Hi, Friends! It’s been quite a while since I’ve been here. Thanksgiving was full of fun, but totally wore me out!!! I love to cook, but I felt it took me a whole day to recover! Today I’m excited to share a project that’s been in the works for a while – a DIY rolling cart for my kitchen.
This post was sponsored by The Maison Blanche Paint Company.
I really needed more storage space in the kitchen and had a blank wall just waiting for something to put there. But, because my kitchen is small, the piece had to have a narrow profile and not stick out too far. I went to auction after auction looking for the perfect antique piece. I had my heart set on an antique pie safe and found one at the auction that had my name all over it. Sadly, someone else also thought their name was on it, so I finally had to give up and let them have it.
That’s when I started looking for plans to build a shelving unit for the space and came across THESE PLANS. I showed it to Mark he said it was an easy build – Yay! We did modify the plans a bit. First, we made the shelves to the size of the wall where I would put it. Secondly, I decided it wanted to leave off the “X” pattern on the sides. I liked the look, but just wanted it to be more open. And, finally, we added wheels. I got the wheels at Target HERE.
Once Mark finished the building part, it was my turn. I used Maison Blanche Vintage Furniture Paint in the color Magnolia. It’s the perfect name for a soft white. It’s my favorite white in the Maison Blanche line and is the same color I used on my vintage trestle table base. For the top, I used MinWax stain in Classic Gray. I waxed the entire piece with Maison Blanche antique wax in clear.
Do you remember my barn wood floor mirror that was in our bedroom? Well, I turned it on it’s head! Not really, more on it’s side and it was the perfect fit to hang over the rolling cart. Now, I have a place to store some serving pieces, cake stands that I can’t seem to stop buying, and mixing bowls. Of course, I had to dress it up for the holidays!
Thanks for stopping by today! I’ll be back on Monday with my full Christmas home tour! I can’t wait to share it with you!
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Janette Deans
I THINK YOUR ROLLING CART IS ADORABLE AND QUITE PRETTY, ILOVE NEAT STUFF…GORGEOUS.X
CM
Absolutely beautiful! I love the paint color with the gray stain. How was the coverage with the Maison Blanche paint? Did you have to do multiple coats?
Doreen Cagno
Hi, Corrie! The coverage is excellent. I did do two coats on the base because it was raw wood and really soaked in the paint. I considered leaving it look as almost a white wash, but then decided to add a second coat. Thanks for asking.
Shannon Fox
Bravo Mark, and bravo you for having such great taste!!
Magnolia is my favorite white too. To me, it’s perfect.
LOVING the new piece. It’s fantastic, and styled so cute too!!
Kathleen
The new piece is wonderful! I have a friend looking for a long, but shallow depth piece too ~ but she can’t find anything, either. She needs to see this post and link!
I also love the styling ~ and since I have a small tree the same color as yours that no longer has its stand, you have given me a perfect idea! I have several galvanized buckets! Now to hunt for some vintage look silver ornaments …
Cindy
I love your rolling cart!! (pinning:) Absolutely gorgeous and I too love the way you’ve styled it!! You and your husband sure make a great team!! Thank you for sharing and now to find a Maison Blanche retailer- thanks for sharing!!:)