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May 14, 2024 by Denise - 32 Comments

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THIS THRIFT STORE KEY CABINET GETS A BRAND NEW LOOK WITH SOME PAINT AND FLORALS | YOUTUBE VIDEO

Hello creative SI family and welcome back to another Trashy Treasures Tuesday!  My piece for today is this kind of sad yet cute-looking key cabinet I picked up from the thrift store. I know many of you are furniture painting pros and we also have a lot of creatives just starting on this furniture painting journey. This is an AMAZING build-your-confidence project because all the steps are the same as with a full-sized piece of furniture!

I can’t wait to see what my TTT crew has been up to.  I’ll share links to their before and afters at the bottom of today’s post. I hope you join in too!

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I found this Key Cabinet selling at the thrift store for 12.99 and it was 50% off.

Thrift Store Key Holder Before

It has cute hardware and has been well-loved.

Open Door On Key Cabinet

It was a little beat up. But with an easy technique, we will make this beautiful again.

Top of Key Cabinet

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WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Key Cabinet  – SALVAGED
White Lightning Cleaner
Paint Brushes
Cotton Chalk Mineral Paint
Florida Orange Chalk Mineral Paint
Ruby Rose Redesign By Prima Transfer

THRIFT KEY BOX MAKEOVER

Here’s how this key cabinet all came together…

DISASSEMBLING 

I started by disassembling the door, glass, and all the hardware bits. Then I put them in a container so I didn’t lose anything.

Disassebling Key Cabinet

CLEANING

I sprayed everything with White Lightning Cleaner and used a small sponge to wipe it down. Then I let it dry.

cleaning key cabinet

DESIGN

NOW for the FUN PART! I pulled some furniture transfer designs and different paint colors to see what look I wanted for this cabinet. I decided on this Ruby Rose Redesign With Prima Transfer paired with Florida Orange.

Transfer for Key Cabinet

PAINTING

The base coat was painted in this pristine white called Cotton. I always have Cotton in my inventory because it’s a perfect white. It can also be used to cut into other colors to lighten and soften them up. This key box only required one coat because I planned on using the transfer over this base coat.

painting key cabinet in white cotton paint

I also added a pop of color to the interior cabinet and the inside of the drawer in Florida Orange. Have you ever painted anything orange? This is the first time I’m using this color and it’s so cheery.  I like testing new colors on smaller projects before painting a full piece of furniture.

painting in florida orange paint

ADDING THE FLORAL TRANSFER

Furniture transfers are another way to transform the look of your projects. I have a good stockpile of different designs. I keep all the leftover scraps so I can piece them together and make new designs.

Here are the steps …

  1. Pick a transfer design and cut it to size
  2. While the backing is still on – ‘play’ with the placement on your project
  3. Remove the backing
  4. Adhere it to your project
  5. Rub the transfer design with the applicator stick
  6. Remove the top plastic sheet once the design is adhered
  7. Topcoat with a water-based poly or wax if required

I have a full step-by-step tutorial on how to apply furniture transfers here.

designing with floral transfer

applying transfer to painted key box

pulling up transfer

ADDING BACK THE HARDWARE

After the florals were applied, I added back all the hardware. At this point, I could have waxed or used a water-based poly to topcoat, but I’ll be using this as a decorative piece so there is no need. If you were going to hang your keys on the pegs numerous times a day, I would recommend using a topcoat.

putting on hardware on key box

THE FINISHED LOOK

Here’s the finished look for this thrift store key cabinet!

Thrift Store Key Cabinet Restyled

I think it’s SUPER cute and I love how the florals play off the Florida Orange!

Key Box with Florals

The pop of color in the drawer adds more fun.

Opening Key Box Drawer

And there is a little surprise in the drawer as well!

Transfer Design on Inside Drawer

What do you think of these florals with the white and orange?

Floral Key Cabinet Thrifted

Super cute for keys and a hidy-spot drawer.

Keys in Thrifted Painted Key Cabinet

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YOUTUBE TUTORIAL

Here’s the full step-by-step YouTube tutorial. Our #siyoutubefamily is already a community of 45.5K so don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t done so already! Last Saturday’s video already has over 10,000 views! So exciting, thank YOU! 🙂

And now for some Trashy Treasures FUN!

You’re going to LOVE what my creative Trashy Treasures ladies do! 🙂 Below are the BEFORE photos. Visit the links underneath to see the amazing AFTERS and learn how they did it! I’m heading over to take a peek as well! x

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1. SALVAGED INSPIRATIONS (HAPPY YOU’RE HERE!)

2. PRODIGAL PIECES

3. CONFESSIONS OF A SERIAL DIYER

4. ARTSY CHICKS RULE

Here’s another look at this thrift store key cabinet before and after. I hope it’s inspired you and given you some ideas for your painted projects!

Floral Key Cabinet Thrifted Before and After

I wish you a fabulous week and see you next Tuesday.

Let me know what you think of this thrift makeover or feel free to ask any questions you may have. I always love hearing from you, it makes my day! 🙂

Happy painting my friends!

Denise x

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  2. I love how the orange made the key decal on the glass stand out. I didn’t even notice in the before picture and had to scroll back up to check to see if it was there. I just love this vibrant transformation!

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    • It wasn’t very visible against the white, but you’re so right, it really stands out against the orange! Thanks so much, I’m so happy you love it!

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  5. I LOVE a pop of orange. It’s wonderful with blues, and green and yellow too. I’m not big on pinks…, but these shades are perfect together 🙂 I’m surprised you haven’t used it before. You always choose / create such happy colors.
    I’m loving the color combos in this transfer. So glad you gave it a try.
    I’ll admit I didn’t expect this darker orange shade to have turned out this fun.
    Small cabinets are sooo adorable.

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    • Thanks P!! Small cabinets are adorable and perfect for a build-your-confidence project for anyone just getting into furniture painting. And I LOVE the pop of orange too. I wasn’t sure I was going to but so happy I gave it a try!

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    • Same here Lizzy, lol!!! This Florida Orange has been sitting in my paint stash for probably over 6 months now…so happy I cracked it open!

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  13. Love it, Denise!! I’m not usually a big fan of orange but the orange you used is gorgeous! Your transfer choice is wonderful, too. I especially love how you have the transfer wrap around and flow onto the clear door!!

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  16. What a gorgeous result! I would not have had the vision to use so many transfers, much less my Gator orange.
    You balanced them perfectly.

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