Yes, I know I missed my post yesterday but hopefully this mini makeover will make up for it! This is what our kitchen looked like 3 years ago. . . a beauty wasn’t she? The cabinet doors looked like a piece of plywood cut with a circular saw- basically they were awful!
When it came time to tear these “cabinets” down I really wanted to use the wood to create something. They were obviously not very attractive cabinets, but I felt like it was good wood that I could save. . .plus I really like to have pieces around that remind me of what this house used to look like! Anyway, I got to work and ended up with this parsons table.
I have no tutorial on this piece because I wasn’t blogging at the time. But don’t worry. . . It gets better!
I haven’t been happy with my living room since I moved in. I’ve just made due with what I have. Lately it’s been really bugging me and so I’ve started to make some changes, beginning with the media console. The moment I painted it green I didn’t like it, but never got around to repainting. Well a few days ago, I decided to crack open the paint can again. This time I went with white.
Then I did a little glazing.
And then I added something that would totally change the feel of this piece. . . beautiful scrolled wooden brackets.
And I LOVE them. I think it made the console look very Anthropologie-esque. And that is ALWAYS good in my book!
I placed the suitcases back underneath the table that were there before (minus the blue one) but left the top one open to hold extra blankets and pillows.
Vintage suitcases make me swoon. I often wonder where they have been in this world. Wonderful, magical places I’m sure. 🙂 The top suitcase came with a tag and used to belong to a Mr. William Knapp from Rogers, Arkansas.
I am so happy with the way this piece turned out and I finally feel like I’m on my way to loving my living room. More changes to come!
Do you have a mini makeover you would like to share? I’d LOVE to see it! Send pics to kara.paslay@gmail.com!
Wow! It’s amazing what a difference the scrolls made. It gave it such a beautiful and rustic touch. I love it!
Yanet of 3 SKBs
That turned out great. I love the wood detail. Where did you find those? You are right, it looks like it came right out of anthropologie! Fantastic job!
That looks awesome! I’m with Nicole– where did you get those scrolls?!
Hey Ladies! Oh I’m so glad you like it! I actually found the scrolly brackets at a flea market for a couple of bucks. Can you believe it? I know Lowes, Home Depot, and other hardware stores also sell brackets that are similar.
Looks great! Jealous of your flea market scrolls- our flea markets around here are pretty disappointing.
Nice work!
Love it!
I would have a cat or dog in that soft, fluffy open suitcase in 2 seconds flat, LOL.
I am looking to do a similar project in my living room. Where did you hide your tv receiver/dvd player etc?
Hey Amanda! I am waiting to see if that happens or not! It seems to be the perfect place for it!
Erin, my dvd player is not in the photo because I am currently working on a way to easily conceal it. I will post about it soon!
where did you get the scrolls, did you find them or make them?
Love the brackets! Totally makes the piece!