coral - great storage. You could even all a spring tension rod in the opening to hid any thing you might want to store. You could even add a shelf under there..Helpful Reply
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Henrietta Retired-- Love Gardening on Apr 03, 2015WHAT ABOUT A MULTI STAIN PROJECT---- WITH GROVES THEY SHOULD NOT BLEND. USE OUTSIDE CLEAR COAT. EVERYONE- HAPPY -HAPPY- HAPPY. WHEELS ?????Helpful Reply
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Terri Harris on Apr 04, 2015Like the idea of castersHelpful Reply
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Laurie Brennan on Apr 06, 2015I agree that putting casters on it would make it a functional rolling island. I would paint it a soft turquoise, maybe Annie Sloan Duck Egg Blue chalk paint. I also have a small galley kitchen so I feel your pain about counter space. The best thing we did in our kitchen renovation was changing from a countertop microwave to one over the stove.Helpful Reply
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Martha Grimm Brady on Apr 06, 2015@Terri Harris one concern i had re using this for a kitchen island is the height. i'm guessing there is quite a difference between the height of this sewing table and height you will need for a kitchen island to be functional and comfortable for you. don't forget to take that into consideration. sorry, i'm not sure what the common countertop heights are!Helpful Reply
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