Re-purpose an old cupboard into a coffee station.

RE-PURPOSE Repurpose An Old

CUPBOARD INTO A COFFEE STATION

By Delia Vipond

This is a delightful project, taking something old and turning it into something beautiful and functional. I have re-purposed two different cupboards, this one and a lovely drinks cupboard / cabinet for my husband which he loves. Everyone who comes to our home always comments on these cupboards because of the story that I have created. This was a fun project as it developed into something.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Old cupboard Chalk paint Serviettes Cup hooks Meat hooks Tiles -various mosaic to help create a story

Door knobs (from Poetry their selection is irresistible) 2 Wooden cubes Battery fairy lights Lamp (optional) Glue gun Sandpaper Matt varnih Paint brush

HOW TO MAKE

I chose to remove the two doors off our new coffee station, (I did not take the doors off the drinks cabinet for my hubby)

Drill a hole in the backboard for the lamp. Clean the cupboard inside and out. Sand it down, once this has been done use a damp cloth to remove any residue. Once all this has been done, I decided to colour block the cupboard with different colours. I then re-purposed two old wooden cubes, painted them which I used to put my recipe books in.

On the inside of the door I used some pretty serviettes which I decoupaged onto it. I then varnished over them. Next, screw in your cup hooks, take the fairy lights and winde around the hanging cloths rod. The mosaic tiles I glued onto the back of the cupboard which created a fun colourful story element. Have fun with decorating and if you want to change up the handles find something that will add to the interest of your new creation!