I’m one of “those people” who (even though it has its place) very much dislike painted furniture. So I am very pleasantly surprised at just how much I am liking this project. Your color choice was spot on and gratefully different from what I normally see everywhere and the addition of the doors was an excellent decision. Outstanding job!
I love the final color and the angled legs. (Gotta say I cringed when you originally chose that purple-red berry "Winchester" color.) This turned out so cute.
You turned this into such a versatile piece! And gorgeous also! I can see this for storage in a home office, entryway catch all, towel storage in the bathroom, etc. Love this!
I had a lot of fun watching this transformation and the result is more than amazing ! What a simple color change is started as a new piece !!! Love that color so much and you made the right choice !!! Great video !!
Nice job, Katie! It would also be cool to leave the one glass door so that one side is closed storage and the other side is for display. Love your videos!
Congrats, you've put hard work and expertice on this piece and the result couldn't be better. The color choice, perfect. An sleek and elegant piece of forniture.
You never cease to amaze me! Sometimes I look at the furniture piece before you start working on it and I think, “Oh God, how can this possibly be saved?” And you always do it! Truly talented. This is a beautiful accent piece for any home.
Love this transformation! Been looking for ideas in how to turn the Ikea vihals glass cabinet into a closed shoe cabinet for the hallway. This video came at the right time! Love the colour😍😍
Red is making a big comeback back in 2024 - I’m still painting over the red from 1990’s😕 I’m over it, but I have to admit, you nailed it! It turned out great! Love the advice with the slurry on the inexpensive board! 🙏 as always
Katie, you are truly a master and a magician! This piece is beautiful - I love the pop of colour. That slurry trick to hide the plywood grain is the bomb! Thanks for sharing and inspiring us!
Heh, heh….”this is like a sail” anyone else see Katie flying over Wisconsin, clinging to a piece of plywood? 🤭 Just had to,cuz we’ve all been there, right? Anyway, gorgeous piece once again, Katie. That red is scrumptious! Can’t wait to see what you do next.
When you started I was thinking is this worth the time and then when you choose the color, I almost stopped watching, but WOW, what a beautifully great job, I want this piece, congratulations what a beautiful job you did Katie!!!!!!
Have you considered using a Wagner Spray Tent? I have one but only used it outside, so not sure how protective it is inside. My grandmother had this little cabinet, I wish I knew where it is today. This is stunning and I love it.
Katie! Yesterday I bought a 'Distinctive Furniture by Stanley' mcm China cabinet for $19 US! Just because the glass was missing. It still has the original hardware, including the starburst things. Beautiful job on the bookcase! Love the red!
I am all about this red piece!! You’re such a pro! One of my big takeaways today… put a bag over the break-off screws before you cut them! HELLO?? Those things fly everywhere! 😂 Seriously, though, LOVE ❤️ this cool piece and your process is 👍🏻!
We bought a slightly larger version of this bookcase in the late 1960s. Of course the sliding glass doors didn't last long with three small children plus a bumptious dog. 😉 I forget exactly what happened to it in the end but it was sturdy and useful while we kept it. I think it was handed down to one of the kids, like so many other old items. 👍😊
I was shocked when you said red, but I never should have doubted you Katie! You have impeccable taste. I really love the way you stage your pieces too. Great job as always.
Gorgeous!! LOVE red! I appreciate your demeanor and the way you explain your processes! I find you more relatable and that makes me think, Yes! I can do this!! Enjoy your weekend! Stay warm!! xxoo
Great piece, You are the best furniture person on RUclips. Red is in. I wish I lived near you.. I've been looking for a piece like that for my entryway.
Although I've done my share of furniture refinishing, I wouldn't have given this piece a second thought given the way it looked when you got it because it just didn't seem to have any appeal at all. However, Katie, you seem to have a real 'knack' for finding and restoring beauty in these furniture pieces, some even to the point of making them look better than their original selves! And this one IS a real beauty and I love that you were brave enough to paint it red - a niche piece but one that will be much appreciated for those seeking something outside the box. You did a fantastic job on this!
Love the results! I have an old dresser that is red and honestly I get so many compliments on it! I am not a red person but it is in a gray slightly tinted and olive tint that you don’t notice but it really makes the red dresser look stunning. I have some art on the walls that have red barns and a black iron bed and it just must work! So that little red piece could really be someone’s conversation piece for sure! And those knobs and the wood doors really a fantastic choice!
I was going to paint an armoire navy blue. I didnt have time to paint three coats of the navy to cover up white primer, so I held my breath and poured folk art black acrylic paint into my Kilz primer. It turned out a dark grey. I pushed ahead painting only two coats of navy. It turned out great for anyone wanting a cheap way to dull down white primer.
Ow that I see your red cabinet, I am ready to tackle on I have in my kitchen that’s a candidate for a remake. And bonus: the red will fit perfectly. Thanks, Katie for another inspiring video. 👏
Following... I have a cabinet similar to this but it's a sewing machine (not built in, thankfully), but the top and sides are SOOO shiny. I was thinking it was just very shiny poly. I do not want to paint it. I'm now inspired! Thank you as always!
Oooh, I'm excited!! Have one just like it sitting next to me, that I've been agonizing about. Mean to keep it though. And I just happen to have some "good both sides" 1/4" too!
I love love love this vid. My fav. The wood filler trick! Amazing and so simple and I would have never figured that out. 😂 many tips and tricks in here. Saw more of your personality and it’s beautiful. So is that little cabinet you did. Super nice job.
Funny thing; I just yesterday watched (although it was originally posted about 10 mo's ago) another RUclips furniture refinisher who refinished a bookcase almost exactly the same as this one! Both of you did a good job, but I enjoyed watching you more ❤
Katie I never would have thought of the red paint but boy oh boy it turned out beautifully! Another great job!!
Yes, a nice accent to a Chinoiserie room, with China Blue.
I love that color of red.
That was brilliant watering down the wood putty to smooth the surface of the wood. Very cute cabinet and love the red!
I’m one of “those people” who (even though it has its place) very much dislike painted furniture. So I am very pleasantly surprised at just how much I am liking this project. Your color choice was spot on and gratefully different from what I normally see everywhere and the addition of the doors was an excellent decision. Outstanding job!
I love the final color and the angled legs. (Gotta say I cringed when you originally chose that purple-red berry "Winchester" color.) This turned out so cute.
What a perfect little shoe cabinet for an entryway! Beautiful job as always!!
You never disappoint! She’s a beauty!
Wow! It’s gorgeous Katie! That red is sooo pretty and the gold knobs just make the piece! 🥰🥰🥰
Closed storage is such a smart option!
You turned this into such a versatile piece! And gorgeous also! I can see this for storage in a home office, entryway catch all, towel storage in the bathroom, etc. Love this!
I had a lot of fun watching this transformation and the result is more than amazing ! What a simple color change is started as a new piece !!! Love that color so much and you made the right choice !!! Great video !!
This is stunning! You always find great pieces of furniture, then "Wow" us with the transformation! Love this!!😍
Lovely! The feet remind me of some of the furniture pieces my grandma has. Good memories.
Nice job, Katie! It would also be cool to leave the one glass door so that one side is closed storage and the other side is for display. Love your videos!
Love it!!!! Those knobs are just perfect with it! What a great little piece 😍
Wowza! I never would have gone red, but that is GORGEOUS! Thanks for always showing us something new to try!
Congrats, you've put hard work and expertice on this piece and the result couldn't be better. The color choice, perfect. An sleek and elegant piece of forniture.
You never cease to amaze me! Sometimes I look at the furniture piece before you start working on it and I think, “Oh God, how can this possibly be saved?” And you always do it! Truly talented. This is a beautiful accent piece for any home.
Love this transformation! Been looking for ideas in how to turn the Ikea vihals glass cabinet into a closed shoe cabinet for the hallway. This video came at the right time! Love the colour😍😍
Really love your redo of this piece. Excellent job on the doors.
I love how you drilled the holes together! So smart. It turned out awesome. I need to go thrifting soon.
Red is making a big comeback back in 2024 - I’m still painting over the red from 1990’s😕 I’m over it, but I have to admit, you nailed it! It turned out great! Love the advice with the slurry on the inexpensive board!
🙏 as always
I think this would make a fantastic little bar and be THE pop of color!
Katie it looks great! love the double Katie 😉 definitely gets me closer to trying red!!
That color is perfection for that piece and your finish is so satiny smooth!
I so appreciate how you used the gray color before the red. Great job
Katie, you are truly a master and a magician! This piece is beautiful - I love the pop of colour. That slurry trick to hide the plywood grain is the bomb! Thanks for sharing and inspiring us!
Heh, heh….”this is like a sail” anyone else see Katie flying over Wisconsin, clinging to a piece of plywood? 🤭 Just had to,cuz we’ve all been there, right? Anyway, gorgeous piece once again, Katie. That red is scrumptious! Can’t wait to see what you do next.
That red is gorgeous. Those doors are a perfect canvas for a transfer also!
I get the cost benefit analysis of not replacing the glass doors, but there are many glass shops that can make those doors, including the finger pull.
Definitely an option if you wanted to go that route.
The color and the knobs are perfect!!! I'm in love with that piece!
I love that red paint. It made that piece gorgeous.
I don’t think I’ve seen a red piece on your channel? It ROCKS!!!! Love it!!! ❤❤❤
This is the FIRST ONE 😮
@@salvagedbykscott Darn good job! You started a new trend! Yay!!! ❤️
When you started I was thinking is this worth the time and then when you choose the color, I almost stopped watching, but WOW, what a beautifully great job, I want this piece, congratulations what a beautiful job you did Katie!!!!!!
Love the red. Such a rich color and so underrated. Thanks for sharing, Katie.
Have you considered using a Wagner Spray Tent? I have one but only used it outside, so not sure how protective it is inside. My grandmother had this little cabinet, I wish I knew where it is today. This is stunning and I love it.
I’d never put it up and take it down in between. I have zero issues cleaning up my dusty mess so it’s not worth it for me 🤷🏻♀️
You did such a terrific job on this dresser!!! ❤❤❤
So FLIPPING awesome!!! I'm so glad you did the red...its gorgeous!!!!
Katie - This project you did is amazing. 😊 You can paint anything! ThankU for sharing with us.
Wow, that turned out so nice! Great video as always Katie!
Katie! Yesterday I bought a 'Distinctive Furniture by Stanley' mcm China cabinet for $19 US! Just because the glass was missing. It still has the original hardware, including the starburst things. Beautiful job on the bookcase! Love the red!
That is awesome!
I got teary eyed and told the manager I love him. Ha
This looks so lovely Katie, that red was the perfect choice for the piece! 😍👏
I am all about this red piece!! You’re such a pro! One of my big takeaways today… put a bag over the break-off screws before you cut them! HELLO?? Those things fly everywhere! 😂
Seriously, though, LOVE ❤️ this cool piece and your process is 👍🏻!
We had that exact same item years ago. Would not have thought to do what you did with it. What a transformation! Love it.
Great re-style for the old encyclopedia cabinet!
Love the red paint and the wood doors!
Hi Katie, don’t know how I missed this one. Very cute! 🥰
The finish on that paint is absolutely beautiful the spray job you don’t see any marks I like it better than I thought I would really nice
Braving all weathers ⛄️ 👍
We bought a slightly larger version of this bookcase in the late 1960s. Of course the sliding glass doors didn't last long with three small children plus a bumptious dog. 😉 I forget exactly what happened to it in the end but it was sturdy and useful while we kept it. I think it was handed down to one of the kids, like so many other old items. 👍😊
Love it. Must say those screws are ANYTHING but easy to snap.
😂 they do take a LOT of effort to cut!
I was shocked when you said red, but I never should have doubted you Katie! You have impeccable taste. I really love the way you stage your pieces too. Great job as always.
That's a super sexy piece of furniture! I don't think the encyclopedia door to door salesman could have imagined this beauty! 🎉❤
The red is really striking! Love it! 😊
It’s beautiful (as always). I would love to see you use that wine colour on a piece sometime still though 😍
I’ll get to it eventually 😉
Katie you are extremely talented. This turned out gorgeous!!
Gorgeous!! LOVE red! I appreciate your demeanor and the way you explain your processes! I find you more relatable and that makes me think, Yes! I can do this!!
Enjoy your weekend! Stay warm!!
xxoo
All I can say is WOW!
Gorgeous! This would make a great little bar cabinet!
VERY cute. Good save
You are fearless dear. Thats what make you so awesome. Love the color
Wow! 😮
The way you described how the piece could be used at the end sold me 😩 I wanted the piece and it doesn't even match my decor 😂 Great Job ❤
The color is gorgeous and looks great on that style of furniture!
Love your range of color and style in your work
I loved this video! I love the red paint you chose. What an incredible transformation. The bookcase looks stunning!
Can't believe it's the same piece great job. Again!
WOW that is gorgeous! The pulls are perfect.
Great piece, You are the best furniture person on RUclips. Red is in. I wish I lived near you.. I've been looking for a piece like that for my entryway.
Although I've done my share of furniture refinishing, I wouldn't have given this piece a second thought given the way it looked when you got it because it just didn't seem to have any appeal at all. However, Katie, you seem to have a real 'knack' for finding and restoring beauty in these furniture pieces, some even to the point of making them look better than their original selves! And this one IS a real beauty and I love that you were brave enough to paint it red - a niche piece but one that will be much appreciated for those seeking something outside the box. You did a fantastic job on this!
Great work! I so very much appreciate all of your creations! And, your constant willingness to to share your expertise teaches me so much. Thanks ~
This is super cute! Can't wait for you to use that cranberry color on something!
Me too!!
😲 WOW..!! This is such a stunning accent piece..! ❤
I am so here for the color!! I understand why you usually stick with neutrals, but this is so striking!
Watching you and the way you explain things, gives me so much ambition. Thank you Katie!
Transformed! Wow! I appreciate your set of skills!
Love the results! I have an old dresser that is red and honestly I get so many compliments on it! I am not a red person but it is in a gray slightly tinted and olive tint that you don’t notice but it really makes the red dresser look stunning. I have some art on the walls that have red barns and a black iron bed and it just must work! So that little red piece could really be someone’s conversation piece for sure! And those knobs and the wood doors really a fantastic choice!
Oh my goodness. Absolutely stunning. As always you do such an amazing job. Thank you for sharing your video
Such a beautiful color choice. I loved the way this turned out!
Great job Katie. I didn’t think I was going to like the red but it turned out great. Thanks for sharing.
Watering down woodfiller….BRILLIANT….another awesome makeover
I have one of these in the blonde finish with both doors intact. I love it, I use it in my kitchen for pottery storage
I was going to paint an armoire navy blue. I didnt have time to paint three coats of the navy to cover up white primer, so I held my breath and poured folk art black acrylic paint into my Kilz primer. It turned out a dark grey. I pushed ahead painting only two coats of navy. It turned out great for anyone wanting a cheap way to dull down white primer.
That’ll work if you’re using a waterbased primer but don’t try it with the shellac based stuff I use. It will seize and be completely unusable 😬
I absolutely love your use of colours, stunning
Beautiful Katie. Love the Colour. ❤
Ow that I see your red cabinet, I am ready to tackle on I have in my kitchen that’s a candidate for a remake. And bonus: the red will fit perfectly. Thanks, Katie for another inspiring video. 👏
Man do I love a red piece of furniture! This is breath taking! Great job!
Following... I have a cabinet similar to this but it's a sewing machine (not built in, thankfully), but the top and sides are SOOO shiny. I was thinking it was just very shiny poly. I do not want to paint it. I'm now inspired! Thank you as always!
Oooh, I'm excited!! Have one just like it sitting next to me, that I've been agonizing about. Mean to keep it though. And I just happen to have some "good both sides" 1/4" too!
That red was gorgeous! 😍
Love the DIY grain filler!
Fantastic inspo for us KS! You have helped me more than you will ever know.
👏👏👏👏👏 Bravo!! Stunning color.
Gal you slayed it! Gorgeous!!!!❤❤❤
That little cabinet turned out gorgeous! That red is such beautiful color.
Love the red! Really pretty final result Katie!
I love love love this vid. My fav. The wood filler trick! Amazing and so simple and I would have never figured that out. 😂 many tips and tricks in here. Saw more of your personality and it’s beautiful. So is that little cabinet you did. Super nice job.
It’s really pretty, Katie, and I love that hardware! Thanks for sharing
Love how it turned out! Stunning!
Amazing, Katie! I always pickup some good tips from you😊
What a beautiful colour. I love it. ❤
Funny thing; I just yesterday watched (although it was originally posted about 10 mo's ago) another RUclips furniture refinisher who refinished a bookcase almost exactly the same as this one! Both of you did a good job, but I enjoyed watching you more ❤