At the time, it is said that many people hated the design of Utility furniture. The look was, of course, simple, with straight lines and minimal, in any, features and certainly a stark contrast to the beautifully ornate pieces of the Arts and Crafts movement.
This week I laid my hands on this lovely piece. I was in two minds whether to keep it in its original state as I love to think about the story that it might have behind it. Was it given to wartime newly-weds when they excitedly moved into their first home? Or perhaps it was given to a family who were building up their home again?
On the back it has this really cute label.
As a compromise I decided to retain some of the original wood and do a semi-upcycle! Like my other pieces, I painted the top, sides and legs in two coats of Annie Sloan chalk paint in original. I sanded it down once dry and waxed it with beeswax, which smells amazing. I changed the knob from a standard metal one to a cream and bronze one, which tied in with the paint colour. Finally, I lined the inside cupboard with green and cream striped paper by Emma Bridgewater which, like the Orla Keily paper, is excellent to use because it has a double-sided pattern and is fantastic quality. And used the other side of the paper, a small green and white leaf pattern, for the main shelf. I love the mixture of the old and the new.
What do you think?
This piece of Utility Furniture is re-loved and ready for 21st century living
VVx
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