Stunning Art Deco Bar Cabinet Makeover and Furniture Challenge

[@MMaria77777]

I love watching a woman restorer . .its so different to watching guys who never explain their process or admit to mistakes . .beautiful impressive work . .well done !!!!!

[@ivylane-home]

So true! 😬 Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼

[@danielleweston1492]

Lisa, you have outdone yourself. Bravo! And I appreciate that you take the time to film the work and process and you add all of those links to all of the products you used in the description here. No doubt that takes a ton of time. God bless you and THANK YOU for this inspiration!

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks Danielle! Yes, it takes so much time, but I do hope it helps. I appreciate your feedback 🤩🫶

[@jodit1]

I love how honest you are. I appreciate you "thinking out loud" I think it's quite helpful. I'm so glad I found your channel. Another beautiful redo.

[@ivylane-home]

Aw, thanks for the feedback! Glad you’re here 🤩🙌🏼

[@katherineharper-sj4ys]

Love how you hung in there and kept at it. You demonstrated that you have to be very zen to refinish and update antique furniture. I struggle with this aspect of this art form.

[@ivylane-home]

I’m not sure if I have patience or this job is developing patience in me. 😬🤪

[@krisaaron5771]

Beautiful work!! I'm SO glad that someone else (other than me) occasionally opens that proverbial "can of worms". How you kept from screaming and tearing out your lovely hair shall remain "our" secret -- must come with experience, especially the wallpaper disaster and subsequent recovery!. Life is hell on artists, but the triumphs are delicious, as is this restored and enhanced bar cabinet.

[@ivylane-home]

Ha! Oh, I had my moments. 😤😭🥺🫠 But I was determined to make it fabulous! It will be a showstopper in someone’s home.

[@natalieelisabeth5767]

I think this might be my favourite piece you’ve done so far! First of all, that wood grain is out of this world, just stunning. Your choices with where the paint went and colour are perfection and that drawer paper just takes it to whole other level. I couldn’t love this piece more! I personally think when you consider that this is a vintage piece that has been restored and artistically modernized to this level you shouldn’t have any trouble getting 4K for this-Remember we might not be people who pay 4K for furniture but there are PLENTY of folks out there that do. And this piece would be worth every cent. You really have outdone yourself on this one, Lisa! 🤩✨

[@ivylane-home]

It’s definitely hard to go wrong with this stunning wood grain unless I painted it 😳 I contemplated reveneering the trim, but my inspiration pieces had painted trim and I really thought it set off the wood. I have a few tweaks to make and then I’ll list it. We’ll see ☺️ Thanks Natalie! 🤩

[@natalieelisabeth5767]

@@ivylane-home I thought you might reveneer the edges but so glad you didn’t! Your paint touches with the blue/ black and the gold and then the drawer paper, eeee, just so classy 😍 Good luck on the sale 🍀

[@ivylane-home]

I love it too! Thanks! 🙏🏼

[@RisingCrimson]

I love it! It’s opulent as intended. To the nays on the wall paper, it may not be everyone’s cup of tea but it really works with this piece and the look you were going for. Nicely done! I hope to be able to join you challenge next year. 😊

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you! I thought the paper was quite fitting for the piece. 😊 The next challenge is in October. If you are on Instagram, I’ll start advertising it in September. 🙌🏼

[@nancyclark3049]

Lisa! It is one of the best if not the best piece I’ve ever watched being transformed! Stunning, and more. If I had it I would pay you 2k. You actually deserve more for how hard you worked to make it perfect- and that, it is. Bravo!❤

[@ivylane-home]

Nancy, you’re so kind! Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼

[@karenokeane6461]

This is an amazing, stunning and unique piece. Love every little bit.

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you so much!

[@Viatrix1854]

Love watching the ups and downs of the process. You wouldn't think a coat of paint could make such a difference, but it does and then it's back to the drawing board. In the end your perseverance, as ever, pays off and you have created another wonderful piece. Congratulations! 😀👍

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼

[@fleurjardin1012]

It went from drab to fab! Beautiful and for sure, elegant!

[@ivylane-home]

I agree 🤩🙌🏼

[@susanmeanslily]

Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing all the challenges. Yes…it’s worth 2K!

[@ivylane-home]

Ah, thanks Susan! 😊🙌🏼

[@AllenHolland-rj3is]

Boy it's beautiful ❤️ so glad you saved this for a new life and new family 🌺

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼

[@jaaustin500]

Holy crap - what a job! So glad it turned out in the end! Beautiful!

[@ivylane-home]

It was a process 🫠 Thanks! ☺️

[@lisachiboroski9930]

Oh Lisa…do I like it? It’s magnificent! The wallpaper! 😍. The paint accents..🤩 that wood grain! 🎉. Unbelievable piece. And I love that you discuss the probs along the way. Congratulations on this one…it will be difficult to part with I’m sure. ❤❤❤

[@ivylane-home]

Aw, thanks Lisa! Yes, so many unique parts on this one. It was special. For sure! 🤩

[@charlenegoskowicz8220]

OMG! Ralph Lauren Home, ear your heart out!!

[@ivylane-home]

Right?! 🤩

[@veronicakalma5138]

Wow!!! I especially appreciate the hearts within the book matched veneer - it’s like “I love liquor” 😅

[@ivylane-home]

Right?! I noticed those too! 💙

[@debbieethridge6747]

Beautiful job. I do like when you show the missteps that occurred and how you fixed them, that is life. I do like the color mix of blue & black ❤

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks Debbie! It’s a rare project that doesn’t have some kind of problem 😉🙌🏼

[@sophiachristo7546]

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!!!! BREATHTAKING!!!!! The hardware are BEAUTIFUL!!!!! The painted areas are emphasizing the beauty of the structure of this piece!

[@ivylane-home]

I think so too! Thanks Sophia 🤩

[@RachelMichel-r4g]

Those were some beautiful pieces of furniture! I am sure that was very hard to pick. Great job to all the ladies.

[@ivylane-home]

Indeed, it was! So much beauty 🤩

[@designabeej]

I love art deco things and you’ve done this piece justice, it looks magnificent 🤩🤩🤩 & $2K is the right price 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@ivylane-home]

Aw, thank you! 😊

[@debbieblatt3359]

I am loving this project, I think the learning curve is great to see. We all know that some projects have a bigger curve than others. I just picked up a furniture piece that I’m turning into a Bar Cabinet,, wish me luck. I’ll shoot you a before and after. Keep the faith darlin, we all have theses days 😂

[@ivylane-home]

Oh Debbie, you are not wrong! 😬 Good luck on your piece! 👍🏼

[@jeffbouchez5134]

WOW AMAZING ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@mesquitemagic]

That wood is so pretty. Or, I guess I should say veneer. You outdid yourself on this one. She is STUNNING! I could see her going for $2000.

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼

[@Bob-mk4cd]

I think it looks great. The wallpaper is gorgeous but I would have preferred no wallpaper. I love the hardware.

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼

[@marywiklander-williams6493]

this is superb--so stylish. the wallpaper and dark trim set it off beautifully.

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks Mary! 🤩

[@Sharon-bo2se]

Beautiful grain and colour on the wood. I would put mirror at the back to bring light back into a dark hole and showcase the glassware.

[@ivylane-home]

A few others said the same about the mirror too 😊

[@wesleyc1694]

Fabulously inspiring Great Work… and the surprise inside …

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼

[@HisBlueEyedBlondie]

Absolutely gorgeous Lisa!!

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼

[@cherylacampora670]

WOW! You really knocked yourself out. It's absolutely beautiful!

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼

[@cathyluff4129]

Most beautiful piece you’ve ever done! The wood is beautiful and the wallpaper was genius. So sorry you had so many setbacks but the end result was worth it.

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks Cathy! It was a special piece 🤩

[@katalintorok2538]

OMG!!!!!! So much work. You did a great job and it was a wonderful tutorial. God bless you indeed! :)

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@e320treasures7]

I have recently stumbled upon your channel and confess I am BINGE watching it! The amount of work and SWEAT you put into each piece you do is both amazing and inspiring. I'm off of work today and plan to bing a whole nother set, lol. I'm not stalking! Just another furniture flipper that wants to support a fellow artist!

[@ivylane-home]

Welcome aboard! Glad you’re here. 🤩🙌🏼

[@denisemastrostefano277]

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing all the ups and downs of putting it together

[@ivylane-home]

Yes, it was a bit of a struggle 🫣 But it turns out so good 🤩🙌🏼

[@elizabethfaraone]

I love the hardware it came with.

[@ivylane-home]

Really?! I thought it was clunky 🤷‍♀️

[@shawnvalentine1166]

Bravo! Just stunning!

[@ivylane-home]

Many thanks! ☺️

[@suzettelinder9044]

Absolutely Gorgeous

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you! 😊

[@mariafarrugia7600]

IT'S JUST GOURGES I LOVE IT❤

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks Maria! 🤩

[@phoenixfurniturestudio]

Wow, wow, wow Lisa!! This looks STUNNING!! 🎉 This does look like an English drinks cabinet similar to ones you would find here. I’m about to start working on one where the wood grain looks like a woman with flowing hair!! This one really did test you, but you totally smashed it, and I truly believe mistakes are just opportunities to learn, even though they are frustrating as hell! 😂😊

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks Brenda! The veneer is on these is so stunning! I don't come across them often over here. Excited to see yours!

[@luvinggod3]

I LOVE it! I appreciate your attention to details too!

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you so much! 🤩

[@tinagoddard8435]

Outstanding recovery! Beautiful,

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you kindly 🙌🏼😊

[@judierickson7166]

It really is Art Deco now. its fantastic!

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks Judi! 🤩🙌🏼

[@homemoviesandotherstuff3419]

Absolutely fabulous!

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you!

[@solvillabaja2040]

OMG so awesome! I think I would have put the mirror back in and kept the original hardware, tho. But what an amazing piece! Love it!

[@ivylane-home]

I debated on the mirror. I could still put one on the drop down door 🤔

[@crankysusanne7409]

Jaw-dropper of a piece! I felt your pain when the gilding wiped off; I just had that happen to me last month. Thank you for showing your whole process, mistakes and all. It’s very helpful for newbies like me 🙏 Love your work!!!

[@ivylane-home]

My pleasure! Mistakes happen. I wish they didn’t but I’m still learning. 😅🙌🏼😬

[@Restorations.by.Rachel]

Everything you touch always turns out stunning! I love the added touches of the gilding, how the wood grain gets to shine with the cabinet shut and then the pop from the wallpaper once it’s open. It probably doesn’t hurt to start out at $2k but I was thinking around $1,500. Amazing job!🤩

[@ivylane-home]

Rachel, you’re so sweet!! I totally agree! We’ll see 🤷‍♀️

[@arlenekerr1198]

It's stunning Lisa! Well done!

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks Arlene! It’s such a unique piece 🤩

[@emmanuellemonin8791]

It really is a stunning piece of furniture!

[@ivylane-home]

I agree 🤩

[@TheAfezio]

GAW-JUS! I love your work~

[@ivylane-home]

Aw, thank you! 🙌🏼🤩

[@lindarahmeyer2668]

Every project is a learning experience. And when you want the final result to be perfect it takes time and sometimes several tweeks. As you mentioned, when doing things the second (or third) time it is usual better and easier. Very nice results!

[@ivylane-home]

So true! Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼

[@KOALAWALA9]

Fantastic piece! LOVE the wallpaper ! I was thinking $2000. It is so unique!❤🙏🇨🇦

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you so much! We’ll see ☺️

[@brigittewallis8694]

I think it turned out fabulous! I love the accent color!

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks! Me too! 🤩

[@CrazyCatLady1968]

Holy cow 🐄 What a stunning bridge of original art deco to art deco today! The wallpaper is to die for - the geometric design is spot on 🤌🏻 I think I would have liked the mirror, only because it’s a little dark in the back & I dig the bar cabinets like that with their mirror. I love how the paint changes color - is it black? Is it navy? and it makes you look, you know? Don’t ignore me because I. Am. Fabulous. SO good! 💙🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙

[@ivylane-home]

I’m still considering putting the mirror back. 🤔 Ha! Agreed! It will not be a wallflower 🤩

[@dianajarmann1943]

Absolutely gorgeous. $2000 is not too much. When I saw it finished, I thought I'd pay $4000. Thanks for sharing all parts, even the oops.

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks Diana! It was a favorite!

[@teresacathey8189]

Hello Lisa. You worked your tail off on this piece. It is a stunning piece. Well done!!🥰🥰🥰

[@ivylane-home]

I sure did! Thanks Teresa!

[@Jedagirl]

Wow! Beautiful!

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks! 😊

[@joanmacleod1362]

What a great idea with the painters tape to mask off where kwikwood went. Definitely using this idea. Thanks for sharing

[@ivylane-home]

You are so welcome! Thanks! ☺️

[@thereandbackgems]

Oh my gosh - I would’ve loved to do this challenge! Can’t wait to see all the pieces!! I’ve been dying to do an art deco bar cabinet. Spot on Ivy!!! 😊

[@ivylane-home]

There were so many lovely pieces 🤩🙌🏼

[@thereandbackgems]

@@ivylane-home I need to double check my typing. I meant Lisa. 🙄😂 I stand by my statement though. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@justjulee9135]

Absolutely stunning! You really did a fantastic job on your piece. When you were showing pictures of all the other pieces I was blown away. So many beautiful designs. I think these challenges are awesome!

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks! I know, right?! So much talent and beauty 🤩

[@jamieomahen2656]

Stunning!! Whew I love how you persevered. You go girl!

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks Jamie! 🤩

[@akmb8211]

Si beau…un très bon travail. Bravo!

[@ivylane-home]

Merci beaucoup! 🤩

[@24jessejames]

Stunning piece! All that hard work paid off.

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you very much! 🤩

[@donnasalvador678]

Stunning. I did love the original hardware and I thought you could have made them gold and they would have been beautiful but your choice is extremely nice too and I understand about it being more modern. I also really like the gold pinstripes but I’d prefer if they were more opaque because they appear like something that is worn away and needs updating. With the crisp, clean lines of everything else, I just think that one detail of making the gold pinstripes opaque would make this piece absolutely perfect. You have done amazing work.

[@ivylane-home]

I can see your point on the gold. I guess I just liked it. Thanks Donna! 🤩

[@IMOO1896]

Gorgeous!

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you! 😊

[@dianaduncan4800]

It’s gorgeous!

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you! 😊

[@michellesutton202]

Totally stunning, this is such a gorgeous paint color with that gorgeous wood grain. I mean wow❤❤❤ ( I still think that a teal paint color with the coal black mixed would've have been stunning too❤)

[@ivylane-home]

Ha! Well, maybe another piece 😅 Thanks Michelle 🤩

[@DellaBourne]

This is absolutely amazing ❤ the colour, the wallpaper and you showing and sharing everything with us, the what went wrong, the how to remedy it and explaining the different ways to fix these problems, so thank you ❤

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you! I try to share the good and bad hoping it helps others. It’s a rare project that doesn’t have a hiccup. 😬☺️😊🙌🏼

[@connycatlady7429]

I love the piece afterwards, but I miss the mirror inside. I wouldn't have put so much wallpaper in. Just on the bottom. I would list it vor 1700,-.

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks Conny! Others missed the mirror too 😊

[@waunahavefun954]

Wow!!! It turned out beautiful. As I’ve said before, I’m learning so much from you.

[@ivylane-home]

I'm so glad! Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼

[@pamelabailey6663]

Beautiful!

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼

[@BreathofSpring24]

Gorgeous. Looks expensive and very art deco. You captured that vibe. Hope you sell it for top dollar! 😊

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼

[@redlady222]

Beautiful.

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you! 😊

[@paulap5578]

Actually, I liked your piece best!

[@ivylane-home]

Well, that is kind of you. 🫶

[@cleo1034]

Beautiful piece!

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you very much! 🤩

[@JanetteStubelt]

The wood is gorgeous and you handles that well. Not many people could use it because of the interior paper choice but you really did a nice job!

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks! Oh, I don’t know. I think the paper would appeal to someone who loves Art Deco since it’s period specific. We’ll see 🤷‍♀️

[@susanm8957]

Hi from Florida😊 Truly one of a kind piece! I love it❤ I was thinking you should mix the blue & black & then you did! Brilliant❤

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks Susan! Well, you’re brilliant too! 🤩

[@lindacarroll4217]

Thats beautiful

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼

[@eurikavandyk6589]

Love it!!

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you!! ☺️

[@steinermarty3944]

I love the pin stripe!

[@ivylane-home]

me too!!

[@nanishkaortiz7868]

La madera 🪵 tiene unas betas hermosas, el contraste con la pintura y los toques dorados… quedó hermoso 🤩

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼

[@shara-la8629]

Firstly, kudos to original master craftsman who made this beauty. And than 👏👏 to you for your work (even I would keep the mirror).

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you very much! Yea, others felt the same way about the mirror 🙌🏼

[@RoxieRiggs-wn2sc]

Beautiful

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you ☺️

[@bonniemerchant-jj4xs]

Beautiful

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you 😊

[@killy1958able]

Well done 😊

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼

[@sngrin2741]

I love it!

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼

[@kateivester3122]

I like it!!!

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼

[@mardigra1916]

Excellent

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks! 😊

[@debbielewis2153]

Love it ❤

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks Debbie! 😊🙌🏼

[@epvs8373]

Hola Lisa: Como siempre, te felicito por ser una restauradora muy honesta, y enseñarnos tus errores. Eres una gran maestra. Sólo como una opinión, cuando encuentres un mueble con sus herrajes y piezas originales, estos lo eran, son típicos Art Decó, con motivos florales orientales. Por favor!! 🙏piensa en no cambiarlos, no temas mezclar dorado y plateado en un mueble, creo que hubiesen sido un gran pie, para dejar también el espejo, si hubieses puesto otro mas arriba podría ser un tocador. Esos espejos iluminan el mueble por dentro. La pintura exterior es perfecta, tu nivel es cada vez mejor. Pero recuerda conservar ese espíritu por lo menos en Europa se aprecia más, y creo que los clientes de 2000$ apreciarán los detalles originales. De todos los muebles me gusta el tuyo. Un saludo.

[@ivylane-home]

I just really disliked that hardware. I felt it was too chunky for the piece. 🤷‍♀️ Several others said the same about the mirror. I could still put it back in before I sell it. We’ll see. Thanks for the feedback 🙌🏼🤩

[@solangeherault7038]

Good job very nice ❤

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you! 😊

[@DKIkard]

So beautiful❤❤❤❤

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼

[@lesleygreig8225]

Looks great Lisa, I love the beautiful oiled wood with the painted accents and the paper is such a great touch. I’m enjoying watching your restoration skills evolving. Angie at Transcend Furniture Gallery does some fantastic veneer repairs, if you don’t know her channel I’d highly recommend it.

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks Lesley! I’m trying to continue leveling up. 🙌🏼🤩

[@rosemarycollins4682]

Love it

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks Rosemary! 🙌🏼👍🏼

[@glynisbabbey4306]

The painted carcass just highlights how awesome the wood is. Nice choice of hardware. I think you could ask $2000 for it.

[@ivylane-home]

I think so too! We’ll see 😊🤩

[@cgbryt]

Eu acho que ficou lindo! 👏🏼🇧🇷

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼

[@DigsRetro]

$1950 might move it a little faster than $2000. Just stunning!!

[@ivylane-home]

Ha! So true. I still have few tweaks before I list it, so we’ll see 🙌🏼😊

[@annisenhour4732]

WOW

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼

[@lisahumphries3898]

I was skeptical about the wallpaper, but you’re right, it fits the era and looks really good! I like the hardware. Question - what is the purpose of veneer when that beautiful wood is underneath? Also, when you remove veneer, how do you know what you’ll get underneath?

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks! 🤩 well, typically they put fine, figured veneer over less expensive wood. You usually don’t know what you’ll find. I guess that’s part of the discovery process 😉

[@catherine5166]

Adding wallpaper to those tight spaces is not easy. Hats off to you girl. Personally I LOVE the wallpaper but I would have kept the mirror inside. That one accent is very typical of that era.

[@ivylane-home]

Indeed, it wasn’t easy. 😅 Yes, a few others missed the mirror too. 🙌🏼☺️

[@marilynweist2645]

Absolutely stunning! You nailed it! God bless you and how you handle the stress! I think you should ask $2000.00 for it! ❤

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks Marilyn! Well, I either laugh or cry when these things happen and since it’s only furniture I guess I’ll laugh 🤣