Relooking project #1

This dirty, unused and boring IKEA shoe cabinet was left behind by our homes previous owner. Being a family of 4 - all shoe lovers - this was a perfect housewarming gift in disguise.

I hauled it up from the basement and gave it a good clean and a quick sand with a fine grade sandpaper. I ousted those tacky white handles and filled the holes with silicone caulk. I then used my trusty paint sprayer to put 2 fine coats of brownish-taupe paint on it. When it was dry, I drilled 3 holes (one in each drawer) and fitted my antique bronze pulls, giving it a stylish and elegant finishing touch. This may seem like a lot of work to you, but in reality it took me less than a weekend to complete.

The total cost of the project (paint and knobs): 15€

This may not be the most impressive furniture makeover I have completed, but it sure is one of the most useful ones. There are exactly 33 pairs of shoes in that cabinet and a lavender sachet to boot!