Decor Obsession: The Mirrored Buffet

Happy Tuesday!!

You wanna know what makes me happy? Mirrored buffets.  They are absolutely scrumptious, aren't they?  I just love them and I MUST. HAVE. ONE.

I've been wanting one of these beauties for a few years now.  To me they are one of those pieces that "makes" a room.  They emit sophistication and glamour, yet they can be sleek and modern as well.  I mean, what's not to love about them?  I'll tell you what's not to love about them...the super high price tag!  These buffets can range anywhere between $600 to upwards of $4000!  I don't know about you, but I don't have $600 to drop on a buffet table, and if I did I'm not sure I would feel comfortable spending that much on one.

They come in so many different styles such as this more vintage inspired one from Horchow:

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But, my favs are ones like these:

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I have an empty dining room in desperate need of a makeover and one of these babies would be the bees-knees in there.  The contrast of the white against my teal wall would be pretty fabulous, I think.  But at $3500-it ain't happenin'!  I've seen versions of them at Home Goods for around $499, but even thats too much for the likes of me. 

Ah, but alas, I may have the perfect solution. Budget is my name and DIY is my game so that means...yep, you guessed it.  I'm gonna make a Shavonda version!  The plan:  scour Craigslist, thrift stores, and yard sales to find a piece of furniture with similar lines that I can transform into the buffet Ive been wanting.  Let the search begin...

So what about you?  Is there a particular piece you've been coveting lately?  Id love to hear all about it.  Until next time.......

XoXo-Shavonda