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Vintage kitchenette

Claire84
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Vintage kitchenette

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An old vintage kitchenette that was a family hairloom needed a lot of work to give a new modern look to use for many more years. Old paint was stripped and all sanded back, old backboard was removed and replaced, tracks doors and glass was cleaned repaired and refinished for smooth running and functionality. Finished in a deep royal blue paint, rattan look handles and pale pink paint on the inside.

Bunnings is the best place to get all products needed to get the job done 

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Jason
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Re: Vintage kitchenette

Great to have you join us and share your fantastic upcycling projects @Claire84. It looks like you have loads of experience and creativity to share with the Bunnings Workshop community. We are looking forward to reading more of your posts soon.

 

Please let me know if you ever need a hand getting the most from the Workshop site. We're here to help.

 

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Re: Vintage kitchenette

Great thanks @Jason 

EricL
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Re: Vintage kitchenette

Hi @Claire84

 

Thank you for sharing your progress shots on your vintage kitchenette upcycling project. It's clear that the former owner attempted their own upcycling technique on the cabinet. You can see from one of your pictures that the original finish was that classical lacquer brown that you see so often on older furniture. That Royal Blue finish is so deep that in some angles it almost looks black. Did you manage to save the brass finger holds of the sliding doors or did you just end up buying new ones? It's great that you've managed to save the original glass, it just adds to its overall character.

 

Again, thank you for sharing your beautiful vintage kitchenette upcycling project.

 

Eric

 

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Re: Vintage kitchenette

Hi @EricL,

It definitely had a few makeovers in its life time. Yes the finger handles are original I cleaned the rust off and sprayed them gold to tie them in with the rest of the piece 

thanks again

Claire

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