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This is a Thomasville buffet from the late 1960s. We have a funny little spot in a small family room on our main floor that we have been wanting to fill with a fun piece to display our tv. This is what we found and how we used it.
This is a Thomasville buffet from the late 1960s. We have a funny little spot in a small family room on our main floor that we have been wanting to fill with a fun piece to display our tv. This is what we found and how we used it. After
It is somewhat of cubby hole that I would change if we did not have plans to move but I think that this alternative works nicely in the meantime. We painted it my favorite white, distressed it, and added my most recent hardware find which actually matches the hardware that we also placed on the Amiyah Hutch.
The buffet has several clean lines and is quite simple.
The piece sits up on the sweet legs and allows me the option of placing baskets underneath for extra storage.
Mike converted one of the drawer fronts into a drop down door to house our cable/dvr box. I always prefer to have this type of electronic equipment in a place that can be easily hidden and easily accessible. Waaaa - laaaa! This works out perfectly!
These old pieces are so versatile and when we eventually move it can be used in so many different ways if we choose not to use it to display the tv. I am so happy to have this part of this room finished. It has been one that I have wanted to work on for quite some time and I am so happy with the piece we found and how it completes our room.
We are currently debating on what piece we want to finish next so I suppose it wil be a surprise for all of us!
The piece sits up on the sweet legs and allows me the option of placing baskets underneath for extra storage.
Mike converted one of the drawer fronts into a drop down door to house our cable/dvr box. I always prefer to have this type of electronic equipment in a place that can be easily hidden and easily accessible. Waaaa - laaaa! This works out perfectly!
These old pieces are so versatile and when we eventually move it can be used in so many different ways if we choose not to use it to display the tv. I am so happy to have this part of this room finished. It has been one that I have wanted to work on for quite some time and I am so happy with the piece we found and how it completes our room.We are currently debating on what piece we want to finish next so I suppose it wil be a surprise for all of us!
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ReplyDeleteWow, this looks great! I love the way you all converted the drawer like that! :o)
ReplyDeleteI love this! the transformation is really great - Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great find and love it painted white. Converting the drawer is genius. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteYou did an outstanding job on it! I love how it works perfectly in that spot. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteOnce again, you and Mike did it again! I like how you got rid of the round pulls and the drawer pulls. It makes my wheels start turning!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteMelanie that is so beautiful and it is perfect! What a cozy little spot and it fits so nicely! Great idea to convert one of the drawers too! Your little corner there is wonderful!
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Another stunning piece! I featured you over at my blog. The work you do is fabulous!
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ok so it's gorgeous and fits perfectly, but don't you think that would be a great stage for family talent show night? ;) or dance-offs! he he! what a crazy little nook and htat piece fits perfectly!
ReplyDeletethat is fantastic! I love how beautiful it looks in white. I have a buffet that I want to paint but am going back and forth between black and white. Yours is so lovely I may just have to try white!
ReplyDelete~ Emily N. from "too Blessed to Stress"
omg...the cutest. i need this.
ReplyDeleteLook at how beautifully it fit in that spot its like it was made specifically for that area. Beautiful transformation btw. You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteMelanie- You did that piece proud! I love it! Thomasville made some pretty good stuff years ago, didn't they? Hugs-Diana
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, Melanie! How perfect it is in your spot. It was meant to be! I'm with you on hiding the electronics as much as possible and your husband did a great job with that. You both did a beautiful job. I hope your week is going well with your new job!
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful!! I love all of your redos :) if you ever have a chance I'd love for you to come link up to handmade tuesdays @ ladybug blessings www.ladybug-blessings.com
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful. What a perfect piece for that odd little space. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic! I'd love to see a tutorial on how to make the drop-down drawers. We've attempted it with no luck.
ReplyDeleteAnd putting a dresser in that raised nook is fantastic. So unexpected. So beautiful!
Melanie -- I've been debating on working with such a piece for an area in our living area and you have done it my friend with grand style -- so I can't wait to get started; I'm not necessarily using it how you did, but I need to replace a desk that is "too" small for the area it is now in. So many ideas -- thanks for doing this in such a unique way; Terri www.morningdewdrops.typepad.com
ReplyDeleteMelanie -- I've been debating on working with such a piece for an area in our living area and you have done it my friend with grand style -- so I can't wait to get started; I'm not necessarily using it how you did, but I need to replace a desk that is "too" small for the area it is now in. So many ideas -- thanks for doing this in such a unique way; Terri www.morningdewdrops.typepad.com
ReplyDeleteThis looks really great. I really don't like the typical glass tv stands and this is a great alterative. Good eye because the original piece looked SO dated. The sanded edges make the piece look phenomenal in the space.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so lovely. I look forward to you stopping by at My Dream Canvas:-)
ReplyDeleteHi Melanie! Oh, how pretty this piece is. It looks perfect in that spot and the drop down front on the drawer is genius! Another reason I love your Lucille piece - Lucille is my mother's name ! :)
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This is absolutely lovely, you did a fabulous job. And I agree, the older pieces seem to be so much more versatile.
ReplyDeleteI love the drop down drawer. Great feature!
ReplyDeleteI love the drop down drawer. Great feature!
ReplyDeleteThat lovely piece fits so nicely in your space ! I just love it !
ReplyDeleteKammy
That looks absolutely amazing! I have an old buffet and I would love to do this... maybe in the summer I'll try it out!
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I love this! This is exactly what I'm looking to do in our living room. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThis is a GREAT makeover! Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Gorgeous finish!
ReplyDeleteWow... that is a fantastic makeover! I absolutely love it!
ReplyDeleteLeslie
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Such sweet serendipity! It looks like it was designed just for that space! Beautiful redo, love it.
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful piece of furniture and fits so perfectly in that spot! I'd love something like that for our t.v. but for now, it sits on a desk I found in the dumpster and painted white:)
ReplyDeletesuch a great piece! looks beautiful
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful job you did !! fits perfectly in that spot !
ReplyDeleteWow this piece is amazing and the conversion is perfect.
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ReplyDeleteLuv it...
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ReplyDeletewow! It looks fantastic! Could you get me one of those?! Lucky gal!
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What a beautiful transformation!! The lines of this piece are just gorgeous! :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic job! I especially love the fold down drawer front . . . thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect cabinet for your TV. It has great classic lines and you made it look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteNow that is the best looking TV stand I've ever seen! It's gorgeous! I love the little cubby that hides the ugly cable box. Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThat looks GREAT!
ReplyDeletethis is so cute. Love that you worked it into a space that makes it so charming. If you'd like, link this up to the party I'm having right now- Transformations and Treasures!
ReplyDeleteIt's really lovely and great in the spot you all put it in! Really loving it!
ReplyDeleteGreat job, as usual...really is an unusual feature in a house. I love it!
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That looks great.I'm working up the courage to paint a similar piece. I.m your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteRita
Oh my gosh I love it!
ReplyDeleteYou all did a fabulous job on this piece! Love the little drawer change, very clever!
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That is amazing. I love the converted drawer.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing what a little paint and some new hardware will do to a piece of furniture!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks FAB!!
Just Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteKathy Miller of Nanneys Creek
A vintage find turned into a modern delight! Beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteGreat piece, great finish. Love what hubby did for the player.
ReplyDeleteKristy @ 4 the love of WOOD
This is fantastic! I love the drop down door for the a/v stuff. Really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOh I adore your repuposed buffet~ swoon!
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Have a wonderful weekend.
it turned out beautifully, what a great idea! Thanks for linking up with VIF!
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Debra
Wow! Great job! I linked this to my media solutions project post too!
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