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Cottage Style Painted China Cabinets

By Manuela Williams

I’m doing a quick project that involves my china cabinet this weekend (at least I hope it will be quick). 🙂

cottage style china cabinet

My Cabinet

So I thought I’d share some of my  painted cottage cupboard inspiration with you.

blue cottage cupboard

source: pinterest via flickr

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Painting furniture can take a junky piece to fabulous with very little expense.

blue and white cupboard

source: pinterest via House of Turquoise

One of the reasons I love painted furniture is that you can get a whole new piece by just changing the color.

light blue china cabinet

source: Luvdecorating.blogspot.com

It’s my #1  favorite way to get a new look without spending a lot of money!

painted china cabinet

source: pinterest via flickr

I’d much, much, MUCH rather paint furniture than walls!

peek at the color

So that’s what I’m up to this weekend.

Anybody else working on a project this weekend?

 

*photos are linked to their sources

 

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Comments

  1. Patty says

    March 3, 2012 at 11:51 am

    It’s so pretty already. What color are you paining it? I am hoping to go and buy the lumber for my raised bed so that my husband can get those started for me. Have a wonderful weekend, Patty

  2. Debby Messner says

    March 3, 2012 at 11:52 am

    Love that first one. You make me want to go buy some paint. I love your style.

    • Manuela says

      March 3, 2012 at 12:20 pm

      Thank you! That’s mine 🙂

      Manuela

  3. Vee says

    March 3, 2012 at 12:09 pm

    Very pretty inspiration pieces! I know that you’ll have fun with this project and it will turn out fabulously. No big projects for me this weekend, unless you call shoving furniture about a project.

  4. Theresa H. Roach says

    March 3, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    I am working on a ladder:) Well… my husband is sanding it for me and then I will be working on a ladder! Enjoy your weekend dear friend, HUGS!

  5. Nadine says

    March 3, 2012 at 12:48 pm

    I like the ones that are painted two colors, like the blue and white one…I have never thought to try that!
    Can’t wait to see your finished project! Have a wonderful weekend!

    Blessings!
    ~Nadine

  6. Debbie says

    March 3, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    I just might get started on my pantry makeover. It’s a large TV Armour right now, being used for storage… soon it will house all of my kitchen needs! I just need to move a few things around to get going on it and get paint of course! Can’t wait to see yours!

  7. Penny @ The Comforts of Home & Flea Market Makeovers says

    March 3, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    No….just hanging around and being lazy today…. Looking forward to seeing your finished project.

  8. Diana says

    March 3, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    My husband has resumed painting the exterior of the house (on hiatus since Thanksgiving due to cold and wet weather on weekends), does that count? I just got home from doing parental duty at a fencing tournament our 18 yr old was fencing in. I’m going to get outside and do something when I’m done with this cup of chai — prune roses or some such.

  9. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    March 3, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    I love the look of these cabinets, Manuela! Yours included! I’m looking forward to seeing the color all over. It’s looking like a nice choice!

  10. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says

    March 3, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    Can’t wait to see it. All of your inspiration pics are fabulous. Hugs, Marty

  11. Glenda/MidSouth says

    March 3, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    Looking forward to seeing the finished project.
    No big project here, but am tackling some of the little stuff that should have already been done.
    Enjoy your weekend.

  12. Cynthia McTigue says

    March 3, 2012 at 5:06 pm

    Beautiful hutches. I am partial the the green and cream one. I love the paint furniture.

  13. Heather :) :) :) says

    March 3, 2012 at 5:07 pm

    These are all super CA-UTE ideas. I love how paint can immediately change the whole look of a piece, too 🙂 🙂 My favorite of all of these was the china cabinet that had the “Paris Flea Market” sign hanging up above it 🙂 Have a great weekend. Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather 🙂

  14. Debbie says

    March 3, 2012 at 6:16 pm

    I’m in between projects right now and trying to decide what to do next. If I could find some furniture that I wanted to paint, that would be it for me too. I love to paint (and refinish) furniture. I do NOT like painting walls.

    BTW, I loved the finds for your daughter’s room. I remember those prints from the 60s with the soulful eyes.

  15. barb from australia says

    March 4, 2012 at 3:07 am

    Hi Manuela,
    All the dressers are lovely, I couldn’t pick a favourite.
    My project this weekend has been to continue sewing together the squares my 95yo Mum knits to make blankets for charity.
    God Bless Barb from Australia

  16. kim/nannykim says

    March 4, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    oh, these are all so pretty!! I love them and the china displays as well.

  17. DEBBIE says

    March 4, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    Hi Manuela, well you have certainly gotten my wheels turning. I love the china cabinet and those dishes are calling my name. I have so many solid colored dishes and nothing with design or floral on them like this. Can I ask? where’d you get them. They would look great in my kitchen with all the red, the red checked curtains, little roosters…Anyhow…
    I’m thinking I need to get some plates with design on them…need to redo the china hutches and overhaul the kitchen. Your hutch is stunning…no it is perfect. Love it. Hope your weekend is wonderful!
    Blessings,
    Debbie

  18. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces says

    March 5, 2012 at 12:09 am

    Love all of the inspiration photos, Manuela! The paint colors are beautiful…looking forward to seeing what you do with your hutch!

  19. cindy says

    March 5, 2012 at 12:13 am

    I look forward to seeing your finished project. Personally, I am all about cottage painted furniture. It’s what makes the world go around, right? Well, kinda.
    Hugs, Cindy

  20. Victoria says

    March 5, 2012 at 10:24 am

    Oooooh…now you have me thinking I might should paint my corner cabinet. 😉 Have fun!

  21. Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita says

    March 5, 2012 at 1:15 pm

    a mini bedroom makeover for us! hope it came out great for you!

  22. Julie says

    March 6, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    How did I miss this post????!!! Love it such pretty pops of EYE candy!! you KNOW I love the red. All of the photos are lovely. well, we shall be waiting to see what you have been up to , that’s for sure. I totally agree that paint is the thriftiest way to change the nest! 🙂 I have a number of projects sitting in the wings (well, how about sitting in the basement and garage)?? … waiting for temps to get to the place that I can actually paint something without freezing my toots off and have a better paint job to boot. I tried a couple of things in this cold…and said ENOUGH!!! Patience is a virtue!!! whew. Love the post, and enjoyed the chickens post by your guest too. 🙂 ((HUGS)) xo

  23. Sandy says

    March 12, 2012 at 3:34 am

    The first and third one are my absolute favorites. I know the first one is your cabinet. Lovely blog and I like your colorful style.

    ~Sandy

  24. Marie M.C. says

    March 23, 2012 at 8:16 am

    I LOVE your style. I have no idea how I found your website but I’m going to enjoy checking back — all the previous posts plus current. I’m drooling with jealousy — the cabinet at the top is to die for. I love all the china and can’t figure out the patterns. I realize they may be things you’ve found along the way and are no longer available from the manufacturer — but it would be helpful looking on eBay. Thanks, Marie M.C., San Francisco.

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