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An old sideboard overhauled by sanding and painting, with new handles and vinyl inserts added.
The project
I found this piece in the back of an old antique shop and had to have it. What a bargain at $50.
There was minimal damage, so I just sanded the top back to raw wood. I purchased some triangular shaped dowels from Bunnings timber section to add as a feature on the doors and mirror. They were cut to size and glued on.
I have painted in a light-green colour with a paint designed for furniture and the raw top was sealed to keep the natural look. The inside was painted in a cool grey paint. The drawers we lightly painted and lined with adhesive vinyl.
New handles were added to give a modern new look.
It always feels good to revive an old piece of furniture and give it a second life. I agree I’d rather repurpose or restore a solid piece than buy the laminate furniture in its place. Bunnings definitely has all the supplies needed to get the job done.
How to upcycle furniture
Bunnings D.I.Y. expert Mitchell has compiled the step-by-step guide How to upcycle a bedside cabinet and included a complete list of tools and materials recommended.
More inspiration for your upcycling project
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Check out our collection of upcycled buffets by Bunnings Workshop community members for more ideas.
Good Morning @Claire84
Nice work on the upcycled sideboard, thats a nice colour you have gone with.
I was wondering how long it took you to upcylce? Having the inside of the draws lined takes me back to mum putting off cuts of wallaper to pretty them up (not glued down, just cut to size). Somehow it makes it feel more "mine"
Love the dollys btw 
They make it so much easier to work with things!
Dave
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