So you may remember that after quite a lot of searching, I finally found my perfect TV stand. Ah yes, a happy day that was. The makeover began very soon after receiving it via courier and I have to say, I’m pretty chuffed with the final piece.
The makeover required a few things – sanding, priming and painting, replacing the clear glass with mirror, restoring the shine on the hardware and installing a shelf and a back to the unit.
We were pretty thrifty with the makeover – I actually didn’t have to buy anything at all for it except for a glass cutter which was crazy inexpensive. We ended up cutting the rather large mirror that used to be in our old bathroom to replace the glass. We used this glass cutter to score it using the glass as a template and then it’s just a matter of placing it against a piece of wood to leverage it and snap it (if you want to see a good tutorial for cutting glass and mirror check out Kelly’s post – she explains it well!).
I also had primer and paint on hand for the bathroom remodel and we already had Brasso to shine up the hardware (which came up beautifully by the way).
Oh and we ended up creating a shelf out of the old pine headboard that used to be in the guest bedroom…
Easy peasy! And the shelf actually gave the unit the stability we were looking for so we didn’t bother with making a back for it. One less thing to do is fine by me.
Anyway, you are probably ready to see it in all it’s glory, no?
Let’s just first remind us of the ‘before’….
And here she is in all her white and brassy and mirrory glory…
Another before and after? Oh go on then.
Before…
And after…
The only problem? As expected, I feel like the chest of drawers on the other side just doesn’t really work in the space any more. The black frame of the chest looked okay when there was more black and dark colours in the room but 3 years on, I think it may be time for a change for my little wallpapered chest of drawers.
The new unit also dwarfs the little dresser because of both it’s height how far it sits out of the alcove (which is a little tough to see in this picture but trust me, it’s noticeable). I am now rethinking what I might do with it – or if I should just replace it with something a little larger. If I could find this unit’s twin, I would happily get it to match the other side but I have a feeling my cabinet was very much a lucky find.
I think a large bookshelf in that corner might work well instead but the drawers are currently full of our DVD collection so I would need to figure out a decent storage solution for those.
It really never ends, does it?! ;)
Well, at least that corner is no longer the light sucker-outer it once was and that makes me very happy.
So what do you think of the new unit? Have you painted any sassy furniture finds lately? Have your own tale of the Decorating Domino Effect? Do tell.
It looks amazing! It is THE perfect piece for that corner and I am in love with the white and the mirrors! Also, I had no idea you could cut your own glass and mirrors, which opens up a whole new world of brainstorming ideas for me – too cool! I love that you were able to do the whole makeover with things you already had on hand!<br /><br />P.S. I hope you don't mind me asking – what kind of
Yay for new handy discoveries! It was so much easier than I realised to cut the mirror!<br /><br />Not at all – I use a Canon 500D EOS with the lens it came with – 18-55mm and for close up/detail shots, an EF 50mm lens (under Β£100 and worth every penny). I honestly don't have a clue what I'm doing although I always use Photoshop for post-editing :) xxx
That looks incredible! You had great vision with how it would come together.
I don't have a crafty bone in my body! You are beyond talented! Am absolutely in love with this project of yours. <br />My question is, why is your television pushed back so far? I'm sure you don't want it to be the focal point but I am curious.<br />Denise
Aww thank you so much! We played around with the position and it just looked a bit weird pushed forward – haha! I think like you said, I didn't want to make it a focal point and aesthetically this looked best ;) Who knows, we may change it at some point! xx
Turned out great – I agree with you on the other side though. A diyers job is never done! Fantastic upcycle though – I'd love a similar piece myself.
It's really nice! I'm going to start painting some tables once the snow is out! :)
A very lucky find indeed. I just let out a loud Awww! seeing your make-over. It looks fabulous and really lifts that corner of the room.
Good things come to those who wait! I love this entire story; finding the right piece and then up-cycling it with on-hand materials. It looks perfect for the spot. You must be thrilled with your results. Well done.<br /><br />My husband and I have a saying for whenever we do a project around the home. 'It's never just one thing.' The domino effect.
I haven't painted any furniture for a while, I need to! I think its the perfect unit for your room, it sooo belongs there and the makeover you gave it is lovely – great idea to use a mirror, I wouldn't have thought of that! Glad to hear the Brasso works, as I want to restore some desk drawer handles that I spray painted white!
Thank you!! :) You may need to use paint thinner to remove the paint first and then Brasso to shine them up – Brasso is great for old brass to remove the patina but I don't think it'll get paint off it (just in case) xxx
I'll do that, it has already flaked off a bit so should come off fairly easily I think x
I LOVE it! It's absolutely gorgeous. Of course, I pretty much love everything about your house. ;-)
I love the new piece, it turned out so pretty!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.kristinadoestheinternets.com" rel="nofollow">Kristina does the Internets</a>
That looks great!!
wow! so glam, and a perfect fit. well done!! ox
It looks AMAZING! I love it! The mirror was the perfect touch. Gorgeous!
It looks absolutely fantastic! What an amazing find and transformation. Needless to say the 'before' TV unit was very ugly (sorry!), so anything would have been better, but this is just "WOW"! Love it, well done you :-) xo
No need to apologise, why do you think I got rid of it? ;) xxx
This looks so pretty. I wish I had vision to see these things. <br /><br />This might sound like a silly question. When you do sit and watch the TV do you have to have the cabinet doors open? I'm guessing you have all the bumpf that was under the TV in there now? <br />x
Not a silly question ;) We do yes, one of the compromises that had to be made to include the mirror but stylistically, it's worth the 2 seconds of trouble ;) xxx
Gorgeous! And I also want a white TV now
Omigosh omigosh omigosh. It is just so beautiful and so Kimberly! Fingers crossed its twin magically appears in your Craigslist feed. If not, a white Chinoiserie etagere like this would be pretty. https://www.jossandmain.com/East-Meets-West-Alessa-Etagere~PU4525~E10265.html<br /><br />Although it might be too tall for your sconces. And you do need something with some weight to offset the weight
It is soo gorgeous! I am in love! xo Kristin
Bravo!!!! She looks absolutely MADE for that spot and I love that your TV is white as well. :) Well done my love. xo
it sizzles the bacon as they say. truly, your space is alive with beauty.<br /><br />michele
It's stunning! You genius :) You must be over the moon that the dark unit is no more! xxx
JAW DROPPING! I die. ADORE. There just aren't words. Send me your house, please.
Love it!
Girl, you done <b>GOOD</b>. She's an absolute beaut! And I don't know why, but I was thinking you'd have to cut out all those individual pieces of mirror, because I had a brain fart and didn't realize you could just shlep in one big piece of mirror. Again, brainage. <br /><br />It actually probably works out better with no back on it! If your hubby is anything like mine and is
I love it!!! The white looks SO GOOD. Would you consider… Chopping the back off the make ot sit flush and look built-in? I'd be tempted to do that. Good job!
Wayne actually wanted to do that! But I don't want to lose the detail on the legs and the idea of chopping it now after it's been prettied up horrifies me lol xxx
I love it! But of course just from seeing the before pic I knew it would look great! Great job Kim!
Oh wow. That is stunning. Love that you diy-ed it up a little and made it so stunning. <br />I think a bookcase would work wonderfully in the other corner. You could get some beautiful baskets of some sort and hide the dvd's in them maybe?<br />
It is gorgeous! I'm so jealous ;) It definitely suits the look and style of your room. As for the chest of drawers maybe just painting out the black to white might make a huge difference…..at least for now. And maybe added legs to make it a bit taller? Great job all together!
Fancy pants indeed – I lovelovelovelove it – fab work my friend. Happy easter when you get to it, we off on our break now – YAY. <br />Take care,<br />Axxx
Ooooh so pretty!! You have such a talent for hunting out gorgeous vintage pieces at bargains and then giving them luscious makeovers! Love it love it!!
This is just SO gorgeous…the mirrors and crisp white with the interesting details just make it perfect fo the space. Great job!
oh my gosh its stunning, I love it! It looks great in the room! Great Job…really enjoy your style.<br />