I have been given a set of filing drawers (three drawers tall), and they work great, but are quick tatty to look at. I'm trying to cut down on rubbishy things in my house, not increase it, but I need to bring them inside so I've got somewhere to keep all my business stuff (instead of the kitchen bench ). There are even a couple of little rust patches on it!
Any suggestions on how I can improve its look?
My thoughts so far....
Give it a sand, some rust repair, and pretend its my delightful old car that I'm restoring, then spray paint (ooh, maybe matt black so it's like a chalkboard).
Instead of spray painting as above, cover it with some heavy fabric, like denim or a canvas, and the drawers with a heavy paper or vinyl. If I cover it with fabric, then I don't know how I would be able to clean it.
Stencil is an awesome idea.
Wallpaper? You could find some funky retro designs, or Laura Ashley offcuts, or whatever suits your house.
If it's metal, like it sounds, what about magnets? Even if you buy sheets of magnetty stuff and put fabric on those, then you could remove for cleaning.
You could paint it a really wild colour, then get one of those silhouette wall stickers (you know, looks like a swirly thing or a cherry blossom tree, but in silhouette) and stick them all the way up the front. Then add a lamp with a really groovy shade on the top.
Great ideas everyone! Looking at Martha's .com now, I love Martha stuff too Tinks!
MD, when I read your post, I thought hot pink paint and a cherry blossom tree! Not sure if I'm that game though.... And I think I may be moving my printer/scanner on top of it (if the cables will reach), so maybe no room for a lamp... But a great idea. It's kind of like the hallway where its going to go (and directly inline with the front door, in front of a mirrored wall), so the lamp is only really visible when you come in the door.
How to tart up my filing drawers?
). There are even a couple of little rust patches on it!
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