My cupboard. It has been quite the relationship, she and I have come a long way. I’ve loved her, I’ve hated her, and now I love her again. From the moment my carpenter husband framed up our new rooms within what once was our sitting room, I knew the end of that newly created hallway was screaming for a built in. Don’t you agree? This is the before:
Then I saw this in BHG:
So my husband sketched this one for me to fit into our space:
And then I fell in love with this chalk paint board from Barb’s studio (the one in the middle):
And so after the cupboard was built and installed, I painted it:
And within seconds of my husband attaching the hardware to the completely finished piece, I turned toward him and said “I hate it”.
So I completely repainted it (again, using chalk paint). This time I added a touch of sass with one of Melanie Royals designs, the back of the cupboard was done using a zebra stencil. You can click here to see where I got mine.
Now I love her again, and she is perfect crammed full of white dishes.
Love,
Amy
PS: I saved the best for last, see you on Friday 
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I totally did not hate the first one. But do love the second!
The zebra design invites you in. Love the change!
Oh, WOW, Amy! So many times things I see at your house make me say “Wow!”
First of all, I absolutely love that cupboard. It’s just beautiful. Actually, I don’t think anyone would have hated the first finish, but the second one is gorgeous! And that zebra back is worthy of a double wow.
You and your husband are quite a team!
Love, Love, Love IT! You did a great job, as usual! Can’t wait to see her in person, she is just beautiful, just like you – sorry I had to throw that in – HA! Love you!
I’m pretty sure I could live in this old “sitting room” turned “new rooms/hallway”. The white dishes…swoon…..(I have one of those ruffly/ripply bowls on display in my china cab., too), the chalk paint, the unexpected zebra print background……
Is it unnatural to have a mudroom/hallway openhouse party? Cuz’ you totally should.
Wow!!…That is really beautiful! Love the zebra print in the back of it!
My lands Amy! She deserves a name… Luxely… because she is every bit of fabulous! I’m with you on the original finish, looked fabulous on one cupboard but maybe too much overall. Your end result is exquisite, what a fine eye you have! (and painting talent to boot!)
I just love how handy your husband is! What a team you two are! Love the hardware and the arch at the top! Way to hang with it until you love it.
xo,
Linsey
The zebra is to die for! I am scanning my house right now- where can I sneak that in????
oh my goodness.
i love this built in.
lucky you with a carpenter husband.
it looks better than wonderful.
like, think it might be my favorite place in your space.
such a wonderful combination~well done!
Amy, I love what you’ve done. The cupboard is perfect (I’m so glad you changed it) and your blog is beautiful. Well done! Barb
Amy, this is SOOO cool! I love the juxtaposition of my zebra pattern stencil with the classic furniture design. Great job by both you and your husband. (so jealous that you have a finish carpenter in the house!). I was so inspired I featured your project in today’s Wallternatives blog post on Design Amour. Keep it up! http://designamour.com/2011/08/30/stencil-wall-ternatives-2/
Amy where did you get the hardware? It is a perfect accent for your gorgeous cupboard!
There is an online company called Van Dykes that sells lots of unique hardware. Google the name, you should find it
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Hi! I LOVE what you have done
I also wanted to say that I am so glad you repainted the cupboard because it looks so wonderful now and I have to say that I wasn’t so crazy about the original paint job. I know that I am not a huge fan of the distressed look, but I think it can work well with a few smaller pieces and something this majestic needed to not look so distressed.
Great job! Love your house
I adore the cabinet and the zebra stencil behind it! I have a white kitchen too and some open shelves which I’ve been wanting to jazz up. A fun stencil seems like the perfect solution!
Here’s a pic I just posted
http://www.eclecticallyvintage.com/4/post/2012/01/kitchen-collection-display-what-you-love.html
Glad to have found you and following along!
Kelly
Wow, this is now my new inspiration for our kitchen redo!