Saturday

{How to turn a pantry into an Armoire}


Here's the before.
Ehh, okay, right?
But not me.
Too vanilla.
And I am NOT vanilla.


Much better after a coat of 
Martha Stewart's Milk Pail



After that, I added a coat of brown glaze all over
to age the pantry a bit.



then, I needed to decide on which "knobs" to use.
I use the term "knobs: lightly, 'cause they're not really knobs.  
They're a collection of finials I've collected over the years.




I wanted to use knobs, but I'm 
trying to be economical.
And heck, what am I collecting these
finials for anyway?
If I like them so much to collect them 
in a jar, why not use them, right?
So, I settled on these guys.


 and, as if I haven't beaten the vintage paper thing enough yet...


 I added some to the inside of the door.
'Cause, why not?


So, grab some paint and paint something in 
YOUR kitchen today.
Just paint it.
The Lettered Cottage

9 comments:

  1. ❀❀❀Ðαωᾔ❀❀❀Aug 27, 2011 05:27 AM
    Turned out fabulous, and I just happened to have Martha's paint palette sitting on my desk so I was able to look up the paint color, it is lovely:) Great transformation.
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  2. Pattie @ On Hollyhock FarmAug 27, 2011 05:49 AM
    Love it! Thanks for sharing. 8^)
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  3. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageAug 27, 2011 07:09 AM
    Love it! It looks great! Adds such character to your kitchen!
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  4. KatieAug 27, 2011 07:34 AM
    Beautiful! Love the color and the use of the finials.
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  5. ChristinaAug 27, 2011 11:16 AM
    Denise! This is so gorgeous! Great job!
    xo
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  6. Robyn SmylesAug 27, 2011 08:04 PM
    Love this idea!!! Amazing what paint can do !
    Robyn Smyles
    http://robynsmyleshome.blogspot.com/
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  7. PamelaAug 28, 2011 10:15 AM
    That is a beautiful color!!! I love your cabinet and the little special touch in the inside sends it right over the top! Heading to become your newest follower and to see what other fab projects you have done!
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  8. Anneke {RustiChic}Aug 29, 2011 04:21 PM
    Oh! This is SO great!!! That's pretty close to one of my favorite colors. I just found you through Sausha's blog, and I love your ideas. I can't wait to see more. :-)
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  9. shannon berrey designAug 31, 2011 03:03 PM
    Beautiful! I love it so much better than 'vanilla'! Great job!

    shannon berrey design
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