I am so happy to be out thrifting and garage sailing again. Not only is it great to get out of the house, but I've been finding some great deals. For instance, the buffet that I turned into an entertainment center in the photo above 😄 Read on to see the before and after:
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Old TV Stand
Here is what we had before: a laminate covered particle board unit that was starting to sag and fall apart.
It did the job but I've been wanting to replace it forever. It was so damaged on the top that I had to leave a covering there at all times and one of the doors would only close half of the time.
Thrift Store Buffet
I was thrilled to find this wooden buffet at Salt & Light for only $60! It was the perfect size, In great condition, had plenty of drawers and cabinets and even a spot to house our cable box, Wii and DVD player. What looked like two drawers at the top in the middle was actually a hinged door. I was able to remove that completely to create an open shelf for the equipment.
Gold Details
After cleaning, sanding and painting the piece in white, I sprayed all of the hardware in gold.
It did take four coats of paint to complete, as the dark stain kept coming through, but it was worth the time and effort!
New TV Stand
And here it is in place. We are really enjoying the taller height compared to the old stand. Not only is it easier to see, but the glare from the living room windows no longer hits the screen the same way that it used to 😎
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I hope you enjoyed this upgrade post, thanks for stopping by!
-Jennifer
© Studio 27 by Jennifer Adams 2020
Your makeover looks great! I hate to paint such nice looking wood.... but it does look nice afterwards. I think maybe an oil based primer would keep the dark color from seeping through next time?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip, I'm definitely learning as I go!
DeleteLove your makeover. I am looking for something exactly like that. I haven't thrifted really since March and I miss it so. Your upcycle has made me want to thrift even more. You did an excellent job. Thanks for sharing at #omhgww. I will socialize your article if buttons are provided.
ReplyDeleteThank you Clearissa!
DeleteJennifer, You're very creative. The TV stand is remarkable !
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