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My 3 favorite words: “You Were Right” (the great media cabinet victory.)

August 12, 2011 86 Comments

OK.  I forgot to show you something that I did last summer.

And I’m really surprised I didn’t show you this earlier, because it was one of those decorating things that my husband told me I couldn’t do…. but I bugged him and bugged him until finally decided that this was not the hill he wanted to die on.

I had wanted to paint this dated pine media cabinet for years.  Handsome Hubby always said no.  (He was afraid I was going to paint it black.) (Cue the Stones right here.) 

I liked the shape and size for the most part, but hated the clear glass where you could see all our crap.
I also hated that it was pine and the rest of the wood pieces in the room were dark and it was too many competing wood tones (especially when you factor in the ginormous wall of paneling that HH won’t let me paint either…)

Things started going my way when HH suggested we paint an accent wall in our living room. (Which was his fabulous idea, by the way.)  We picked out paint together.  I’m not sure how I did it, but I convinced him to let me paint the cabinet the very lightest green on the paint chip.  This looks almost white, but it is a very, very, very light green.

I love how it looks against the darker green wall.  I also love that the two dark wood tables on either side of it   look coordinated and polished.  Before it was like Early American Garage Sale with all that competing wood.
I primed the whole thing, painted it, then used Rustoleum’s glass frosting spray on the two glass panels.  Rustoleum’s Hammered Metal paint turned the wooden knobs into metal ones.
Prime. Paint. Decorate.
Easy.
The best part of this re-do?  That every once in a while, HH will randomly say, “Gosh, that looks so much better!” 
The winner, the winner, the winner!!!
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Comments

  1. Connie Weiss says

    August 12, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    I have to show this to Keith.

    Reply
  2. Carolyn@SweetChaos says

    August 12, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    So glad you won, because it looks fantastic! Congrats on your victory 🙂

    Reply
  3. Kelli says

    August 12, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Now I know what you did last summer (makes me think of that movie). This looks GREAT! I love what you did to the glass too. You were SO right!

    Reply
  4. LeAnne says

    August 12, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Man, this looks GREAT! I am sure it was a lot of work, but boy was it worth it!

    Reply
  5. Jennifer says

    August 12, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Love it! Have a great weekend!
    Jen

    Reply
  6. Prudently Painted Vintage says

    August 12, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Seriously this is gorgeous!!! It lOoks like an expensive piece of furniture now. You definitely won!!!

    Reply
  7. Felicia Kramer says

    August 12, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous!

    Reply
  8. Nicole@Thrifty Decorating says

    August 12, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    LOL…that looks amazing!!! It doesn’t even look like the same stand! I just won a small victory last night,too! I’m about to paint our sink cabinet in our half-bath!! But I am going black! 🙂 Oh….if they could just see our vision!

    Reply
  9. At The Picket Fence says

    August 12, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    That looks incredible!! So glad you won this battle because it looks amazing especially with the frosted glass. Way to go!
    Vanessa

    Reply
  10. Eric and Hilary says

    August 12, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    it looks awesome, i love it! so, i want to paint my kitchen table white (which is currently a similar color to what yours was before the re-do) why didn’t you have to sand it first? this is the main reason I’ve been putting off doing it, because sanding the chairs would be torture.

    Reply
  11. Amber says

    August 12, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    That does look so much better! So crisp and inviting. I think frosting the glass was the best move, it makes it so much less cluttered.

    Great job as usual!!!

    Reply
  12. Carolyn says

    August 12, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    OMG – everything looks great. I really love the details – frosted glass and the knobs!! I’ve got to get some of that metal paint and have at some of my knobs.

    Reply
  13. MiMi says

    August 12, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Bahahahahah! The winner!
    It does look fab, though. The hammered metal paint is AWESOME. I love it. I used it last year on a bunch of stuff too!

    Reply
  14. Emmy says

    August 12, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Okay totally bowing down to your awesomeness! And not only did you get to make it look awesome but you got to say I told you so! Priceless!

    Reply
  15. Milla says

    August 12, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Wow that was such a big piece of furniture to tackle. How long did that take you? And did you spray paint it? It looks white, but it’s green…I love that because it still brightens up the room. Tell HH I said thanks for finally giving in. It’s beautiful.

    Reply
  16. Ang @ Taking a Sunday Drive says

    August 12, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    It looks great! Doesn’t in feel good to win and to be told (in so many words) that your idea was right!!

    Reply
  17. {nifty thrifty things} says

    August 12, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    I love the story behind this! 😉
    It turned out beautiful! Great job, Vivienne!
    xoxo,
    Vanessa

    Reply
  18. Christine says

    August 12, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    It looks so amazing–so worth it! Congrats–lol!

    Reply
  19. Ashley says

    August 12, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    What is it with guys and wood? My boyfriend won’t let me paint any of our wood things, either! I’ll win him over one day…

    Reply
  20. Kristel T.M. says

    August 12, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    That is impressive! Love the new look. I was brought up thinking that I should never paint wood, but I am beginning to change my mind about that.

    Reply
  21. Just Jaime says

    August 12, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Congrats on being right and on your beautiful redo!

    Reply
  22. - Laura says

    August 12, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    That is such an amazing transformation!!! It doesn’t even look like the same piece of furniture!! Wow!!! Gorgeousness!!!

    Guys are so weird about changing wood!!?? Just the other night I suggested we paint our TV cabinet white and got a fast NO!!! We’ll see though now that I have your piece as ammunition..er…inspiration!! 🙂

    Reply
  23. Shawn says

    August 12, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    I love it and the fact that you got your way and were right makes it even better!

    Reply
  24. chris says

    August 12, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Yeah, the whole thing is awesome. Your family room looks fabulous, and you heard those magical words. 🙂

    Reply
  25. iram says

    August 12, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    wow that is sooooo amazing transformation 🙂 love it

    Reply
  26. Lynn says

    August 12, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Stunning difference! It is beautiful. Guess you showed him who the Number One Finest Kind Decorator is.
    Now tell me about the top of the wall by the seiling? The strip of differentness up there? What is it and how did you do that?

    Reply
  27. NYCLQ says

    August 13, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    !!! WOW !!! That looks freakin’ fantastic in white!! What a difference – and budget saver!!! You really did an EXCELLENT job!! Way to go! xo

    Lynda

    Reply
  28. Crystal says

    August 13, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    Wow Vivienne! It looks absolutely stunning! Isn’t it amazing what a coat paint can do?! Great job! 🙂 Thank you so much for linking up! Hope you have a fantastic weekend!
    Crystal
    Homemaker in Heels

    Reply
  29. Shirley says

    August 13, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    My jaw is on the floor! It is amazing!!!

    Reply
  30. Ruth says

    August 13, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    It looks gorgeous. Great job!!

    Ruth

    Reply
  31. Elz says

    August 13, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    Looks great. I love those little victories!

    Reply
  32. Mel - http://junkinjunky.blogspot.com/ says

    August 13, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Thank goodness you won this victory ‘cuase it turned out fantastic!

    Reply
  33. WhyCuzICan says

    August 13, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Yeah!!!! VICTORY! whew. took long. enough 🙂

    Visiting from Tatertots and Jello Linky Party
    ~Suzanne in IL

    Reply
  34. Jacqueline says

    August 13, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Wow what a transformation! It looks so much better!!

    Reply
  35. Michelle @ Sweet Something Design says

    August 13, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Good choice you guys! The accent color and the furniture color look great!

    Reply
  36. Lesley says

    August 14, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    I have almost this exact cabinet sitting in my basement because it’s so old fashioned looking and doesn’t go with anything else.
    You are my savior, Miss Vivienne! I said that in some sort of southern accent because, somehow, I thought it sounded funny like that.

    Reply
  37. cheryl @ nefotlak. says

    August 14, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    great makeover!
    love how the knobs now look like metal.
    lovely!
    cheryl xox.

    Reply
  38. THIS IS ME....ONLINE says

    August 14, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    I usually pride myself on having a decent vision when it comes to decorating. Right now though, my mouth is hanging open. The before pic (quite honestly) didn’t appeal to me. Kind of big and awkward. (Sorry) But NOW….it is a beautiful piece. Coloring is perfection. My hat is off to you….and HH, too

    Reply
  39. Jenn says

    August 14, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    Oh my gosh – stunning! It is amazing what a little paint can do. I LOVE it!!

    Reply
  40. Shelia says

    August 14, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    This turned out beautifully! 🙂
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

    Reply
  41. Becca @ R We There Yet Mom? says

    August 14, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Looks awesome! So question – M is getting a daybed that is a yucky brown wood and I want it white – what do I need to use to paint it white? And make it last…..

    Thanks!

    ~Becca

    Reply
  42. InMyOwnStyle says

    August 14, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Love what a little effort and some paint can do – especially white paint 🙂

    My best- Diane

    Reply
  43. Chris says

    August 14, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    This looks so fantastic! “You were right” are my three favorite words, too, so I can only imagine how validating that is! 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
  44. Sandy says

    August 14, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Wow, this is inspiring me to do my own. It looks fantastic!

    Reply
  45. laniebp says

    August 14, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    That is simply amazing and a lot of hard work! What is the lighter paint that you used? I am thinking of painting a pie safe because it is that honey color now and pretty ugly.

    Reply
  46. Janette - The2Seasons says

    August 14, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    You were absolutely right on this one.

    Reply
  47. Meg says

    August 14, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Don’t you love it when you’re right? It looks amazing, like a whole different piece! I love the frosted windows, great idea! If you want to share this at my link party going on now, I would be a happy blogger! 😉 http://www.alittleknickknack.com

    Reply
  48. Jennifer says

    August 15, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    LOVE this cabinet!! Is your husband by any chance related to mine? Just wondering….

    Thanks so much for linking up to Saturday Social this week! I hope to see you next week as well!!

    xoxo

    Jenn

    Reply
  49. To The Moon and Back says

    August 15, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    OMG, this looks amazing! At first I didn’t think it was the same piece. LOVE IT!

    Reply
  50. Hollie - TheSevenYearCottage.com says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Amazing transformation!

    Reply
  51. Stephanie says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    I love the color you used! They look so clean and new!

    Reply
  52. Scribbler says

    August 16, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    Congratulations. It pays to be persistent. The cabinets look really good.

    Reply
  53. alison says

    August 16, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    that was QUITE the victory!! Good job. 🙂

    Reply
  54. Jami says

    August 16, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Haha this is fabulous…almost as fabulous as those words!!

    Reply
  55. Shan@FamilyBringsJoy says

    August 17, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!! Glad you went with your gut and did it! Way to go! It is music to our ears when the hubby says, “You were right!” Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  56. Handy Man, Crafty Woman says

    August 17, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    The center cabinet reminds me of the old time ice chests. BEAUTIFUL! Love that it’s not white! Thank you for linking to Wicked Awesome Wednesday!

    Reply
  57. Kim says

    August 17, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Beautiful! Love the hardware you chose too!

    Reply
  58. Robin @ Happily Home, After says

    August 17, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Vivienne,

    Wanted to say “hi” as this is my first visit to your blog … saw your post on Clean & Scentsible.

    You have a great eye for what pieces can become and the “after” is wonderful.

    A woman must have invented paint because it seems that men are so resistant to the idea of painting large wood furniture! Glad you prevailed.

    Robin
    happilyhomeafter.blogspot.com

    Reply
  59. Rita May says

    August 17, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Great idea spraying the wood knobs because new hardware can be expensive and yours look great!
    Rita

    Reply
  60. Joysy28 says

    August 17, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Ah, being right feels so good! And your paint job is AMAZING!

    Reply
  61. HI THERE! says

    August 17, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    It looks amazing!! Such a great idea for the knobs and I love the frosted doors too. Thanks so much for linking up to The Creative Spark. I’ll be featuring this on my facebook page later today.
    Jenn 🙂

    Reply
  62. Stephanie says

    August 18, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    Goodness, that is amazing! Wonderful job!

    Reply
  63. Debra @ Common Ground says

    August 18, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    Looks fabulous, when will the men start listening to us gals!!?

    Reply
  64. Jordan McCollum says

    August 18, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    Beautiful! I have a similar oak-toned entertainment center and I am SO TIRED of that wood color. (My 51 kitchen cabinets and drawers are all the same color.)

    It’s so good to know there’s hope for a new look!

    Reply
  65. Kathryn Ferguson Griffin says

    August 18, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    I LOVE IT!!! Great job!! Found you via House of Hepworth and have become your newest follower. Pop on over for a visit if you get a moment. Tootles, Kathryn
    http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2011/07/continuation-of-story-goodwill-and.html

    Reply
  66. Gaertegang says

    August 18, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    No matter how many times I see transformations done with simple painting….the shock factor never wears off! It’s looks so gorgeous! Hopefully this will help convince HH to give you free rein painting what you please! If they all turn out this wonderful you can’t go wrong!

    Reply
  67. Katie says

    August 18, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Hi! Found you from Home Stories A2Z link up party. I LOVE this transformation. Way to go! Isn’t it fun when you win?

    Reply
  68. Good Time Charlie says

    August 19, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    Oh that is such a man thing to not want to paint wood, even if the wood doesn’t go with anything else. Why???? That is one amazing Redoux. I seriously would have had to look hard to figure out the before and after even went together. I bet you are soooooo happy you finally got your way. And, the bonus that he tells you how good it looks!

    Reply
  69. Krista-Artista says

    August 19, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    I love this. You did such a great job it doesn’t even look like the same piece! And it looks great with the wall color too. Beautiful!

    Reply
  70. Laura@Corner House says

    August 20, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    You were right! I love this and I featured it on my blog tonight.

    Reply
  71. Megan says

    August 20, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    What a bear of a project, so worth it though it’s sooooo much better!! Love the frosted glass!!!!

    Reply
  72. BeingBrook says

    August 20, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Love it!! Looks so fresh and pretty. Totally a hill worth fighting for!

    Reply
  73. Ellie says

    August 20, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    My entertainment system is due for a paint job. Yours looks great! (I totally have that Stones song in my head now.)

    Reply
  74. CraftyCupcake13 says

    August 21, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    WOW – absolutely AMAZING! I’m so glad I found you through Tatertots and Jello, I saw your link up!! I LOVE this I want to paint our dresser to maybe I’ll try this light light green color I LOVE it!! I’m your newest follower 🙂 You can find me here:
    http://onestopbabygifts.blogspot.com
    I’d love if you came to visit me 😉

    XOXOXO,
    Lilli

    Thanks for sharing your post!!!!

    Reply
  75. Stephanie says

    August 21, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Wow, what a transformation! It’s gorgeous!!

    Reply
  76. Janet says

    August 21, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Gotta agree with everyone who saw this before I did. Looks great! My hubs has a thing against painting wood, but after 35 years of having it his way, he’s caving in to let me have some things my way. Now that we’re both disabled and can’t just do it like when we were healthier, it’ll take years to get it done, but I won!!! Isn’t it a great feeling?????
    Janet

    Reply
  77. Heather {WhipperBerry} says

    August 22, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    Oh my gosh… I think our husbands were separated at birth! And the Stones reference!!! I LOVE it!! My dear you crack me up…
    kisses
    heather

    Reply
  78. Tonya says

    August 25, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    It looks fabulous! Great job!

    Reply
  79. Delightful Order says

    August 25, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    WOW!!! LOVE! it turned out so great! Please tell me how you get so many people to comment??? I’d love to know the trick as I know FULL well how great it is to receive comments & how encouraging it is to a blogger.

    DaNita

    Reply
  80. gail says

    August 25, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    amazing redo. I love the color you chose on the wall and on the cabinet pieces.
    gail

    Reply
  81. Dream Mom says

    August 27, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Beautiful job! Love the new look. I also think it’s great that you used a perfectly good piece(s) of furniture and updated it to make it look new. I love how it looks in the room.

    Reply
  82. Jessica says

    August 31, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    Just saw your linkup on beneathmyheart! So so so awesome! Love those major redo’s!

    Reply
  83. Delightful Order says

    September 1, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    Love this! I know I already told you so. I featured it today at my Delightfully Inspiring Thursday Party.

    Stop by and check out the great inspiration link ups.

    http://delightfulorder.blogspot.com/2011/08/delightfully-inspiring-thursday-party_31.html

    DaNita

    Reply
  84. Michell @ Girl In Air says

    September 1, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    “Gosh, that looks so much better!” ~ No really! That looks amazing!!

    Reply
  85. Home Lighting says

    September 6, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Wayyyy much better! I can imagine the smile on your face when he said that it looks better 😉 Congratulations for the new look, really nice!

    Reply
  86. jeremy says

    November 3, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I know you will make it! Good luck to the next!
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