Picked up this beauty at a garage sale for $5.00 a while back. It wasn’t much to look at, but it was all wood, and a decent size and shape. In all honesty I had no clue what I was going to do with it, but I couldn’t just pass it up!
After a few weeks of walking past it in my garage, I started getting some ideas, and I really wanted my garage space back! So I jumped right in.
This is not really a tutorial per-Se , but you can follow along and see the steps I took to get there. 
I started by dismantling the doors.
I then removed all the hardware. ( There was metal shelving brackets.)
Next, I removed the back panel, and then sanded down the entire unit. 
I beefed up the base and the top to give it more visual weight. ( You can see more details about the basic premise here.)
I then started trimming out all the corners and edges. (Again, you can see more details about this process, here.)
Next step was the doors. I opted to go with the “Apothecary Cabinet” style. 
They are just faux drawer fronts, made to look like functioning apothecary drawers. 
See look how pretty! I used concealed hinges so that it would hide the fact that they aren’t real drawers. If you want more info on installing the doors you can see my
“Apothecary Cabinet” tutorial. 
Instead of making the entire cabinet hidden, I decided to add some exposed shelving. 
I also added interior shelving , for practicality purposes.
Now it’s time for the finishing touches. I stained it Jacobean by Minwax, and then added pulls that I found at Michaels! Nice, right ! ? 
I decided it needed a few last finishing touches. It needed crates! Just a couple of 1×2’s, 1×3’s and handles! Voila, custom made crates. 
Look how pretty! 
With lots of great hidden storage! Perfection! 
Cost Breakdown :
- Hinges $10.00
- Pulls $6.00
- Trim Pieces $25.00 (Approximately, I had some on hand.
- Cabinet $5.00
Total Cost $46.00! I flipped it, and sold it for $375. 00
Enjoy, and Happy Holidays!
Corey
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It looks awesome – nice work!
You are a magician, Corey! I cannot get over this! I literally JUST painted a buffet I’d found on Craigslist, and if this post had come a day sooner, I would totally be using your concept. Pinning and sharing!
Thanks Lauren, but sorry what a bummer. I hate when I get ideas a little too late. I guess you just have another excuse to be on the lookout, right !?
You’re amazing, wish we were neighbors!
Well there are some homes for sale in our neighborhood;).
LOVE, love, LOVE!!! You know how you do this is going to start showing up every where?! It is too cool not to copy. Look for it someday on my blog! 🙂
PLEASE do! I’m going to want to see pictures!
Thanks for stopping by!
Gorgeous! And simply brilliant the way you made the small drawers!
Thanks Jenise, the larger storage are just so much more practical!
Absolutely beautiful! I need a table or chest for my entry and this iwould be a great addition to my home. I guess the hunt is on. Thanks!
Start hitting up craigslist! Would love to see pictures if you ever do make one! Thanks for reading!
no way! that is an awesome transformation. what a creative idea to cut the doors and reapply with glue. what a beautiful piece!
Thanks so much! I just love the small drawers too! Thanks for reading.
Thanks so much for taking the time to look around! This is one of my favorites too. 🙂
This is AWESOME!! I love it. I have been wanting to do one for awhile and I need something to go behind my couch that separates our living room from our office and I think this would be perfect. Ill be on the look out now. What a fantastic project.
Thanks so much Aurie!
Love the wall color in this post. What is the paint brand and name of the color?
Thanks so much, it is one of my favorites. It is blue-gray slate by Glidden.
Oh my! It is awesome! *pins*
The crates were a brilliant addition.
Thank you so much! I am a big fan of the crates too. Instant character.
AMAZING, WHAT A GREAT JOB YOU DID. I WILL SHOW YOU MINE WHEN I FINISH IT. THANKS.
I can’t wait to see it !