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I've seen it numerous times with traditional furniture - never with MCM, but it was only a matter of time...

...and I actually like the way this looks - but I hope it wasn't Rosewood.

Haven't done this myself, but it's a great idea.

Also great: that rug. Oh, how I'd love to have that rug.

The problem with most MCM credenzas is that height. They tend to sit lower than most counters. I've always wanted to do this with a Paul Mccobb planner group buffet. That piece in particular is the right height. Of course I would only do this to a credenza or buffet that had a top that was unsalvageable.

And yeah Bepsf, that looks like it's Rosewood.

Sarah Richardson (canadian designer) does this all the time on her shows. She will take thrift-store quality stuff and have it professional spray-coated and it looks like a million bucks. And/or antique wood stuff that just needs a little buffing. I like that it combines recycling with getting something one-of-a-kind. It's a win-win!

Oh, and this bathroom looks genius!

"And yeah Bepsf, that looks like it's Rosewood."

Sure does - which is why I mentioned...

Perhaps someone's Great Aunt absentmindedly left her cigar on the credenza top and destroyed it: There, I feel better now.

Enough shower steam'll eventually get in the wood and warp it. That's what my ma sez.

very nice... i've never seen this idea in MCM... gosh that's a beautiful piece of furniture

I covet.

We did this in our bathroom, not with a MCM piece, but with an old radio cabinet that we bought at a garage sale. It has doors that open in the front. We paired it with an old drop-in white porcelain sink from the thrift shop ($3). We used marine varnish to seal the top and it looks really nice.

I was thinking the same as bepsf... I could only do that if the top was ruined! It does look fantastic though... hope it doesn't get wet.

Beautiful

@rapidtransitguy: this is an office bathroom, so shower steam is probably not an issue. That said, this might not be the best idea in a small bathroom that sees a lot of showering, but better in a guest bath or an office.

Love it... however my concern would be a wet floor whenever you use or wash the bathroom floor ... water would ruin the wooden legs

It's beautiful, but I do cringe, thinking about the steam/moisture issues.... I would do what I could to keep the credenza well for as long as possible.

The bathroom is very nice in general, except for the Thom Felicia-esque stripes. Yikes.

Sigh. Thats the credenza I want for my livingroom.

I've been looking for that exact magazine holder forever. Anyone know where it's from?

I had this idea a few months ago. I am not currently remodeling a bathroom, so I just filed it away. Glad to see it done and see everyone's comments.

For those worried about the height, or damaging the legs - take them off and make it a floating cabinet that's attached to the wall. Also, having it professionally finished will prevent warping - I make veneer cabinets for bathrooms all the time.

"this is an office bathroom, so shower steam is probably not an issue."

It is?

Than what's that big showerhead and glass enclosure for on the far right of the picture?