Thursday, May 26, 2011

{Heirloom White Armoire}



I can't believe I forgot to take a before picture of this!  Bummer!!  It was ug-el-ee.  Brown with very dirty brownish-gray curtains on each door.  What the?
Now it is bright and cheery!







I painted this an antique white color and distressed it a little bit.  This thing is 83 inches tall, what is that?  7 feet?  I'm a 6 footer, but this seemed soo much taller!! 







I got the inspiration from Chrissie at Chrissie's Collection of adding fabric to the back.  What a great idea! (I never would have thought of doing that myself, that's what this blogging world is about, learning from other's fabulous ideas!)  A quick trip to Hobby Lobby and $8 dollars later I have a one of a kind, unique look.  Thanks Chrissie ;)







This chicken wire was on it before, it just had the hidious fabric behind it.  I love chicken wire, so that was a no brainer in deciding to keep it!
I just primed and painted it like the rest.







This piece would be so fun to decorate with in your kitchen or living area.  I just put a few things on to give you an idea.








I do have to say, I found it easiest to cut a piece of fabric bigger than you actually need, then use an exacto knife to cut off the extra.  I used a spray adhesive to make it stick.  It was actually not as hard as I thought it was going to be!  Give it a try!





15 comments:

  1. it looks beautiful, julie! i am sure in its before it was typical ugly 1970's mediterranean... i can see it now! the white is so refreshing and i love the pop of blue!

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  2. Gorgeous! It's also huge! I've yet to tackle that big of a project. I'm super short so I'd need to stand on someones shoulders, who is also standing on someones shoulders, to reach the top of that!

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  3. It turned out great! Love the fabric, too! Great idea to just paint the wire...I am working on a china cabinet with chicken wire and I was going to tape it all off~ but yours looks so cute, I might have to do the same!

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  4. That is one fabulous piece of furniture! I can't imagine working on something that humungo, as slow as I am at projects that would take me 6 months! Nice work!

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  5. LOVE IT! I have a china cabinet waiting for a re-do...this has given me some good ideas!

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  6. Its wonderful, love how you used fabric for the inside!

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  7. Oh, that's a beautiful piece! Love the fabric.

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  8. julie... this is awesome! i always forget to take befores... i get so ticked off when i do that! love this piece! : )

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  9. I found your blog from The Painted Hive. You did a great job on this piece. Love the colours in the backing and the distressing.

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  10. This is a great piece... I really, really like the fabric you used!

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  11. Ohh I just ADORE this piece! I am glad you came to my blog so I could find yours! I know I am going to be super inspired! I am your new follower and blogging friend :o)

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  12. I absolutely adore this! It's gorgeous!! That chicken wire is great! I can't wait until I get to try it on a pice! Great job, as always!!

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  13. Wow! This is really beautiful! Do you use a sprayer. Your finish is so smooth. Love your site! Stop by and visit sometime!

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