Adding Character
This area of our home has seen more changes than any other area. You can see all the different versions of this area here and here. I often refer to the awkward “box” as a ledge. It is hollow inside, the top lifts off, and the flooring runs to the left end of the box and the interior flooring isn’t finished. While I do have a grand scheme of what I’d like to do here like remove the ledge + create a built-in hutch, cabinet or Welsh Dresser – now isn’t the time.
Vintage Pine Glass Cabinet
So, while I wait, I’ve created the illusion of a hutch with an inexpensive Facebook Marketplace cabinet and some paint I had on hand. This gives me a starting point as I dream and plan for the next project for this space.
We picked up the cabinet last week from a place on the very back roads in a nearby town. It is sturdy, solid pine, except for the masonite panel backing. The backing was just tacked on and came off quickly with a small crowbar and a nipper to grab the nails.
Fixing up a vintage glass cabinet
Next, I lightly sand the surfaces and applied primer. I used Stix Acrylic Waterborne Bonding Primer. I also primed and repainted the green “box/ledge” so there would be a cohesive look. This process took a few hours.
The following morning Kirk anchored the cabinet to the wall. I cleaned up the glass, and put the old cabinet pulls back on until I find new ones to replace them. It was so rewarding and fun to style the shelves and I’m really enjoying the new look.
Styling a glass cabinet with ironstone
I love that the cabinet holds so much ironstone. Having it in the dining area gives this great room area some distinct living spaces. The black cold-air return grate will be replaced soon. I have a few white grate choices in mind, I just need to make a decision.
I have been looking on FB Marketplace for several months for a hutch top that would work for this space. This is pretty close to my vision, but I plan to keep looking to see if something with more character and vintage shows up.
