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Transform a TV Stand Into a Buffet Cabinet in 5 Easy Steps

Filed Under: diy and craftNovember 10, 2017

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:DIY BUFFET CABINET

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.

 

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  1. Dana says

    November 10, 2017 at 9:48 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      November 14, 2017 at 5:18 pm

      Thanks Dana, its so true you can make any place big or small your own beauty!

      Reply
  2. Patti says

    November 14, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    Gorgeous transformation! Love the color.

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      November 14, 2017 at 5:18 pm

      Thanks Patti for stopping by, it goes with my little cottage I am renting.
      Maria

      Reply
  3. Florence @ Vintage Southern Picks says

    November 14, 2017 at 3:58 pm

    I love the color too, and love the addition of the tin panels! Glad you found a place to rent that would take pets.

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      November 14, 2017 at 5:17 pm

      Its been very hectic moving and decluttering. Been selling stuff on the FB Group! Plus giving stuff to Good Will too.
      Maria

      Reply
  4. Jess says

    November 14, 2017 at 6:59 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      November 15, 2017 at 12:16 am

      Thank so much Jess, your a sweetie.
      Maria

      Reply
  5. DIY Home Sweet Home says

    November 15, 2017 at 3:41 pm

    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
    http://diyhsh.com/

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      November 16, 2017 at 12:24 am

      Thanks so much for the lovely comment.
      Maria

      Reply
  6. Julie Christiansen says

    November 15, 2017 at 4:05 pm

    What a great piec, you do beautiful work. Thanks for sharing with us this week at My Busy Beehives!

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      November 16, 2017 at 12:24 am

      Julie

      So happy you like the buffet cabinet. Hugs Maria

      Reply
  7. Debrashoppeno5 says

    November 15, 2017 at 5:50 pm

    What a great makeover. It will be a good piece for storage in the rental and your new house also.

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      November 16, 2017 at 12:23 am

      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

      Reply
  8. Mary says

    November 16, 2017 at 4:05 am

    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.

    Reply
  9. Jann Olson says

    November 16, 2017 at 4:24 am

    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

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      November 19, 2017 at 11:30 pm

      Jann

      Glad you stopped by! Thanks Maria

      Reply
  10. Lisa says

    November 16, 2017 at 1:25 pm

    Great transformation! I love the tin insert. It really makes it a special piece. Thanks for the tutorial.

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      November 19, 2017 at 11:30 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  11. SARA says

    November 16, 2017 at 2:54 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      November 19, 2017 at 11:30 pm

      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

      Reply
  12. Sheri says

    November 16, 2017 at 5:19 pm

    This is gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      November 19, 2017 at 11:28 pm

      Thank so much for the nice comment
      Maria

      Reply
  13. Leslie says

    November 16, 2017 at 10:15 pm

    Love, love, love the tins in the cabinet, and that fun shade of aqua/blue. Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      November 19, 2017 at 11:27 pm

      Thanks so much Leslie! You are such a sweetie.
      Maria

      Reply
  14. Mary says

    November 17, 2017 at 12:28 pm

    This is amazing, it looks fabulous. I’m in love with the tin inserts. Saw you link at the Pin Party, thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      November 19, 2017 at 11:26 pm

      Thanks so much! glad you stopped by! Have a great week.Maria

      Reply
  15. Jelica says

    November 17, 2017 at 8:01 pm

    WOW! What a stunning transformation. Love the tin panels, too – the icing on the cake!

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      November 19, 2017 at 11:25 pm

      thanks so much for the sweet comment! Hugs Maria

      Reply
  16. Liz says

    November 17, 2017 at 8:04 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      November 19, 2017 at 11:25 pm

      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

      Reply
  17. Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond says

    November 17, 2017 at 11:30 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      November 19, 2017 at 11:23 pm

      Sue, such a sweet comment! I have enjoyed your party!
      Hugs
      Maria

      Reply
  18. Judith Graber says

    November 18, 2017 at 3:37 pm

    Pretty cabinet – I like the front inlay a lot. I’m a DIY person but not with furniture. Thanks for sharing with Fiesta Friday.

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      November 19, 2017 at 11:22 pm

      Thanks for stopping by! I truly enjoy your party!
      Maria

      Reply
  19. Rhonda says

    November 18, 2017 at 5:17 pm

    I love the way the cabinet turned out. The tin inserts really give it character. Thanks for sharing on Sunday’s Best.

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      November 19, 2017 at 11:20 pm

      Yes the tin inserts do add character! thanks for stopping by.
      Maria

      Reply
  20. Cindy says

    November 19, 2017 at 5:50 pm

    Turned out beautifully! Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      November 19, 2017 at 11:18 pm

      Thanks so much glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  21. Erlene says

    November 20, 2017 at 12:22 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      November 20, 2017 at 11:34 am

      Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you have a great holiday.
      Maria

      Reply
  22. Amber Harrop says

    November 20, 2017 at 7:38 pm

    What a great update love that punch tin door

    Reply
  23. Leanna says

    November 20, 2017 at 11:57 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      November 22, 2017 at 3:27 pm

      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

      Reply
  24. Lina says

    November 21, 2017 at 10:49 am

    I love the makeover! Thanks for sharing it at Sew It Cook It Craft It.

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      November 22, 2017 at 3:25 pm

      Thanks so much for the love. Happy Thanksgiving.
      Maria

      Reply
  25. Barbara Chapman ~ French Ethereal says

    November 29, 2017 at 2:20 am

    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 🙂

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      November 29, 2017 at 8:19 pm

      Are you selling your current home? Thanks for stopping by!
      Maria

      Reply
  26. Hil says

    November 30, 2017 at 1:53 am

    That is beautiful with super practical storage. Great job remaking it!

    Thanks for sharing at #bloggerspotlight!! Pinned to my group boards.

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      December 1, 2017 at 1:02 pm

      Thanks for pinning, Have a great weekend.
      Maria

      Reply
  27. Debbie-Dabble says

    February 3, 2018 at 12:24 am

    What a fantastic piece! I especially love the tin panel!! thanks so much for taking the time to stop by!!
    Hugs,Deb

    Reply
  28. FLORENCE says

    April 12, 2018 at 5:45 pm

    Totally awesome! I love those tin inserts…much more interesting & vintage looking than the door panels! Are you in your new house yet?

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      April 16, 2018 at 1:45 am

      Not yet! its been a late start, they just started breaking ground! Probably not until end of year.
      Maria

      Reply
  29. Carlene Blair says

    April 12, 2018 at 8:40 pm

    This is a great makeover. I love the tin panels!

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      April 16, 2018 at 1:43 am

      So happy you have enjoyed this Project! Its been a joy making it.
      Maria

      Reply
  30. Handan Navage says

    April 15, 2018 at 4:33 pm

    This is awesome! I love what you did with it , Maria!

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      April 16, 2018 at 1:38 am

      Yes this containers have been so much fun to use. thanks
      Maria

      Reply
  31. Michelle Leslie says

    January 27, 2020 at 2:58 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      January 28, 2020 at 4:09 pm

      Thanks so much. Will this post work for you for the round-up you are doing.

      Reply

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