Here are my initial thoughts – those flowery things on the drawer front have got to go! The hardware needs replaced, the inside can feature a different paint affect and the glass could even sport a new little curtain mounted on the inside for a little storage privacy. Basically the brainwaves are going crazy here cause the whole thing needs to get a redo.
how bout some fabric drawer fronts in a dramatic contrasty design? 
Would my wood be pretty pearlescent?
How about a subtle white/yellow combo?
Here is a splash of sunny delight – will this fit? 
Faux paint details can add interest – but mine is more ornate so no-go?
A neutral color with a splash of inner color – punchy interest or a punch in the mouth?
Painted wood the same color as the walls…blended or boring?
Decoupage details – fronts of fun or affronts to good taste?
Pastel paints on white – too girly or subtley feminine?
I need some input – I need your help – I need your furniture CPR.
It would be a shame to let this one fall by the wayside – I know if it goes into the basement (of death) it will never come out again until the yard sale signs are firmly on the corner.
HELP!
Ooh, I love a good project. I really like the first inspiration pic, but unless you’re Michaelangelo reincarnated…forget it, you probably are.
I saw somewhere (probably on the Nest) a cabinet that was still the deep wood, but the interior was painted a creamy white – it was beautiful and made it look lit from inside through the glass. I’d say paint it a dark color and go with a crisp, clean inside.
PS – love the tall cabinets painted the wall color, but I think the height helps it work – not sure about it for a regular little cabinet.
I love love love the white/yellow cabinet. But I’m very partial to yellow.
I want to go shopping with you now! That yellow/white cabinet is adorable! -whatwedding/marialena/vintage gal
Oooh–fun! I’m all about that first option. Go big or go home, I always say. Well…maybe not always, but frequently enough that I’m looking into trademarking it.
And yes–white is the fix all for all things home, lol!