Here is a recent transformation I did to our television cabinet. A task which took several days to disassemble hardware pieces, patch areas with wood putty, plus sand the varnished wood for paint to adhere. Afterward, two coats of my own custom chalk paints were applied. At the same time, I painted the two side tables which I failed to take photos before transforming them. Like the cabinet, they were varnished wood pieces so a lot of sanding was required before painting.

After the paint dried, the cabinet was distressed using sandpaper along the edges and various places to add vintage character. And then the really fun part, installing the vintage handles. Next, I need to apply a protective wax or matte varnish finish.




Photo above shows the cabinet before the transformation. My goal was to create a Swedish country style piece. I think the results sort of met my expectations. I'm considering adding a Gustavian design to the doors, but it would be very soft in tone. Of course I would love to have a Gustavian antique cabinet or armoire sitting in its place but that's not gonna happen anytime soon if ever. I should be playing the lotto!






A closer view of the vintage metal handles found in a Seattle antique store years ago.  The specks of true verdigris is a bonus. Finally, an actual purpose to use them!

As for the interior, only the inside of doors are painted. Still contemplating either hand painting or decoupaging a Swedish design on them. In addition,  do the side and back surfaces and where television rests on shelving in a pale greenish-gray color.

I'll reveal more photos of display objects on cabinet including (before & after) smooth plaster-like textured walls, etc., in upcoming posts.