Chalk Painted 18 Drawer Wooden Cubby
Good morning buttercup and happy Monday to youuuuuuu! First off before I share my chalk painted wooden cubby, I just want to say thank you to everyone that took time to leave a comment on my last post regarding the future of blogging. All of your kind and thoughtful words truly touched my heart and I can’t even tell you how much that motivates me to keep sharing. And holy cow, it’s amazing to hear how many of you don’t have any social media. Kudos to you! Social media is definitely a tricky thing to balance and it can be very distracting from what really matters in life. I’m glad so many of you don’t even bother with it. Good for you!
Anyway, thank you all from the bottom of my heart for being here on a daily basis. You are the BEST!! Let’s get on to today’s post because I am soooo excited to share the 18 drawer wooden cubby I found last week. I just finished chalk paining it and it’s so dang cute!
Chalk Painted Wooden Cubby- Before
And how it looks now:
Isn’t that the most adorable little cubby you’ve ever seen?! You guys know I love me a good cubby and I’m ALWAYS on the lookout for them, so the second I saw this one I was instantly smitten. I scooped it up right away and the best part is that it was only $55. BOOOYAH!!
I wasn’t digging the dark green color, so I chalked painted it white (I used Magnolia Home chalk paint in white) and left the draw knobs that natural wood color. I also did a little distressing with sandpaper just to give it more of a worn, vintage look. Easy peasy!!
I haven’t come across many good vintage finds lately, but I think this wooden cubby is one of my all-time favorites. I’m just obsessed with all the little drawers and I love how it looks in this spot. And yes, I did chalk paint that cabinet too. I was ready for fresh look in this corner! Anyway, I’m already dreaming up how I can style that cubby for fall. Would it be too much to put a mini pumpkin in every drawer?! Maybe? Probably?
Thanks so much for hanging out with me today on the blog. If you love vintage decor here are a few other posts you might like:
Vintage Door + Botanical Prints on the Stairs
The Comments
glenda lafont
That would definitely be my jewelry box. I love it.
Sarah
> glenda lafontOh it would be perfect for that!
Andrea
> SarahHi, Sarah! Love following you on IG and your blog. I found a cool vintage piece that I want to chalk paint and turn into a buffet for my dining room. Did you sand first, then paint? And then, did you put any finishing wax on it? Sorry for all the questions, but you are the guru i trust to steer me in the right direction. I dont personally know you, but you make your IG so welcoming that I feel like I do, and I totally love you ♡
Donna Bergthold
Looks great! Definitely think mini pumpkins would be cute. I’m sure you’ll style it perfectly as always Sarah! Looking forward to see what you do with!
Sarah
> Donna Bergtholdthank you Donna! I think mini pumpkins are the way to go!
deanne
Hello,I hope you stay on this platform as I do not go on instagram, also,where did you get the orange and gray plaid throw on your outdoor bench on the fromt porch and thank you
Sarah
> deanneHi Deanne! That was actually a find from the Target dollar spot. It’s just a large scarf!
Dee Lutsky
Love it!@@@
Sarah
> Dee Lutskythank you Dee!
Becky Johnson
Really cute Sarah. Love those little drawers! I love and I did notice that you painted cabinet too. Love it all. You keep doing what you do so well. Love you girlie! xoxo🍁🍂🌾💚
Sarah
> Becky JohnsonYes I did! I left it natural for a while, but I kinda felt like a change was needed to freshen up this area!! Love you back!
Ruth Newton
> Becky JohnsonThat cubby is absolutely adorable & looks great painted white. I know you’ll come up with some great ideas on how to style it!! It looks great plain too.
Sylvia
Looks lovely! What brand and colour paint did you use?
Sarah
> SylviaHi Sylvi, I used the magnolia home chalk paint in white. You can see it here: https://rstyle.me/+imBFPWu0XF6oqBy953cG4w
Sylvi
> SarahThanks Sarah! By the way…. Love your blog!
Chris
As usual Sarah, love your cubby re-do! Still chuckling about the “pumpkin in every drawer” idea😂🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
Sarah
> Chrishaha seems perfectly reasonable, right??!
Dana Studer
> SarahI have an 18 drawer cabinet like that. Mine is the original dark wood color and it came from Pottery Barn in the mid to late 90s. My dad gave me $100 & I found the $99 gem that day. It sits catty corner on my kitchen countertop and holds-to go sauces, toothpicks, measuring spoons, spare change, matches, tea lights, paperclips, birthday cake candles, etc.
Yours is so cute white! I just yesterday finished painting a pie safe white and it took 20 hours total. No painting for me anytime soon!
Mary
So cute Sarah! Looks great! I also love that gray/orange plaid throw and would love to know where you got it 🌞
Sarah
> MaryHi Mary! That’s from Target. Wish I could link to it, but they still haven’t put it on their website. Sorry!
Melanie
Love the cubby. Color looks great in your room, but I even liked the green! I lI’ve hearing from you, but I am another one who is 59, and do NO other social media. I am blessed to avoid it.
Sarah
> MelanieYes you are blessed to avoid it, Melanie!! Good for you. Keep it up!!
Ann Tousignant
Those cubby’s look amazing,what kind of chalk paint did you use and what color of what was it? So nice looking love what you did,
Ann
Sarah
> Ann Tousignantthanks Ann! I used the Magnolia Home chalk paint in white. You can see it here: https://rstyle.me/+imBFPWu0XF6oqBy953cG4w I also recommend Rust-Oleum chalk paint too.
Kim Hagan
Love this cabinet… you always seem to find the best stuff! Can’t wait to see how you decorate it. I hope you continue your blog since I’m not into Instagram. Enjoy reading your posts. Thank you
Sarah
> Kim HaganThank you Kim! And I’ll def continue the blog. No plans of stopping!
Cindy R. Baker
The new cubby is super-cute! What a great find!!
Sarah
> Cindy R. BakerRight?! I was so surprised to find it. Little cubbies are hard to come by!
Heather
Ahhmazing Sarah!! It’s seriously sooo cute! Great job painting it too!
Sarah
> Heatherthanks so much Heather!
Jana
Adorable Sarah! Super cute and I much prefer the lighter and bright color it is now. Super fun!! Have fun styling it! And happy official first day of fall!
Sarah
> Janathank you Jana! I am loving this look too. Much more my vibe!
Pamela Martin
I’m looking for a cute cubbie, too. I want to put some vintage clocks in mine.
Yours is too cute.
*Smiles*
Sarah
> Pamela MartinOh that would be adorable. I love vintage clocks!
Dacia Schroder
Hi. Love it so cute! Mini pumpkins would be adorable.
Sarah
> Dacia SchroderYES!! I think so too!
Angela Servello
Good morning sweet Sarah. That corner with the cubby and cabinet is perfect. I love it. By the way, you are the only one I follow on Instagram. When I finish reading your blog, I always scroll down to see your Instagram posts. I’m so not a social media person. At 65 years young I have no interest in other people’s lives, having too much fun and enjoying my family and friends in my own life, except for you, for you have captured my heart. You are like the daughter I never had. My blessings, your friend, Angela 💕
Sarah
> Angela Servelloah thank you so much Angela!! You’ve been such a loyal supporter and it truly means so much to me!! Sending you virtual squeezes. xo
Sally Brown
I enjoy your writing so much, thanks for sharing with us old people. Since they are tall their ages, count me 78!
Sarah
> Sally Brownah so happy to have you here Sally!! xo
Samantha
I’ve never been really into blogs, but I have absolutely loved watching you on Instagram so I would love to start reading these! I love what you did with the cubby, it looks so much better than from when you found it!
Sarah
> Samanthaah thank you! Appreciate you dropping by the blog Samantha!!
Dianne G
Love how it turned out!
Joanne Boulter
Great find! I love how you painted it. Nothing like a little white chalk paint!
Ashley
Love it! Put all the pumpkins you want in there 😉. It would be my “what not” drawer. All the little things like buttons, safety pins, extra rubber bands etc! So cute!
DanYelle
Adorable! Do you use a finishing wax on your finished chalk painted projects? Wondering if you sand first then wax or wax then sand ?
Carol
Aw Sarah that is lovely! I am huge fan of wee drawers!!…my friends always point that out to me….that and wee houses too lol.
I live in a small cottage on the west coast of Scotland and bit by bit its starting to look like your house😂
Jane
What were those antique cubbies originally used for? Are they old library card catalogs?
Heather
I love following your blog!
Mary
Booyah is right on the price. You got that for a steal. Looks gorgeous there. I wish I could have your eyes for looking for the right things. You got it my lady ! 👌😊
Pat Jones
Love the cubby, wish I could find a similar one. I am always on the look out!
Sharon Isaac
Wow Sarah I love it! I loved it before you painted but it’s definitely more beautiful painted white and distressed! 🧡🧡 Makes me want to find one of my own. I’m on the look-out!
Donna Turgeon
Hi Sarah, I so enjoy your creativity which really inspires me! I’m new to chalk painting and so I love the projects that you have done, especially the TV doors, what a great idea, the colors you are choosing really enhance the brightness of the rooms. Thank you for sharing, of course I went to order the three baskets and they were out of stock, hopefully I will remember to go back and look for them later, that was a great price for all three.