My Friday Favorite ~ My New-to-Me Buffet
Last week I blogged here about this great piece of furniture that I found sitting curbside. I couldn’t believe how perfect it was. This is what she looked like when I started her makeover…
She got a good sanding to get the shine off and make sure she was smooth everywhere.
Then I took her out back to primer her. I used Wal-Mart’s 97 cent flat black spray paint.
Here she is after 2 coats of primer…
Then I used Rust-Oleum’s American Accent Semi-Gloss paint in Black. She got 2 coats.
Here she is… I just LOVE her!
Another view…
I think it’s so cool how the sides lift up. Does anyone know what this type of buffet is called? It’s made by Bassett Furniture.
I think my flash is making it looked distressed, even though it’s not. (Our living/dining room has only 1 little window, so it’s almost impossible to get a photo with only natural light.)
A close-up of some of the detail…
And the bottom drawer area. I’m think I’m going to change the handles to something with more shine… any ideas??
So, what do you think? Isn’t she pretty & the best is that is cost me NOTHING! She was free curbside and I had all the supplies on hand… LOVE IT!!
Now I’m off to put some pretties on her… she needs a lamp, some candlesticks, hum… can’t wait.
I love the handles the, they are beautiful. Maybe just spray on a different finish that will make them pop?
Heather
I'm so enjoying looking around your blog. I can't believe someone left this on the curb! Awesome transformation!
Maryann,
I remember seeing this last year and loved it then. YOU HAVE VISION_GIRL!
Fantastic Maryann! I can't get over how great that finish looks!! Great job!
That is the cutest buffet! great makeover, I love her too.
Londen
What a beautiful finish on a very interesting piece…. you did a great job! I kind of like the handles as they are.
Amazing! Why throw it out, at least donate it. All the better for you though! It looks great.
Ok now that is a FIND!!! Wow who would throw that away? I would totally gobble that up too. Great job making her usable again.
That is a lucky find! Great job transforming it.
It is crazy what people throw out… great find! It looks beautiful!! Great job!
I love the drop-leaf sides. Perfect!
wow it turned out beautiful. I can't believe you found it.
-Crystal
You are really talented! What great vision you have!
I sure wish I could find that on a curb around here. It came out beautiful and what a neat piece of furniture.
That looks fabulous. I want it.
Cheri
Excellent job, can't believe someone left it on the curb!! Lucky find, it's beautiful. I'm thinking of those crystal handles you can get to change the hardware (not knobs, these are actually handles). In the meantime it looks great as it is. 😀
looks great…i really like the way you painted it.
great find & great job. gorgeous!
Wonderful Redo!!! Love that it turned out so well and was free~way to go!
Wow! That is gorgeous. What a find! Looks amazing.
OMGosh, who puts furniture like that out on the curb????? You are so lucky!! And you did a faboulous job with it. I just love it and the black looks great. I would have painted it black too!!
The person who put that on the curb should be slapped, but good for you for being there to pick it up!! What a great find! I love it in black, too. If you're thinking about changing the knobs, have you though about crystal ones? They would really bring a sparkle.
I can't believe you found that on a curb!!! My local curbs are near as fruitful as yours…lucky you! Great job!
So beautiful! You know I love a good furniture face lift 🙂 Thanks for following!
I really need to hang out on your curb! What a beautiful piece of furniture! You did a wonderful job with it…looks great! =O)
Gorgeous, it's as if she was born to be black, great find and great transformation.
What a beautiful transformation! I love it! You did a great job!
Blessings,
Sandra
I'm always amazed at what people find on the curb. I never see anything good on a curb. Maybe I need to take another route home.
Very well done!
So pretty!! What a great piece… You made it so much better!!
~Whitney
Now that is what I call curbshopping! Helas it is forbidden to put anything out on the curb here, so I won't find any treasures like that. It looks beautiful!
I can't believe that you found that!! And such a great job! I've been trying to paint a book case for over a month now. I think I may spray paint it like you did with this one.
Love that!
m ^..^
Simply gorgeous! From free to fabulous! Great job…thanks for sharing, a real inspiration piece! Deborah
I cannot believe you found that sitting on a curb! It is beautiful. I love all of the details! What a wonderful job you did on it. So pretty!
XOXO
Jen
That is beautiful! It's very unique. I don't think I've ever seen a piece of furniture like that. An amazing find!
Free is always good! 🙂 I am on the hunt for a piece like that. I love what you did with yours…beautiful!!! Visiting from Kimba's party. 🙂
It's absolutely lovely! Great job!
My kind of makeover….FREE! Looks terrific. Loving black furniture. Great transformation :o)
peace.
Gorgeous piece! I love it and the leaves are wonderful and so convenient if you need a little bit more room!!
Did I read that right? That was a curbside find? What a great transformation!!
Amy
So Beautiful! Lucky girl. I like the details on the handles. If you haven't already, you might just want to clean them really well. It should bring back a little sparkle 🙂
I absolutely love this transformation – what an unusual and beautiful piece of furniture and you have really done it justice with your makeover 🙂
I absolutely love this transformation – what an unusual and beautiful piece of furniture and you have really done it justice with your makeover 🙂
The black completly changes the look. What a great find.
-Angela
The perfect acquisition/makeover! It is a very interesting piece. I love the black.
Free and in terrific shape? What a deal! I love how it turned out.
i love black furniture! so great that you got her for FREE!!
It turned out fabulous!
Tamera@doubledelight
I think this is the find of the century. I love it. What a fabulous piece and painted black it is stunning. Hugs, Marty
Awesome! Love it!
I hope the original owner doesn't read your blog–they will want to reclaim it ! I love it and I like the pulls the way they are!.
I love the piece, it is sooo coool, what a lucky find and you made it look so beautiful, so talented, I love that…
%That is a great piece and u made it Bootiful…..I love anything furniture black. Looks richer… mishel
WOW!!!! That is fantastic….and a curb find???? You did good, girl!
Suzanne
She's beautiful in black! Great find!
Lisa
For Free !!! you lucky girl….I love your makeover !
Kammy
Just jumped over here from Mustard Seed Creations. That's an awesome find!!! It looks gorgeous!!!
What a fantastic curbside find, what a lucky gal you are! And a gorgeous transformation as well, great job!
So shiny and pretty! Great job, it looks brand new!
I can't believe you found that on the curb, what a lucky girl you are. It is just beautiful, great job. Thanks for showing.
Sandy
this rocks, I like nothing better than side of the road finds and this one to turn out like this is wonderful!
great job and fab inspiration
happy met monday
sarah
Great redo! Free is good. 🙂
I love those curvy drawers. I like the practical wing for big buffets. An of course she can fold her wind after landing on an aircraft carrier. Great find and fine work.
love this piece of furniture and that you transformed it with paint, but even better that it was free!
What a great find and fantastic transformation!
Jane
The do-over is simply amazing. I wish I could find a beauty like that on the side of the road!!!
What a great find!!! She looks lovely!!! She just needed some TLC and I think you gave that to her!
great curb find, and super redo! She really is lovely!
gail
Wow! Beautifully done! :o)
I noticed you are in CA. I am transplanted here from CA! :o)
Have a nice day.
Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne
Ok…I'm green over here right now. FREE on the side of the road?!? I love French Provincial furniture. Lucky girl! It actually almost matches the dresser I purchased on Craig's list a few weeks ago. Wonderful find and a wonderful job giving it a new life.
Wow! Free! And it looks GREAT! Good job! (and thanks for leaving me a comment).
Oh! Oh! Oh! I bought one of these buffets from Craigslist about a year ago. I thought I got a good deal at $35.00 but you did even better! I painted mine white and posted about it in May (if you want to see it in my archives). I think it's probably my favorite piece of furniture I have made over. I LOVE yours in black too!
What a unique piece of furniture! you did a fabulous job painting it. Enjoy your success in transforming a poor ol piece of trash into a treasure!
That looks amazing! It looks fantastic in black.
Wow, you found that on a curb?! Amazing then & even more amazing now! looks really great:)