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Sorry, but...uh...I liked the rolly cart!
Just me, tho'

very nice. Maybe use some baskets to hold the stuff on the shelves.

Great job repurposing something you already owned! The turned legs are great, and the white paint job definitely freshens it up.

Taking the re-do a step further, some containers covered in bright colors, fabric, or even natural-colored woven grass holding your toiletries would look nice on that first shelf...I'm just sayin' :)

Looks tons better than that rolly cart thing. Question, I have a round dining room table that has lost its lackluster. The finish is dull and scuffed up and I'm wanting to paint it black and then replace the chairs totally. Do you think I need to sand the whole thing down or just give it a good washing, prime it and paint it black? My sister said you don't really have to sand the thing down. Expert opinion?

Really nice. Reminds me that I have a mini table [almost identical to yours] that could be renewed with some color!

Looks great! I did a similar project with a coffee table.

LittleRock,

You want to make sure the entire surface area you wish to paint is scuffed/sanded enough that the paint will take. If it were me I would just sand the whole thing; better that you take the time now and ensure a successful job than have to re-do it later. The table will look much better as a result.

Sand - yes, sand. Not super paint-removing sand, just enough to mess up the shine. And then, spray paint primer is the DIY gods best friend. I never regret the extra time spent priming.
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I like it, although the way you have what you have adorning the shelf in the after helps a lot.

I too sort of like the rolly cart, but the replacement is even better, esp. with the beadboard. Jealous!

While I like the final cart, I think the rolly cart is more practical. I like the black bars all around which, in a small area like a bathroom where one is always bumping into someone else or something, means things won't hit the floor.

Those toothbrushes in the final shot look just ready to hit the floor!

What is the toilet paper/magazine holder I see a corner of?

Hi guys -- Thanks for the comments. I agree that the top shelf needs some work. I'm thinking of getting doctor's office style glass canisters to store cotton balls and q-tips. Otherwise, I don't really like to put too much stuff out on display, in terms of products.

cmu - the toilet paper/magazine holder can be bought here for $19.99.

Not that anyone would ever see it from this angle (..except maybe from a bath, if there is one), but i would caulk up the crack between the tabletop and the base.

beautiful!

Thanks Sarah,
for some reason the link to the TP holder isn't working for me. Where is it from?

My housemate would probably hate it, I don't think she approves of my need for reading material in the loo.

Hmm, not sure why the link isn't working. Try this: http://www.amazon.com/Classico-Toilet-Holder-Magazine-InterDesign/dp/B00094O3ZA

The oil based primer is the best way to go. This looks great! It's amazing what a fresh coat of white paint can do.

That rolly cart is great! Are you selling it at all?

Funny, I too have a mini table that might fit into my teensy bathroom. However, it has some strong Deco lines and I'm afraid to paint what might be a genuine "piece". Where can I get an honest assessment? The local antique dealers in my town are so not helpful.

Also interested in painting an ornately carved-and-gilded plaster mirror frame to a high-gloss white. Why did you use oil-base primer for this table when water's so much less toxic? Should I use same for mirror frame? For table?

This project turned out really nice, and I love white in bathrooms.

I agree with another reader that recommends adding baskets. I had a similar project I added baskets to, I carried the measurements around with me for months until I found the exact baskets in size and color. It was really worth the wait, it made the piece look very custom.

Good job; thanks for inspiring us all!

I love your recycled Bon Maman jam containers! Great idea for cheeky storage!