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Saturday, July 9, 2011

MY FINISHED MEDIA CABINET


I know....I have not blogged since Thursday.  I have literally been working on this baby in ALL of my spare time. This piece has taken me longer than any piece I have ever done, but I can say, it is by far my favorite and it was worth every hour spent. I saw right through this dated 70's piece. It is a Heritage Dresser, dovetailed drawers in pristine condition and it's on rollers that are hidden underneath. The curvature and the detail of this dresser was perfect for where I needed it to go.

It is playing a different role in my house. Instead of a dresser, my flat screen is going to be mounted over it and all of the components tucked neatly inside.



I was so determined to get this done quickly, I had it hanging out in my kitchen, right in my way. I made myself look at it.


When I first bought this piece, I thought I would need to replace the hardware. No way! This hardware is drop dead gorgeous and the perfect patina for this piece. Don't you love the key hole?

 
 
This is a chalk paint piece. I used country gray with old white accents carefully hand painted in all the little detail areas. This is what was the most time consuming.
 
 
 

I am in love....I have not decorated it yet, but I couldn't wait to show it to you.
 

I LOVE this finish!!

 

What do you think??
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21 comments:

  1. Deanna@SentimentalRedoJuly 9, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    That turned out soooo beautiful!! I LOVE the color. I haven't tried out chalk paint yet, I was thinking of going with the Louis blue and old white, but I am just loving the gray color on this piece. Your finish turned out just so perfect I might be dropping you a line and picking your brain when I redo my dining room hutch.

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  2. AnonymousJuly 10, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    SIMPLY STUNNING!!

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  3. MariaelenaJuly 10, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    Fabulous job!!!....

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  4. SueannJuly 10, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    I too love the finish! Gorgeous!!
    And the dresser is fabulous!!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  5. Stephanie @ The Cozy Old FarmhouseJuly 10, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Gorgeous!! Well worth all the time and effort!

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  6. UnknownJuly 10, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    It turned out fabulous....

    Pattie

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  7. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsJuly 10, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Oh my goodness it is gorgeous!!!
    Thank you for sharing it with us!

    xoxo
    Lori

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  8. Katie @ Wildwood CreekJuly 10, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    So beautiful!

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  9. AnonymousJuly 10, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    I think it is lovely! I am continually amazed at the fantastic furniture that can be found on the second hand market. The quality often stands so high above the cheap stuff out there today!

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  10. DebJuly 10, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Love, love, love...absolutely love it!!! Just getting ready to order my first can of chalk paint and can't wait to get started. This is an inspiration!!

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  11. AnonymousJuly 10, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    It looks beautiful and what a nice job you've done on it.
    Be a sweetie,
    shelia ;)

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  12. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageJuly 10, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    I am in love! It looks gorgeous! In fact I'd love it if you showed us more photos of this beauty!

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  13. WendyJuly 10, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    That is fantabulous! I love the grey/ow duo. If you have a sec tell us about the glaze or wax you used on it...I'm also curious if you clear coated it or waxed it? AND wanted to thank you for your mention of the painting class you went to and posted about recently, I'm going next Saturday! Will we see you there?

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  14. CathyJuly 10, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    I think it looks gorgeous! The new paint job shows off the hardware...smart idea to keep them.

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  15. Cassie BustamanteJuly 10, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    it looks beautiful, kelli! isn't it so fun to get to keep pieces sometimes?

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  16. Michele @ {Primp}July 10, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    so pretty--I love the detailing in the close-up pic--gorgeous!

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  17. Mona Kay GormanJuly 10, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Wow, it looks amazing!! I have been wondering what "Country Gray" would look like on a piece, I haven't seen any yet...it looks FABULOUS!! The finish is soo pretty...

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  18. Debbie@http://refreshrestyle.com/July 10, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    It's perfect, I love it!

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  19. Miss CharmingJuly 11, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    What a beautiful piece. I love the curving and detail. It will look lovely with your flat screen.

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  20. KarenJuly 28, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Wow this is fabulous, love the finish.

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  21. KristineJuly 29, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Absolutely beautiful! The dresser is amazing and I LOVE the finish! Great job!

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