I like this room.
It's just fine (like the "I'm fine" I say to my husband
sometimes when "I'm not") but I think it needs a little tweaking.
For the next week or so I'm going to make this my project.
First, this curio cabinet. My husband gave it to me last Christmas. He'd have given me anything I wanted to house the
crystal that belonged to his grandmother.
I wanted an antique but I never found anything that would fit
so this is what I ended up with. It's nice, it's just a little
"cookie cutter" for me. Do I paint it? I already have
one painted piece in the room but, maybe. I am tempted.
But, for now I'm going to try something a little less drastic
and line the inside with paper for starters.
Here's the before.....
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| Boring... |
Here's the paper...
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| I think fabric would have worked as well. |
And the after.....
I love the paper. It's scrapbook paper I attached
with spray adhesive. I've used this type of paper before (a different pattern) and I liked the look there as well.
I think it gives this new cabinet I built from pine a
vintage look and I like vintage...
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Tomorrow, I think I'll tackle this bare chain on the chandelier.
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I'm cheap, too, sugar, and did the same thing with scrapbook paper to a small shelf in my office and the inexpensive china cabinet I have. Worked out very well, chick! I really do like your dining room.
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Connie
What a simple and inexpensive face lift! I like the framed print hanging in the background. A lot. The light turned on makes a world of difference too. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteYour room is wonderful and the paper in the back of the cabinet is perfect. I wouldn't paint it, I really like the paper. Your cow picture is fabulous. I have been looking for one and no where to be found. Gorgeous. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteI think that is a beatiful compliment to the cabinet itself. You picture looks great in there too. I would have a hard time painting that beautiful piece...I know lots of gals would paint it...but I think, for this piece, I would hesitate to paint. Lovely! Diana
ReplyDeleteLooks great...I love doing this it adds so much without looking over-done. I did it in my kitchen cabinets. I also like using mirrors inside shelves...something I am thinking of for the bookshelves in my family room project. Now, what on the ceiling - love decorating ceilings!
ReplyDeleteI love the cabinet just like it is! The wood is beautiful and I love the paper you added, you should leave it the wood that it is I think its BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteLove your fantastic idea about using the scrapbook paper! I will have to "steal" that one! Thanks for sharing!
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Love love love the paper in your china cabinet. what a great idea. now im thinking of how many cabinets and bookshelves I can spruce up!! thanks so much for stopping by my blog Im so happy to have found you and cant wait to go threw your older posts.
ReplyDeleteThe cabinet looks fabulous with the paper lining the insides. Your post really made me chuckle because many years ago my husband went through a GREAT DEAL OF EFFORT to purchase a curio cabinet for me. I expressed a desire to own one (but I meant a beautiful antique one) and he went out and purchased me one from a local furniture store. Not even as nice as yours. I have lived with it for years, not wanting to hurt his feelings. He even had it stored at a neighbours until it was time for my birthday. And to this day, it still graces my diningroom - although it has been painted white (still not so good)! Have a great day!
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The cabinet looks so awesome after the instant upgrades of the picture and the paper! Well done.
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The curio looks great with the paper backing. I love reading about the projects you tackle. Your blog inspires me daily to try new decorating projects that I would have been terrified of before. I recently purchased a 'new' hutch from Craigslist (for a bargain of $65 :oD ) and I might put a wallpaper backing in it now. Thanks for the great idea!
ReplyDeleteLove it Lindy! You could also try burlap in a bookcase to give it a little texture. I did that in my jewelry area in my walk in closet. http://diydesignfanatic.blogspot.com/2010/08/i-couldnt-leave-well-enough-alone.html
ReplyDeleteI love your curio cabinet!
Lindy, I love the scrapbook paper in the cabinet! Great idea!! Can't wait to see what you do with the rest of the room!
ReplyDeleteThe change adding paper to you cabinet made was amazing...I often wish I could just paint everything and it would look nice,then I remember the hours I spent stripping the paint of my kitchen cupboards so I could expose the beautiful wood underneath...to paint or not...?
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy the way you added flowers to your fall table cloth and in an older post to the throw pillow. The flowers have a dramatically simple (oxymoron?) effect.
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I love the way the scrapbook paper makes everything pop! You did a great job! I really like your dining room but I know what you mean about wanting to spruce things up. You might want to consider adding some magnetic bling to your light fixture - I just did that on mine and posted about it on my blog (http://southerninspirationsblog@blogspot.com). It is really a lot of impact for only a few dollars to do.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty room and a great furniture project! Thanks for linking up to the Under $100 Linky Party!
ReplyDeleteFunny, but I thought the first image of your dining room did look fine. LOL Then when I saw your curio, the first thought was, 'That would like nice with a contrasting background.' And lo and behold, that's what you decided to do.
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Love it! I lined the back of mine with fabric and used the spray adhesive to attach it. When I want to change it I just pull it down, easy as pie!
ReplyDeleteThis looks SO pretty and I love the picture in there! What an awesome idea!
Lou Cinda :)
i love the paper- it really softens the look. thanks for sharing at my party! btw- your whole dining room is gorgeous!
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