Shabby Chic China Cabinet-or updated for Linens!

Another pretty lady. This cabinet could be used for dishes, linens or towels.  I use mine as a display case and the drawer hides my yarn!

 

 

 

This is what she looked like when we brought her home.  I usually knock out the side panels and make two doors for easier access.  This cabinet's door is unusual as it is 20 1/4 inches wide; no need to alter.

 

 

 

 

 

The door inlay is a simple geometric design. I removed part of it as it was cracked and heavily damaged. I love the simplicity.

 

 



 

Softly distressed drawer detailing

 

 

 

I sanded the top back to the original walnut finish and stained.

 

The cabinet is 61 inches tall, 15 1/2 inches deep and 36 inches wide.  The drawer is 6 inches deep.

 

$250.

Before/After China Cabinet

  

Before

 I have started another china cabinet conversion.  As usual I forgot to take a "before" picture.   By the time I remembered we had already removed the side panels.  I put the door back in and    one panel for a picture.  So....this is what I started with.

After

And this is the cabinet so far.  I still have to sand, wax and put the doors on.

Look at those handles!! I thought that they would have to be painted but after a bit of polishing-brass!  The drawer is all wood so I sanded and varnished it to get it in better shape than new.

  

I will post pictures of the completed cabinet along with another one I am working on.