Baker’s Rack Becomes a French Beauty

Short and Sweet

I’m popping in here to show you a little project I just finished – you can find similar “before” pieces around and about as people often sell these at garage sales and second hand shops. Most people think that if you want to upgrade you must get rid of the old and buy new. Not true.

Here is a BEFORE picture of her when she was just plain “Rachel”:

Baker's Rack Becomes French Beauty {Love My DIY Home}

“Rachelle” began her life as “Rachel,” an average nondescript baker’s rack. But she was renamed the French beauty, Rachelle after her amazing transformation. I am always in awe when I see the after affects of a little paint and some TLC.

Baker's Rack Becomes French Beauty {Love My DIY Home}

 

Baker's Rack Becomes French Beauty {Love My DIY Home}

Baker's Rack Becomes French Beauty {Love My DIY Home}

Baker's Rack Becomes French Beauty {Love My DIY Home}

Baker's Rack Becomes French Beauty {Love My DIY Home}

Simple Update – Big Change

After updating her with Rustoleum Espresso 2X Painter’s Touch spray paint, a satin clear spray topcoat also by Rustoleum on the metal body and French hand stenciling, with Zar oil based topcoat on the shelf. Now she’s ready to get to work!

 

Baker's Rack Becomes French Beauty {Love My DIY Home}

What mediocre piece do you have that you gave a new name?

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Bon appétit!

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9 thoughts on “Baker’s Rack Becomes a French Beauty”

    • Back when we were so tight financially, we just changed things a little at a time. We also looked for what we wanted at garage sales, discount places etc. Set your goals. Look until you find what you need. Be patient. Keep going. We are tenacious when it comes to finding what we want/need. You can too.

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  1. I picked up a baker’s rack from marketplace for $20 on 5-15-24 one shelf was missing my hubby had all the wood we needed to replace all three shelves. I’m planning on putting it outside so I’m going to weather treat all the wood and we recently repainted the deck so we also have exterior paint. Looks like I’m going to paint all the metal in two tone colors. Probably beach tones. All I will be out in money is under $20 😊 Yours is amazing looking

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