So of course, I started searching online for how to paint or otherwise make it pretty, and came across the wonderful idea of decoupaging. Here are some wonderful file cabinets actually made beautiful:
1. DesignSponge
2. Apartment Therapy
3. DIY Network
4. Waste Not Workshop blog
Or, I could just paint it... supposedly a textured paint covers the little dings & stuff better:
So maybe the ugly file cabinet will stick around then?? We'll see, but at least there's hope of making it look nicer!
UPDATE:
The file cabinet was saved, I sprayed with Bulls-Eye 1-2-3 primer....
... and then painted with anti-skid floor paint for added texture, and a little paint glitter mixed in.
The paper is from World Market.
And I have a "new", very cute file cabinet for about $20, and a combination of paint and decoupage:
Will find a spot for it somewhere, it looks too good to hide in the closet :)
I suggest going with decoupage! There are so many great papers out there you could really give it a unique look.
ReplyDelete2 years ago (sadly before I was blogging before & afters so i didn't take any pictures...) I recovered a very plain box-y night stand with paper from papersource (actually the same flower pattern on that second filing cabinet, but in a different color) and it made such a huge impact!
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