Painted Wardrobe

November 16, 2010

I have been WAITING to post this because I’m SO EXCITED to have finally completed my FIRST furniture revamp.
Our house does not have closets, so when I found this old beat up wardrobe at a friend’s house, I knew I had to have it for Lady Bug’s room.
They graciously gave it to me looking like this:
(We have no idea what KOB stands for, and I’m a little afraid to find out.  This wardrobe was left by previous owners.)
And a few days later, here is what it turned into:
How about a side by side picture?
I decided against putting the mirror back up.  
It was scratched and funny looking.
But I still feel like that door needs something (besides a door knob, of course).
Any ideas?
I’m pretty much in love with the details.
It makes me smile every time I walk by her room!
Little Bug can get away with just a chest of drawers, but I have a feeling Lady Bug is going to have LOTS of dresses to hang up!
I’m so excited about this yellow and the room is already taking on a rustic chic look!

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1 jayayceeblog November 16, 2010 at 3:30 pm

That is absolutely gorgeous … nice job!

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2 myblueyez November 16, 2010 at 3:31 pm

That looks great!
What about some stenciling on that door maybe? Or maybe a padded fabric panel for hairbow/clips storage and display?

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3 Amie November 16, 2010 at 4:43 pm

It looks amazing! I was also going to suggest some kind of hanging hair clip holder.

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4 Jessica November 16, 2010 at 4:52 pm

Wow! You did such an amazing job! I love how it turned out.
I also think it would be really cute to do a panel where you can hang up hair bows and clips. Or do some cute stencils? I'm sure whatever you do will turn out fabulous.

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5 ~ Uncle Sam's Family, Est. September 1994 ~ November 16, 2010 at 5:03 pm

Beautiful! If you want some ideas, you should check out my friend, Michelle's, blog. She does amazing things with old furniture. :o )
http://shellsshabbyshack.blogspot.com/

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6 Heidi Ferguson November 16, 2010 at 9:32 pm

So cute! Love the yellow. How about covering the door with fabric or stenciling a quattrofoil pattern?

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7 Better Life Bags November 16, 2010 at 9:44 pm

Love the idea of covering the door with a fabric padded panel for hairbow, pictures, etc… thanks everyone!

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8 Michelle @Shellsshabbyshack November 17, 2010 at 2:21 am

I can relate… we have a historical home with very tiny closets. I would love to find a wardrobe like this. Aren't you lucky! You did a great job! Love the shade of yellow!

xx,
Michelle

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9 barneyn November 17, 2010 at 5:41 am

this is really cool! love love it!! :)

P.S.

Got my clutch in the mail today!!!! LOVE IT!!!! your work is beautiful!!! thanks!

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10 Jana Floyd November 17, 2010 at 8:20 pm

I recommend either chalkboard paint for your darling Lady Bug, or you could paint a scene of the inside of the closet with beautiful dresses hanging… that way, the inside could be a MESS, but from the outside, a charming and organized.

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11 Pamela November 18, 2010 at 6:01 pm

Aww…just perfect. I love the buttery color. The best part about old pieces is the deep drawers. I became a follower because I can tell I'm gonna love this blog!

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12 Better Life Bags November 18, 2010 at 6:37 pm

Thanks Pamela! Glad to have you here :)

And yes, those deep drawers are AMAZING!

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