It is always tricky to pick new hardware for a painted furniture project. You have to consider the style you trying to create. A size that will look good, and a color that will tell the new story.
Here is a close up of the hardware I chose.
I found 4 of the fancy scrolling back plates and knew
the right project would come along.
BEFORE
One was missing its door panels but I could make new
inserts. Thin wood paneling would do the trick. I painted
them a bright white before installing them.
ADDING LEGS
I also added legs to make these squat little cabinets taller.
The legs I used here were from a broken set of dining chairs.
Every time I install wood legs on a new project the method
has to be adapted to the parts I have.
To read an article I wrote on installing legs:
http://bit.ly/2iv45LM
The legs I used here were from a broken set of dining chairs.
Every time I install wood legs on a new project the method
has to be adapted to the parts I have.
To read an article I wrote on installing legs:
http://bit.ly/2iv45LM
PAINTING
I spray painted the cabinets in a creamy white. I achieve the
color by mixing Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White and
Pure White 50-50.
I have written an article on spray painting with
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DISTRESSING
I edge distressed and smoothed the paint by hand sanding
with 220 & 180 grit paper. You can find some great tips
I have shared on getting a smooth paint finish
here: http://bit.ly/2ywB25H
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