DIY Midcentury Minibar Makeover | My Most Epic Furniture Flip EVER

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Grab a drink, sit back, and enjoy this epic furniture flip because this week we are going full Don Draper. I’m turning a thrift store score into a midcentury minibar inspired by classic cars, complete with custom legs, gorgeous hardware, and a color that I would kill a loved one for. And I only experienced about five moments of hell. Hope you enjoy.
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Stain: Behr Poly & Stain in one (Special Walnut)
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[@justRoRo]

Girl, your videos are so REALISTIC and I appreciate that you don't edit out the struggles because all of us have them when attempting DIYs. 😊 Quick suggestion for future, if you're going to use a Chalk/Clay based paint the benefit of that is you DON'T have to sand or prime first - they adhere like magic to any surface, even laminate. You were doing all that sanding and I was thinking "I guess she's gonna go with an acrylic paint" 😆 My top tip for chalk furniture paints is to avoid the mainstream brands which typically aren't "true" chalk paints -- that's why they're cheaper and some make you sand or prime -- and instead add to your arsenal indie women-owned brands "Miss Lillian's Chock Paint" (the line has literally hundreds of colors) and "Debi's DIY Paint" (her paints or super pigmented so a little goes a long way, and work the absolute best for no-prime situations like this, but fewer colors in the line).OH also there is a new brand "Daydream Apothecary" which has the ONLY line of chalk paint in NEON colors and they're also women owned. Ok let me unpause and watch the rest of this DIY ❤️

[@DoerteChantal]

Great comment. I really like when people don't make fun or tear apart someone's work but give tips to make things easier / better. Great!

[@LaughCryDIY]

OMG thank you for all these company recommendations! Wow. I can’t wait to check those out. (And they make NEON???? Can’t wait.) I def did all that extra work since I was using a cheaper brand and because I was worried about any chips on the top knowing there would be heavy liquor bottles sitting on it (and, realistically, drunkenly slammed down on it 😂). Thank you so much for watching!!!!

[@justRoRo]

@@DoerteChantal thank you, I truly love her content so I only want to keep it positive. I know it's such a vulnerable thing to make things and content for public audiences 😊

[@realrich7509]

Honestly this many eps in your all around skills have improved 10fold. Your catching mistakes right before you make them and thats awsome

[@LaughCryDIY]

I’m catching 1 in 5 mistakes. But that’s improvement!

[@annaryan4803]

As someone who born in the mid-century, I grew up with mid-century furniture. You did it! You transformed a piece of junk to a piece of mid-century furniture you customer will be proud of.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you so much! It was a lot of work, but I think this was my favorite flip of all time. It’s probably 50% the color and 50% the hardware, but I love that no one would know how terrible it started off. 💙💙💙💙

[@annaryan4803]

@@LaughCryDIY 33% color, 33% hardware, 33% legs.

[@LaughCryDIY]

@@annaryan4803 haha. That’s right.

[@chrisestradacomedy]

I need this mini bar in my life! I'm a midcentury alcoholic.

[@justRoRo]

🤣🤣🤣

[@LaughCryDIY]

Hahjahahaahh

[@realrich7509]

This is the most outfit changes of any ep

[@LaughCryDIY]

I was wondering who would notice. Took me like 9 days.

[@darrenbrand1554]

Great job…turned out amazing!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you! 💙💙💙💙

[@melaniepeters4744]

I agree that your videos are so realistic & I also appreciate that. There are so many things that I have seen and didn't see the potential of what they could become. You have changed that for me so I can't wait to find something to flip myself. Thank you so much for your energy and your ideas! The bar looks great!

[@LaughCryDIY]

So glad you found it inspiring! There are so many cool things you can do. I get inspired by other furniture flippers all the time.

[@justRoRo]

It's giving 1950's Chevy vibes and I dig it. I think they were the ones with that V shaped emblem for one of their models 🤔Those handles were the absolute PERFECT choice. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@LaughCryDIY]

I am obsessed with them. They totally made the piece.

[@dddecker1412]

Hey girl hey! You killed it!! LOVE the color and the new look!! Btw you are hilarious!! Love 💕 your content! DDecker

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you so much!!!!!! Appreciate the kind words. Still obsessed with that color myself.

[@janetboette7013]

She is way Cool! Love how grandpa's bookcase gets sacrificed! Gotta use what ya got

[@LaughCryDIY]

He would be proud 😂

[@lorijohnston4311]

This is seriously a gorgeous piece of furniture! I am living for that color!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank youuu. It’s my proudest piece to date.

[@lorijohnston4311]

@@LaughCryDIY I have found that since I left CA I no longer drink ;) but I would absolutely use this as a coffee/tea bar. It is stunning. You have every reason to be insanely proud of it!

[@LaughCryDIY]

I LOVE that idea!!!! Wow. Maybe in my next guest room makeover.

[@lorijohnston4311]

@@LaughCryDIY yay! I hope you do. I would love to see a coffee/tea bar. ☕

[@typeAmomfriend]

Omg! This was WORK. You Rocked it though Katy!👍

[@LaughCryDIY]

It really was, but the final product was so worth it. (Girl, send me some biscuits btw. Jk 😂)

[@typeAmomfriend]

@@LaughCryDIY you know I will!

[@trpk4713]

See? This is what DIY really looks like! It’s not pretty & perfect at all. I love, love, love your channel and your honest, funny, beautiful content

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you for saying that. It is truly the goal of my channel. ❤️

[@jadestone8552]

You have done an absolutely marvelous job on the mini bar!!! It is so beautiful!

[@LaughCryDIY]

I genuinely regretted having to send it to its real home. That makeover is coming up too!

[@briemills9209]

It's BLUE!

[@realrich7509]

All you music is perfect

[@karenmcneill2602]

Sooooooo beautiful!!! All your hard work and pain means an incredibly gorgeous and fantastic bar! I'm not into alcohol so would love this for other beverages. Loving the colour and the gold hardware! The shine on your gold handles with the tint of blue 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙. Also, I truly appreciate that you kept the process real. I do enough projects to know! Lol

[@LaughCryDIY]

This one tried me, but I gotta say it might be my FAVE piece this year. And, yes, it’s 90% those handles, right?💙💙💙

[@missbacon9770]

You paid $40 for that??? Girl, you were robbed 😵 you polished that turd tho, great job! It looks sickkkk 😍

[@LaughCryDIY]

I know 😭 thrift stores in LA are getting pricey.

[@realrich7509]

I as well want a beautiful flush bottom. Mines not flush its flat😎

[@LaughCryDIY]

😂

[@jadestone8552]

Had that exact microwave cabinet. Oh also had the bacon rack too.

[@LaughCryDIY]

I can’t believe I didn’t know that was specifically a microwave cabinet! But the bacon tray will always be a treasure. 😂

[@QueerlyBeloved386]

You put in WORK for that to turn out so nice and complete. Fabulous job. Do yourself a solid and reorganize your mom's garage - bet with a lil work you won't grab the wrong towel again. Have a nice weekend

[@LaughCryDIY]

Wow, you read me on exactly what happened. 😂😂😂😂 The reorganization has been discussed. It would be a five-part series, and I am not emotionally ready! ❤️

[@justRoRo]

ME AGAIN 🤣this video was so perfect for me because I've also been on a bar hunt for months now and I didn't even consider old microwave carts 🤯👏🏾👏🏾Regarding brush strokes, if you use a self-leveling chalk paint you don't have to worry about it. One such chalk paint brand is "Miss Lillian's Chock Paint" her paint brand is also one of the best to use for painting & dying fabric/upholstery because it also doesn't require a top coat to seal it. I know I'm such a no it all but I love your content and I can't stop myself from wanting to help make your life a little easier 😆

[@LaughCryDIY]

Not bothered at all. I totally appreciate it! Legit. I didn’t realize it was a microwave cart until…the bacon maker. 😂

[@mwebster4092]

Girl, I have my walls painted that colour!

[@LaughCryDIY]

This. Is. Why. We. Are. Friends. 🌈

[@shonasutley4420]

So much work but the end result is sooo awesome!!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you! Definitely one of my faves

[@DaniellePerezOfficial]

Obsessed with this bar! The transformation is perfection!

[@LaughCryDIY]

I’m a very proud parent.

[@michellestratford9753]

Watching you do this brings back my PTSD from all the years trying to make cheap melamine furniture look like my style. This was in the 80s, and before today's melamine and chalk paints so everything I put on it just slid right off!! It was early in my diy journey, and of course there was no KZbin, Google or any way to find answers. After trying everything I could think of to get the paint to stick, I was ready to slit my wrists and see if the blood would stick!! Eventually, I ended up wallpapering the damn thing and swore I'd never use melamine furniture again!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Agh! My heart hurts just hearing that. I would have cried a million time. Bless new paint tech 😂

[@michellestratford9753]

@LaughCryDIY My son was about 5 at the time and says he remembers the screams coming out of the garage for weeks 😆

[@arsinlupin5628]

Fantastic outcome 👏👏👏👏👏👏!!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

It’s my FAVE

[@DARTHxBRSTNITRX]

Sorry I'm late to this party, but when you were filling in the roll door slot I think you would've had better luck and used less if you used caulk saver. It's a poly foam that's used in larger gaps of projects so that way you're not jamming loads of caulk, or in this case wood filler, into that huge gap

[@LaughCryDIY]

You’re totally right. I was being lazy because I just didn’t want to make one more trip to the hardware store to buy another product, and thus spent way more time because of it. 😂

[@DARTHxBRSTNITRX]

@@LaughCryDIY 🤣 so relatable! I've been putting off a couple projects bc I don't want to go to the hardware store either lol

[@abmoralesrosado]

Wow! What a gorgeous piece! Totally transformed beautifully, hilariously. Love love love it!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Not gonna lie. It was hard to say goodbye to it. 💙

[@katievallely3837]

I heard the girls doing the photoshoot in the alley were the Haim sisters.

[@LaughCryDIY]

You are not wrong.

[@AmDizzle40]

Firebird symbol!!! Haha yessss

[@LaughCryDIY]

This one’s for my car bros. Haha.

[@AmDizzle40]

@@LaughCryDIY it turned out so good!! I'm so mad at myself bc I got rid of something like this like last weekend 🤦‍♀️ Again, another lesson about listening to your gut ....smh sooooo mad

[@realrich7509]

I have also spent 25 mins on screw options awww the 2000s.......

[@LaughCryDIY]

I know what you did in the IE

[@user-ui1zv8bd4y]

TFS. Spot on!

[@LaughCryDIY]

❤️

[@cathtf7957]

Very nice mini bar!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you!

[@realrich7509]

About 5 mi s in you sobered up hell ya just saw my shoutout

[@LaughCryDIY]

You sponsored this content

[@Julierue]

Classy AF.

[@LaughCryDIY]

💁‍♀️ it is my favorite flip yet, I think.

[@cherylacampora670]

great flip!

[@LaughCryDIY]

🙏

[@kimeejae]

Now I want a turquoise mid century modern mini bar🤩 You are so talented and have the patience of a nun🥰 The hoola hoops always crack me up - I typically don’t see that many outside of PE class but you obviously are used to them🤣🤣

[@LaughCryDIY]

Haha. I legit don’t even notice them. Maybe the skeletons use them to exercise. 😂

[@Kate69420]

Your videos are so funny and entertaining and give me great ideas!! Also, what’s your sun sign? I’m getting strong Sagittarius vibes 🌞

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you so much! And, damn, you’re good. I’ve been told I’m a Capricorn sun, Capricorn rising, with a Sagittarius moon. What does that it all mean?!?!

[@Kate69420]

@@LaughCryDIY in our birth charts we have what’s called our big 3, which is what you just listed, and those are the sun, moon, and rising sign. The sun is what we embody each day and our personality/ego, whereas our moon sign explains our inner core and emotions. Rising sign is the persona we give off to people when first meeting them. I sometimes get peoples’ rising sign and sun sign mixed up. Astrology is very interesting and pretty accurate!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

@@Kate69420 Love it. Gotta dive in more. But I guess you weren’t far off if you sensed some Sag energy.

[@saharshams2497]

WOW!!!! Girl what did you do!!! 😃😃😃😃😃 The number of moments ofjoy and of course hell was something!! She looks so good that I want to marry her without even knowing her! 😁😍👏😀💖

[@LaughCryDIY]

💙💙💙 it is legit my fave flip I’ve ever done. Worth every MOH (moment of hell).

[@enjameyer487]

Love your videos!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@olbird7647]

Great job me duck! 👍👏 Enjoyed the jigsaw blade rant. Crikey! How blasé is that serial killer leaving their victims skeletons out for everyone to see. Talk about blatant attention seeking 🙄

[@LaughCryDIY]

Your comments are absolutely delightful to me. Spoiler: I AM the serial killer. 🔪🔪🔪

[@olbird7647]

@@LaughCryDIY ahahhahaaa?? Nervous laugh😳😬🤪😬

[@jasminebenton7579]

turned out great!

[@LaughCryDIY]

I am kinda bummed I couldn’t keep it. 💙💙💙💙

[@jasminebenton7579]

Nooo! I would have totally kept it 😭

[@Supernatastic]

Not my vibe but it’s great!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you for acknowledging the effort 😅

[@CHERYLee-s6r]

Your too funny!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

You’re too nice. Thank you so much for watching!

[@yeseniamyunfilteredlife6503]

Wow, it’s beautiful. Great job and pour a drink 🥃 for me 😉

[@LaughCryDIY]

You know I will! (It is still one of my favorite pieces.)

[@realrich7509]

I have that same lady gaga shirt

[@LaughCryDIY]

Twins.

[@realrich7509]

You better replace that wood from gpas 2 handed gift!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

I did! I actually cut another piece and stained it to replace it. It came out the same perfect match, but I was afraid it wouldn’t if I tried to customize for the bar. Figured If it didn’t at least it would be covered up by the books on grandpa’s bookcase. Also, Grandpa worked for GM his whole life, so I figured he would approve of it being used for a bar that looks like a classic car. RIP. 🍸

[@realrich7509]

@@LaughCryDIY the chevelle handles sealed the deal

[@realrich7509]

Whats in all those boxes behind you???

[@LaughCryDIY]

My exes 😉

[@susanpassfield4135]

You found the microwave bacon dish because that’s a microwave cart

[@LaughCryDIY]

My greatest discovery of all time 😂

[@realrich7509]

Playdo skills are always usefull

[@justRoRo]

That was pretty cool! I've never seen anyone else do it and it was so smart

[@LaughCryDIY]

I improvised that. But sometimes you come up with a great hack. 💁‍♀️

[@realrich7509]

Measure twice katy!!!!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Get me the right blade! 😂

[@realrich7509]

Part of you wanted to be shooting photos with them

[@realrich7509]

Only a women/girl/female could remove that without breaking it hahahaaha

[@LaughCryDIY]

I’ve broken so many men.

[@Bonnie-ww7mr]

🎼Ka Ka Katy 🎶 beautiful Katy. At any rate... measure twice cut once...your wood dough work is epic just to tell ya...other pieces of things ie crack filler haha Toothpicks, shims, scape wood can be used as filler before final wood dough application 🥸 {holier than thou, busy body emoji}. This is in the running to be your Best episode!! Classic Thunderbird blue. 🤸🥂👏AWESOME Thanx as always xoxme,Bon 🌲

[@LaughCryDIY]

Hahaha. I appreciate any and all tips! This is still one of my favorite pieces ever. That hardware just can’t be beat.

[@realrich7509]

And 90s

[@HensonHomeFurnishings]

“I just tried one more time to make it fit and it slid right in.” 💀💀💀

[@LaughCryDIY]

I thought about calling it out in the vid 😂 But I knew the real ones would clock it anyway.

[@HensonHomeFurnishings]

@@LaughCryDIY Bahahaha! I love it! 😂

[@chelseaquinn7355]

i love when you call the sandpaper by the number. im like damn this bitch knows what she's doing!!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Hey girl, are you 400 grit? Cuz you’re SUPER FINE.

[@sarzbeth]

Lets be besties! Lol

[@LaughCryDIY]

Done

[@sarzbeth]

@@LaughCryDIY sweet!

[@roes260]

omg i spy the epic fail cabinet that you gave up on... soooo sad lol

[@LaughCryDIY]

RIP 😭

[@roes260]

It's so sad for the ones that got away. We all have had a few 😭😂

[@realrich7509]

If your gonna date the paint it should be C.E. colored

[@LaughCryDIY]

I see what you did there 😉🤎

[@jonathancerda-rowell1697]

What a drunk

[@LaughCryDIY]

I treat my body like a temple