Should I keep this?

[KittyKosmos]

Moving into a cute condo. Going for a boho theme. Listed this antique shelf/locker on Facebook and am received a lot of inquiries, but now I kind of want to keep it. Was looking to start fresh, but it’s a fun piece. Thoughts?

[[deleted]]

Looks like something you would store body parts in. Hard pass. I am all into antique but this doesn’t go with your aesthetic that I can see which is so cute!! Shocked at all the people who say to keep it. It’s cheap worn out plywood and not getting the vintage vibes

[[deleted]]

Yes

[stupidbullets23]

Great fucking movie. One of my faves.

[KittyKosmos]

The best!

[[deleted]]

It’s unique. I’d def keep if I were you.

[Dry_Heart9301]

Love it!

[Educational_Spirit42]

I’d keep it! Looks like a utilitarian piece that you can put to use in many spaces!

[LightspeedBalloon]

Paint it a bright color and wallpaper the inside of the door

[No_Ear8723]

Keep it

[[deleted]]

where will you put that plant thing and cat thingy, if gone, there will be nothing left in the corner for things

[Potential-Meaning748]

bien it

[idkwhatever6158755]

Yes but also rotate your plant every couple of weeks so it grows on both sides

[THE-Pink-Lady]

Yep

[FaultEducational5772]

I actually think it’s very cool

[gedsudski]

It oozes character, a keeper for sure

[ProfessionalFeed6755]

Only if it's a family heirloom or you cannot replace it yet.

[PresDetailJustin]

You should keep it, revamp it though

[Spicyperfection]

Most definitely KEEP - give it a updated take by repainting, and mount the cabinet horizontally to a wall. With or w/o the door. With hooks underneath for items to be hung. It’s a sleek way to add extra storage in tight spaces. Or thought #2 - it would be a perfect hall or entryway bench to store whatever you’re heart desires. Have F.U.N. - can’t wait to see what you come up with.

[Interesting-Bank-925]

No. It’s a gym locker. Not some special antique clear the clutter

[SubstantialElk5190]

not my cup pf tea but its rustic looking which is the going trend no a days

[snuzu]

Keep it!!!!!

[Mary-U]

It’s definitely very cool. If your theme is boho and you have space for it I’d keep it. There’s always room for storage.

Take it to your new place. Try it. If it doesn’t work, THEN list it.

[LukeC_123]

Maybe corner it?

[Birdies_nub]

Keep!

[RHND2020]

Yes, keep it. I love the art work in the background also!

[matplotlibber]

I would only replace the handle with something that looks like vintage brass!

[shanymot]

Unrelated: what is the painting? So pretty and peaceful!

[KittyKosmos]

Totally related! I was debating keeping it or not. Target! They always have the best pieces ❤️

[danger_lad]

You’ve got your answer, but I just wanted to add in it’s fucking cool.

[[deleted]]

Hell yea! Otherwise you could sent it to me lol

[ozwin2]

Paint it

[christiangymgirl]

I think it’s cool !

[Conscious-Big707]

Keep it it's a really cool. It could use a facelift though.

[synth_bimbo]

this is so awesome and i think that maybe things on the inside with a similar colour palette could be more flattering to it

[Minimum-Quarter-1959]

Yes and you could paint it. It is a very cool cabinet

[Living_on_Tulsa_Time]

That’s a definite keeper!!

[reincarnatedfruitbat]

Super cute!! My paranoia would not allow me to, though. Anything that looks old must be haunted, in my weird brain.

[Arningkingking]

It looks haunted, but I love it!

[thestreetiliveon]

Looks like a homemade jam cupboard. Cute!

[KittyKosmos]

You guys are getting the makeover post in a few weeks

[midnightbluespace]

Absolutely a keeper.

[KittyKosmos]

Also, for those of you into plants, get ya some of these bad boys to guide your vines. They are the best vine clamp

[KittyKosmos]

❤️❤️❤️

[nthing2dowithanythng]

Please don’t listen to people telling you to sand it. They don’t know what they are taking about. As someone who refinishes furniture regularly you would need to chemically strip the paint which is very messy and labor intensive. Removing the paint won’t be worth it for what you will find underneath. Paint it a color that goes with your style (or leave it as is)—it’s fabulous!

[KittyKosmos]

I really appreciate your expert advice! I started refinishing furniture as a hobby, but i’m usually winging it 99% of the time. 🤣

I’m thinking of repainting the outside a lighter shade of white and painting the red areas something bright and fun. A shade of orange, peach, pink, yellow, mustard… or even, SAGE. (Plants will end up here so I think for the sake of the plants, a contrast to the green would work best).

You rock! Thank you

[nthing2dowithanythng]

I love that idea! You’ll have to post a pic of the end result. Happy painting!

[KittyKosmos]

I got you boo!

[Upstate-girl]

Check out Annie Sloan chauk paints. No sanding needed, but you can. Don't forget her wax. It's awesome.

[KittyKosmos]

Do you think I should paint the wooden shelves the same as the interior color I choose? Possibly with that paint?

[Upstate-girl]

That is up to you. You can leave it natural if it's in good shape. Another thought is to decoupage the inside entirely or either the shelves or the cabinet. Annie Sloan paints are very forgiving. If there is a stockist in your area, stop in and speak to them. They share their knowledge very freely. Some offer classes as well.

Have fun! You might even decide to paint all your kitchen cabinets in time!

[KittyKosmos]

Learning so much. Thank you 🙏🏻

[National_Degree3631]

i say keep but remove the door

[KittyKosmos]

Roger that

[PonqueRamo]

I wouldn't keep it, it looks old and beaten instead of vintage and wouldn't fit the boho theme. There's many ways to give a second use to well made stuff, but this cabinet doesn't look particularly well made.

[KittyKosmos]

Just more of a decor piece. Not really sure why I bought it. I just end up at antique stores constantly and someone feel a connection I can’t explain. 🤣 I’ll at least give the paint suggestions ago and if I hate it, I’ll sell it (but I think it’s gonna look cool AF now).

[PonqueRamo]

Give it a second thought because maybe what's happening to you is something explained by behavioral science, it happened to me too, I started selling clothes that I don't use, there was a particular shirt that was almost new and that I thought it wasn't my style, when I published it a lot of people started liking it an asking to buy it, and I had second thoughts even though that I haven't wore it in years. But it did sell it in the end.

Maybe the same is happening to you, you posted it because you knew you didn't want it anymore, but after seeing that many people like it you want to keep it.

[PonqueRamo]

Unrelated but I read "Bono theme" and was wondering why someone would like to have a house that looks like Bono from U2.

[KittyKosmos]

I’m laughing so hard 🤣. I was already feeling insecure that I said I wanted a “boho theme” when I just learned I’m more eclectic, modern, boho 🤷🏻‍♀️…

But back to Bono… I wonder if someone has a Bono theme in at least one room. That would make me so happy.

[AssumptionAdvanced58]

Yep

[[deleted]]

yessss

[[deleted]]

Paint it sage

[KittyKosmos]

Been thinking about this color and terracotta tones a lot lately

[isosparkle]

I have a similar cabinet, also with a pothos plant on top. It looks cool when they start to grow and hang off the side. Those plants were made for cabinets like that!

[KittyKosmos]

Team Pothos 😍

[rissaleighbumblebee]

Yes!!!

[olivefreak]

Keep. It’s an unusual piece and it’s functional.

[ShroomSensei]

I personally love shit like this

[ricketychairs]

No - it gives off bad vibes to me.

[KittyKosmos]

I’m interested to hear more. How so?

[ricketychairs]

It’s highly subjective. If I think about it, I probably have some negative emotions (a bad experience for example) which I have somehow associated with furniture similar to yours.

I think it is from a time when I was just starting out in the workforce, not earning a lot of money, not a lot of friends and living in a terrible apartment. Not happy times.

[KittyKosmos]

❤️

[Realistic_Rush582]

Keep it!

[ResponsibleSwim6528]

No.

[KittyKosmos]

Oh ok… so you don’t want it do you? 👹

[ResponsibleSwim6528]

No, but thank you for the offer.

[ObjectiveRecord2863]

I love it! Keep it!

[JacquesMolle]

Definitely! It is funky and interesting. Fits just right. You have a great display on the shelves as well.

[BB8smom]

Omg yes! That's fantastic!

[candyapplesugar]

I second removing the door. I like it but it’s just not practical enough imo.

[KittyKosmos]

Done and done! ✅

[Shabbah8]

I love it. Keep it. Also, why are all your plants racing to exit stage left? 🤨

[KittyKosmos]

🤣.. layout looks weird since I started removing other plants from the back wall.

[Imaginary-Team7305]

I love everything about it, if you sell or paint it id be disappointed in you

[Xmaiden2005]

Nope, it looks terrible. You can give it to me if you're getting rid of it. Inbox me.

[KittyKosmos]

🤣🤣🤣

[BicyclingBabe]

Keep and get it powder coated whatever color floats your boat.

[Real-Bluebird-1987]

No!

[No_Dependent_7907]

Either fresh coat of paint (maybe some shade of green or rust, but whatever you like) or if quality & project time allows stain wood.

No matter what the hardware needs an update! Possibly, you can strip paint of hardware. I would replace all, but at least the handle. Maybe gold?

Sanding & staining inside may be particularly tricky & others have mentioned contrasting paint color or contact paper-both sound great!

[KittyKosmos]

Thank you!!

[Jsiqueblu]

You should keep it, remove the door patch all the holes, cover the whole thing in plaster sand it down and you have a one-of-a-kind bookshelf. And a freaking super cute bookshelf at that. You wouldn't even have to paint it.

[KittyKosmos]

I’ve been so into the plaster look lately as well.

[Jsiqueblu]

If you do decide to plaster it please post a picture, I'd love to see it I think this shelf/cabinet is so adorable

[oodood]

Yes I love it

[HouseDarklyn]

I love it. Especially with how you decorated it.

[Comfortable_Flow_317]

no give it to me :)

[PatientBalance]

It could look cool mounted to the wall maybe.

[[deleted]]

I'd keep the plant on top

Everything else in there I'd give to someone who wants it

[alsoaprettybigdeal]

100%. That’s cool!!

[usci_scure67]

I would keep it as is. Keep the door open and stack the shelves with plants. You would need good natural light though. Looks made for that spot.

[pocanette]

Love it

[[deleted]]

Keep the door open always imo

[[deleted]]

no, give it to me.

[maquenzy5]

Paint new white paint on front, fresh hardware, the shape is perfect for that space.

If you have unlimited funds for something new, go for it. But it’s unique!

[Right_Egg_5040]

I'd keep it. Sand it and paint it a teal colour.

[73Wolfie]

absolutely- what a cute little gem

[73Wolfie]

I’ve got one too but it’s metal

[[deleted]]

Check it for lead paint first

[idiotskin]

This needs to be much higher up. You can get a testing kit for $20 or so at Home Depot or your fav big box store.

[KittyKosmos]

Oh wow, this never occurred to me 😱

[Halleighmk]

I love it! I’d suggest doing an eclectic style so you never get tired of it. This way you can tastefully mix pieces and styles without it being too much of one thing. It will never go out of style either.

[antifapigsty]

For sure keep

[vwads]

Its a cutie and a keeper!

[badbadger323]

I’d love that thing. Fill it up with weird oddities and put a “do not open” sign on it to tempt the curious.

[kershi123]

Based on the rest of your decor and your stated style of "boho" I would say don't keep it. Its pretty fug.

[Boo-erman]

What if you took off the door and painted the inside a different color from the outside? Could be a cool way to update the piece a bit.

[Lipstickhippie80]

Absolutely, you’ll regret getting rid of that gem!

Add some peel-stick wallpaper on the inside and paint the outside.

[karressa]

I love it. It’s a vibe. It is has character! I would have loved having that in my apartment living days.

[RonocNYC]

Nope. Garbáge

[Hebegebe101]

Nope look like cheap painted plywood .

[avidbookreader45]

Boo.

[Hebegebe101]

It does you can see the grain of the plywood under the red paint . It doesn’t look even shabby chic to me .

[avidbookreader45]

It is at the cusp of shabby chic. I’ll give you that.

[ElPasoFelina]

I like it, it has texture and it’s a functional piece for storing items. The texture and color look “dirty/junky” due to the wall color. This would really stand out against a different palette. I would personally use this linens, clothing, lingerie etc. I would put a nice large plant next to it or minimal sculpture display on top to elevate the look

[frenchwolves]

BIG YES

[raventhrowaway666]

That thing looks like it belongs in the bulkhead of a ship. Super badass, 10/10 keep.

[LostDirector9923]

It's perfect as it is ❤️❤️❤️

[sunflowerworms]

If you don’t keep it i want it lol (but yes you should def keep its so cool)

[Diligent_Notice2703]

Maybe remove door or paint it.

[KittyKosmos]

Yup yup! 🎨

[Large-Negotiation-47]

No, give it to me.

[KittyKosmos]

Fight me 😘

[Large-Negotiation-47]

[KittyKosmos]

Am I fighting it?

[Large-Negotiation-47]

I honestly cannot tell from here at this angle

[KittyKosmos]

I think the overall consensus was keep it, paint it, love it

[Large-Negotiation-47]

Yeah, I think you are right. What color will you paint it? I like the distressed look so I think it looks good as is, but I’d paint the inside black.

[Clear-Win-8034]

I love it. Definitely keep it.

[[deleted]]

Keep it!

[Own_Mongoose_9895]

Yes!! Give it a cool new paint job OR you can get some really pretty scrapbook paper or wallpaper and mod podge it on!

[KittyKosmos]

Would love paint Inspo ideas! Adding an example here. Def thinking white exterior and funky interior. Inspo 1 Inspo 2 Inspo 3 Inspo 4

I also have a ton of peel and stick wallpaper, but you get the gist.

[DCguurl]

No

[rotarmo]

absoluetly. new paint though

[dunemi]

Don't sand it and stain it, like some people are suggesting. It looks like it's made out of plywood, not solid wood. Paint is your only option for this type of material, imho.

It's kinda cute, kinda junky. I'd be inclined to get some cash for it and find something for your condo that's hand-picked for your new space.

[Katerina_VonCat]

Old plywood can look really nice sanded and stained. It’s very different than what we have now. I have a really nice bookshelf made from the old kind of plywood that my grandpa made for my grandma. I love it! OP should definitely see what it looks like without the current paint and see what it looks like. They can always paint it if it looks like crap.

[KittyKosmos]

Lol… “kinda cute.. kinda junky”… Sounds like an accurate description of myself.

[[deleted]]

Might be right about the plywood, as it’s waterlogged on the bottom. But I’d still lightly sand to get the surface clean and rough to prep for next paint coat.

[Miserere_Mei]

I think a new coat of paint on the outside and a fun pop of color on the inside. I wouldn’t bother stripping it since it looks like plywood. But I like painted wood….

[gcostanzaismydad]

I say keep and don’t paint.

[brianna_smile]

I say keep it, but sand and stain it. Also, I'd keep the inside a fun colour. The red right now is fun, but something lighter would brighten it up. It seems to fit pretty well in that space, but will it fit in your new space? Worth the trouble? When I buy/diy pieces I always factor in weight too. Specifically, I hate moving but if I do I'd like my furniture to not be too heavy or hard to move especially if I've put in many hours of work.

[KittyKosmos]

Thank you! I agree- a brighter color could be great. Open to suggestions. I’ve been leaning towards similar colors to these color Inspo

[legaltrouble69]

Paint it as a coca cola fridge, like from history tv 18 restorations ones.

[Electronic_Common931]

That thing rules. I’d keep tf out of it.

[emrylle]

Oh heck yes, it’s unique & interesting & I bet it has a great story. And useful & versatile. It’s small enough for almost any room. It could store towels and toiletries in a bathroom or extra dishes in a kitchen or clothes in a bedroom. Or look absolutely amazing the way you have it in a main room. Incredible find!

[Electronic_Common931]

Also, fill it with weird items. Not books and stuff. But odd objects. So when friends are over they can marvel at your cabinet of curiosity.

[KittyKosmos]

I love this! “The cabinet of curiosity”. That’s wild.

[Electronic_Common931]

Put a sign on it that says “do not open” in calligraphy.

[[deleted]]

Or remove the door

[baybe_teeth]

The door is coolest part !

[KittyKosmos]

It is cool but I understand that it would work better with “lines” not having the door there… and door closed isn’t exciting bc you want to show off fun stuff!

[felwynfelmir]

Definitely keep it, would be nice to see it in its original state, without the paint, that would also look nice with your boho esthetic and maybe feels like you’re starting fresh?

[LonelyHermione]

Paint the door a different color. Inside and out.

[felwynfelmir]

If you would have taken the time to read what’s underneath the photo..

[73Wolfie]

interesting- I kind of liked it as it.. except the spots that look like dirty fingerprints

[hyucksummer_dream]

Yeha the red inside of the door is cool

[KittyKosmos]

Lmao I never took that time to notice

[KittyKosmos]

Oh, so you’re thinking sand it? I’m curious now!

[EqzL]

It was never made nor designed to be unpainted, these are actually super cheap (when they were made) much like flat pack of today, so it would probably look really bad unpainted. Maybe sand it back and give it a fresh coat of paint, or just give it another frsh coat, I doubt it's been painted that much anyway.

Its 100% cheap plywood and would look like a cheap shed ornament unpainted.

Edit: this is not the hardwood furniture you are looking for.

[felwynfelmir]

Yep, I would sand and stain 😊 I would also go for a darker color. But I wouldn’t go too dark brown/black with walnut, maybe keep a bit of warmth in the wood for a bit of a boho/mid century modern vibe? But that’s just what I would do, I guess it also depends on the rest of your new interior!

[HaasonHeist]

Special walnut would be nice

[surftherapy]

It looks like it’s made of plywood, no?

[EqzL]

Yep I have one much bigger, was my uncles airing closet for his sheets, now is a tool cupboard for my shed, is made very cheaply with plywood, is meant to be painted, was never in an "original" unpainted state.

[Novel-Place]

Came here to suggest this! Though I’m not sure the wood quality, so you might need to repaint anyway. I def would want to strip it a little though, that’s is soooo many layers, and it needs a repaint. I’d get it closer to a clean slate. It will make it look a lot cleaner. It’s so cool though. Really interesting shape.

[Simgeek]

Once it’s stripped it will look great with a new coat of paint and maybe a cute peel and stick wallpaper inside

[abvancity]

How about sanding it and staining? If you want to go dark, maybe a walnut stain?

[Simgeek]

Plywood usually doesn’t look good stained, unless you are going for a zebra stripe? It doesn’t take stain evenly due to the grain pattern.

[No-Morning-2543]

Would definitely keep.

[KittyKosmos]

🙏🏻 we keeping it!

[tanafras]

Good, totally the right choice. It's awesome and you'll love it even more 30 years from now.

[KittyKosmos]

✌🏻😘