I LOVE sewing machine cabinets. I have two in my living room right now, one as an entry table and one as an end table. The variety of styles and the versatility of function never fails to please my heart.
This particular table had a non-functioning machine unit that I gutted at the beginning of this transformation. The original hardware was just peachy, though I gave it a face-lift with a hammered copper paint job. A couple of coats of poly are in place to keep this piece pretty for the long haul.
This particular shade of a pale bluish green, called "Irish Eyes", is perfectly soothing and sedate under that lovely espresso glaze--don't you agree? I'm loving Irish Eyes right now. This transformation also got a moderate distressing, especially along those lovely legs.
But that's not the best part. This piece is hiding a secret. Underneath that quiet, sedate exterior lies a wild party animal just waiting to burst forth. This end table doubles as a frivolous drink station!
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| OK, maybe not that wild... |
With a little rigging on the inside, a heavy-duty rubbermaid container sits sturdily within and can be easily removed and replaced for ice removal and cleaning. It sits just below the surface so that with the top closed, you'd never guess the crazy secrets lurking beneath.
