Vintage Buffet Makeover {with spray paint}

I frequently look for furniture at local thrift stores. Our Goodwill sells furniture for super cheap, but the items go quickly. The other thrift store, St Vincent de Paul, is visited less often so good picks are easier for this busy mama to score. Although furniture is a bit pricier there, I've heard a few of the cases that St Vincent has helped and I'm proud to support their involvement in the community.

This buffet caught my eye immediately. I love the clean lines. The simple-ness. The modern vintage feel.

Throw it in the truck now!

I settled on Rustoleum Universal (no this is not a sponsored post, nor am I compensated... although I wouldn't mind :D ), a royal blue. Not navy, or particularly bright, but enough color to liven up our living area.

Drawers were taken out, and the two side door taken off of the hinges.

Mr E. and I spent a few night lightly sanding it all down. The very top was a layer of formica, or laminate countertop type material. Smart idea to keep waterspots and damage at bay... but meant we'd have to choose a paint that was suitable for wood and plastic.

Otherwise she is built very well, with dovetail drawers and all solid wood.

Here are the drawers with just one coat of paint.  It had me nervous!

Once all assembled again, we went to put it where our TV currently is. Our TV is in a corner of our living room, which is long and somewhat narrow. As we scooted it back at an angle towards the corner, Mr E. started grumbling about how I didn't measure and that it looked stupid because it was too big for the space!  I protested, and argued "no way, it looks great, we can get used to it." I was so proud of this project that I nearly started to cry when reality sunk it that it was simply too large.

Then inspiration hit again... I can be an entrance table!

Combo of a purse holder, mail center, and happy blue ambassador.

Here's a side by side:

I just love it. I plan to find a similar modern piece with correct proportions for an entertainment stand, and use the same paint. We will see what I can find!

The entrance as a whole can use some more staging - a mirror, lamp, decor. But that will all come with time. Stay tuned for updates as we get settled into our home.

Thanks Jill from Two Yellow Birds Decor for the feature! See it here.

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