Do you ever have a wild idea and you’re weren’t sure if it was going to work? Is that idea something you think other people might roll their eyes at? This is my version of the ‘out of the box’ project.
I have never seen someone put fabric on the inside of doors like this, but hey, that didn’t stop me.
I applied the fabric to the piece using fabric spray adhesive, the non-permanent kind, because I wasn’t ready to commit permanently. I knew I might be ripping it all out if it didn’t look good.
I added the braid around the outside edge of the fabric on the doors to cover the rough edges. I also put the fabric in the back of the piece.
I actually really like it, and I enjoy opening the doors to see the pretty toile fabric. Of course I removed most of the contents so you could see the interior of this French linen press. It doesn’t normally look this neat inside… in case you are wondering.
So now onto my next project here.. to replace that rug. I never was crazy about it, but it was practically free and I needed something. I like the idea of something white and fluffy but people do come in here with muddy boots sometimes. Don’t get me started.
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Loved this post. What a great idea and so pretty. Enjoy your blog.
Love that fabric Anita of course toile is my favorite.
Love what you did…and love everything toile..Your linen press is gorgeous and reminds me so much of the French buffet I purchased in France..beautiful.
LOVE this!!! I would have to keep the doors open to enjoy your beautiful handiwork. The fabric adds such a soft touch to the heavier piece.
Mary Alice
Great idea! The toile fabric is beautiful!
What a clever idea, Anita! Love the fabric on the inside of the doors 🙂
I love that, Anita. Great idea and I would love a linen press like yours.
I love this! I am considering doing this look on the back of my china cabinets …just to spiff it up a bit! I have never heard of spray fabric adhesive. I have only used the 3M spray adhesive . Where do you purchase your fabric spray adhesive? Craft stores? Also I have been looking for a decorative cabinet like this with shelves for linens . When I find an armoire on craiglist or in antique shops it does not have the shelves I need ( hubby not handy either :-0 ) is French line press or pie cabinet a more accurate description?
I think I found my at JoAnne’s, but I don’t remember now. I did the project awhile back.
A delightful change for sure. The good thing about using fabric is that it can be removed and not damage the finish of the piece.
Very pretty! Love the fabric!
Beautiful fabric and touch! I am always a sucker for toile! Your home is beautiful!!~~Angela
LOVE it – and love that piece of furniture.. How beautiful!
Love the toile fabric could you tell me the name of it and the maker and if i would still be able to purchase it I live in Tennessee. I love your blog it is one of my favorites.
Gloria, I found this toile at Interior Fabric years and years ago. In fact this project was completed probably 6 years ago. I am sorry but I don’t know where would be a good place to find toile now.
I absolutely ADORE toile anything!! I’ve seen fabric applied this way before, and yours looks amazing. I love your natural wood pieces, they’re beautiful!
Anita, I love this, and you may not believe this, but I have an armoire that I am going to redo for my office in the new house and was thinking of trying something like this on the inside of the doors. I have time to worry about it but it was a thought and this may help my decision making. Making big decisions with the house busy playing catch up. Will be posting soon. Thanks for the inspiration!! PINNED!!!
Cynthia