Now I see it (on my weekly walk through the SA when I drop my son off to work out)…..
The advent of design blogs, Pinterest and Craigslist has made repurposing old furniture commonplace, even amongst the well-able-to-afford-new homeowners. What I have not been alone in discovering is that some of the furniture found in thrift stores surpasses the quality of brand new furniture by a long shot. Some of it is junk – but some pieces are solid wood, finely crafted, and in impeccable condition.
The popularity of thrift stores that carry furniture has surely doubled or tripled over the last decade, which in our wasteful world is a beautiful thing. In my weekly meander through a nearby Salvation Army thrift store with a large furniture selection, there are always a dozen or more china cabinets of various sizes and shapes.
Just look at the possibilities of where you could take an outdated Craigslist or thrift store china cabinet:
Dana Frieling says
I'm right there with ya, the last image is beautiful. So sad you didn't have a needy wall.
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
thank you so much for including a china cabinet of mine in your round up! these are some of my favorites, too! and books- yes!
Mandi@TidbitsfromtheTremaynes says
I think we do indeed share a brain, Lisa! Can you believe that I do not have one, not one piece of furniture like this in my house? No side tables, hutches, armoires, nada? I'm gonna totally change my entire living room one day in this decade, and I was like, "self, it would be fun to have a real, non-sitting piece of furniture." One day!
Kimberly Lemmon says
These are fantastic. I'm inspired to do something like this with my outdated corner china cabinet I've had since 1988. I think it's time, don't you?
pam {simple details} says
Thanks sweet friend! I love that they give your space that one-of-a-kind look. I wish my bathroom were large enough for one! Really, no room for one in in the new kitchen? 🙁
Tiffany says
This makes me want a china cabinet…and I don't really need one. That green one is divine!
Kelly @ View Along the Way says
So true! I've been thinking a lot about how pinterest and blogging has changed how I decorate too. I much prefer pieces like this to what you might find brand new at a furniture store.
Anonymous says
Love the green one….it pops!
Linda {Calling it Home} says
I am with you on this one. How about a spot in your new kitchen?…when the wall comes down.
Jenny says
I love these too, and I keep searching for a place to put one in my home. No luck yet, but I'll keep at it. Love the ones you've featured – plus, what a fun DIY project!
Katie says
I love thrift stores, I wonder how many great pieces I used to pass up when I first stated getting into decorating and repurposing. Now it is like I can spot the stuff from a mile. I love so many of these pictures you posted.