If you need space for kitchen storage for a small home you can transform a TV stand into a buffet cabinet in 5 easy steps.
Storage Solutions
Recently I sold my home. I downsized from 3700 square feet to an 1800 square feet rental. I will be renting for one year until my home is built. I have several pets so it was very hard to find a rental that takes pets. I finally found a cute little cottage that allowed pets so I had to do some creative storage ideas to make space for some of my misc kitchen things. Since much of my furniture is in storage. So I took an old TV stand and transformed it into a buffet cabinet that I can use for extra storage in the kitchen area.
Here ‘s how it’s done!
Supplies:
- White Primer
- White Semi-Gloss Paint
- Sander
- Vintage Patina Wash
- Decorative Tin Inserts
- Cloth
- New Knobs
Step: 1
Sand the cabinet and spray a primer all over it, followed by white semi-gloss paint.
Step 2: Sand cabinet before applying patina wash. Apply with brush and spread with cloth evenly.
Tips:
When spreading the patina wash use a clean brush. Take the clean white cloth and spread it evenly all over so that the wash blends evenly with some of the white paint showing through.
Step 4: Applying Tin Inserts
Measure the front of the door and cut out the tin inserts. Glue with adhesive on the front of the door. Let dry for 24 hours before attaching the door back to the cabinet. Do the same thing inside the door.
Step 5: Knobs
I changed the knobs to a brushed nickel finish. It made a big difference from the plain wooden ones.
There are so many ideas to create storage spaces. I hope you enjoyed this one. The patina wash I used did not photograph the true patina color but you can see it on the door in step 2.
Thanks to Decor Art for supplying the wash.
For similar posts check out how to change color of a dresser.
I love this makeover. It’s really lovely and reflects your personal style. You have motivated me to enhance a dresser that’s forced to function as storage for table linens and such. I love your blog. Big house or small you live beautifully.
Thanks Dana, its so true you can make any place big or small your own beauty!
Gorgeous transformation! Love the color.
Thanks Patti for stopping by, it goes with my little cottage I am renting.
Maria
I love the color too, and love the addition of the tin panels! Glad you found a place to rent that would take pets.
Its been very hectic moving and decluttering. Been selling stuff on the FB Group! Plus giving stuff to Good Will too.
Maria
Wow…this looks so great! I love it!
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Thank so much Jess, your a sweetie.
Maria
Wow. I love that tin insert you used in the center door. Would love for you to stop by and link this up to More The Merrier Monday.
Jamie
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Thanks so much for the lovely comment.
Maria
What a great piec, you do beautiful work. Thanks for sharing with us this week at My Busy Beehives!
Julie
So happy you like the buffet cabinet. Hugs Maria
What a great makeover. It will be a good piece for storage in the rental and your new house also.
Yes, its very handy at the rental! I am hoping to use it in the new home! But sometimes I change up the look and I end up selling it.Thanks
Maria
This is the new paint that lets the grain show through. It looks really great Maria and I like your clever use of that buffet cabinet.
This is darling! I love the color and the added tin. Thanks for sharing it with SYC. I’m sure it’s not intentional, but I’m not seeing a link back to the party. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Jann
Glad you stopped by! Thanks Maria
Great transformation! I love the tin insert. It really makes it a special piece. Thanks for the tutorial.
Thanks so much!
Love this makeover! We’ve been on the lookout for a cabinet that will fit in between our kitchen counter and the window next to it. We’re hoping to hide our garbage can within it and getting some extra storage! I’ll definitely be coming back for these instructions once we find one!
Check on local Facebook Flea markets! There are some really cheap deals! I found a table for $10 that I am going to re-do into a shabby chic looks.
Maria
This is gorgeous!
Thank so much for the nice comment
Maria
Love, love, love the tins in the cabinet, and that fun shade of aqua/blue. Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
Thanks so much Leslie! You are such a sweetie.
Maria
This is amazing, it looks fabulous. I’m in love with the tin inserts. Saw you link at the Pin Party, thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much! glad you stopped by! Have a great week.Maria
WOW! What a stunning transformation. Love the tin panels, too – the icing on the cake!
thanks so much for the sweet comment! Hugs Maria
How very creative.
We are in almost the exact same position, getting ready to see our home and moving into temporary housing. Where we go after this is a big question. It depends on how much we get from the big house.
I can relate to this! I was lucky I sold without a realtor, makes the transition easy!
Hope you can sell fast. the market is good still.
Maria
Oh this is so beautiful and you did an excellent job. I’m not a DIYer but you have certainly shown how you can make an old piece of furniture look so stylish. I love the inlay in the door. Thanks for sharing your project with us at #BloggersPitStop and have a lovely weekend.
Sue, such a sweet comment! I have enjoyed your party!
Hugs
Maria
Pretty cabinet – I like the front inlay a lot. I’m a DIY person but not with furniture. Thanks for sharing with Fiesta Friday.
Thanks for stopping by! I truly enjoy your party!
Maria
I love the way the cabinet turned out. The tin inserts really give it character. Thanks for sharing on Sunday’s Best.
Yes the tin inserts do add character! thanks for stopping by.
Maria
Turned out beautifully! Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
Blessings,
Cindy
Thanks so much glad you enjoyed it.
Your cabinet turned out really nice. I love how added the metal not only to the outside, but to the inside of the cabinet as well. Such a lovely detailed touch. Thanks for sharing this on MM. Pinned.
Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you have a great holiday.
Maria
What a great update love that punch tin door
This looks really nice with the brushed tin inserts. I made a headboard with them a few years ago and I love how they look. Your makeover is gorgeous.
Leanna, Have a Happy Holiday, do you celebrate Thanksgiving a different day in Canada, my neighbor is from Canada and she said they celebrated in October.
Maria
I love the makeover! Thanks for sharing it at Sew It Cook It Craft It.
Thanks so much for the love. Happy Thanksgiving.
Maria
This is a great redo on the cabinet and I do like repurposing old cabinets. In our next house, I plan on doing something similar as I know it will be a smaller home. Lots of things in storage will be sold off as they just won’t fit {plus my tastes have changed… should have sold more in 2015! Lol!}.
Enjoy your house building!
Barb 🙂
Are you selling your current home? Thanks for stopping by!
Maria
That is beautiful with super practical storage. Great job remaking it!
Thanks for sharing at #bloggerspotlight!! Pinned to my group boards.
Thanks for pinning, Have a great weekend.
Maria
What a fantastic piece! I especially love the tin panel!! thanks so much for taking the time to stop by!!
Hugs,Deb
Totally awesome! I love those tin inserts…much more interesting & vintage looking than the door panels! Are you in your new house yet?
Not yet! its been a late start, they just started breaking ground! Probably not until end of year.
Maria
This is a great makeover. I love the tin panels!
So happy you have enjoyed this Project! Its been a joy making it.
Maria
This is awesome! I love what you did with it , Maria!
Yes this containers have been so much fun to use. thanks
Maria
Gorgeous Maria. I love using ceiling tiles in our decor and can’t wait to use a variation of what you’ve done on an old dresser that’s gathering dust in our store room
Thanks so much. Will this post work for you for the round-up you are doing.