Rattan refresh
Project ideas and inspiration from Haven magazine
Update an old cabinet with on-trend rattan and a retro-cool mint and gold palette.
Wall colour: Resene Half Sour Dough
Top tip: Rattan pairs well with other natural, textural materials in earthy tones, such as linen and chunky woven baskets.
You will need
- An old bedside cabinet
- Resene Strip-Off
- Paintbrushes
- A paint scraper
- Safety gloves, eye protection, dust mask
- An electric sander or light sandpaper
- A piece of rattan
- Resene Waterborne Smooth Surface Sealer
- Resene paint (we used Resene Kandinsky and Resene Tussock)
- A staple gun
- Scissors
Instructions
Disassemble the legs, door frame and handle of your cabinet and remove the pane from the door frame.
Strip the cabinet, including the legs, handle and door, of any existing paint or varnish, using Resene Strip-Off, a paintbrush and a paint scraper, following the instructions on the tin. Do this in a well-ventilated space, and use gloves and eye protection.
Lightly sand the cabinet smooth with an electric sander or by hand with sandpaper, using eye protection and a dust mask, and clean and dry it.
Measure the rattan to the door frame, slightly overlapping the void, and use a staple gun to fix it to the back of the frame.
Trim any excess rattan and ensure the edges are left neat and tidy.
With a clean paintbrush, apply Resene Waterborne Smooth Surface Sealer to the cabinet, inside and out, including handle, legs and frame. Allow two hours to dry.
With a clean paintbrush, paint the cabinet, inside and out, and the door frame in Resene Kandinsky.
Paint the legs and handles and the exterior of the rattan in Resene Tussock. Once everything is dry, reassemble your cabinet, place in a restful spot and style to your taste.
Photography: Michael Moore. Styling: Elizabeth Rima. July 2022.