Wednesday's Before and After Furniture Makeover

BEFORE
This buffet/sideboard needed a significant attitude adjustment.  I loved the detail on the front but the chipped and peeling veneer was an eyesore....  Ooh, I know just what this needs...

AFTER

Now with a sophisticated black and white themed look with some sassy red knobs, this could be a multipurpose piece... Think Bar, Buffet, etc etc. Meet my newest creation... "SPEAKEASY".



Detail on middle drawers.  Would you like Cabernet or Zin?

No bar is complete without the music...(side cabinet door details)

Comments

  1. AnonymousFriday, March 11, 2011

    Wow! Just found your blog. I love your makeovers. What is your secret to the wonderful furniture decor applications?

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  2. UnknownFriday, March 11, 2011

    Decoupage and a pack rats collection of paper.

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  3. UnknownMonday, March 28, 2011

    The spots where the veneer was coming off, did you fill that in somehow and paint over? I have almost this exact sideboard that I want to redo into a vintage look.

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  4. UnknownWednesday, March 30, 2011

    When veneer is pealing off, I remove as much of the loose stuff as possible then use spackling paste to fill in the area. Sometimes this reqires a couple of layers with sanding in between coates to get a nice even finish. Once you paint, it is sealed, so be sure to have sanded all the bumps out well. If you are decoupaging over these areas I would still fill in the areas because you will see the uneveness and it will not look as nice. You could try to reglue veneer that is loose but not too damaged. Good luck with your project. Decoupaging on a piece with damaged veneer is an ideal solution to give it new life!!

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  5. Yvonne PetrichMonday, July 18, 2011

    is an incredible change. good job.

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  10. ScribblerMonday, March 25, 2013

    I found you on Mod Mix Monday -- really enjoyed looking back through your blog and am now following.

    I have always enjoyed doing this myself, although not on the scale you do! You are certainly creative.

    Come visit me, too!

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