Thursday 23 July 2009

Cupboard Makeover


I have an old cupboard at home just like this one however, at the moment mine certainly isn't looking as chic as this one.

At the shop I have lots of bits of left over wallpaper from displays we have done. I'm thinking I might use some of these bits to paper the back of my cupboard door.

My little cupboard is in a hallway near our kitchen and currently it is bursting at the seams with sheets and towels. I think I should move the sheets and towels into my larger laundry cupboard and fill this little one with some of my special pieces of china.

This pretty image has inspired me.

Image - Vogue Living
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31 comments:

  1. Anonymous23 July 2009 at 22:09

    Thats a lovely idea Anna and I concur, the boring towels can go and be replaced with the pretty china...lets see a photo when you have done it! ....J

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  2. MFAMB23 July 2009 at 22:11

    me too! i love that. and that particular wallpaper is especially fancy and nice.
    consider me inspired.
    xoj

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  3. Rachel23 July 2009 at 22:20

    Hi Anna,

    I just did a post yesterday on my blog about creative uses for a roll of wallpaper that I just purchased.

    (www.southernexposure1.squarespace.com)

    I didn't think about putting it on the inside of a cupboard door. I like this idea if it is a cupboard you use a lot - then you would get a nice surprise when you open it!

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  4. Unknown23 July 2009 at 23:01

    What a lovely idea. I have a little buffet and hutch that would look great with the wallpaper on the inside.

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  5. Unknown23 July 2009 at 23:58

    Anna~
    I am having a design contest where others send me photos of their home, parties, wedding or anything that has to do with decorating. I believe you have such awesome work that you should sign up if your interested. Oh, Thanks for adding me to your blogroll by the way. Daisy~

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  6. TIG24 July 2009 at 00:01

    Stunning! Such a lovely idea.

    xo

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  7. Waxy24 July 2009 at 00:30

    I like that - would be a great surprise when you open the cabinet - I guess you would know about it yes - but would still make me smile every time!

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  8. Eileen24 July 2009 at 01:00

    Love that wallpaper. The cupboard looks lovely.

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  9. Janell @ House of Fifty24 July 2009 at 01:12

    Another wonderful idea! Lining the kids bath cabinetry doors would be great. They make such a mess the doors would then be easy to wipe down, at least on one side! Janell

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  10. Pamela Terry and Edward24 July 2009 at 01:40

    Ah. It's inspired me as well.

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  11. Oona Johnson24 July 2009 at 02:01

    Beautiful! This photo increases my motivation to start collecting antique china.

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  12. Mimi24 July 2009 at 02:23

    Great idea...the paper on the door is lovely..reminds me of de Gournay paper.

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  13. Mango Gal24 July 2009 at 02:48

    I love these little details, its like a pleasant surprise.

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  14. Kristin24 July 2009 at 03:16

    This also seems like something I could do with our boring, old, white laminate cupboards. Using wallpaper, paper or fabric - thanks for the inspiration!

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  15. parisienish24 July 2009 at 05:32

    very sweet, i love this idea!

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  16. Annie Pazoo24 July 2009 at 05:37

    Hi Anna- it must be cupboard makeover time. I'm thinking of doing one and also enjoyed the post Benita did at Chez Larsson : http://chezlarsson.com/myblog/2009/07/wallpapering-a-cabinet.html

    Cheers!
    Annie

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  17. CLAIRE WATKINS, ASID ALLIED24 July 2009 at 07:04

    Fabulously perfect shot of color...just finished a post on Dorothy Draper, color on the brain!!
    Thank you! Claire
    www.highglossblue.blogspot.com

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  18. Simply Mel {Reverie}24 July 2009 at 07:16

    Very pretty...and those sweet little tea cups are a true inspiration!

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  19. Shannon Fricke24 July 2009 at 07:23

    Hmmm... my cupboard started its life looking a little like this one - sadly, it doesn't have quite the same feel to it now! But this has inspired me to reorganise and bring it back to its former glory!
    Thanks Anna
    sx

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  20. Julie@beingRUBY24 July 2009 at 08:14

    It is very pretty!! I love the shallow shelves which showcase each and every item in storage!

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  21. Hena Tayeb24 July 2009 at 08:50

    wall paper really is a quick and fabulous makeover solution. good luck. i'm sure it'll loke lovely.

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  22. Melissa @ The Inspired Room24 July 2009 at 11:58

    Anna, I love that, so sweet!
    xo

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  23. Tracy Watier24 July 2009 at 14:01

    Ooh I did this once with an old cabinet I used for extra storage in my bathroom. It made me so happy every time I needed a new bar of soap or bottle of lotion...

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  24. Ms. B @ Millie Deel24 July 2009 at 14:02

    What a great way to redo a cabinet! I love the botanical wallpaper used, too cute!

    xo

    Jennifer
    http://milliedeel.blogspot.com/

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  26. Stumbling, Falling, Dreaming & Flying26 July 2009 at 06:07

    'Cupboard Makeover'?? Must be a woman thing. Cupboards are for storing junk in!

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  27. taramichele26 July 2009 at 20:00

    if only i had the time and skill with a scalpel to get around to a project like this! Would so love to open my linen press and see that!

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  28. Karli @ RockyBella27 July 2009 at 13:50

    I've been looking to collect cute little patterned china like those adorable tea cups! I havn't been as lucky as I'd like. =(
    I love this.

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  29. Erryn27 July 2009 at 23:42

    gorgeous!!!!!

    http://www.hardtosaywhatitis.blogspot.com/

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  30. beauty comma28 July 2009 at 06:21

    That wallpaper with the little birds is adorable! If I did something like this and had so much lovely china, I'd keep the cupboard door open permanently.
    And, to Stumbling, Falling etc that also commented on this post: you're missing out if you haven't yet discovered the joy of "the beauty within"!

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  31. David Toms30 July 2009 at 00:09

    That is a great idea! MMMmm, love those cups as well

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