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Makeover Media Console

January 20, 2015

Craiglist  Flip Sawdust2stitches  My husband will occasionally scan through the “Free”  section of craigslist, and every once in a while I receive a text message  from  him ” Think you can do something with this ?”  Haha.  This was one such project.  The structural integrity was so-so, the finish was in pretty bad shape, but it had good lines!  But for FREE!?  You just  can’t beat that!

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So Andrew (My Husband) brought it home, and I honestly didn’t touch it for a few days.  I was not really sure if I wanted to completely  change the entire thing, or  go the easy  route, and just refinish it.  This time I opted for the easy  easier route.

I was originally planning on simply  painting  all of the wicker drawers,  but after a few coats, I realized it is NOT the look I was going for.  So I re-grouped and decided to add paneling to the sides, and cover the wicker. I used construction glue, and  caulked the edges to create a finished look.   It worked like a charm. I then resumed priming the newly resurfaced bins.

Media  console replace panel sawdust2stitches.comNext it was time to paintthe actual unit. It needed a new paint job, and some structural reinforcing.  When I take on a project  like this,  I usually prefer to take the entire thing apart, and  work on nice flat/open surfaces.  Yes, it is more prep work,  but it will save you time in the long run!  media console makeover  Prime and Paint sawdust2stitches.com

  Once all of the paint dried,  I re-attached all of the drawer-glides, and then reassembled. install   glides  media console

  At this point the whole unit was white, and looked very  dull.  It needed some two-tone action! media console makeover plank the top sawdust2stitches

 I opted for Minwax Jacobean Stain for the top, and followed up with a coat of Satin Polyurethane.

white media console makeover Sawdust2stitches  Last finishing touch ?  It needed hardware.  It originally  didn’t have any pulls.  I found these pulls at Lowes for $0.51!  Yes,  $0.51!  They were  discontinuing a few styles and I bought ALL of them! Media cabinet makeover sawdust2stitches 

So let’s break it down..

  • Media console:           FREE
  • Paneling:                     $5.00
  • Paint/Primer:             Had on Hand
  • Pulls:                            $1.53
  • 1×6’s:                            $8 (Crazy good deal in clearance section.)
                   Total:                           $14.53
                   Sold :                           $175.00

         Profit:                  $160.47

  I listed it on Craigslist and it sold within  a day!  All in all, I will call it a win!

 Thanks for stopping by!

Corey

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Comments

  1. Lauren Shaver says

    January 20, 2015 at 5:41 pm

    Girrrrrl you are AWESOME! Your furniture flips are always like none other. Love this one!

    • coreydecker@gmail.com says

      January 23, 2015 at 3:13 am

      Thanks Lauren! I liked the way it turned out! And on a side note, I didn’t realize you are a Remodelaholic Contributor! That is awesome.

  2. Jill @ The Rozy Home says

    January 21, 2015 at 2:23 am

    That is AAAAMMMAAAZZZINNGG! You are so creative!!!!

    • coreydecker@gmail.com says

      January 23, 2015 at 3:11 am

      Thanks Jill !

  3. Karisa | Petite Modern Life says

    January 22, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    WIN. And it looks like it came right out of PB! I need to be more ambitious with taking things apart before repainting. Would you take Ikea things apart too? I’m always worried it’ll break..

    • coreydecker@gmail.com says

      January 23, 2015 at 3:04 am

      Good question, it always depends on how it is put together. If there is glue involved, I normally just leave it alone, especially if it is cheaper material. But if it is all screws, then go for it! It honestly makes life so much easier. Just always try and remember HOW you got it apart in the first place. 🙂

  4. Ashley says

    January 27, 2015 at 1:16 am

    IM creating a dog feeder and got the idea for the colors from this ! It just flows nicely … Im just unsure on the size of the planks . I love this though! I want one now.

    • coreydecker@gmail.com says

      January 27, 2015 at 2:07 am

      Thanks! I love this color too! I use it everywhere.

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