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    Design Dazzle » DIY/Decor

    Published: Feb 25, 2016 · Modified: Apr 3, 2018 by Toni Roberts · This post may contain affiliate links · 38 Comments

    China Cabinet Makeover

    I enjoy seeing before and after pictures. It’s amazing how items can be transformed with paint! We moved into a home a few months back that had a few built-ins. The one thing I couldn’t wait to get my hands on was the built-in China Cabinet and desk. This China Cabinet Makeover turned out beautiful. I share the details below.

     In our home, every single piece of wood that was stained was made out of maple. All the wood flooring, kitchen cabinets, china cabinet, desk and office cabinets - all maple wood. I'm not a huge maple wood lover - especially with the entire house showing it. But one thing I know for sure - it paints really well!!

    Sharing before and after photos of my built-in China Cabinet. I love how it turned out. I get lots of compliments on this furniture! Design Dazzle

    I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE how it turned out. In our home, every single piece of wood that was stained was made out of maple. ALL the wood flooring, kitchen cabinets, laundry room cabinets, office cabinets, china cabinet and desk cabinets – were all maple wood. I’m not a huge maple wood lover – especially with the entire house showing it. But one thing I know for sure – it paints really well!! I love painted wood furniture. Staining was out of the question for me. It’s not the look I was going for. Check out the image below for the before:

     

    Sharing before and after photos of my built-in China Cabinet. I love how it turned out. I get lots of compliments on this furniture! Design Dazzle

    This is just one part of the house that is showing all the maple wood. The chair that is shown is one of those swivel-attached-to-the-desk-chairs. We removed it and gave it away – just wasn’t my style.

    Sharing before and after photos of my built-in China Cabinet. I love how it turned out. I get lots of compliments on this furniture! Design Dazzle

    The hardware and cabinet doors were removed. The cabinet and doors were cleaned, lightly sanded, putty filler for the holes (where the handles were) and sprayed with an acrylic enamel paint with a satin finish. You can also see the lovely wallpaper border was removed. The inside of the upper china cabinets were sprayed a lighter color than the exterior. I’m so glad I did this.

    Sharing before and after photos of my built-in China Cabinet. I love how it turned out. I get lots of compliments on this furniture! Design Dazzle

    Close-up details of the desk. I love pretty decor. And this just makes me happy. Of course, this can be a spot that gathers junk but when it looks pretty I really don’t like to place all the typical items that can just start gathering e.g. junk mail, keys, packages, purses, etc. I find what works for me is making spots in my home look beautiful, warm, inviting and organized and then it’s harder for me to make it          unorganized ; ) .

    Sharing before and after photos of my built-in China Cabinet. I love how it turned out. I get lots of compliments on this furniture! Design Dazzle

    The majority of my dishes are a cream/ivory color. Some of these dishes I’ve had for a very long time. I like neutral colors for my dishes.

    Sharing before and after photos of my built-in China Cabinet. I love how it turned out. I get lots of compliments on this furniture! Design Dazzle

    Sharing before and after photos of my built-in China Cabinet. I love how it turned out. I get lots of compliments on this furniture! Design Dazzle

     

     

    Sharing before and after photos of my built-in China Cabinet. I love how it turned out. Loving the decorating details. Design Dazzle

    Greenery and flowers are such great details that add texture and pops of color to a spot.

    Sharing before and after photos of my built-in China Cabinet. I love how it turned out. I get lots of compliments on this furniture! Design Dazzle

     

    Sharing before and after photos of my built-in China Cabinet. I love how it turned out. I get lots of compliments on this furniture! Love the decorating details. Design Dazzle

     

    Sharing before and after photos of my built-in China Cabinet. I love how it turned out. I get lots of compliments on this furniture! Design Dazzle

    Sharing before and after photos of my built-in China Cabinet. I love how it turned out. I get lots of compliments on this furniture! Design Dazzle

    My husband gave me this picture of Christ for my birthday. It’s beautiful and I get lots of compliments on it. See bottom of post for more details on this picture.

    Love the decorating details for my China Cabinet and built-in desk. Design Dazzle

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    PAINT COLORS:

    China Cabinet Exterior – Rockport Gray – Benjamin Moore– acrylic enamel satin finish

    China Cabinet Interior – White Dove – Benjamin Moore– acrylic enamel satin finish

     

    SHOP similar decor items:

    Most of the decor items shows in my pictures I’ve had for a long time and are not available to purchase anymore. Some of the items came from online purchases, Home Goods, Rod Works etc. I’ve included some links for similar decor:

    Lead Kindly Light – picture of Christ (this one is just a canvas there is no frame)

    Wood Vintage-look Tray

    Boxwood Wreath

    Galvanized Stand

    White Teapot

    Cable Knit Throw Blanket

     

    More fun ideas I’ve shared on my blog:

    The INSIDE of the cabinets are pretty plain and quite dull. Here is an unexpected detail and fun surprise when you open the kitchen cabinet doors! It went from boring and plain - to a party on the inside! I smile every time I open the door! See the details on how to create this for more than a kitchen a craft room, bathroom, bedroom, etc. Design Dazzle

    My kitchen cabinet surprise! A great idea for the inside of a cabinet.

    Benefits of a Farmhouse Sink www.DesignDazzle.com

    The benefits of a farm house sink.

    IKEA Rast Hack ribbon organizer-4

    My Rast Decor Hack

     

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    Comments

    1. Rose says

      February 26, 2016 at 10:04 am

      OMG!! It looks so good you did an amazing job love your styling too.

      Reply
      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        March 01, 2016 at 12:08 pm

        Hugs to you Rose!!!
        Toni

        Reply
    2. Jenny says

      February 29, 2016 at 5:43 am

      what about using Chalk paint.?
      your cabinets look really stunning.

      Reply
      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        March 01, 2016 at 12:13 pm

        You could use chalk paint. It just depends on the look you are going for. I wanted a really professional finish so I decided on regular paint.

        Reply
        • Tanya says

          September 11, 2017 at 7:58 pm

          Did you have done, or did you do them yourself? They are beautiful! I have golden oak and they need to go.

          Reply
          • Toni - Design Dazzle says

            September 13, 2017 at 10:07 am

            Tanya – I have painted cabinets before but this time I hired it out with a professional. I was remodeling an entire house and had way too much going on. They were painted over 2 years ago and the cabinets still look fabulous! I love them!!

            Reply
    3. dj hixson says

      February 29, 2016 at 6:52 am

      what about the floor,they were different also

      Reply
      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        February 29, 2016 at 7:48 pm

        Hi DJ,
        Yes, the floors were replaced with French Oak. I LOVE, LOVE them! I’ll be doing a blog post on my new flooring.

        Reply
    4. Jo says

      February 29, 2016 at 7:33 am

      Wow….what a transformation. Love it!!

      Reply
      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        February 29, 2016 at 7:48 pm

        Thank you, Jo!! It’s so appreciated it.

        Reply
    5. Sherry Dalington says

      February 29, 2016 at 8:57 am

      You said you sprayed the cabinet. What type of sprayer did you use. I am getting ready to paint my cabinets with Benjamin Moore White Dove.
      You did a beautiful job.

      Reply
      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        February 29, 2016 at 7:48 pm

        Sherry,
        My kitchen is BM White Dove. I love it. Do a search for farm house sink on my blog and you’ll get a peek at my kitchen. It was a professional spray gun used by a painter. However, I’ve used the HomeRight sprayer on cabinets and it works great https://amzn.to/1T57oHP and it’s under $150!

        Reply
    6. Donna says

      February 29, 2016 at 9:09 am

      Love love love .!

      Reply
      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        February 29, 2016 at 7:41 pm

        Thank you, Donna!
        xoxo

        Reply
    7. joanne says

      February 29, 2016 at 9:21 am

      It’s elegant and gorgeous! I have a pine dresser and wardrobe and would love to do the same …I was wondering when you said the cabinets were spray painted, what exactly did you mean? Professionally ?

      Reply
      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        February 29, 2016 at 7:41 pm

        Joanne,
        Yes, I hired a professional to spray paint them. Although, I’ve done it myself many times. I was completely redoing our main floor including our kitchen and laundry room. So I hired out a few projects. This being one of them.
        Thanks,
        Toni

        Reply
    8. Donna says

      February 29, 2016 at 11:17 am

      I can see why you love this makeover.
      Absolutely beautiful.
      Did you do it yourself?
      Someday we will do lunch and have a proper conversation.
      Deal?

      Reply
      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        February 29, 2016 at 7:40 pm

        Hi Donna!
        I think the cabinets are beautiful too! I did hire a painter to paint them. I’ve painted many a cabinet but had too much on my plate at the time.
        Thanks,
        Toni

        Reply
    9. Betty Ann says

      February 29, 2016 at 7:22 pm

      Hi, you did a wonderful job, my cabinets are maple & I was undecided about painting them, but after seeing how your cabinet turned out ,I’m sold. I’m curious about what is behind the wreath? I can’t make out what it is. Thank you for posting.

      Reply
      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        February 29, 2016 at 7:39 pm

        Hi Betty Ann,
        Thank you for your sweet comments. I love my cabinet and so do many friends who come over. It’s a large rectangular wood slat tray that is behind the wreath.
        Toni

        Reply
    10. Nancy says

      February 29, 2016 at 10:00 pm

      Hi, I too have maple kitchen cabinets and am replacing my laminate counters with Quartz and think I’ll paint cabinets gray. So many colour choices though. Do you think my golden oak wood floor (same as your original) will go with gray cabinets? And any suggestion for wall colour?

      Reply
      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        March 01, 2016 at 1:02 pm

        You’re best bet for wall color is to get sample paints and paint on your wall. The wall color I used is Edgecomb Gray. I love it. I used some of my old cabinet doors and painted them the color I planned on using and then held up the door to flooring samples etc. It helps with figuring everything out.
        Good luck!

        Reply
    11. Sue says

      April 02, 2016 at 1:15 pm

      Hi
      The cabinet is stunning. When you say sprayed, I would assume this is by a power sprayer and not a can?

      I have a whole kitchen to paint and not sure what method to use. The standard brush, spay can, power sprayer and cross my fingers.

      Thanks for any suggestions
      Sue

      Reply
      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        April 18, 2016 at 9:55 am

        Hi Sue,
        Yes, the cabinets were sprayed with a professional power sprayer. For the real professional look, spraying is best at least for the cabinet doors. You can paint brush the rest of the cabinets. You could go to a thrift store or second hand home improvement store (ReStore) and purchase cheap used cabinet doors to experiment/work on.
        I’m excited for you to explore your talents and get the painting going.
        Toni

        Reply
    12. sally harrington says

      April 18, 2016 at 11:54 am

      what is a good color for painting a huge livingroom, , and hall way… i have a dull off white ,or cream colored walls, and im desperately in need of a huge makeover.. i dont want bright bold colors , just a color will say “warmth”

      Reply
      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        April 19, 2016 at 9:28 am

        Sally,
        The best thing to do is to get paint samples -Home Depot and Sherwin Williams are good ones. Purchase several and paint in small areas on your wall. Live with it for a week or so and decide which color you like best. Most of the walls in my home are Edgecomb Gray by Benjamin Moore. Most paint stores can make their color.

        Reply
    13. Shirley Marucci says

      June 10, 2017 at 1:40 am

      I love your work…great ideas. It’s great to see something close to an idea I might have…. but soooo much better to see it done and describing the materials used really makes getting starting easy without testing, testing and testing.

      Reply
      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        June 10, 2017 at 1:26 pm

        I hope you get a chance to work on your project! It’s always fulfilling to accomplish something and love it!

        Reply
    14. Julie Kulik says

      July 18, 2017 at 8:58 pm

      Hi! Did you prime these cabinets?

      Reply
      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        March 12, 2018 at 4:36 pm

        Yes, the cabinets were primed before the paint. It’s really a must to prime cabinets.

        Reply
    15. Jessica Cunningham says

      October 11, 2017 at 6:10 pm

      Beautiful kitchen! I’m interested to find out what color the walls are painted. It’s a nice backdrop for the Rockport Grey cabinets. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        October 22, 2017 at 7:27 pm

        The walls are Edgecomb Gray Benjamin Moore. My kitchen cabinets are White Dove. You can see more of my kitchen here: https://www.designdazzle.com/kitchen-remodel-final-reveal/
        Enjoy!

        Reply
    16. Deb M. Day says

      January 21, 2019 at 10:11 pm

      I love your style! China cabinet project looks beautiful! Would love an idea on how to update my office IKEA Furniture with paint! Ideas??

      Reply
      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        January 29, 2019 at 6:26 pm

        Thanks, Deb! Is you IKEA furniture a laminate type finish? If so, it’s a bit trickier to paint than wood. I would google some sources of what your finish is on the furniture you want to paint and see what others have done. I do know you can do it and you definitely need a great primer. : )

        Reply
    17. Cheryl Durham says

      September 04, 2019 at 5:48 pm

      Love this look of elegance infused with farmhouse touches. I now know how to describe my style!

      Reply
      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        December 27, 2019 at 5:31 pm

        Glad you like this. Thank you!

        Reply
    18. Michelle Williams says

      April 25, 2020 at 9:38 am

      Great job! It’s beautiful!!

      Reply
      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        May 02, 2020 at 4:19 pm

        Oh, thank you! I really like how it turned out!

        Reply

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