When my daughter Jessica and her husband moved into a bigger place, they definitely needed more furniture to fill it up! My girl is a fashion school graduate and a fan of all things vintage, so this upcycled piece was a match made in vintage heaven!
I found this old Lane cedar chest at a garage sale for $20. It was in very rough shape; trim pieces falling off, water stains on the top…it looked like it was left outside for a long time. It was also painted an awful green. So, I decided to repurpose it into an entertainment center.
First, I removed all of the hardware, the top, and any trim pieces. I wanted the front to be a flat surface.
Then, I turned the chest so that the opening was facing towards me – the opening was now going to serve as the front. I nailed the top to what was formerly the back. Make sense? I love being able to showcase that beautiful cedar!
I then drilled two holes in the back to run wires and placed a support piece on either side to hold a shelf. I then attached four cool vintage hand-carved legs that I found at an estate sale for $6!
I painted the outside burnt orange and then distressed it. I put a natural stain on the interior to really bring out the wood and also provide a protective barrier.
Voila! This piece is now the focal point in my daughter’s living room. Her T.V. fits perfectly on top, and her cable box etc. sit just below. The baskets are a great storage solution!
