The piece is pretty dated looking. Glass doors with hummingbirds and the tone of the stain do not fit into Karen's modern, dark wood style.
The doors went to Goodwill. Someone will have fun with them. :)
I sanded it, cleaned it and primed it. Then she picked out a dark gray color and had me paint it...but it just wasn't dark enough. So I came up with a solution. Rather than repaint the whole thing we got a can of black spray paint and I painted the outside, leaving the inside the dark gray.
The shelf spacing in the middle needs to be renegotiated (which is why they aren't in the photo)and she wants an extra shelf where the TV would normally go but sadly didn't have the tools for me to tackle that part of the project yet. But this is perfect as a bookshelf! That top shelf that looks really short? Paperbacks fit in there like it was made for them. Also, the color is a vast improvement, don't you think?
The shelf spacing in the middle needs to be renegotiated (which is why they aren't in the photo)and she wants an extra shelf where the TV would normally go but sadly didn't have the tools for me to tackle that part of the project yet. But this is perfect as a bookshelf! That top shelf that looks really short? Paperbacks fit in there like it was made for them. Also, the color is a vast improvement, don't you think?
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Yes, the color is a VAST improvement! I look forward to seeing the finished product. :)
It looks really pretty painted black and what a great way to recycle a dated piece of furniture and turn it into a wonderful bookcase! Your friend must be thrilled!
Kat :)
I've been looking for something like this to refurbish! You did a great job with the paint :)
you are a magician, molly!! i'd love to see it once it's "at home" with all its books... i think you are an amazing woman and i get such a kick out of seeing all the things you are up to... xoxoxo
I LOVE the black with gray interior -- great solution!!
I wish I could see through your eyes. You always see the potential! Very nice!
I love what a cheap thing of paint can do for a piece of furniture!
It's amazing what a coat of paint can do! It looks great so far and I'm sure when you get the other shelves in it will be even better!
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