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Saturday, 5 March 2011

1920's display cabinet makeover

I bought this 1920's display cabinet today, trying to get some nice cheap furniture to display my finds, fabrics and makes. It was a complete bargain and didn't look that great.. the back had this wall paper stuck on the back with drawing pins, they were rusty and really stuck - but i managed to gouge them out with my trusty penknife
I then used some of my left over pip studio wall paper


and this is what it looks like now.

What do you think? I do like it - but should i have used vintage fabric? let me know what you think, i could easily change it - or have some on rotation.....




Posted by MissGinger at 18:57
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12 comments:

  1. Scarlett5 March 2011 at 19:29

    oh my - its beautiful! What a transformation the backing paper makes!! I would love a cabinet like that - well done you :o) Scarlett x

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  2. Perdita Tinsel5 March 2011 at 19:38

    Looks great. I love old cabinets- we have an on pharmacy one as our drinks cabinet!

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  3. Mrs Flying Blind...5 March 2011 at 19:49

    Looks really great V - I love that paper. Is it going to be in your front room with wallpaper or destined for the crafty den?

    Glad you could get shot of the stone cladding!

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  4. Mrs. Exeter5 March 2011 at 20:02

    What a super find! I love the paper you've used and I guess you could easily change it if you get bored. The scallop shape glass panel is really unusual.

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  5. felicia 5 March 2011 at 20:10

    What gorgeous paper! If it were me I'd be all about rotating it! I love changing things up!

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  6. Jemima5 March 2011 at 22:09

    Beautiful cabinet. Very jealous. Lovely paper too.

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  7. ♥ emma bear forever ♥6 March 2011 at 13:01

    Gorgeous paper to transform the cabinet. Do you intend to paint the wood? x

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  8. MissGinger6 March 2011 at 13:24

    i am tempted to paint the wood - but not sure yet ..
    thanks for all your comments. x

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  9. Deborah7 March 2011 at 17:00

    It looks amazing with your paper. Would you paint it white?

    Bee happy x
    Have a delicious day!

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  10. koralee8 March 2011 at 03:58

    Oh I love this...the paper is amazing...just found you and so glad I did..I will be back. xoxo

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  11. Tas23 March 2011 at 02:03

    That is just gorgeous. I love it as it is.

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  12. two bones and a bagle26 March 2011 at 08:00

    lovely I lined the back of mine with a map off my area - I painted mine with Annie Sloan - I did a post if you want a peek.

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