Before & After: A Cabinet is Saved by the Bell
I’m always amazed by people who are able to see the potential in somewhat ordinary pieces of furniture. This cabinet had been put out to pasture by a local school and Naomi snatched it up knowing it could be something beautiful.
From Naomi: When I salvaged this old cabinet from the nurse’s office of a local school that was about to be demolished, it was gross – dirty, rusty, and covered with some strange gunk. But I knew that the sleek shape and modern chrome handles had potential.
With a friend’s help, I cleaned and sanded it down, and coated it with fresh white paint. I wanted to create a graphic pattern all over it, but didn’t want to go through the hassle of taping it off. Instead, I used adhesive vinyl for a high-gloss pattern with clean edges!
Now it is nearly unrecognizable, but still provides great storage. I’m so glad I saved it from the trash heap!
Thank you, Naomi! For more photos check out Naomi’s blog Plaster & Disaster.