Monday, October 17, 2011

To Restore Or Not

Not sure what to do right now. To restore or not? I have been wanting a large cupboard to put all my canned veggies in & some baskets in to put packaged foods in. I took back the wood I purchased to make a cupboard & went looking for a cupboard. New or used either one would do. What I did find that I liked both new or used was not in my budget. I picked these pieces up at public sale & a yard sale some years ago. I did use two of them until I replaced them with another tall oak cupboard & the fireplace I built. They have been in a workshop for a long time. I am considering restoring them to use as the veggie cupboard. The sides of the bottom cabinet are badly damaged so I would have to come up with something to cover the sides. Not sure what could be used. I opened the bottom cabinet up in hopes of adding a shelf. I have not decided if I should remove the door from the tall cabinet & use baskets in those openings or keep the door. I love stain but not sure all pieces would match so maybe paint? I do have to remove it from the workshop weather I restore it or not. I would only have the cost of restoring it. Any suggestions?

Blessings Til Next Time!
Lara









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  1. LanaOctober 17, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    You could put decorative metal/tin on the sides. There is some at the hardware store and it can be cut by the store to fit. It would add organic texture and a nice design to cover the ailing sides. I think you should tackle it. I bet it will end up being one of your most favored pieces!

    Lana

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  2. PennyOctober 17, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Wish I could help you out with this..... I am not good with coming up with ideas for things like that. But I bet you will think of something and it will look wonderful!! Be sure to let us know what you come up with!

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  3. Traci~Moon GypsyOctober 17, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    You should go for it, looks like a diamond in the rough to me Lara! The side damage looks to me like it's the veneer, which maybe able to be removed. I see tons and tons of potential...

    Blessings, Traci

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  4. LanaOctober 17, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Hey Lara, I read your post over at my blog and wanted you to know that it took our chickens to reach 22 weeks of age before we got our first eggs. Then, they were on the small side, but slowly grew over the next few weeks. Our side of town required that we buy a minimum of six chicks, so we bought seven chicks. Two turned out to be roosters and we had to find new homes for them after they began to crow fully. But, I did enjoy them. We have one Bantam, that obviously got mixed up into the Buff Orpington mix by accident, but she's my favorite, I call her Miss Speckles. You will love having your chickens! Hang in there!

    Lana
    www.FarmLifeLessons.blogspot.com

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  5. Robin at The Primitive HutchOctober 17, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Hi Lara,
    I'm sure what ever you do ~ it will look great!
    I always like black with worn edges and stained wood.
    Can't wait to see how they turn out!
    Prim Blessings
    Robin

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  6. TheCrankyCrowOctober 17, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    I think this has tons and tons of potential Lara....I would definitely "restore" - do some paint (like a distressed black) and maybe a natural stained look for the top of the bottom piece...You could always do fabric coverings for the bottom and use shelving or baskets or whatever fits your storage needs the best.....I see Trace from York Mt. Primitives already commented - but you should check check out the awesome make-do step back cupboard she did on her blog if you haven't already. These old pieces hold so much possibility in the right hands - and yours are some of those hands....Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

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  7. At Home With AmyOctober 18, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    I love the combination of pieces you have put together. Beadboard for the sides is what comes to my mind first. Then I like the punched tin pieces next. Black or mustard would be my paint choice colors with a distressed finish of course. Then a nice MinWax walnut stain to bring it full circle.

    I cannot wait to see what you do with this. I just know it will be beautiful! You are such an inspiration!

    Prim hugs,
    AMY

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  8. Deppen homestead 1862October 18, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Lara~ I say restore it ~ I can see a beauty!!
    smiles
    Teresa

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  9. Dawn BuieOctober 19, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    What awesome pieces you to get to play with..
    Good luck with whatever you choose to do!

    XX Dawn

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  10. Linda ★ Parker's GeneralOctober 19, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Can you say POTENTIAL? It looks like it will be perfect to restore. I would paint, distress and stain!
    Linda

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  11. Firecracker KidOctober 20, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    Wow, lots of space for sure Lara. You can do it! The girls have great ideas. Now I can't wait to see it finished :-)
    Hugs~Carol

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  12. frontporchprimsOctober 20, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I think it will take some work and time and money but the potential is there. I can picture it in my mind already and it's breathtaking. Go for it. -Steph-

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  13. frontporchprimsOctober 21, 2011 at 6:21 AM

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  14. Oak Creek RanchOctober 21, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    It will be fun to see the end product. Thanks for following my blog!

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  15. Karen ~ Life In A Primitive English CottageOctober 22, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    I think restoration is the way to go, and tend to go with the majority of comments and paint, distress then stain. As for the side pieces what if you removed them completely leaving just the back panelled??? giving the impression of a table?? just a thought!

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  16. Gettysburg HomesteadNovember 1, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Those are some great pieces!!! Hmmm... what about bead board to replace the sides??? Then paint distress and stain.

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