Hutch Redo

Late night when stalking Craigslist, (yep I admit it, I am a craigslist stalker) I stumbled across this vintage hutch in a neighboring town. It was in bad shape and calling to me....redo me, redo me. So I answered the call and the results were truly spectacular! It was, however, my toughest redo project to date. The glass was broken and we had to replace three of the panels. Was so hard to get the glass out, oh mercy it was a chore. I decided to remove all of the "grate style" trim on all of the doors. I felt like it would impede the view into the hutch. Honestly I just did not like it all, so I won the argument (my hubbie wanted to keep it), and with the help of a finish carpenter friend (who thankfully agreed with moi ;D) we removed it, sanded & puttied the holes it left behind.

 I painted it using Maison Blanche Wrought Iron Vintage Furniture Paint. I used the Maison Blanch Vintage Furniture Wax in clear, 2 coats & buffed out with my drill and brush attachment. Makes it way easier on your hands to buff with a buffing too! I still broke a sweat thought. I added glass knobs (there were no knobs at all). I also decided to back the three panels in the back with black & white damask wallpaper for funzees. I just tacked it in with double stick tape so I could remove it and who knows, add other fun prints later?! Thought it livened it up a bit, I love mixing different patterns and textures throughout my house.

One more little tidbit. About a month after  I finished the hutch (or so I thought), I was randomly stalking Craigslist again, looking in the antiques and stumbled across none other than my exact hutch! However, it had a large "crown style" topper in the center. Mine must have been missing (jipped and I did not even know it, ha). So I thought I'd go out on a limb & just ask the seller if they would be willing to part with just the topper. Was a long shot but I REALLY wanted it...who doesn't love a good crown? Well she said YES and took $30.00 bucks for it, as it was broken in half right down the middle. Well seeing that I am no stranger to glue, I knew I could repair it and I did. Was hard to attach and me doing it would have won on America's Funniest Videos, ha.

So in the end I got a hutch from two different craigslist sellers to make one whole hutch. Ahh craigslist people, it's a beautiful thing, sigh. Total cost for this hutch after glass, paint, & wax; only $525.00. Oh how I love a deal. Was well worth it and I plan to pass it to my daughter one day. So without further ado, (and after you read my novel)  here is my lovely new hutch:

Before: 2nd Craigslist hutch ad. See broken topper at bottom of pic

BEFORE: Taking it apart

BEFORE: Doors with old "grid style" molding

IN PROGRESS: Whew got the old glass panels out safely!

AFTER: Added glass handles. What a transition!

Love the side view too.

It's pretty from every angle and holds so many dishes.

Brings such beauty to the space. Holds all of my vintage white Bavarian bone china.

One of the most challenging pieces I have done to date!