So I'm making some progress on my china cabinet
This is its current state...pretty pitiful but getting closer to a finished product.
Remember this is what it looked like when I bought it.
I decided to go with Martha Stewart's "Picket Fence." It's basically white...but with a cuter name! I had it color matched to the Behr paint and primer. I like that stuff because you don't have to prime first (I'm SUPER lazy when it comes to painting!) I have at least another coat to go before it's finished.
While that is going well I've hit a bit of a wall on the other part of the project. I have this vision to put some fun pink trellis or lattice paper behind the shelves but can't find it anywhere. I take that back. I can't find it anywhere that I won't have to take out a second mortgage to afford!
Here are some inspiration fabrics or paper!
Schumacher Imperial Trellis in Raspberry
Manuel Canovas Lilac Trellis Wallpaper 6 Rolls $800.00
Now that price is just plain ridiculous!
P.S. This is what I found on my camera when I downloaded my half painted cabinet to my computer!
have you tried U-Fab for fabric options instead of wallpaper? They have an awesome remnant section in the back that might have what you're looking for...
ReplyDeleteGreat idea Kristen! I will have to hit U-Fab up! I've been meaning to go there anyway so this is a great excuse! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI really think I saw some similar fabric at Hancock... and I think it was on sale!
ReplyDeleteEva! Your kidding! I must go tonight! Next step is to figure out how to get fabric up behind the shelves and look nice and neat!?!?!
ReplyDeletei don't have any tips on the paper, but you could actually use fabric as well and mod podge it on or use a fabric adhesive. just a thought!
ReplyDeleteHi Erin! Love your projects. I was looking for trellis wallpaper when decorating the nursery (we ended up painting). I know it is a painful task! I found some cute green trellis paper at ballard designs- check out their website. I don't think they have pink though, and I don't think it's v. cheap - thus our paint job instead of wall papering. Good luck!!
ReplyDeleteHey Mansi! Yes, I LOVE that ballard green trellis but it doesnt come in pink! Maybe I need to get over the pink thing! Im sure Alex would appreciate that, as its not the most masculine color! Thanks for reading the blog!! Hope you are enjoying new mommyhood!
ReplyDeleteI second u-fab! Good luck, love your blog :D
ReplyDeleteThanks creativethifter! Just checked out your blog...do you guys own Ufab? I might be in LOVE with the moorish tile on the Ufab website here
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i'd call first... i went a couple wks ago... i know i saw it somewhere and haven't been anywhere other than there & hobby lobby, and i don't think it was there. good luck! and stick to your guns - pink all the way!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see how it turns out!
ReplyDeleteThanks Andrea...me neither!
ReplyDeleteI think a lot depends on what you will have in FRONT of the paper, i.e. is the paper is to be the background, or recede, or do you want it to come out in "front" of the objects? I'd pick number 4, because it's lovely, more likely to recede a bit behind dishware, while still adding the color ad pattern and light.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the finished product, and looking around my house to see what I can revitalize in the same way.
Boston Gal
@Erin, Yep my husband owns and runs u-fab! I am just their saavy graphic designer, supporter and fabric thief. I think we have several options for your china cabinet that could work, if you are still undecided. You should come by and check out the shop, either way I think you will love the inventory if the Moorish tile gets you excited!
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