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April 8, 2014 11 Comments

Furniture Makeover – Print Center from a Media Cabinet

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This post is sponsored by DecoArt. All opinions expressed are completely my own.

I am soooo excited!

I finished a MUCH needed project and I’m sharing it with you today. It’s a before/after, furniture makeover, upcycle all in one.

My new Print Center from a Media Cabinet

DIY Print Center

Since I got my new desk my printer and Silhouette have been stashed in my dining room. I would have to pull it out, place it on the dining room table just to print. It got old fast. I had a vision for a print center where I could store my printer, Silhouette, and accessories. before and after print centerThen a few weeks ago while pursuing our (new) favorite thrift shop I spotted this old media cabinet. It wasn’t anything special but it was a perfect size and I knew I could make it just what I needed in a print center for my workspace.

Before getting down and painting this bad boy, we had to take off those doors. The cabinet doors came off, and we filled the holes with a little wood filler. Gave the whole thing a nice good sand and got ready to paint.

Chalky Paint Americana_edited-1

This project was a little more fun then usual because I got to try out a new (to me) paint line by DecoArt. The Americana Decor Chalky Finish paint. It comes in tons of beautiful colors with lovely names like Everlasting and Yesteryear. For this project I went with a light gray, Yesteryear and a fresh white, Everlasting.

DIY Print Center Makeover

The paint goes on really smoothly with great coverage.

We ended up adding a shelf inside for extra storage and drilled a couple of holes in the back for cords (not pictured).

Chalky Paint Furniture Makeover

For protection, I brushed on Americana Decor Creme Wax.

Chalky Paint Creme Wax

The Creme Wax isn’t like anything I’ve used before. It has a creamy liquid consistency but blends beautifully. A little tiny bit goes a long way. I’m not sure I’ll be able to go back to “regular” wax after this. I love it.

Furniture Makeover Print Center

This furniture makeover turned out better than I imagined – it’s the perfect print center for my workspace. It allows me to keep my print/cut tools handy without taking up valuable desk space.

If you want to try out the new Americana Decor Chalky Finish paint it is now available in Home Depot and Michaels stores. It is also available for purchase online at homedepot.com.

You can also visit the DecoArt Chalky Finish website for more information or check out more DecoArt Chalky Finish projects here.

For more furniture makeovers check out:

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The Mint Nightstand

DIY Accent Table From A Wire Basket

DIY Accent Table

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The Two Toned Nightstand

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About Chelsea

Chelsea Coulston is the resident decorator, baker, and pillow hoarder around these parts. A wife to an active duty Sailor and mom of two girls, Chelsea's got a knack for decorating even the most challenging spaces (just see her military base house!) She's inspired by cool beach tones and warm natural elements that remind you of a day at the beach. After living in a half dozen rentals, she's enjoyed spending the last few years in a cute ranch style home that she and her husband have almost completely renovated themselves. Chelsea lives in sunny Jacksonville, Florida with her husband and two daughters.

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  1. Angie says

    April 8, 2014 at 6:47 am

    Beautiful, and so creative.

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  2. Amy @ Homey Oh My! says

    April 8, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    HOW. USEFUL. This is going to sound stupid, but I’ve avoided getting a printer because I reasoned that there was nowhere to put it, which is absolutely not true. Your cabinet looks amaaaaazing in white. What a perfect find!

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  3. Krista @ the happy housie says

    April 9, 2014 at 8:14 pm

    Fabulous upcycle Chelsea!! I love how fresh and bright it looks- and an amazing re-use!!

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  4. Emily says

    April 10, 2014 at 9:09 am

    This was such a good idea and you make it look so easy! Super cute 🙂

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  5. Jen @ Migonis Home says

    April 10, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    Brilliant, Chelsea! How much easier than dragging it out to sit on your table!?!?

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  6. Alexis @ Persia Lou says

    April 10, 2014 at 3:16 pm

    I love this idea! I have been working on making our craft/office space more function. (My Silhouette has been sitting directly on top of my printer. Yeah… It’s not ideal)

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  7. Sonnet @ SohoSonnet Creative Living says

    April 12, 2014 at 9:05 pm

    Such a great idea!! Awesome job Chelsea, it turned out gorgeous

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  8. Lin Laurie says

    March 30, 2015 at 4:12 pm

    I have a piece of furniture just like the one you did and needed a better place for a printer. Thanks for the inspiration! I am going to work on doing the same thing next weekend!

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