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Yesterday my boss gave me this little ugly duckling of a cabinet – it is actually in great shape but it needs a little TLC in the worst way. And I am sure with a little Bower Power and the help of my three readers – this duck will find its way to swan-ville in the wood cabinet kingdom.

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.

Originally I thought – let’s sand it down a bit and paint the whole thing white (cause white is the fix all for all things home). Right? I don’t know – I am running in circles 🙂

So help me peeps – here are some ideas that I thought might help inspire, stir thought, or create a whole new look for my ugly little cabbie.

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!