DIY Simple Changes NEW LOOK

I was given this beautifully handcrafted cabinet many years ago, and it has been so handy for storing a variety of objects. It's time to hide the clutter and give this cabinet a simple transformation with fabric-covered panels and new knobs. Instead of letting it go to waste, I checked out the yardage and was pleasantly surprised to find that it fitted the glass of this cabinet. It's moments like these that remind me of the joy of

I have for years been tossing around the idea of painting over the wood of this handcrafted cabinet, but I felt that this piece of furniture is so timeless in its style that I never want to date it with a favorite color of the moment. Still, I want to transform it with glass panels & new knobs, which can be changed without any damage to the original cabinet.

After making my cubby hole drapes of this beautiful handwoven fabric from Bali, I had a little scrap leftover and was not going to waste this fabric. I checked out the yardage and WOW, it fitted the glass of this cabinet. I like it when there is a creative synergy!

There is an edge where the glass sits into the cabinet doors, allowing it to perfectly fit the size and thickness of the foam core fabric panels. I have a V Nail stapler and put in a couple mid-way to keep the panel from warping.

SUPPLIES for this project:

• double-sided tape
• fabric
• foam-core
• V Nailer gun
• Brown archival framing paper
• razor
• ruler

I do custom framing and have these supplies & tools already on hand. The brown paper used for art framing is archival and thicker than most wrapping paper. I use acid-free two-sided tape, giving an inch of extra width all around the panel, and it will keep the panel in place without damaging the wood. I cut into the glass groove with the razor for a neat edge.

Went to my local store in Porters Lake called Knackered Vintage to Modern Decor shop and picked out these new ceramic knobs. I think of knobs like a hat that sets off an outfit, adding personal style. These knobs are not loud, but they add a touch of spice to the Bali handwoven fabric and handcrafted cabinet.

I am pleased with this NEW LOOK, which came together easily. The best part? I'm thrilled to not EVER look at clutter inside the cabinet again! It's a relief and a motivation to keep my space organized.

Leftover Bali fabric made into a decorative pillow.

Detail of Pom-Pom decorative crochet trim.

Even after making the drapes and cabinet glass covers, I had one long strip of fabric leftover. What to do with it? Well, you can never have enough decorative pillows! After hand-stitching the main pillow, I decided to learn something new. I took to learning how to make Pom Pom crochet border trim from the below video. What a fun stitch to crochet, and it makes for a lovely border around the elegant pillow. It's always a joy to learn a new craft!

Consider decorating therapy a way to transform your sacred space.

Knob Inspired, Minaz Jantz