About a year ago I was thrifting at the local Goodwill store when I came across this pretty, two drawer cabinet for $20. It was designed to be a large file cabinet, but I thought it would make the perfect bedside table for Husby.
Husby's 'Table'
I think I've talked about this before, but I'm not a go-out-and-buy type of person. For one thing, I think a lot of people spend too much money on brand new things that they really don't need (oops, did my Granny just pop out of my mouth?!?! 😆). The whole consumerism mentality bugs me as it's wasteful, unnecessary and bad for the environment. But treasure hunting and thrifting? Sign. Me. Up!
I absolutely love going out and finding a perfect item at a garage sale or thrift store. Not only am I saving a ton of money, but I feel good to be recycling too. Also, it's just plain fun!
I have to admit though, that there is no guarantee of finding exactly what you are looking for the moment you decide you want it. So instead of completing a space all at once, I'll make do until I come across that perfect item. Hence, you can see in the picture the closet organizing shelves that Husby had been using prior to me finding the cabinet. The shelves were neat, clean and served their purpose, but I like to have things pretty too 😁
As Was
Here is a shot of the file cabinet in it's original state. The large size is perfect for Husby as he can now fit a lamp, his laptop, phone, remotes, drink and a plate of food with room left over 😎 It is also big enough that I can comfortably sit on top of it when I want to say, "Hey, lets talk a long time about stuff" - because men love that. they love talking a very long time about stuff....just kidding. I don't really bug him like that....that much! 😀😂😄 And really, he's the best. He actually does spend quite a bit of time talking with me ❤
Anyway, what I didn't like about the cabinet was the color of the drawer pulls, the dark finish of the wooden top and I wasn't sure about the fat, rounded legs.
Painted Pulls
Right away I took of the drawer pulls and spray painted them my favorite shiny gold. I also removed the legs from the bottom. You can't see it in the photos, but the cabinet now sits directly on the floor.
The Top
After checking out the top, I could see that it is a veneer laminate. I could sand it down easily enough If I wanted to repaint it, but I would rather it was a lighter wood top. I decided to keep the wood and paint combination ('cause it's my favorite) but lighten the top with some sort of covering. I briefly thought about some sort of framed mirror, but yeah, he'd end up breaking that eventually 😇 So in the meantime I tossed an old towel up their just to protect the surface from food an water. And you know what? I ended up really liking the way it lightened the wood, so.....
Table Cloth & Accessories
....I pulled out this linen table cloth and folded it to fit the top instead. I mean he eats there anyway, right? 😉 Then I decided to play around with a few accessories to see how it would look. A large picture frame, a couple battery candles and an assortment of milk glass did the trick.
So far the items have been able to sit there and not get broken or be in the way, so I think it's going to work. I wouldn't mind a lamp that was a little larger though.......😊
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I hope you enjoyed this thrifting post, thanks for stopping by!
I think I've talked about this before, but I'm not a go-out-and-buy type of person. For one thing, I think a lot of people spend too much money on brand new things that they really don't need (oops, did my Granny just pop out of my mouth?!?! 😆). The whole consumerism mentality bugs me as it's wasteful, unnecessary and bad for the environment. But treasure hunting and thrifting? Sign. Me. Up!
I absolutely love going out and finding a perfect item at a garage sale or thrift store. Not only am I saving a ton of money, but I feel good to be recycling too. Also, it's just plain fun!
I have to admit though, that there is no guarantee of finding exactly what you are looking for the moment you decide you want it. So instead of completing a space all at once, I'll make do until I come across that perfect item. Hence, you can see in the picture the closet organizing shelves that Husby had been using prior to me finding the cabinet. The shelves were neat, clean and served their purpose, but I like to have things pretty too 😁
Here is a shot of the file cabinet in it's original state. The large size is perfect for Husby as he can now fit a lamp, his laptop, phone, remotes, drink and a plate of food with room left over 😎 It is also big enough that I can comfortably sit on top of it when I want to say, "Hey, lets talk a long time about stuff" - because men love that. they love talking a very long time about stuff....just kidding. I don't really bug him like that....that much! 😀😂😄 And really, he's the best. He actually does spend quite a bit of time talking with me ❤
Anyway, what I didn't like about the cabinet was the color of the drawer pulls, the dark finish of the wooden top and I wasn't sure about the fat, rounded legs.
Right away I took of the drawer pulls and spray painted them my favorite shiny gold. I also removed the legs from the bottom. You can't see it in the photos, but the cabinet now sits directly on the floor.
After checking out the top, I could see that it is a veneer laminate. I could sand it down easily enough If I wanted to repaint it, but I would rather it was a lighter wood top. I decided to keep the wood and paint combination ('cause it's my favorite) but lighten the top with some sort of covering. I briefly thought about some sort of framed mirror, but yeah, he'd end up breaking that eventually 😇 So in the meantime I tossed an old towel up their just to protect the surface from food an water. And you know what? I ended up really liking the way it lightened the wood, so.....
....I pulled out this linen table cloth and folded it to fit the top instead. I mean he eats there anyway, right? 😉 Then I decided to play around with a few accessories to see how it would look. A large picture frame, a couple battery candles and an assortment of milk glass did the trick.
So far the items have been able to sit there and not get broken or be in the way, so I think it's going to work. I wouldn't mind a lamp that was a little larger though.......😊
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I hope you enjoyed this thrifting post, thanks for stopping by!
-Jennifer
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