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.
Not Martha says
Love!! This is absolutely stunning! Is it the color? The shape? I don’t know but…love!
Restoration House Interiors says
very, very, very cute piece! Love it! One of my favorite combos with the chocolate brown stained top and turquoise body! Yummy!
Hi! BTW…new to your blog…found you on MMS’s Linky Party…be sure and check me out and follow if you like! I just joined up on yours…think I will enjoy the ride! :) Happy Weekend to you!
Best,
Kennesha
http://www.restorationhouseinteriors.blogspot.com
Fiber and Fire says
What a great find! Turned out beautiful!
The Rustic Alley says
This is fantastic! You need to get it back and make a space for it in your home! Great stuff. Saw you on MMS, and you poped out right away.
Redlilocks {Swoon Worthy} says
I am in LOVE with this – so gorgeous!
I would have totally chucked something else out to make room for it myself lol
Visiting from Simple Home Life xxx
Yvette @ AquaSeventy6 says
Really love it!
Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence says
I adore this, want this! Thanks for sharing at Beyond the Picket Fence!
Kim says
Seriously?! I am in love with this!It is a beautiful piece and the aqua was a great choice, girl!
Kim
http://www.kim-toomuchtimeonmyhnds.blogspot.com
Pretty Unique Furniture says
absolutely love it!
Tina
Joy Burkhart says
You did a fabulous job on this! Love the dark stain on top (probably prettier than the original veneer) and the aqua or turquoise is beautiful!
Rosemary@villabarnes says
Looks awesome my dear. I love that color, and I love the price.
Perfect Imperfections says
I just love this piece! It is so unique and you made it really pop with that color. I must agree the stained unusual “patched” wood top looks amazing!
Inspired by you says
Absolutely love it!! Love the color too!
Julia @ 551Eastdesign says
That color is perfection! I love the top too, what a great extra detail!
Rachel says
I absolutely love it!!!
Rachel
adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com
Anne says
I love this table!!
Katie Franck says
WOW! Just gorgeous! I’m a new follower…..would be great if you would return the favor….
http://sweetgirlexpressions.blogspot.com
Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says
What a unique piece of furniture and I love the teal with the dark stained top… beautiful! I’m putting in the PoPP Spotlight this weekend. Thanks for linking up.
Craftberry Bush says
Perfection! visiting from TTandJ …xo
Laura@Corner House says
I may have just drooled a little. :) I will be featuring this on my blog tonight.
Shannon@FoxHollowCottage says
Visiting from MMS. Yeah, couldn’t do it. Would surely be keeping if it was me! It’s gorgeous.
Jaime Lyn at Crafty Scrappy Happy says
Hello my wonderfully talented friend! I just wanted to let you know that I featured this beauty over at my blog :o) you are so darn talented!
Jaime
Maggie @ Midwestern {Sewing} Girl says
This is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! I found you over at Crafty Scrappy Happy & I’m your newest follower! Yay!
Tanya says
Oh. My. Drool. Thanks for sharing this!
Jacqueline says
Love love this! You always do amazing makeovers!!! Thank you for sharing at Simply Creations Link Party!
The Loops says
I love this cabinet thing! I’ve never seen one like it. Lucky! I’m a new follower. I hope you’ll stop by.
http://theloops13.blogspot.com/
Courtney @ A Diamond in the Stuff says
What a beautiful piece! I featured it today over at Time to Shine: http://adiamondinthestuff.blogspot.com/2011/09/time-to-shine-features-no-36.html
Thanks for linking up!!!
Katie Franck says
I LOVE this!!!
Katie says
OMG! I love the colors of this and love what you did to this piece of furniture! I wanted to let you know that you are the reader’s choice for this project today on Sew Woodsy! Come on over and grab a sparkling new “readers choice” button and while your at it you can update your current featured button!
Judy @ In His Grip says
This is so great. I saw you featured on Sew Woodsy. I was featured too, I am the burlap table runner, I love the colors they are perfect.
Natalie says
This is insanely perfect. I love it so much! I might just try to paint our piano in a similar style! Saw you at A Diamond in the Stuff!
Sarah says
Beautiful piece, I wish I had one! I’m a new follower too, look forward to seeing your other creations. :-)
A Lot of Potential and No Ambition says
Thank you so much for giving me hope that I can achieve this look without shelling out the $$$$ for chalk paint. It looks gorgeous & you completely gave this piece a new life!
Kelli@MoreBangforYourBucks says
wow that is gorgeous!
stopping by from POPP.
Sonya@Beyond the Screen Door says
Stunning! I love everything you did to this little jewel. I would have had a hard time parting with it too!
Amy Kinser says
This is fabulous!! I LOVE the color and love the piece.
Michele Alger says
This turned out so beautiful! Thank you for sharing. I love how the details are accentuated by the color. Simply stunning!
Lindsay @ Apothecary Home says
This is stunning. I love the turquoise with the stained wood. Great job.
Shabby Momma says
Beautiful!! I too love the top; it looks fantastic and yes, I know how hard it can be to part with a piece!
My Sparrows Nest says
I adore this re-do. I absolutely would never sell it. It is too unique and lovely! Quick! bring it back to your house before it sell! LOL I really love it! Hugs and Tweets to you!
mapleandmagnolia.com says
Absolutely gorgeous. Perfect color choices!
Carrie @ Fine & Handy says
That is so stinkin’ cute! Yes I have a problem parting with almost every piece I do. I do love it when it goes to a home that loves it just as much as I do. I just found your cute blog and I am following :)
Carrie @fineandhandy.blogspot.com
Carrie @ Fine & Handy says
That is so stinkin’ cute! Yes I have a problem parting with almost every piece I do. I do love it when it goes to a home that loves it just as much as I do. I just found your cute blog and I am following :)
Carrie @fineandhandy.blogspot.com
jodi @ back40life says
beautiful job – love it!
Petticoat Junktion says
I love this piece, it’s awesome.
Junky Vagabond says
Gorgeous! Love the top especially. New follower :)
Nancy's Couture says
This piece is gorgeous!!!! It would go perfect in my house, which is beach themed, seeing as we live in Myrtle Beach. I love the color! The top is my favorite part. BEAUTIFUL!!!
Lori says
Wow, how did you let it go? I am partying right after you at funky junk.
Kim @ Too Much Time says
What a fab piece! The color rocks and the detail is just amazing:)I would love for you to link up this weekend!
http://kim-toomuchtimeonmyhands.blogspot.com/2012/01/get-schooled-saturday-5.html
Karla Medina says
OH EM GEE!! This is gorgeous. I love it. Just found your blog through the shabby creek cottage and am loving your projects. So beautiful. I look forward to seeing more. :)