Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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I’m taking on one of my biggest thrift transformations yet — a massive, solid-wood apothecary cabinet that was filthy, broken, and completely forgotten. I saw potential in every drawer, every bit of chipping paint, and decided to bring it back to life.
In this video, I’ll walk you through exactly how I cleaned, repaired, and completely transformed this vintage piece into something beautiful and functional again. I’ll share all the products, techniques, and finishing touches I used — from restoring the wood to replacing dozens of old hardware pulls — plus a few design decisions I made along the way to give it that aged-over-time charm.
If you love furniture makeovers, vintage restorations, or finding hidden beauty in neglected pieces, you’ll enjoy this one. It’s proof that even the most forgotten thrift find can become something truly special.
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My channel home page: youtube.com/c/canterburycottage
My online store: canterburycottageshop.com
Also, check out Canterbury Cottage on Pinterest and Tik Tok.
Canterbury Cottage Facebook Page: facebook.com/CanterburyCottagePeoria
Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/2916118271958839
Instagram: instagram.com/canterburycottage
For more DIY ideas and projects: youtube.com/@CanterburyCottage
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Ryobi Cordless Angle Grinder with Rechargeable Battery:
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My ink jet printer that I love!!! (I use the cheapest generic ink cartridges I can find and still get great print quality and no ink runs.)
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Repaint Tray:
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LemiShine: amzn.to/42C7uzr
Black (oil based) Antiquing Wax: amzn.to/4nt4bmF
Metallic Rub-n-Buff: amzn.to/488vttA
Citristrip: amzn.to/43dWokn
Use code 50CANTERBURY to get 50% off plus free shipping on your first Green Chef box, plus 20% off for 2 months, at bit.ly/4jTKZvO
I’m taking on one of my biggest thrift transformations yet — a massive, solid-wood apothecary cabinet that was filthy, broken, and completely forgotten. I saw potential in every drawer, every bit of chipping paint, and decided to bring it back to life.
In this video, I’ll walk you through exactly how I cleaned, repaired, and completely transformed this vintage piece into something beautiful and functional again. I’ll share all the products, techniques, and finishing touches I used — from restoring the wood to replacing dozens of old hardware pulls — plus a few design decisions I made along the way to give it that aged-over-time charm.
If you love furniture makeovers, vintage restorations, or finding hidden beauty in neglected pieces, you’ll enjoy this one. It’s proof that even the most forgotten thrift find can become something truly special.
#apothecarycabinet #furnituremakeover #thriftflip #vintagedecor #refinishingfurniture #thriftstorefinds #beforeandafter #canterburycottage #diydecor
🎯 SUBSCRIBE for more affordable home makeovers, DIYs, and thrifted transformations every weeK: youtube.com/c/canterburycottage
My channel home page: youtube.com/c/canterburycottage
My online store: canterburycottageshop.com
Also, check out Canterbury Cottage on Pinterest and Tik Tok.
Canterbury Cottage Facebook Page: facebook.com/CanterburyCottagePeoria
Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/2916118271958839
Instagram: instagram.com/canterburycottage
For more DIY ideas and projects: youtube.com/@CanterburyCottage
My Amazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/canterburycottage
Order IOD products here:
juliesdesignsandsigns.com/?aff=3
Use my link to book a sponsorship with me now:
app.thoughtleaders.io/#/reserve/canterbury-cottage
Ryobi Cordless Angle Grinder with Rechargeable Battery:
amzn.to/4gG52wD
My ink jet printer that I love!!! (I use the cheapest generic ink cartridges I can find and still get great print quality and no ink runs.)
amzn.to/3PGnnOA
Repaint Tray:
repaintstudios.com/collections/shop/products/repaint-tray?sca_ref=9113975.OJCjawVaCq&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=affiliate&utm_term=Buy-now
10% off code for RePaint Tray: canterbury10
LemiShine: amzn.to/42C7uzr
Black (oil based) Antiquing Wax: amzn.to/4nt4bmF
Metallic Rub-n-Buff: amzn.to/488vttA
Citristrip: amzn.to/43dWokn
