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Goodwill vintage buffet makeover

By Debbiedoo's Team Published: Jan 15, 2014 · Modified: Feb 4, 2025

Hi everyone!

I’m Shanna from Restoration Redoux, and I’m so excited to be Debbie’s new contributor!

Debbie’s blog was one of the first blogs I ever read, and she is one of the reasons I decided to become a blogger.

I am a stay at home mom to 3 adorable dogs, an ancient cat, and a crazy teenage daughter (learning to drive over the past few months is the reason I now look 10 years older). I run a furniture business from home, and I blog full-time. I’m a lover of yard sales, upcycling, and decorating on a budget.

Speaking of upcycling, I thought I would show you my newest makeover.

My client was looking for a sweet, retro TV console. While scoping-out Goodwill one day, I ran into this vintage buffet for a whopping $25!

Goodwill vintage buffet makeover

Now it had seen better days — it was scuffed, dirty and had a plastic veneer top that was in rough shape (Please disregard the little white dog photo-bombing the shot). I loved the shape, and it still had the original hardware … so I loaded this crazy heavy buffet into the car, drove it to the shop, and off to work I went.

I started by cleaning off the years of dirt and grime. It was also pretty smelly inside, so I put some dryer sheets in the drawers and cabinets.

I then removed all of the hardware and used the bench grinder with a wire-wheel brush to remove the years of filth.

I then painted the whole piece with three coats of DIY ivory chalk-like paint. After the last coat was dry, I painted the inserts of the drawers and cabinet fronts with taupe paint.

Since my client’s home has blue accents, I decided to add a subtle pop of color to the piece, painting the inside of the drawers and cabinets blue also.

I taped-off the diamond and trim area with painter’s tape to get a nice, sharp line.

I then distressed the whole piece with a 100- and a 150-grit sanding block.

Next I went over the piece with Annie Sloan’s clear wax, and then I gave it a coat of dark wax to give it a more aged look.

I was really happy with how the piece transformed from a thrift store cast-off into a piece my clients are thrilled to have in their home!

Painted and distressed vintage buffet

Painted and distressed buffet from Goodwill

Distressed buffet

buffet

Goodwill painted and distressed buffet with chalk paint

Painted and distressed furniture

close up

Ooops! How did he get up there?

Painted and distressed furniture by restoration redoux.com

Thanks so much for having me over Debbie! I will see you next month!

If you would like to see more of my craft or furniture projects please visit me at the links down below!

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Comments

  1. priscilla

    January 15, 2014 at 9:21 am

    Wow ! This is gorgeous !

    Reply
    • Shanna Gilbert

      January 15, 2014 at 6:57 pm

      Thank you Priscilla!

      Reply
  2. Martina

    January 15, 2014 at 9:54 am

    AWESOME makeover!! Love the color!

    Reply
    • Shanna Gilbert

      January 15, 2014 at 6:59 pm

      Thanks Martina! I have never done a beige on any of my pieces, so this was a change for me!

      Reply
  3. Kim

    January 15, 2014 at 10:25 am

    Great makeover!

    Reply
    • Shanna Gilbert

      January 15, 2014 at 6:58 pm

      Thanks Kim!

      Reply
  4. Pat

    January 15, 2014 at 10:45 am

    Beautiful! Love that you added the blue as an unexpected surprise.

    xo
    Pat

    Reply
    • Shanna Gilbert

      January 15, 2014 at 6:58 pm

      Thank you Pat!

      Reply
  5. Dee

    January 15, 2014 at 10:52 am

    I love how this turned out, and that was an awesome find! 🙂

    Reply
    • Shanna Gilbert

      January 15, 2014 at 7:09 pm

      Thank you Dee! I know, with Goodwill you never know what you are going to find. They have raised their prices on so much of their furniture lately. I was shocked to get such a deal on it!

      Reply
  6. Cindy

    January 15, 2014 at 10:53 am

    Great piece! Oh, love her pup…adorable sitting on the dresser!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

    Reply
    • Shanna Gilbert

      January 15, 2014 at 7:14 pm

      Thank you Cindy! That is Charlie, he thinks he needs to help with everything!

      Reply
  7. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces

    January 15, 2014 at 11:13 am

    You really turned this piece into something special, Shanna! Great job!

    Reply
    • Shanna Gilbert

      January 15, 2014 at 6:58 pm

      Thank you so much Linda!

      Reply
  8. Karen

    January 15, 2014 at 11:24 am

    How fun that Shanna will be around here! She is so over the top talented. That is a gorgeous makeover, and looks nothing like the one before! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Shanna Gilbert

      January 15, 2014 at 7:11 pm

      Thank you for the sweet words Miss Karen! Such a compliment coming from a rockstar painter like yourself!

      Reply
  9. val

    January 15, 2014 at 12:05 pm

    Now that is one incredible make over.

    Reply
    • Shanna Gilbert

      January 15, 2014 at 7:03 pm

      Thank you Val!

      Reply
  10. Dee

    January 15, 2014 at 12:38 pm

    Wow! That is one beautiful makeover!!!

    Reply
    • Shanna Gilbert

      January 15, 2014 at 7:00 pm

      Thank you Dee!

      Reply
  11. linda

    January 15, 2014 at 1:02 pm

    wow we what an awsome job i just love it the colors you used and the inside blue is lovely .You sure do great work 🙂

    Reply
    • Shanna Gilbert

      January 15, 2014 at 7:12 pm

      Thank you Linda!

      Reply
  12. Stephanie Humanic

    January 15, 2014 at 1:30 pm

    Great Job! I noticed the little dog wanted to get in on the act.
    Sat so well it looked like a little statue.

    Reply
    • Shanna Gilbert

      January 15, 2014 at 7:19 pm

      Thanks Stephanie! Charlie freezes like a statue if he thinks you are going to make him move or put him down. Sneeky little guy.

      Reply
  13. Clydia @ Three Mango Seeds

    January 15, 2014 at 2:07 pm

    Absolutely ♥ the POP of color when you pull out a drawer or open a door! Simply gorgeous Shanna! xoxo

    Reply
    • Shanna Gilbert

      January 15, 2014 at 7:15 pm

      Thank you Clydia! You’re so sweet!

      Reply
  14. Angela

    January 15, 2014 at 2:29 pm

    This turned out beautiful! I love the color inside as well!!!~~Angela

    Reply
    • Shanna Gilbert

      January 15, 2014 at 7:17 pm

      Thank you Angela! My client’s living room is ivory and tan with pops of blue accessories. I decided to have a fun surprise when they opened it. They are setting their tv on it.

      Reply
  15. laurie

    January 15, 2014 at 2:34 pm

    Hard to believe it’s the same piece of furniture. Great makeover, and I love accessorizing with the cute dog! laurie

    Reply
    • Shanna Gilbert

      January 15, 2014 at 7:03 pm

      Thank you Laurie! My pups like to have a hand in everything I do!

      Reply
  16. Gail

    January 15, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    What an awesome make-over!

    Reply
    • Shanna Gilbert

      January 15, 2014 at 7:04 pm

      Thank you Gail!

      Reply
  17. Shannon Fox

    January 15, 2014 at 3:22 pm

    That is such a pretty makeover! I love her style. She does the prettiest paint makeover, this one was really neat. I love the two tone paint colors, and the color choice!!

    Reply
    • Shanna Gilbert

      January 15, 2014 at 7:13 pm

      Thank you sweet Shannon!

      Reply
  18. Jen @ Girl in the Garage

    January 15, 2014 at 3:35 pm

    It’s a really beautiful piece! Great job Shanna!

    Reply
    • Shanna Gilbert

      January 15, 2014 at 7:06 pm

      Thanks Jen!

      Reply
  19. Cindy

    January 15, 2014 at 3:36 pm

    What a great transformation! Love it! Hugs and blessings, Cindy

    Reply
    • Shanna Gilbert

      January 15, 2014 at 7:04 pm

      Thank you so much Cindy!

      Reply
  20. Kris

    January 15, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    Wow what a beautiful transformation. Gorgeous.
    Kris

    Reply
    • Shanna Gilbert

      January 15, 2014 at 7:07 pm

      Thank you Kris!

      Reply
  21. Kristi Bennett

    January 15, 2014 at 4:23 pm

    You did an amazing job on the buffet. It is fantastic!!!! Love the color selections and the hidden pop of blue.

    Reply
    • Shanna Gilbert

      January 15, 2014 at 7:02 pm

      Thank you Kristi!

      Reply
  22. Sharon

    January 15, 2014 at 4:59 pm

    You really turned this piece into a treasure, Shanna. Love the color scheme and the surprise turquoise on the inside. I can see why your clients love it!

    Reply
    • Shanna Gilbert

      January 15, 2014 at 7:06 pm

      Thank you Miss Sharon!

      Reply
  23. Amy @ StowandTellU

    January 15, 2014 at 5:52 pm

    It’s gorgeous and definitely has that retro feel. Love the aqua inside, too.

    Reply
    • Shanna Gilbert

      January 15, 2014 at 7:01 pm

      Thank you Miss Amy! You know me, I always have to throw in that pop of color!

      Reply
  24. Adrianne

    January 15, 2014 at 6:26 pm

    Gorgeous! Love the idea of making the inside a totally different color!

    Reply
  25. Colleen

    January 15, 2014 at 7:12 pm

    Great Job! Love the pop of color!

    Reply
  26. Karen L Ploransky

    January 15, 2014 at 7:23 pm

    Wow, it doesn’t even look remotely like the original–so beautiful, great job!

    Reply
  27. Andrea

    January 15, 2014 at 7:48 pm

    Turned out AMAZING as usual!! I can’t wait to have this in my house!!! Does Charlie come with it? 😉

    Reply
  28. Dee Williamson

    January 15, 2014 at 7:49 pm

    It is a piece of art! Seriously, it is beautiful.

    Reply
  29. Pam @ House of Hawthornes

    January 15, 2014 at 9:05 pm

    Holy cow, that is gorgeous! Love the two tone (three counting the drawers) look!

    Reply
  30. Amy

    January 15, 2014 at 9:10 pm

    That’s a great transformation! Love how you used the blue on the interior!

    Reply
  31. Rondell Konat

    January 15, 2014 at 9:12 pm

    Love how you did the drawers and inside blue, great job on it!

    Reply
  32. Cindy @ Applestone Cottage

    January 16, 2014 at 5:50 am

    Wonderful job, I love what you did here! You made it pop with the inserts.
    And thanks for sharing this Debbie.

    Reply
  33. Debbie

    January 16, 2014 at 6:00 am

    This is fantastic! I love the colors that you chose, and the retro style of the original piece works so perfectly for this look. What a great eye you have!

    Reply
  34. Angie

    January 16, 2014 at 10:34 am

    What a great transformation! I really love the surprise pop of color when you open the doors and drawers. Nice job! ~ Angie

    Reply
  35. KC

    January 16, 2014 at 11:39 am

    I LOVE THIS!!! And have the perfect bedroom set that this would look great on!

    Reply
  36. Mary Beth|Cupcakes and Crinoline

    January 16, 2014 at 12:01 pm

    What a beautiful redo! I love your choice of colors and the accent color inside is such a great addition! Love it

    Reply
  37. Laurie@ Vin'yet Etc.

    January 16, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    Love, love, love!!! I must tell you I walk by the furniture like this, I’ve never been brave enough to redo it! I adore the surprise pop of blue inside this awesome TV console, it’s perfect!

    Reply
  38. Janice

    January 16, 2014 at 2:45 pm

    I just saw this blog today for the first time. I love your work on this piece. Is there a recipe for your DIY chalk paint on another post somewhere? I’ve tried one recipe that just didn’t work at all. I’m looking for a less expensive way than buying the real stuff! Thanks.

    Reply
  39. Debbie @Dewdrop Gables

    January 24, 2014 at 2:16 pm

    That piece turned out fabulous! I love the blue inside, and love seeing the dog photo-bomb a couple times! Such a cutie…
    Debbie 🙂

    Reply

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