Cat-astic!! Old Cabinet Transformed: Guest
Okay, you guys know I have cats… maybe? and I love them. Actually I love all pets, and someday I want a farm, with dogs and goats and geese and a pig maybe (but I could never slaughter it) any-hoo, for now it is two cats and two hens… And when I saw this project I blurted out “Genius!” loudly to my computer screen. I have seen ideas like this before. but this is the first in blog land and it is a nice surprise project. Lisa at Recaptured Charm made a great transformation with this old thing. Check it out!
Alrighty! It’s time to let the cat out of the bag !
Remember the old cabinet I posted last week , it looked like this. I must reinforce that this cabinet was really one step from the garbage. It was cracked everywhere, warped and filled with holes.
I was waiting for just such a cabinet for this project !
Since I didn’t need any of the insides of this cabinet, we cleared out everything, plus the drawers, and just used the drawer fronts.
The drawer fronts were then applied to this piece of wood, which will later be hinged to the bottom of the cabinet.
Now for a coat of KILZ Primer and a very LIGHT coat of white. Since this cabinet was in terrible shape there really wasn’t any choice but to treat it as a rustic piece of furniture. Embrace it’s flaws.
The previous TIN handles were just NOT gonna cut it! We couldn’t reuse them if we wanted to.
Because of the nature of this project I really didn’t want to spend any money on it. I searched the garage for something that I could use for handles. Right in the corner of the garage sat a box of firewood and branches from the tree in my yard. How perfect!
Well here she is, all dressed her rustic garb.
Isn’t she beautiful ?
Ok, another angle…
But what makes her so different you ask ?
Surely this is just another cabinet… no ?
No
Lets look from this angle..
and.. perhaps THIS angle.. 
and who’s that going to check it out ??
Hey Coco !
So lets just turn back the clock a bit.
First we had to make sure there was a vent. Not only to let in a little light but some much needed air.
Then of course there’s the cat flap, which was the only money I spent on this cabinet. Around $12.
Here’s a peek with me holding up the cat flap for a look inside.
LOVE the cracked floor!
So there you have it.
The cat is out of the bag! (or in my case.. the washroom)
Here was Coco’s litter box before ( I’m ashamed to say), in a bathroom that is desperate need of a makeover. (That will be coming soon.)
BEFORE
After
DISCLAIMER
**No real, fine furniture was hurt during the making of this project*
***No this is not staying in my front entrance next to my kitchen!!**
What do you think?
Genius! (couldn’t help but scream that out again!)
Genius! (couldn’t help but scream that out again!)
Cassity Kmetzsch started Remodelaholic after graduating from Utah State University with a degree in Interior Design. Remodelaholic is the place to share her love for knocking out walls, and building everything back up again to not only add function but beauty to her home. Together with her husband Justin, they have remodeled 6 homes and are working on a seventh. She is a mother of four amazing girls. Making a house a home is her favorite hobby.
>We are going to be finishing up our basement remodel soon and there will be no place for our litter either once finished and I`m going to be doing something like this. I never thought to put an actual cat door on the cabinet, what a great idea! I was going to leave it an open hole, but the door would keep some of the odor in. Great project!
>GENIUS!!! I am not a cat person…but if I were….I would so make my husband build me one of these cute little things! Thanks for sharing 🙂
>I agree… that is GENIUS!!!
>OMG!!! Total Genius!! I'm screaming too. :0) This would also be a great setup for tiny doggies like my Miss Morgan, the yorkie..I've seen it done for them where they just lay down the puppy pads in a hidden area…very cool indeed!
Lisa could start a business just for the tiny doggie owners as well as for the cat owners. ;0)
I'll have to go visit her blog…
So glad I stopped by…I wouldn't have wanted to miss this..
Have a wonderful day,
Stephanie ♥
>That is really cleaver. My cats would love that even if it only had their bed in there. They'd love to find a quiet space like that.
>That is crazy clever!!!! I love it! I don't have kittys but if I did, I would have do the same thing!
>I'm screaming "GENIUS!" too!
>I love it.. I wish my cats would use something like that.. but apparently they don't like being in enclosed spaces with stinky liter.
>This? may just be the most incredibly genius thing I have ever seen — you may have just changed my life. LOL 🙂
>If I wasn't head over heels in love with you before I definitely am now! PURE GENIUS!!!
>Hahaha!! I'm laughing at all of your comments. You are all so kind (and very funny!) I'm so glad that you all found it as practical as I did! I cant tell you how CLEEEAN my bathroom is now! Good luck to all of you who make one of these.. you wont be sorry you did.
I'm just sorry I didnt do it sooner. The vent at the back is very important and lets in all the necessary air. Coco is using it and I think she appreciates the privacy 😉
Thanks to Remodelaholic for featuring this!
Lisa@recapturedcharm.com
>Ingenious!!! You did good!
>That is fabulous and I love how she did the handles! The whole project is great!
>What a fantastic idea!!!
Hmmm might have to print this out for hubby, I want one!!
>Holy Cats, Batgirl! Awesome idea! I have to say though, the only thing I screamed out was, "HONEY! Jump in the car and go buy a cat door, pronto!" Then I started ripping apart my unwanted cabinet…
~nic
>Oh.my.goodness! What a great idea 🙂 This is what I would need since I don't have a spot for a litter box!
>The only problem with this is the cats seen it and now I have to run a search 24/7 till I can find a cabinet!!!!!!!!!!
>Brilliant…simply and completely brilliant! Kim
>The epitome of style meets function! Love the handles. Were they just glued on??
>Great job!! Loved all your pictures. Love & blessings from NC!