17 February 2020

Treasures from the Trash: A Rolling Cart

Well, hello everyone!

If you've visited my blog in the past, I have a recurring section called, "Treasures from the Trash". It's all about furniture that I see on the sidewalk, the ones that are still in great shape but the owners no longer have use for. So there they are, waiting for the dump truck to come and collect them. 

Such was the fate of this lonely rolling cart:

It has an industrial vibe.  

Made of wood, metal, and casters.

Using some photos from the web, here's how I would transform it from blah to TADA!:

I would add a table top using plywood and stain it to match the bottom shelf. Then I can use this cart for extra storage in the kitchen or dining room:

Bring an industrial-chic feel to your kitchen or home bar with this stylish bar cart, made of rustic metal and mango wood. >> #WorldMarket Urban Industrial
via World Market

A bar cart from Brooklyn Flea stacked with a variety of dishes and kitchen tools. | Lonny.com
via Pinterest

The home of Karine Kong - via cocolapinedesign.com
via Coco Lapine Design

Another idea is to add hardware to make it into a bar cart.

Jasper Laine I Love Living Wood Bar Cart (Chestnut (Brown) Finish), Jasper Laine Studio
via Overstock

APARTMENT REVEAL « HOUSE of HARPER
via House of Harper

The Mid-Cnetury Bar Cart from west elm at the  Flo and Frank Office
via Emily Henderson

I could also add extra shelves to keep essentials tidy in the craft room or home office:

Fort Oglethorpe Kitchen Cart with Wood Top
via Wayfair

Industrial Rolling Storage, Simply Designing Porch
via simplydesigningporch.com

via thecottagemarket.com

cricut and paint storage, turquoise cart, whitehouseblackshutters.com
via whitehouseblackshutters.com
Or maybe even paint it in a bright color...TADA!

What about you? How would you update the look of this rolling cart?


2 comments:

  1. I would add a shelf on the top then paint both shelves a crazy bright color. I think it'd make a fabulous little entryway table for keys and mail.

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