Completion

Well, the wardrobe is now completed and I am pretty pleased with how it's turned out.  I have to keep looking at it when I am in the studio - just to reassure myself of it's loveliness.

Please ignore the mess behind the wardrobe - that is my next task.  A HUGE fabric sort out and whatever I part with is destined for Etsy or e-Bay.  So keep checking back




First job was to remove the door and fill the holes left behind.  Then it was sanded and after a coat of primer/undercoat, two coats of Laura Ashley Eau De Nile eggshell.



Whilst I was in B&Q getting the MDF cut for the shelves, I couldn't resist these little wooden cut outs.  I bought four and glued them on to each corner.



Then of course I had to add the Laura Ashley frill - only to brighten it up a little you undertand.




And some more Laura Ashley courtesy of the wallpaper.  I am really pleased with the outcome - so much more than if I had gone to Ikea as originally planned and bought a shelving unit.  Apart from the fact that I enjoyed every minute of this makeover - all that fussing and faffing - it actually worked out cheaper than the unit.  And I do like a bargain!

And speaking of bargains, I have become a little obessessed about this studio sort out/make over and ended up back in Laura Ashley buying this beautiful fabric.




This will be the curtains that cover up the tumble dryer and freezer.  I will be stopping after that.  Promise!

Comments

[Alison]

Itis gorgeous!
Alison x

[Kim]

Lovely, lovely, lovely. I do like that fabric! Much better storage than anything you could have bought at Ikea - so pretty to look at in your studio. You're going to have fun arranging what's going on the shelves.
Kim x

[weirdbunny]

Brilliant DIY ! I love the fabric your going to use for the tumble dryer - Julia x

[heidi]

i adore how that turned out! can't wait to see what turns up on etsy!

[Tracy]

Looks wonderful well done you

[carolyn]

Lovely!

[Lesley McCormick]

It looks lovely, so much nicer than an IKEA wardrobe.

[tracy x]

beautiful - and WAY nicer than anything at ikea x
tracy x

[ally]

Don't STOP!!!
I love to see what you are going to do next! You make me want to do more...and I do!
Cheers,
ally

[rubyred]

That fabric is GORGEOUS!The wooden cut outs are lovely.You've done a great job,again! I haven't even started on my piano stool yet!

[sarah]

Its looks lovely !! and is that my pincushion i spot there on the shelf looking just as lovely.
Sarah x

[thehomelyyear]

Hi, you've made a really good job of the wardrobe...it looks fab. So much better than an Ikea mdf cupboard. Isn't the fabric gorgeous? We love looking for remnants...it's amazing how ideas come once we have some fabric.
Margaret + Noreen

[Tricia]

Great idea. Great Job. Looks lovely. Tricia

[Nonnie]

The wardrobe looks gorgeous. I particularly like the little frill at the top.

[ally]

I have nominated you for the Blogger Reflections Award. You can check it out at my blog!
Cheers,
ally