Before and After Cabinet Makeover With Scrollwork Doors

by Roni

We had this boring cabinet in our garage and finally decided to do something with it. Someone sent us a photo of a cabinet that had scroll cut doors and we decided to give it a shot!

before and after cabinet makeover with scrollwork doors, diy, doors, kitchen island, pallet, repurposing upcycling

This cabinet looked like the one in the picture. It was just a small 2 door, 2 drawer cabinet similar to this one.

My handsome hubby took the door panels out. I made up a stencil and painted it on the panels and then hubby starting cutting it with the scroll saw. Each door took approx 4 hours to cut out...maybe I should've come up with something a little less detailed! lol

After the doors were finished being cut out we decided to add a new wood top. I love rustic and I love barnwood! Well, unfortunately we didn't have any barnwood left so we settled on wood planks from old pallets. This gives me the rustic look I love!!!

I also wanted the back finished so it can be used as an island if need be so we added wainscoting to the back....next it will get wheels!

We like to add wheels to everything! It just makes life easier! lol

Next step is painting it!

The bottom always gets painted too!

Everything is painted, the top is stained....time for the distressing! I just put the handles on to see if I liked them! lol

It's finished! I love it!!!

Had to take a picture with the shadow of the scrollwork from the sun! :)

I love the different colors in the wood! It still needs a couple more coats of polyurethane but it looks awesome already!

Well there you have it! Another day(week) in the shop!

So see the entire transformation visit us on Facebook!

https://www.facebook.com/RonisRescuedRelics/

Enjoyed the project?

You can do it! Saved to your projects

Frequently asked questions

Have a question about this project?

Ask a Question

3 of 6 questions

Kari Froelicher on Apr 18, 2016
Why did you paint the hinges?

6
Tui1373853 on Apr 18, 2016
The island is nice looking but i have a ques. the top is it smooth enough to not get splinters.

1
Carol Brown Hargrave on Apr 19, 2016
It's a beautiful piece and I love your vision! You must have a very patient husband to spend so long cutting those doors! My question is: did you back the doors with anything or is it plain open work now?

1

Comments

Join the conversation

2 of 168 comments

Rachelmary on May 20, 2016
So beauitiful, such nice work!

Like Reply
Rosy on Mar 08, 2018

Love the look of this good job. I always turn my projects over and paint the bottom and inside also. Sometimes these older pieces of furniture have a weird odor. Painting all helps that.

Like Reply