I picked up this little radio cabinet at a massive yard sale earlier this summer. I really liked the shape but it was in terrible condition. Luckily, I was able to scoop it up for just five bucks.
One of the huge problems on this piece was the dry, peeling veneer on top. I started to repair it with wood filler, but then seeing just how loose it was, decided to try peeling it off instead. I was able to scrape it right off using a paint scraper.
I decided to go aqua with this piece – my absolute favorite color. I didn’t use any fancy paints – just plain old latex paint. I sanded a few rough spots and then rolled on some primer. I painted it using a gallon of mistint paint I was lucky enough to find at Lowes for $5, but if you are looking for a similar color, it was very close to the color Aqua Ocean by Valspar.
I used 100 grit sandpaper to heavily distress the whole cabinet, especially the curves and corners. And then I used Minwax English Chesnut stain to give more of an antique feel. I wiped the stain on with a cloth in small sections and then immediately wiped all of the excess off with a damp cloth. There were some areas where the stain still looked ‘dirtier’ than I wanted so I wiped them down lightly with paint thinner.
Katie says
Love the color and the top looks great!
outjunking says
Love this. Perfection.
Lisa
Renee @ where the grass is greener says
I love this! I think you just convinced me to paint a similar table I have turquoise!
hilary @ the upcycle furniture co. says
love this carrie… i pinned it in my pinterest! : )
SJ says
I found you on Diamond In The Stuff. I am your newest follower and love your blog. Would love for you to follow me back if you can.
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Carole @ Blue Chateau Interiors says
You work miracles – that piece is beautiful! Love the rustic, stained top and the turquoise. Great work!
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Rita says
Wow! That looks Awesome!!
Kayla says
I love it…like, I would sneak in your house at night and steal it love it. I can never wrap my head around people who get rid of such “good” stuff, but I’m always glad they do…so I can have it!
Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.com says
That piece is beautiful. It looks so elegant with the stained top and my favorite turquoise body.
Peaches and Maple says
Hiya! Love the gorgeous turquoise colour and you really did a great job reviving this piece :)
Cas x
Kara @ June & Bear says
Oh my. Just lovely.
Kara @ June & Bear says
Oh my. Just lovely.
oops! says
Beautiful! I have a really hard parting with some things. So I keep them so I can look at them a while before I let the rightful owner have it!
Lisa says
Love love love that you used that top! It’s fantastic! The turquoise color is smashing too, wanna share that perfect shade? *drooling**
Sue@Uniquely Chic says
I absolutely love this piece…love how you stained the wood top, love the color and love the glazing. I’ve tried that before, using stain, and it always looked dirty, like you said. So, I will give it a go again w/ paint thinner on hand…thanks for the tip!!! Awesome find and love how you got creative w/ the missing cabinet door!
Josie says
I’m so in love with this piece! Turquoise is my favorite color too and I’m loving the stained top. The accessories you decorated it with are darling as well :)
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
katie that color is awesome! i love it- and the dark top is fabulous, too!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
katie that color is awesome! i love it- and the dark top is fabulous, too!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
and i know your name is carrie- i read the comments (katie’s is at top) and just had a brain lapes- blame it on the wine and my current mental state- ugh!) sorry!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
and i know your name is carrie- i read the comments (katie’s is at top) and just had a brain lapes- blame it on the wine and my current mental state- ugh!) sorry!
JunkStuffTreasures says
WOW- the piece looks great! How long did it take to refinish?
Shelley says
I can’t get over how gorgeous this piece is!!! That color is AMAZING and I especially love the stained top. Great job :D
Shelley
http://www.westermanfam.blogspot.com
Sara says
Would LOVE it if you would link this project up at my turquoise lovin’ party going on right now!! http://www.sweetlittlegals.com/2011/09/turquoise-lovin-5.html
Pam - diy Design Fanatic says
What a cute piece! I love the color!
Felicia says
Hands down, the color you chose was the best for this piece! I adore it! Thanks for writing me back, I love it when I get a response from other bloggers!
Kari says
What a unique and beautiful piece of furniture. Love the color combination.
Revi says
Eye candy for sure! And I LOVE the top, too!
-Revi
Kim @ A Brush of Whimsy says
perfectly darling!
Anneke {RustiChic} says
Ohhh! I can see why you wanted to keep it! Love every bit of it!
A Few Pennies says
Beautiful color with the stained top; I love, love, love aqua and turquoise painted furniture. Awesome makeover.
Decor & Harmony @ 4290 says
Every piece that I complete I want to keep :) I love your color choice the restyle is great.
Decor & Harmony @ 4290 says
Every piece that I complete I want to keep :) I love your color choice the restyle is great.
Deborah March says
Oooohhh, I SO could NOT part with this…so unique!! FABULOUS re-do!
bonniegetchell says
WOW! This piece is absolutely gorgeous! You did a fabulous job on it! :)
-Bonnie @ Revolutionaries
http://bonniegetchell.blogspot.com
Terri says
You did a great job on this…it is definitely an unusual piece and I love how you chose to refinish it! I just picked up a $5 little table yesterday at Restore…don’t ya just love a good deal?!
vintageshabbychicks says
Oh My Goodness…I LOVE this piece! You did a fabulous job..just became a new follower! Julie
Laura says
This is awesome, I love the color it’s perfect. The legs are my favorite feature!!
:) Laura
http://www.lifewelive4.blogspot.com
rebekah says
Oh wow! I am in LOVE! Found you via blog hop at Southern Lovely! I must find a piece of furniture to finish like this! Amazing! :-)
Katie says
I absolutely adore this!! The pieced wood top is so awesome!! Love the turquoise with the glaze!! You did a great job!
Jaime Lyn at Crafty Scrappy Happy says
ohhh my goodness I am soo so so so in love! You seriously inspire me more and more with each post! I am telling you—-I think you are the best!
Jaime from Crafty Scrappy Happy
Jessica @ Paint In My Hair says
Gorgeous!! Love it the color love the stain! thanks for sharing. Jess @ http://www.paintinmyhair.blogspot.com
Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops} says
I love everything about this table! Great transformation :)
Renewed Upon a Dream says
This little table is so cute & different! I love it! Great job & nice paint color :)
Bridgette says
This is the most gorgeous piece of furniture . so lovely i love the gorgeous top too Well done
Amy of The Salvage Collection says
oooh! i love that you kept the rustic top and didn’t try to make the piece “perfect”! i have a similar piece waiting in the wings and you’ve inspired me to get my booty movin’!
amy
MyChampagneTaste says
Such a great color and the top is just amazing
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Mandi@MandiBeingCrafty says
OOOO I am so jealous of you!!! You did an amazing job on it! Visiting from Sew Woodsy link party
Donna says
Absolutely gorgeous!
Ann says
Wonderful! And the stained top gives it great panache.
lauren @ West Furniture Revival says
love this piece. i never get tired of this color ive use it on alot of pieces. love the shape and detail of your piece. i would love to feature this on my revival monday if that is ok with you please let me know.
lauren