What do you do over a long holiday weekend? Tackle a HUGE painting project all by yourself of course!
Ooh, but the results are so rewarding. :) I mentioned in an earlier post that I would be revamping a hutch I bought off of Craigslist. This cute little hutch was $50.00! I set it up in my dining room just to see how it would look and hoped it would help me decide on what color to paint it. The hutch was pretty much a natural wood color with a very light whitewash finish that I totally didn't like. It had this weird pinkish tone to it that drove me NUTS. I asked for several opinions and more than half told me to leave it as it was. That wasn't the answer I wanted to hear!
After finishing my last chair project and seeing how beautiful it looks sitting in my dining room, I decided yet again, on the ever so famous-Satin Heirloom White by Rust-Oleum...
Here's the hutch in it's original pinkish state:
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I started off by removing everything from the hutch.
(I really love all my accessories!) :)
Then, I covered up the backboard using plastic grocery bags. I have plenty of those stashed in my pantry-gotta put them to use somehow!
After the paint was dried and the distressing was done, I removed the plastic bags and painted the backboard with "Soar" by Behr.
It is this little $2.00 thrift store picture that inspired the color I chose.
I LOVE THIS LITTLE PICTURE!
Here's how it turned out...
...I added new polished silver drawer pulls too.
I just love how all my white dishes and glass accessories are complimented by that pretty blue!
I am sooo pleased with the results! I can now finally move on to other projects that have been put on the back burner. I'll be stepping away from the painting for a little while, and reloading the hot glue gun ...See you soon!
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Simply beautiful! You definitely have a great piece of furniture now! Love all of your accessories too!
turned out really nice.
That looks SOOO much better!!! No more pink!! Great job T-bird!!!
Thanks for visiting AND becoming a follower today, I appreciate both so much. I am inspired by all you do. Like your finished hutch, the blue on the back is the perfect finishing touch.
oh la la! so incredibly beautiful!!!! I love it so much :) and your accessories are way cute!
~ Emily N. from "too Blessed to Stress"
It's so pretty! I really like the blue behind the shelves.
Very nice color choice. It does compliment all your treasures. Now I will go read about your other project.
Your hutch turned out fantastic!!! Great job!
Thats just gorgeous, I think I want one.I love the accesories you have used to dress it up, it looks perfect. Congratulations...I bet you keep walking by it just so you can stop & admire your handiwork, thats what I would do!!!
love this! you did such a great job accessorizing it! i have such a hard time accessorizing... definitely inspiring :)
thanks so much for the blog award! i will definitely be posting about it very soon. love your blog too... i'm your newest follower!
Oh wow, what a beautiful piece!! You did a fabulous job painting the hutch. I love all your accessories.
Oh...you are inspiring me!!! This is beautiful! Love the backboard colour too.
OK..I REALLY have to pick up the paint brush and start doing the pieces I picked up from Craig's list! :-(
hi t-bird! that cabinet looks awesome!!!! and great mins think alike... when we had a huge snowstorm coming our way and i knew i would be snowed in with time on my hands, i ran to salvationarmy to purchase a larga china cabinet i had been eyeing and tackled it that weekend while snowed in! gotta love long weekends- they are perfect for projects! am about to become a followe as soon as a finish commenting!
Beautiful job. I'm sure that will be a cherished piece for years to come.
This is so beautiful. I wonder what the people who told you not to paint it will say now.
Over from follow me Friday! Love the hutch..its to cute! Cute blog! I am your newest follower :)
It really is a huge difference! I love that color you used for the back. A very pretty shade of blue! That pinkish hue would have bugged me too :)
That turned out great! I love the blue on the back, too! It really shows of your white pieces. Nice job!
perfection. there is no better word to describe this makeover.
it looks better than the origincal :0
from the treehouse :)
The hutch looks GORGEOUS! Great job and LOVE the colors. The blue really makes a HUGE difference. See my hutch re-do before http://outofdeepwaters.blogspot.com/2009/11/big-news.html and after http://outofdeepwaters.blogspot.com/2009/11/here-it-is.html. I DID NOT paint mine, someone else did. I just sold it too. Buy you some more hutches on Craigslist and do your thing and sell them! It's fun and lucrative!
That hutch looks just beautiful! I love that soft blue and you're so right, it makes the white dishes etc look so gorgeous! Good Job!
Manuela
This turned out so great! It really pops!
~Morgan
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I love the soar color. It looks great against the white. I love the hurricanes you have, too. I'm working on a couple of those for my mantle.
Really beautiful. I love the color against the white. The lovelies you placed in it are beautiful too!
Your hutch turned out beautifully!
Very beautiful hutch! I'll be on the prowl for something quite like it in the coming months!
Oh, it came out so pretty, love the color you used to paint the back board, it really is awesome!
Hugz,
Kim
That is absolutely beautiful!!! Nice decorating touches as well and paint choice!
I love craig's list!!
Awesome T.Bird!!!:) I love the shade of blur you selected! Great job!
Dang it, I meant blue, not blur!! :)
Beautiful! I love your accessories.
Simply beautiful metamorphosis! Thanks for sharing its re-do! I love it! And I LOVE Craig's List. Gotten so many CHEAP deals from that resource. Enjoyed my visit and all the great pics. Thanks!!!
Beautiful redo! Very thrifty too!!
So pretty. I love your paint colors and the accessories are just my style. Ya know, I need to take the time and check out Craig's List in my town.
This looks really cute.
Beautiful! Perfect choices for the paint colors!
Isn't it amazing what the slightest color difference can make. I have also found alot of pinkish tones on pieces that would look so much nicer in a cooler white. Love how the soft blue makes all your accessories pop!! Thanks for sharing on Modern Craftswoman Monday! Rory
Love the added blue. Your hutch and acessories are simply stunning! Amazing job - Looks fabulous! Thanks so much for joining the Sunday Showcase Party! I greatly appreciate it. Hope you are enjoying your week! ~ Stephanie Lynn
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So dreamy, so gorgeous, so jealous! You did a beautiful job taking the inspiration photo and turning it into that breathtaking piece!
that's adorable! love great craigslist finds!
I really like how this turned out! You have a new follower!
Nice find! I'm sooo jealous and you did a great job with the refinishing - love the color for the background - so soothing!
Lovin' the makeover...all the accents look just perfect!!! Hop over and enter my GIVEAWAY…I think you will like it!
Blessings,
Linda
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