Ellen and her man pulled a Jim and Pam when they bought their home from her in-laws three years ago. With it came not a creepy clown picture superglued to the wall (if that makes no sense to you whatsoever, you probably don’t religiously watch/memorize The Office likes I do) but a 9-foot buffet!
Yes, NINE feet! Wow.
It was nice, but just not Ellen’s style. But how can you get rid of a 9-foot buffet? You can’t. So she switched it up a little with a two-toned paint job, which looks amazing and you can read more about it right HERE.
21 Comments
Lorie
October 28, 2010 at 11:48 PMI think it is beautiful! I love what she did with it and I hope she enjoys!!
Shuggilippo
October 28, 2010 at 10:44 PMFirst off, I love that episode of The Office.
Second off, WOW!
Probably the only time in my life I can say I envy someone’s 9-foot buffet.
Elisa @ What the Vita
October 28, 2010 at 11:04 PMYes, I just watched that episode a few days ago! I was thinking “I totally could do a makeover to that and submit it to Better After”..:)
That buffet – Way to work with something you already have!
Chyanne M.
October 28, 2010 at 11:05 PMI want one! I would luv to DIY that and post it on my blog.
It looks amazing!
IAMSNOWFLAKE
October 28, 2010 at 11:23 PMSuch a pity it got all painted over!!! Why would you have a real wood piece of furniture (not mdf, not some kind of wood paste) and try to “antique it” or paint it? It would have been better for the nine footer to be given a chance with someone who really appreciates good, sturdy, quality furniture for what it is and then get the daughter in law an IKEA or Restoration Hardware replica.
Holly
October 28, 2010 at 11:25 PMThat’s what she said!
Kathy@ Gone North
October 29, 2010 at 12:12 AMKnew right away what you were talking about… though I had to go back & re-read…. I thought you said it came with a creepy clown pic, & I thought, “Can Not be” 🙂
Great job on the buffet….
marie
October 29, 2010 at 12:35 AMGeez…this may the first time I like the before better. I love painted furniture but it really was beautiful before and being painted….I think it lost some uniqueness…even though its super sized
The Giffen Family
October 29, 2010 at 1:01 AMGorgeous!! Love it!
Fiber and Fire
October 29, 2010 at 1:18 AMWhat a great piece to inherit-looks great!
Deb
October 29, 2010 at 2:35 AMYou had me at “Nine Footer”…and that buffet is GORGEOUS!
Jeff and McKenna
October 29, 2010 at 3:01 AMha ha i love the office and that part!! so glad you brought it up!!
what a beautiful buffet!!
charl
October 29, 2010 at 9:47 AMwow imagine being left that sideboard and getting it for free.. fantastic. .it looks great after ..
Katie
October 29, 2010 at 1:02 PMHoly buffet, batman!
Ellen
October 29, 2010 at 1:59 PMHi! Thia is Ellen! Thanks for all the nice comments! Everyone isintitled to their own opinion! :)….Just to clarify the top was stained with Minwax Dark Walnut not painted! 🙂
Megan
October 29, 2010 at 4:04 PMI am a total believer in do whatever you want to a piece of furniture! If you want to paint it – go for it… because I totally love the after – and the dark stained top!
Carol@SofasandSage.com
October 29, 2010 at 5:57 PMOMG! I LOVE that buffet!!!!!!!! I love French lines, and what you did to that is nothing short of fabulous. I just found you through A Delightful Design — Abby put both of us on her Friday list. You’ve a new fan and so glad I connected to you!
Holly
October 29, 2010 at 11:21 PMThe after is nice and all but…the buffet was gorgeous BEFORE! It just needed larger scale accessories.
Karen@StrictlySimpleStyle
October 30, 2010 at 2:45 PMI love Jim and Pam and I adore that buffet! She did a great job styling it too.
Wendy
November 11, 2010 at 3:37 PMI like it both ways! To each their own. Paint can always be removed!
kate
January 12, 2011 at 1:37 AMhhahahaa i love the reference to the office… i have every episode memorized too. hehe. i’m kind of torn… i sort of like the before photo better but she did a great paint job!