NOUVEAU BROTHERS matching shelf cabinets

The brothers are finished after 10 months.

Yes I started these last October and Ill explain why it took so long very soon.

The upper cabinets have a hinged glass panel with an art nouveau design I hand painted on the glass.

Ill talk about all the details and bits that went into making these beauties next time.

There is still so much gathering and editing of pictures because I used parts from over 8 different

salvaged items to build them.

The color is a creamy white and they have light edge distressing.

The knobs are white ceramic and the legs are cast iron.

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MULTIPLES AND NINE MONTHS matching book shelves

When I introduced you to the amazing set of shelves I finished

I also promised a recap of the parts that went into this long project.

Let me start by saying when you re-purpose furniture and you are firm on only building

with recycled items, finding multiples of what you need is not easy.

I acquired the base cabinets for this project about 9 months ago at the auction.

It looked like a dresser when we were bidding on it but come to find out it was 2 little

sets of drawers stacked and only attached at the back with wood braces.

4 months later I devised the plan but like many things that take 9 months it was

difficult, sometimes painful, and seemed like it would never end.

Strange Little Dressers

Bookcase Headboard

Another Headboard

Foot Boards & Bed Slats

 Glass Hutch Doors

  

Cast Iron Stove Legs

 Handles

Chair Arms

I want to thank everyone who continues to support me and let you know

I couldnt do this without your wonderful comments and encouraging words!

Lastly here are just a few updates of treasures that can be found at

firstfinds etsy shop

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MATCHING ANTIQUE DRESSERS 1920s

 

I REBUILT A WONDERFUL PAIR OF 1920S ANTIQUE DRESSERS.

 

Oddly enough these 2 dressers are the exact same size.

One is finished in Old White over Aqua and the other is Aqua over Old White.

 These beautiful dressers were both on their way to the dump.

I took lots of photos while building them.

I will be sharing the BEFORES and the many fixes over the next few days.

UPDATE:

http://blogspot.ca/2012/07/the-prince-princess-replacing-drawers.html

http://blogspot.ca/2012/07/repair-tips-and-tools-rebuilding-drawers.html 

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MATCHING AN EXISTING PAINT JOB grey cabinet

 

 

after photo

 

I found this little cabinet at a yard sale many years ago. NO BEFORE PICTURE

 It had WAVY ORANGE PLEXI GLASS in the door and SIMPLE ANGLED PLYWOOD LEGS.

What I did adored about the cabinet was the finish. Someone had created this unique vintage

look in grey and it was going to fit perfectly in our mudroom to store supplies.

 

HomeDepot Wallpaper

 

Out with the orange plexi and in with a cool wallpapered panel. I kept the amazing antique handles,

and the grey/brown paint finish. I love the idea of putting a swing handle on its side for the door.

Think about trying it on your next project.

 

 

Somewhere along the way one of the original legs broke. We would just prop the little cabinet up
and go about our business. When it came time to make over the mudroom it was time to deal
 with the little broken leg. I went to my stash and picked 4 longer cabriolet legs to replace the old plywood ones. Longer legs was also going to make the outlet behind the cabinet easier to use.

I apply dark wax with a glove and paper towel

 

I painted just the legs in a simple grey I mixed with Annie Sloan Pure White & Graphite.

When the legs were dry I used clear wax then generous amounts of dark wax.

It was the exact recipe to get a perfect match with the cabinet finish.

 

 

Here is the cabinet standing proud all fixed, painted, decorated, and filled with automobile supplies!

Its our mini garage hiding our oil and antifreeze, funnels and flashlights.

 

 

To see more of this tiny room makeover:

http://blogspot.ca/2013/08/mud-room-make-over.html

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