I'd been wanting a hutch for my dining room since I first started following blogs where very talented ladies perform fabulous makeovers on furniture. I spent about a year hoping to score a hutch at GW. It didn't seem to matter that I made the trek to my local shop at least three times a week, I never found one. Not only could I not find one to buy, I couldn't even find one that someone else had already snatched up. I guess people around here just don't want to give up those hutches!
I finally began looking for anything that would do the job, and I eventually wound up with two pieces that when put together, make a hutch. I bought the bottom half from a GW for $40, and I scored the top from an auction for $10.
I filled some holes and Charles mended some pieces.
After we got it all fixed up, it was time for paint. For the bulk of the hutch, I used an Olympic color called Dogwood Blossom. I wanted the back to contrast against the rest of the hutch because I'm planning to display white dishes and milkglass at some point. I ended up using Sea Anemone for the back. I thought it was a great color for either a beachy look for a Shabby Chic look.
After painting, we added new hardware that I picked up at Hobby Lobby for a few buck each. I'm still trying to decide if I want to paint and distress those. For now, I'm leaving them the way they are.
I just love this hutch, and I think even more so because it was something I had to put together, and I was able to do it for just a few bucks.
What do you think?
Linking to:
Twice Owned Tues @ House of Grace
POWW @ Primitive & Proper
Restored It Weds @ Restore Interiors
Wow Us Weds @ Savvy Southern Style
Creative Spark @ Clean and Scentsible
Whatever Goes Weds @ Someday Crafts
Transformation Thurs @ The Shabby Chic Cottage
Under $100 Linky Party @ Beyond the Picket Fence
Crafty Soiree @ Yesterday on Tuesday
Hookin' Up With HOH @ HOH
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed
SNS Special @ Funky Junk Interiors
Met Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch
Very nice upcycle. Shabby chic with a lift of pale blue. Great display space, and with the baskets, extra storage.
ReplyDeleteVery creative and beautiful makeover! Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteI love it! Great job on the makeover!
ReplyDeleteYou could use this in the bathroom, bedroom, dining room- such a versatile piece! You did a great job and I love the blue accessories- it will be fun decking it out for fall too!
ReplyDeleteI spotted the pic of Molly on your sidebar. I'm having another pet portrait give away. Stop by!
This is a great piece, I wish I had somewhere in my house that I could do something like this. Good Job on the transformation.
ReplyDeleteit looks gorgeous and beachy, kristi! LOVE those beautiful legs and how you have it staged.... lovely!!! and i think blue walls with a green dresser would be lovely!
ReplyDeleteLove it Kristi!! :)
ReplyDeleteI love it! Great job :)
ReplyDeleteI'm your newest follower - thanks for all the great ideas!
That is so pretty! Great job putting together to two pieces.
ReplyDeleteI think I love it!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd to think, I was there when it was adopted!
This looks amazingly cozy and cottagey happy, girl!
Love it.
Are you nesting like crazy or what?!
;)
Muah!
This is beautiful, Kristi!! I think your dream came true and you did it yourself!!
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Janie
this looks beautiful, I love how you used 2 different pieces but made them work together perfectly
ReplyDeleteo,I just love it. It is so pretty. You did a great job.
ReplyDeleteI did the same with one of my hutches. I'll blog about it soon.
xo bj
That is such a beautiful piece of furniture!
ReplyDeleteWow, you've made it soo beautiful!! I have a hutch in my shed waiting for inspiration... and now I have it!! Lovely work :)
ReplyDeleteI love it, can I just steal all of your decorations, esp the Blue Ball jars????
ReplyDeleteBeyond fantastic!!!
ReplyDeleteWoW!! Love it! What a great idea to put 2 different pieces together, the look is fabulous!
ReplyDeletejust amazing..love the idea..
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing!
I love it - this is an inspiration piece for sure. So pretty and such a clever idea.
ReplyDeleteI love this Kristi!! It's gorgeous! It looks like they were made for each other! The baskets look perfect with it!!
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous!! And I love your display on it. Thank-you so much for sharing at The Creative Spark. I'll definitely be featuring this one on Sunday! ;)
ReplyDeleteJenn
I think it is fantastic. Love the white, the hardware, and the accessorizing!! Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteHow clever is that!!
ReplyDeleteIts looks just perfect! What a creative way to get what you want!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! This is SO beautiful! Great job and way to think outside the box :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a FABULOUS idea! I have basically the bottom half of your hutch in my dining area, pretending to be a hutch (before, it pretended to be my vanity) and would LOVE to transform it into something so awesome. You did a great job. Crisp and clean!
ReplyDeleteYou got skills girl! Looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique piece! I really love how you restored it and the beachy look is perfect:)
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Great job :)
ReplyDeleteGorgous piece. Great mixture of pieces.
ReplyDeleteSmart idea! Thanks for sharing :D (Here from Clean & Scentsible)
ReplyDeleteYour hutch looks fantastic, the colours work perfectly. Great accessories on it too, will be lovely decorated for the seasons!
ReplyDeleteGreat detailing on both pieces, Kristi! I love the color you used on the back!
ReplyDeleteWhat an AMAZING piece and a beautiful transformation! Great Job :) I found your site through The Shabby Creek Cottage link party and I'm a new follower.
ReplyDeleteYou can't even tell that it was from two different pieces. Great job! I love your floors by the way.
ReplyDeleteWow! This turned out beautifully! I love how the pieces go together and the baskets you put underneath. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I love how crisp and clean the whole look is.
ReplyDeleteI think it looks wonderful! Good job and enjoy it for many years to come...
ReplyDeletePat
INCREDIBLE! You inspire me to tackle a big furniture project... is it ok if I email you if I get stuck?
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of a two piece hutch... and it turned out beautifully! Beachy too!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the combination of the two pieces! It looks so fab & what a deal!!!
ReplyDeleteI really like the way this looks. Super job. In the antique world they refer to this as 'marrying' {two pieces}. These sure work together!
ReplyDeleteDana
This is so great!! I just finished my first hutch this weekend too! I'd love your feedback! I hope I can find nice decorative pieces for mine! adore it!
ReplyDeletei'm jealous...very pretty:)
ReplyDeleteFantastic! I have been dreaming of a similar project using a bookcase and a dresser, thanks for the added inspiration!
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