I think I had more fun staging today’s French farmhouse corner cabinet makeover than painting it.
That’s a big statement coming from me.
Because I’m a self-proclaimed paint nerd and there’s not a lot of things I love more than painting.
I love farmhouse style furniture.
Every time I see pretty farmhouse cabinets filled with creamy white platters I sigh. I’d love to have something like that in my house. But I just don’t have the room for a big farmhouse piece like this.
I found this hefty corner cabinet at our local Restore. Loved the piece, loved the lines. Once I brought it home and set it up to paint I realized just how huge it was, especially in my small studio.
Like really huge.
I worked on this between several other projects for a few weeks. Working through all the stages of this makeover, I had to shuffle around the edges of this giant.
I knew the details on this piece were perfect for the Amy Howard’s New Toscana finish I used a few months ago. I followed the same steps as I did on that beautiful twisted leg desk makeover I shared. I used the gorgeous French Blue One Step paint as a base and added a layer of Bauhaus Buff Milk Paint on top.
Next came a layer of Antique Glaze. I sealed it with Amy Howard’s Clear Wax on the inside of the cabinet and Light Antique Wax on the outside.
I used Dust of Ages on the wax when it set to a tacky point to create the aged patina in the cracks and crevices and just a little dark antique wax on high spots and areas that would naturally show wear to finish it off.
The painting was fun.
But, the real fun came when I filled the cabinet with ivory plates.
And finally had a reason to pull out my cow creamer 🙂
My staged farmhouse corner cabinet makeover looked so good I hated to take it down. But it was smack dab in the middle of my studio and I had no room to work 🙂
Besides, I emptied out most of my office just to get this photo. I think DH was getting a bit tired of stepping over all my supplies in the living room!
So I got practical and took it down.
The cabinet is now at the shop, it’s for sale if you’re local to Madeira Beach!
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Krista says
What a transformation, Wendi!! Wow!! It looks fabulous! Thanks for sharing it with us at Work it Wednesday – we are featuring you tomorrow!
Wendi says
Yay! Thank so much Krista! I had fun with this makeover. Can I mention how much waxing it takes on a big project like this one? LOL! So glad you all liked it!
Jamie says
Wow, that turned out beautiful!! Looks like a vintage piece that was passed down..I love it! Thank you for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty
Wendi says
You’re welcome Jaime. It’s been a popuar piece in the shop:) Thanks so much for your visit!
Lynn Spencer says
I know you hated to part with that cabinet…looks so great with your white dishes. And I’m not familiar with the Amy Howard finishes…guess I need to investigate them. I have a very similar piece of furniture in my dining room that belonged to my grandparents. It the dark wood that was ubiquitous back then…but I’ve been pondering doing something with it, so your restore really caught my eye.
Thanks for the tutorial. Pinning for when I finally take the plunge with my piece.
Hugs, Lynn
Wendi says
Hi Lynn… This is such a pretty finish! Send me a note if you have any questions when you get ready to take the plunge and paint it:) Thanks so much for your visit!
Jeanie @ create&babble says
This turned out beautiful Wendi and I’m sure it will sell in no time!
Wendi says
Thank you Jeanie! It looks so good at the shop, I almost hate to let it go!
Christy@Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says
What a beautiful cabinet, Wendi! My favorite part is staging the photos too…maybe because I really love that part, or because it’s the last step in a project before I can call it done ha ha! We are heading to Orlando tomorrow…hitting up Lego Land and Sea World this time! XO
Wendi says
Hi Christy! Thank you:) I can tell you love staging, your projects are always beautifully staged. Have fun on your vacation! We are off to the Bahamas on a cruise for the week:) Have a great time with your family!
Patty says
Wendi that is so gorgeous. I’m like you I just don’t have the room anymore, but the one thing I refuse to sell was my corner cabinet. It is to big for this house, but to bad cause here it stays. It was on my list to paint this past winter, I am so glad I didn’t get to it after seeing yours.
Wow just beautiful, you did a wonderful job on this piece.
Wendi says
Thank you so much Patty! I remember we’ve talked about your corner cabinet. You can do this finish and I’ll be it would be fabulous on your cabinet too!
Terry says
Your cabinet turned out gorgeous and you staged it beautifully! It is farm house delicious! Well done! I hope you have a great weekend!
Smiles!
Terry
The Curator’s Collection & Making Broken Beautiful
Wendi says
Hi Terry and thank you! This was a gigantic piece to paint but so worth the effort. Staging it really was a hoot too:) Thanks so much for visiting & have a great weekend too!
Paula@SweetPea says
Beautiful makeover, Wendy! I feel your pain on having to move furniture out just to get pictures. I’m in the same boat in my small house. I need a separate space just for staging and photographing pieces. I’ll bet that this beauty will sell quickly.
Wendi says
Hi Paula & thank you! Yes…moving everything out of a space just to get good staged photos is a chore. I feel your pain too:) Thanks so much for visiting & have a good weekend:)
Kim @ Hunt & Host says
Love a corner piece and this one turned out stunning!
Wendi says
Hi Kim & thank you! I’ve wanted to try my hand at a big piece for a while now 🙂
gail says
Wendi,
The antique glaze and wax were the perfect ending to this beautiful story! I love how sweet your farmhouse corner cabinet turned out.
I am amazed that you can work in such a small space!
beautiful job, my friend! pinning!
gail
Wendi says
LOL.. my workspace/office is tiny, only 10 x 10. I’ve learned to be creative, and I make huge messes when a room is emptied our for a project. I’m fortunate hubby is a good sport:) Thanks so much for your visit!
Amy | Canary Street Crafts says
Such a pretty cabinet! I really like the finish you achieved by layering different colors/products. Your little cow creamer is adorable too!
Wendi says
Hi Amy & thank you! Layering the products brought the finish to a whole new level of beautiful:) I was thrilled I finally got to pull out my little creamer cow, he sits in the cabinet most of the time. Thank you for your visit & have a great weekend!
Susie@TheChelseaProject says
What a great makeover. Love the Amy Howard finishes! This one is particularly special. Great job.
Wendi says
Hi Susie & thank you! I know what you mean about the Amy Howard finishes, I love them too and they really elevate a makeover! Thanks so much for your visit:)
Jeanette Chaney says
You have a stunning farmhouse cabinet with white dishes!!! Great job.
Wendi says
Thanks so much Jeanette:) I had a lot fo fun with this makeover!
Amy @ Highstyle Restyle says
It’s a timeless piece for sure in white. Great choice and it sure looks nice in your home. 🙂
Wendi says
Hi Amy & thank you. I love how it turned out with the paint layers and aging.
Karen Marie Kedzuch says
Wendi,
How is it we have a space to work but both need to work on big pieces in the living room? I know my problem is stairs. Your piece came out gorgeous and at least you lived your dream for the moment.
Happy Creating,
Karen Marie
Wendi says
Hi Karen! Creating in a tight space makes for good stories, right? Thanks so much for the compliment, I love how this one turned out. You are spot on too, I lived vicariously through my staging for one day! LOL Thanks so much for your visit!
Marie, The Interior Frugalista says
There is that fabulous Amy Howard product at it’s finest again. Very nice makeover Wendi and I’m sure this pretty hutch won’t be in your shop for long!
Wendi says
Hi Marie! I hope you get your hands on some of this paint, I know you’d do something special with it!
Kimm at Reinvented & Roadkill Rescue says
Beautiful, Wendi! I love the finish.
Wendi says
Thanks so much Kimm:)
Karin Chudy (ART IS BEAUTY) says
Wendi, what a beast of a piece, but you turned it into a BEAUTY!
Amazing job!
Hugs,
Karin
Wendi says
So funny Karen, it really was a beast! Waxing it took forever and I thought my arm would fall off! It was all worth it in the end and I’m very happy with the finish!
Lindsay Eidahl says
It is amazing what a coat of white paint can do. This piece looks perfect now!
Wendi says
Lindsay, You are so right! A little paint goes such a long way in making something pretty!
Larissa ~ Prodigal Pieces says
tsk. Everything looks better in white and you made this piece a gorgeous lady, Wendi! It’s refreshing and has a timeless style. Pinning!
Wendi says
Thank so much! Like you I love the timeless appeal of paint. Can’t go wrong with light/white either! Have a blessed weekend!