Remodeling with Vintage

July 2023

When I saw what someone had done with an old china cabinet, I was smitten. I knew that when I get ready to remodel my own kitchen, I want to find an old china cabinet and incorporate it into my kitchen redesign. Basic kitchen cabinets (not the top of the line $100,000 ones) are, well, basic. Reusing an old china cabinet as the one shown in the photo adds such character to a kitchen, in my humble opinion.

If you take a gander at the listings of older china cabinets on Facebook Marketplace or CraigsList, there are plenty listed for under $200.  The challenge is in finding the older ones with “character” like the one in the photo.  I have not yet investigated what the cost to have a craftsman convert a cabinet into useable replacement kitchen cabinets, but since most china cabinets are two pieces already, I can’t image the cost is exhorbitant. As I also love the look of “painted” furniture, and the green that was chosen for the redo in the photo is a great color, I believe adds so much more to what are otherwise “bland” kitchen cabinets.

I am still on the hunt for an old china cabinet with character so I can begin my kitchen remodel.