I mentioned last week we were almost finished redoing the artists’ file cabinet we picked up for free a while back.
Here’s the before:
If it hadn’t been for the chunk of wood missing right up by the “Free” tag I would have left this piece as is. But because we needed to fill in the missing chunk the cabinet also needed a paint job. I wanted to leave the top and drawers wood tone because the spots, grain, texture, and age of the wood really appealed to me.
This is what the piece looks like now:
I’m not completely sure about how it turned out. It isn’t bad, I’m also not in love with it.
But it works great for toy storage!
We also put it on these great Waxman 2″ casters from Lowes which perfectly mimic the colors.
The colors also go well with the rest of the room.
But, this might not be it’s permanent home! If your remember, I really want it down in the office.
So tell me what you think! Should I leave the drawers as is or paint them black like the shell? Maybe a new stain color (darker) or oxidize them to give them gray weathered look?
I'm in love with it, such a functional piece, and you sure can't beat FREE!! I'm with you on the finish, I like it fine as is, but I can also imagine it done differently–guess it mostly depends on where it is going to end up.
Umm LOVE it!! Don't change a thing…unless you want to. After all, it's staying in your house. 🙂
Thanks for stopping in and leaving your input Sandra!
What a cool piece! And I love the color contrast just the way it is!
What a great piece! I would probably just distress the paint a little but I love it they way it is! Fantastic job!
I love it just the way you made it! Awesome!
it looks amazing!!!! i love the dark color and love the rustic wood!
Thanks 🙂
It's gorgeous just the way it is!
Thanks so much for stopping in and giving me your input.
Gorgeous! I love the two tone, I say leave it just the way it is 🙂 I also love the use for toy storage, nice job!
fabulous! it fits in your space perfectly, too.
I like it just how it is. The contrast between the two colors is nice, I wouldn't change a thing!! 🙂
Thanks Molly! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and leave your input.
What a stunning transformation! Just wanted to let you know that I've featured you at my blog, http://www.alovelyplacetoland.com, for "Web-Wandering Wednesday!"
This is awesome! You vamped it up a little while still keeping it true to it's roots (so to speak). What an awesome piece of furniture, I'm so jealous you got it for free!!
Come on over and check out my blog, I have a few revamping projects of my own posted, I would love to hear what you think!
thesepiapuppy.blogspot.com
I also love your background of your blog, my step mom has those exact vintage sheets. 😉
Thanks so much Amanda!
Thanks for stopping by Bethany. I still can't believe we got this piece for free. Makes up for all the pieces we've missed out on.
Beautiful! Love it. Such beautiful wood and I really like the two tone paint on it. Gail (BibleLoveNotes.com)
I love it! It looks great with most of the original wood still showing.
I think it looks fantastic as is. It seems to fit perfectly in the room.
Such a functional piece! I love it! I'm a new follower!
I like it the way it is…the contrast is stunning and the original wood has a great patina
I think it looks great! When I saw it on MMS, I thought it was the opposite of the piece I painted and stained which was orange and dark stain. When I looked closer I realized you just painted the shell! I love it – what a cool find and FREE! YEAH!!!
I love that piece! So happy you left some of it natural, the black looks perfect with it. Great work!
Your piece looks great Jodi! The wood in my piece does have a reddish orange tinge. 🙂
Thanks Jen!
Thanks so much. 🙂
Oh my goodness! I love it! And for FREE??? You're a lucky girl!
Thanks Danielle! I couldn't believe we were first in line when my husband found it on Craigslist! He wasn't holding it though so it was a good thing the timing worked out for us to head immediately over to pick it up.
Found you on MMS. You are amazing! Just started following you. Check out my blog at http://www.megmadedesigns.blogspot.com!
Have a great weekend 🙂
I'm in LOVE with that piece! Beautiful toy storage! Thanks for linking up to The Talent Scouting Party at WhisperWood Cottage!
love the redo, i would love to feature it, if that would be ok with you please let me know,
lauren
OMG I am TOTALLY in love with this piece!!! Love the whole look of it and the black paint is perfection!!
Great job (if you want to get rid of this, let me know!!!!)
xox
What a great free piece! You lucked out. I vote for leaving it as is. I really like the two colors together.
Can barely find words for this piece! Incredible find for free and incredible transformation!
Thanks Angela!
I'm so glad that I'm following you! What a gorgeous transformation. Thanks for sharing on Not Just a Housewife!
Katie
http://www.funhomethings.com
It's gorgeous!!Thank you for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday!
Love it! I wouldn't change it….
Aren't we always our own worst critic!
Blessings,
Linda