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A little coffee bar with a sliding door
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A little coffee bar with a sliding door

A small cabinet with a dark wood top, white painted body, black sliding track, and a door that gives open storage a second look.

Some furniture earns its place by doing more than one thing. This little cabinet has a broad wood top for the things you reach for every day and a lower shelf that can hold a basket or a few favorites. The sliding door changes what is on show without changing the shape of the piece.

The details up close

I love the line of the black track against the white finish. It is crisp and graphic, while the warm top keeps the cabinet from feeling stark. The diagonal detail on the door adds just enough farmhouse character; the open bay on the other side gives the whole front a little breathing room.

In the close-up photos, the top has its own story. The wood grain is visible beside the painted frame, and the hardware reads as a deliberate part of the design rather than an afterthought. Styled with a mug, a small plant, or a basket, the cabinet can work as a coffee spot, a small serving piece, or extra storage in an entryway.

Small enough to move, useful enough to keep

What I like most is its scale. It has the presence of a handmade piece without asking for a whole room to itself. Take a look through the gallery for the front, the side, and the little details that give it personality.

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Made with care,
Joy