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A summery new look for my Hoosier cabinet

June 16, 2012 by Barb 18 Comments

Many, many, years ago my hubby’s parents gave us an old Hoosier cabinet that they didn’t want any more. It was at their lake cottage which they were in the process of updating. I was more than willing to take it off their hands. Being in love with all things ‘antique’ I was ecstatic!

Over the years it has served as storage for my crafting supplies plus anything else that I didn’t quite know what to do with. It has mostly been tucked away in a small room – quite out of sight. The reason being that, even though I loved it – it was sort of an odd brown colour with an orange interior. And when I say orange, I mean ORANGE. That just doesn’t ‘go’ with anything, ya know . . .

Well, here is my new and revitalized cabinet. I bought some standard sort of off-white paint and proceeded to slap on two coats – inside and out. It was fun to paint – I wasn’t at all concerned about it being perfect, since the cabinet itself is far from perfect. If you happen to see some paint drips, it may or may not have been my doing . . .
. . . the finished cabinet – sitting there so pretty . . .
. . . love it . . .

 

I’m storing my gardening books and eclectic collection of old vases in it . . .
. . . more gardening books . . .
. . . my gardening journal . . .
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. . . my newest old jar . . .
. . . notice the roll-top . . . I broke it in the painting process, but hubby to the rescue – all fixed now . . .
. . . some pretty meadow rue from my garden . . .
. . . chipped and sanded . . .

UH OH – get your sunglasses! here’s the original:

. . . I loved you even then . . .
. . . now doesn’t that feel good?
. . . incredible transformation! sanding the edges – now that was the most fun . . . it kind of finished it off perfectly . . .

A Hoosier cabinet (also known as a “Hoosier”) is a type of cupboard popular in the first decades of the 20th century. Named after the Hoosier Manufacturing Co. of New Castle, Indiana, they were also made by several other companies, most also located in Indiana.

Houses of the period were frequently not equipped with built-in cabinetry, and the lack of storage space in the kitchen became acute. One particularly distinctive item is the combination flour-bin/sifter, a tin hopper that could be used without having to remove it from the cabinet. A similar sugar bin was also common. (Wikipedia)

Filed Under: HOME DECOR Tagged With: diy

Comments

  1. Jenni says

    June 16, 2012 at 1:38 pm

    I love the transformation…and what a great background for photographing bits and pieces!
    Jenni

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  2. Deanna says

    June 16, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    You are right, the orange definitely needed to go…love what you did to this and what charming collections you have to enhance this lovely antique. Lucky you!!

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  3. A Pretty Life in the Suburbs says

    June 16, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    It looks SO fantastic!! Be careful, I might sneak it out the back door…I have the perfect spot for it here… :)
    Jo

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  4. Julie says

    June 16, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    What a treasure!!! I want one!

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  5. Susan @ Sunflower Status says

    June 16, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    Oh how lovely! I’ve been busy painting too, but not cabinets! You did a great job transforming it from that orange! And I love all of the things you’ve put in it!

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  6. TexWisGirl says

    June 16, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    it really is pretty! i guess we had a hoosier cabinet in our home, too. it had that flour bin, for sure. thankfully, ours was cream colored and not ORANGE!

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  7. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says

    June 16, 2012 at 8:43 pm

    Omigoodness! What a transformation!! The white version is way better, in my humble opinion. Great job!

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  8. Crafty Gardener says

    June 16, 2012 at 10:26 pm

    I love what you did with your hoosier cupboard Barb, I’ve been looking for a similar one for my kitchen.

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  9. Amy Kinser says

    June 17, 2012 at 3:24 am

    What an amazing transformation. Love your cabinet.

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  10. Im.HeartGem says

    June 17, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    Do you see that bright green glow over Kansas? Well, that’s me being “green” with envy! I’ve wanted a Hoosier cabinet for years but I don’t have a place for one!! Congrats on having one living with you!

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  11. Lisa Gordon says

    June 18, 2012 at 12:40 am

    This is wonderful Barb, and oh yes, I sure do like the white a lot better than the sunset colors!
    xo.

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  12. Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says

    June 18, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    You did a great job and your pictures are so pretty!

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  13. {northern cottage} says

    June 18, 2012 at 2:18 pm

    how completely lovely! what a wonderful makeover! xo I think we MAY just love the same things!

    http://www.NorthernCottage.net

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  14. Linda @ it all started with paint says

    June 18, 2012 at 5:20 pm

    I’ve got a potting bench obsession so I was drawn in by those awesome bloom blocks and terracotta pots …

    Beautiful makeover and displays …

    :)

    Linda

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  15. Liz - Imageremix says

    June 19, 2012 at 2:42 am

    You have done wonders for the cabinet. From the knobs to the distressing to the beautiful decorative touches, it’s fabulous. You’ve photographed it beautifully. I enjoyed seeing every bit of it! Found this post at Salt Tree. Hope you will stop and see me at Quirky Vistas sometime!
    Liz

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  16. Ann @ The Scrapbooking Housewife says

    July 7, 2012 at 5:35 am

    What a great transformation!! It looks just lovely now! :)

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