If you follow me on Facebook, you will know that i found this cute little gun cabinet @ goodwill a couple weeks ago. I actually saw it then decided against it because im trying not to buy any more projects, but then i couldnt stop thinking about it all night. It had good potential and it was cheap :)
Luckily, when i went back the next morning it was still there… lovely fake etched glass and all :)
I knew i wanted to add a couple shelves and add something to the back. I ended up just going through my scrap bin and using what i had. I also wanted to add crown molding, get rid of the lower cabinet, update the base molding, and get rid of the glass (i had plans to replace the glass with chicken wire, but i sold it before it was done and she wanted the glass).
I cut my reclaimed wood down to size for the back to make a “plank” look. Then i added two simple sheves, crown and base molding.
After the building was done, i taped off the back to protect it from paint. I filled in all the nail holes and then gave everything a light sand. To paint this piece, i used Sherwin Williams pre-cat lacquer in white in a dull rubbed finish. I havent worked much with lacquer besides over the past few weeks – and i really like the stuff! It takes the right project, i wouldnt do it on everything, but it gives a really nice finish that you just dont get with latex.
I ended up selling the cabinet before it was finished and she wanted the glass rather than chicken wire that i was planning. Luckily the glass that it came with only had a fake etching on it and i was able to get the oh so awesome deer off with a little lacquer thinner.
And the after…
Whatcha think? Got an old gun cab that could use a facelift?! There are so many possibilities!!
Too see another gun cabinet transformation go here!! I took an old large gun cabinet and turned it into a craft hutch!
LOVE IT! the cabinet turned out gorgeous, great thinking!
thank you – i love the way it turned out too!! :)
This turned out wonderful. Love the reclaimed wood in the back and the color you chose. Just lovely!
Thanks for sharing,
Suzanne
Pieced Pastimes
PS-Would love to have you link this up to Saturday Sparks. Links open till Friday.
the woods my favorite part – thank you!!
That is an amazing transformation. It is beautiful now. You sure havent talent and vision!
thanks!!
I love this idea! Was the gun cabinet made of real wood? I assume so but a lot of them are made out of that cheap laminate wood so just curious.
yup, this one was solid oak
Wow! I have seen these gun cabinets many times in thrift stores, but could never have imagined such a transformation! Awesome!
Looks wonderful… and already sold, you can’t beat that!
That is amazing!!! Awesome job!!!
Now that’s a gun cabinet I’d like to have. :)
Totally crushing on this! I would turn one into a bookcase.
Love love love this!! Love the wood at the back, chicken wire would have been cute too, but love how unique the piece is!
Love this and ALL of your work. You’re work is amazing!!!
ahhh – thanks :)
I.Love.It! So awesome – I want to go to Goodwill RIGHT NOW in hopes they will have one! The reclaimed wood just makes the whole piece. I’ve never been lucky enough to come across any but I will keep my eyes out now for some!
I love it! I had no idea what could be done with it. Lovely!!!!
This Is so awesome! Lurv the planks.
The reclaimed wood is a fabulous idea. It’s one of those ideas that you think “why didn’t I think of that?” Nicely done!
I always see those ugly cabinets ~ what a great job you did! I wish I was that talented :)
I love it! The reclaimed wood looks amazing. Nice job! And just so you know, I am eagerly awaiting your post on glazing. I have a project (dresser) ready for the glazing step but I’ve been waiting to hear about your new technique! :)
I never would have seen the potential in this one! Excellent makeover!!
That is really cool! I have no idea where you come up with these great ideas but I like em! My son has been asking me to find him a gun cabinet WITH the deer lol.
Sausha, this is AWESOME! If you ever find another one, buy it, do the same thing to it, and it will be MINE!! I’m serious. Just text me and say “I found a gun cabinet” and I will pay you in advance. SO CUTE. I need one for my front room. Oh, and the wood plank back…. Seriously, I’m in love. :)
I love this SO much! Amazing!
Sausha you AMAZE me with your talent, I am not even sure how to describe how lovely this before and after is, thank you so much for inspiring me!
xo, Tanya
twelveOeight
OKay. it is necessary for me to find one of these! But first I need to buy a truck so I can get all the furniture I want to bring home!! I absolutely LOOOOOOOVE this!
Emily @ House and Hone
Think you so much for the idea! I have the exact same cabinet I bought at a flee market for $2.00! I have been trying to figure out what to do with it. You did a fantastic job!