Learn How to Transform an Ordinary File Cabinet Into Extraordinary

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Avaldez on Dec 22, 2022
I am/was a bit dismayed by all the negative chatter. Is it my style? Not sure. Would I do something different? Maybe. But, most importantly (to me) am I inspired? Absolutely!!
What I gleaned is IF you paint the fronts and front handles all the same, the handles disappear (and I LOVE that and wouldn't have considered it would make such a difference). By covering the top and sides, the 'file-cabinet-ness' also fades (and I absolutely LOVE that; and though cutting metal sort of freaks me out a bit, the thought is it could be anything, even a framed quilt or art-print or something. Not sure why, because I've seen re-done file cabinets before, but the metal inspired me A LOT to think of what I could use that wouldn't slice up my fingers - LOL). So, thank you very much for your share - I really do appreciate you taking the time and heart to do so. I'm filing the idea away for the future :-)
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Theredpaintedcottage on Dec 23, 2022
Thank you for your comment. All I was trying to do was to make the file cabinet look a tad better in our guest room. We live in a condo and literally have no other place to put it. We’re older and we still use our file cabinet to file away information we need to keep.
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Looks great! Love this idea!
I'm a lover!! The numbers don't mean a thing to me. TO YOU? I would put a handle of some sort on the metal door.. I love corrugated metal. I like the idea of rolling wheels also. Just what do YOU USE it for? It is beautiful, but what is its PURPOSE???
I'm a little lost here.......please clue me in, because I do like the looks.
So numbers are for sake of numbers? Is that like putting up sign that says kitchen n the kitchen? Dang them farmers weren’t very bright were they? Why not something not so silly. Farmhouse look is ok until you have to tell yourself your in the kitchen, laundry, or outhouse or as cousin Eddy says the @*itter