Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Vinyl Decal Decorated Cabinet

I have been looking for a cabinet that will fit the corner of my kitchen. It's a very narrow space between the window and the pantry so it couldn't be more than 23" wide or 12" deep and I needed drawers and shelves to hold my work supplies. I bought a tape measure to keep in my purse and every time I went into a store that had furniture, I'd look. And every week or so, I'd check Craigslist--nothing. For so long that it became part of my regular routine.

Can you spot the kitty?

Finally, FINALLY, I found this beauty for $40 on Craigslist. It was absolutely perfect, except that there is not a single piece of white furniture in my entire house. Luckily, my can of black spray paint is still warm from the last project I conquered.


Aah, better already.

Now to jazz it up a little. I used these vinyl decals but if your taste is not as quirky as mine, there are plenty of more classic options like birds or trees that are a little more understated.
Posted by Janet at 5:49 AM
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15 comments:

  1. JennaAugust 10, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Oh my goodness! I love it! The decals give it such a great flare. Great job!

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  2. KristenAugust 10, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    That is the perfect size, and it came out great! I love small cabinets like that.

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  3. SisterBatikAugust 10, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Wow - excellent find and work decorating it!

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  4. Melissa at bubbyandbean.comAugust 10, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Beautiful! Such a stunning transformation. I love the decals idea - it completes the piece.

    xo,
    melissa

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  5. Memories for LifeAugust 10, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    What an awesome transformation! And what a great find!

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  6. KanelstrandAugust 10, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Wow, the cabinet looks so cool now, somehow jazzy :))

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  7. creationsbycoletteAugust 10, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    I LOVE it! I thought it looked good at first, but after seeing the final project, only one word comes to mind-AMAZING! You did an awesome transformation :)

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  8. New Hampshire GardenerAugust 11, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Wow, gorgeous, I wish I had your energy and creativity. Judy

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  9. Sheryl HastingsAugust 11, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    It turned out beautiful and it's perfect for your space. I would have went with black paint too because it would fit my space better than white.

    I really have to look into those vinyl decals. I'm seeing so many cute things being done with them.

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  10. J.CrabbitAugust 11, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    40 bucks for that piece was already a steal, but now you even made it look like a custom made piece for your style. Well done!!

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  11. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Such a great idea! I design vinyl decals for a company and I've never thought about using them in this way.

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  12. DeeAugust 13, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    LOVE this piece!! Thanks for the blog comment and glad you noticed my Etsy name - DeeCaffeinated! ♥

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  13. UnknownAugust 14, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    It is gorgeous! and makes me wanna do my hallway project (I was planning to paint dandelions on a wall) :))

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  14. Almost PreciousAugust 20, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Just saw this older post. What a marvelous transformation - the small cabinet doesn't look anything like the Plain Jane it used to be, now it is vivacious and fun.

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  15. daydreamsdustbunniesSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    I love it!! What a great idea to use the decals. They really make it special.

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