So my friends, it’s official. One room in our house is D. O. N. E. done! It’s our dining room and the last item that I crossed off of my to-do list was lining the back of our built-in china cabinet:
As you can see from the “before” pic below, our china cabinet is very simple, has some New England charm, and didn’t necessarily need to have anything done to it. But the crystal and white china stored inside faded into the white background and I wanted to add a backdrop that would allow them to stand out more while also adding some warmth and decorative interest to our room.
I’d been planning this little project for months and was originally going to use barnwood to line the cabinet back. I found a great barnwood source, spent over an hour going through all of the wood to pick out my pieces, and then had the guy total my cost up only to find that it was going to cost over $200. So I left empty-handed.
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I also changed out the small brass knobs on the glass cabinet doors to 8″ oil-rubbed bronze pulls (Restoration Hardware Lugarno pulls):
It’s about time that I finished off at least one room – can you believe that we moved into our house a year ago as of next week?
pam {simple details} says
Perfection, my friend!! I love the textured look, and your china and gold accessories really come to life, such a beautiful backdrop for your awesome styling! You need a dinner party! 🙂
Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage says
Loooooove it!! It adds texture to the room and makes your white dishes pop! It really ties in nicely with your chairs too!
Burlap Luxe says
Love the outcome. I too look for materials that finish a design style! I backed a unit with outdoor siding T1-11 then painted and distressed it, loved the effect it gave a kitchen cabinet.
Your piece has the right dramatic rightness!
Xx
Dore
cindy hattersley design says
I love a great piece of barnwood but I think your selection is much more sophisticated and fitting for your lovely cupboard. Love it!
Erika Williams says
What an AMAZING idea! Love!
Kris @ Driven by Décor says
You’re so sweet Erika – thank you!
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
I love this idea. It definitely adds tons of charm to the cabinet. Very pretty.
Anonymous says
What a great idea….
therelishedroost says
The dining room looks fantastic you must love it!
Calypso In The Country says
LOVE it! Such a cute idea and it adds so much depth to the cabinet.
-Shelley
jennifer says
Very clever! It makes your china really stand out.
Kris @ Driven by Décor says
It may have been more cheap than clever but I’m happy with how it turned out 🙂 Thanks Jennifer!
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says
Wow, Kris, I love that. You are one smart cookie for thinking of using the Pergo.
3kidzmama says
It’s beautiful and creative.
Kathleen says
What a great idea! Very creative and beautiful!
Kris @ Driven by Décor says
Thank you Kathleen!
Simply LKJ says
What a fantastic idea! I love the new look, especially the new handles.
Carrie Davis says
simply beautiful
Kris @ Driven by Décor says
Thanks so much Carrie!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
i LOVE this idea! it looks sooooo good!