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February 23, 2015

Stereo Console Makeover

Hello ATPF friends! Julie here from redheadcandecorate.com where it is brutally cold. Our wind chill in Michigan got down to -35 recently. That is just crazy. However, I have my tea and blanket and I’m here to share one of my all time favorite DIY furniture makeovers with you…my “Black Stereo Console Makeover”.

Judys-Stereo-Console


Two Summers ago, my neighbor sent me a private message on Facebook asking if I would be interested in an old stereo console. She said her husband actually made it over a couple years ago, but she had decided that it was finally time to donate it, trash it, or…give it to Julie.
I asked my husband, Rick, to pick it up in his truck on his way home from work. It sat in our garage for a couple months, until I decided to bring it in and give it some TLC.

I immediately loved the little X’s in the windows and I knew I could open those up to display some of my favorite crystal. I also knew the little knobs would be easy to replace.

The big question was…what color should I paint it?

Stereo Console Makeover Idea
Well, as you can see, I went with black. Black is my “go-to” color for everything. To me, black is timeless, rustic, and elegant.
I used Behr Ultra paint in black (eggshell sheen). Painting this piece was easy after I removed the curtains and sanded a little. My husband removed some of the remaining “guts” (and knobs) and he also put a new base on the back.

I painted the entire console with 2 coats.
Stereo Console w: black paint makeover

I replaced the knobs with these pretty mercury glass knobs from Hobby Lobby. I also decided to add white Christmas lights inside to help illuminate my crystal. It was then that I decided a “faux fireplace”, or wood storage area would be really cute in the center. We use a ton of wood at our house in the Winter for our fireplace, so this fits into our “style”.

It really fits in nicely in our foyer. I can re-style it over and over according to the season.

Mercury Glass Knobs

This is what it looks like now with my “Thrift Store Silver Platter Wall“:

Silver Platter Wall Idea

I hope you will try using black for your next paint project!

Black Stereo Console Makeover w: Thrift Store Water Basin Idea

 

See you back here again soon and as always I’d love to have you stop by and visit me at Redhead Can Decorate!

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  1. Susie @ The Chelsea Project Blog says

    February 23, 2015 at 6:03 AM

    Great makeover, Julie. I agree….black is always a good “go-to” color. But…the stand out feature for me is the wood. Unique. Forward thinking. And..just plain fun. Thx for sharing…enjoyed it very much.

    Reply
    • Julie says

      February 23, 2015 at 10:13 AM

      Thank you, Susie! Love “fun” 🙂

      Reply
  2. Lisa @ Lisas Creative Designs says

    February 23, 2015 at 6:21 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! I love the silver plate collection on the wall too!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      February 23, 2015 at 10:14 AM

      Thanks Lisa…silver & black….oooooo la la!

      Reply
  3. Suzanne says

    February 23, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    Amazing, what a change. Please tell me how do you paint? In a spray booth, spray paint in cans or sprayer?

    Reply
    • Julie says

      February 23, 2015 at 10:20 AM

      I use a good old fashion 2 1/2 inch Purdy brush, Suzanne. My husband put himself through law school by painting for a living during the day. He became an expert! 😉 He has taught me a good brush is always the best way, and I agree. Of course spray paint is better on hard to paint surfaces. He never used a sprayer, and never had the courage.

      Reply
      • Julie says

        February 23, 2015 at 10:21 AM

        *I never had the courage.

        Reply
  4. joanna says

    February 23, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    I love the idea of the lights inside the console. Thank you for the great idea! The makeover is beautiful.

    Reply
    • Julie says

      February 23, 2015 at 10:16 AM

      Thank you, Joanna!

      Reply
  5. Rosalie says

    February 23, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    Julie, what a stunning transformation! It’s fabulous. I’ll be sending this to my daughter. She has a “stereo” sound box in her living room and she has mentioned that it was time to get rid of it… maybe this will inspire her to keep it. Thanks for sharing. I especially like the look of the framed scroll piece with the candles, etc.

    Reply
    • Julie says

      February 23, 2015 at 10:16 AM

      That makes me so happy…I hope she keeps it too. Let her know that the inside of mine isn’t “perfect”, but It still looks gorgeous and make a great focal piece.

      Reply
  6. Patti Bassett says

    February 23, 2015 at 7:07 PM

    Hi Julie, Just wanted to pop in and thank you for sharing this. It’s just lovely! Also wanted to ask you what part of MI you’re from, since I’m from MI, too.

    Reply
    • Julie says

      February 26, 2015 at 11:27 AM

      Hi Patti! We live in South East Michigan…how about you? 😉

      Reply
  7. Jessie says

    February 23, 2015 at 11:15 PM

    CUTE! What did you use “inside” the door frames? Glass, sheer fabric?

    Reply
    • Julie says

      February 26, 2015 at 11:31 AM

      Nothing…just took down the original curtains and then painted the “X’s”. Pure air!

      Reply
  8. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

    February 24, 2015 at 4:54 AM

    Boy! I wish I had read this a long time ago. I’ve given away no less than two beautiful stereo consoles that could have made excellent storage. I guess I had blinders on and lacked your imagination. The cabinet is stunning with the lights. Excellent job!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      February 26, 2015 at 11:29 AM

      Oh darn it!! Thank you, Marisa!

      Reply
  9. Ashley says

    February 25, 2015 at 7:34 PM

    Holy hell I love this. I love the black, I love the knobs, I love it with the silver platters! Well done, miss. Well. Done.

    xo Ashley
    pennypickedrevival.com

    Reply
    • Julie says

      February 26, 2015 at 11:28 AM

      lol, Ashley! Thank you so much!!

      Reply
  10. Teresa Coleman says

    March 12, 2015 at 4:35 AM

    I love your blog. One thing: I didn’t follow you because the page always goes to the bottom before I have a chance to read it! I usually do not comment on blogs, etc. I hope this input will help you. That is my reason for mentioning this. You have a great blog!!!!

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      March 12, 2015 at 6:57 AM

      Thank you Teresa! We just now noticed that it was doing that but have never had that problem before. We’re working on getting it fixed!

      Reply

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