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Finished China Cabinet

September 8, 2009 by Chris

Well, tomorrow is the day.  I go back to work.  I’ve shed my share of tears already, and the nightmares about unruly students have begun.  Very normal, I’m sure.  Sooo, in a last ditch effort to get some summertime projects done, I present you with the hutch.

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My grandparents have recently moved in with my mom, and they told me to come over and take anything and everything that I want of theirs.  At first, it was quite daunting and sad for me.  Pieces of furniture and memorabilia that I had grown up with were now being “discarded” to me if I wanted.  After much re-assurance from my grandparents, I loaded up my SUV.

IMG_6778 I actually didn’t take this until the very last minute because I just didn’t think I’d have room for it.  But…it needed a loving home.  After 6 coats of paint WITH primer, this is what she looks like now. 

IMG_7170Don’t mind any random mess that you might spot around the room.  The second it was semi-dry, I took pics.  The light in here isn’t the greatest, so I had no time to waste!

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I added some new handles to spiff her up a bit!  Nice, huh?

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Obviously, I’ve got one more set to put on the bottom doors.  Then, I’ve got lots of things to fill it with!  Can’t wait!

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Here’s her space.  I’m turning my office into a craft room, and this piece is just perfect for the room.  Now I just have to pick out some fabric for those chairs…

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Come back in a couple of days, and I’ll show you how she looks with her jewelry on.  In normal words…how I decorated her.  In really normal words…how I decorated it.

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Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...
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About Chris

Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...

Comments

  1. Sherry says

    September 8, 2009 at 1:52 am

    gorgeous! 🙂

  2. Karie says

    September 8, 2009 at 1:55 am

    I have been dieing to go thrifting and find a project.

    This looks great!

  3. The Vintage Modern Girl says

    September 8, 2009 at 1:58 am

    it looks awesome!

  4. Beth says

    September 8, 2009 at 2:00 am

    Just beautiful.

  5. Traci says

    September 8, 2009 at 2:01 am

    Love it! I'm so glad you have gotten to keep your grandparents furniture. I think you will treasure it for years! Can't wait to see your chairs.
    Goodluck tomorrow at school! I am thinking about going back to teaching next year, but I wonder if I can teach and blog at the same time?! You are my inspiration!
    Blessings,
    Traci

  6. alexandjess says

    September 8, 2009 at 2:01 am

    That looks fantastic!
    I especially love the curves at the top of the glass.

  7. julie - eab designs says

    September 8, 2009 at 2:02 am

    What a great piece for your new craft room! The handles were the perfect choice! Have a great first day back at school!

  8. The Shea Family says

    September 8, 2009 at 2:05 am

    that looks gorgeous! im jealous!

  9. Jodee Leader says

    September 8, 2009 at 2:05 am

    This might be my favorite makeover yet! I want it!

    Enjoy your first day back!

  10. arkie says

    September 8, 2009 at 2:07 am

    Beautiful piece of furniture!

  11. breanne says

    September 8, 2009 at 2:10 am

    Oh how I love this hutch!!!

  12. Rachelle says

    September 8, 2009 at 2:11 am

    Love it. Err.. Her.

    I have a desk with the same lovely lines, I got it from my grandparents too!

    🙂 Great job! So jealous you have room for a craft room.

  13. Jen says

    September 8, 2009 at 2:13 am

    Wow!! You amaze me!! I wonder what I have around my house that I could spruce up! You inspire me!! I'll let you know if I actually do anything!! Ha!!

    Good luck tomorrow!! Hope you don't have any unruly students!!

  14. Barb says

    September 8, 2009 at 2:19 am

    Wow what a great job Chris. When mom see's it, she will wish she had it white when it belonged to her. You do such good work, maybe you can consider painting my bedroom outfit. HE HE HE…. Just kidding.. Maybe.

    Mom

  15. cottagewish says

    September 8, 2009 at 2:21 am

    Amazing what white paint will do. It looks great!

  16. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    September 8, 2009 at 2:33 am

    OMG, Chris! This looks fantastic! I kept going back up to the "before" picture. It looks so good white. Love the new draw pulls, too. Looking forward to seeing how you doll her up. Have a good first day of school! : )

  17. Tales From My Empty Nest says

    September 8, 2009 at 2:37 am

    The hutch turned out to be so beautiful!!! It is so amazing what white paint can do to a piece. By the way, what kind of paint did you use? I am thinking that since the piece was larger, you may have used a brush-on paint, instead of spray paint. Thanks for sharing. Good luck with school. Love & blessings from NC!

  18. Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says

    September 8, 2009 at 2:38 am

    She is gorgeous – 6 coats!! Wowie!

  19. susan says

    September 8, 2009 at 2:39 am

    It looks great. I have one in my attic and I don't know whether to be inspired or scared to death—SIX coats !!!! Did you have to sand it first?? Can't wait to see it all dressed up. I am sure it will make your grandparents happy to see it in your home! Good luck with school–hope you get great kids and even better parents 🙂

  20. Heidi says

    September 8, 2009 at 3:01 am

    i have a similar hutch that my aunt gave me. Painting it is on my list of "to do's". I am inspired by this. I recently acquired my grandmothers table (that she had as long as I can remember) so I totally relate to how you felt taking this home. I plan to one day paint the table to match my hutch….not sure what my family will think about that!

  21. Six in One Hand says

    September 8, 2009 at 3:11 am

    Your grandparents will be so glad to see the hutch have new life.
    Great Job!

  22. Misty says

    September 8, 2009 at 3:12 am

    Um…the piece is beautiful!
    What's not beautiful…… that I have been back teaching for almost a month already and you are just now getting ready to go!

    Puhlease!!! 😉

  23. southerninspiration says

    September 8, 2009 at 3:20 am

    that is FABULOUS!!! I so love it! You will get a lot of use out of that…….and what a nice thing that you can have something that nice from your grandparents!

    Suzanne

  24. Andrea says

    September 8, 2009 at 3:32 am

    I love how your project turned out!! I've got a little project myself, that I'm trying to work up the "nerve" for! HA

  25. Country Dreaming says

    September 8, 2009 at 3:36 am

    Love it!
    Good Luck tomorrow–we have been back since the 17th of August!

    Melinda

  26. Maureen says

    September 8, 2009 at 3:40 am

    wow! I love it. I especially love that it came from your grandparents!

  27. ONE MANS TRASH IS MY TREASURE says

    September 8, 2009 at 3:43 am

    wow that is an absolutely beautiful piece of furniture! I hope i get lucky enough to find one some day 🙂

  28. Cathyk says

    September 8, 2009 at 3:47 am

    Ahhh…I have spent my last day of vacation planning and crafting…I so know how you are feeling right now! Here's to a super school year and hopefully is goes speedy quick.

  29. Goodwill Haunting says

    September 8, 2009 at 3:49 am

    WOW! That came out great ~ it was totally transformed and rejuvenated! I need to start looking at older furniture with a new eye. Good luck tomorrow~!

  30. { L } says

    September 8, 2009 at 3:53 am

    This is incredible! It looks like a completely different piece of furniture. Great work!

  31. welovetucker says

    September 8, 2009 at 3:53 am

    beautiful hutch. You did a fantastic job. I redid a hutch. Check it out if you want at http://stayhomeandplay.blogspot.com

  32. Sarah @ Thrifty Decor Chick says

    September 8, 2009 at 3:58 am

    Love it!! You are a lucky dog to go back so late!! Hubby has been at school for a month now. When do you guys get out for the summer?

  33. Carmen says

    September 8, 2009 at 4:20 am

    Looks fabulous!!!! That's exactly what I need in my dining room!!!

  34. Jo says

    September 8, 2009 at 4:44 am

    Wow that looks amazing! I really would love that 🙂 And I love the white!

  35. Better After says

    September 8, 2009 at 4:53 am

    That's so funny, I was already calling "it" a "her" before I even got to the end of your post! She's gorgeous!

  36. ♥Amber Filkins♥ says

    September 8, 2009 at 4:53 am

    It is BEAUTIFUL. Just beautiful! I love it so much. Great job girl. Can't wait to see her all spiffed out! 🙂

  37. b. says

    September 8, 2009 at 4:59 am

    love it. cant believe you almost didnt take it!

  38. Jane says

    September 8, 2009 at 5:35 am

    The hutch looks great! Love the new handles. I too go back to school tomorrow. Not nervous yet. I think I am in deeeeep denial! I have spent this week frantically trying to finish everything I wanted to do this summer. Got a lot done which is good.

  39. Funky Junk Interiors says

    September 8, 2009 at 6:38 am

    That baby was MEANT to be white! It's gorgeous. Happy decorating!

    Donna

  40. Linda at Lime in the Coconut! says

    September 8, 2009 at 11:11 am

    Niiiiice!

  41. Shari says

    September 8, 2009 at 12:23 pm

    You are so talented and have such a great eye for things!! I hope you have a great first day, too! I was wondering if you painted the hinges? They kind of looked like a dark brass color in the before pic and then looked a lot lighter in the afters.

  42. Ruth Ann says

    September 8, 2009 at 12:24 pm

    Sooo beautiful! You really did a great job! I need to do alot of projects! It gets really cold here in the wintertime…too cold to be able to spray paint! I go through spray paint withdrawal! Have a wonderful first day of school!

  43. Janene says

    September 8, 2009 at 12:26 pm

    I bet that was hard to remove your Grandparents items from their home…but just think of all the memories, love and use that will be given to them?! This cabinet looks fantastic!
    A breath of fresh air!
    Have a great day at work…it should go by pretty quick!

  44. duchess says

    September 8, 2009 at 1:00 pm

    Beautiful!
    Enjoy getting back to school.

  45. Kim says

    September 8, 2009 at 1:09 pm

    I love it! It took about that many coats for my oak hutch too…. lots of work but soooo worth it.

  46. FOR THE SAKE OF TIME says

    September 8, 2009 at 1:24 pm

    The china cabinet looks great! How wonderful that you have pieces of memories to keep. Have a great school year. I remember those thoughts!

    Charla

  47. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    September 8, 2009 at 1:54 pm

    What a lovely sentimental piece. Well done!

  48. Lacie E. says

    September 8, 2009 at 1:57 pm

    So fantastic….i have been searching for an old piano bench to revamp for my entry it would be just the right side!!

  49. Jenglamgirl says

    September 8, 2009 at 2:00 pm

    Its just beautiful what you did! and even more is the memories that you will cherish getting to keep a passed down piece. I love it white, great job! I WANT ONE NOW!

  50. Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says

    September 8, 2009 at 2:09 pm

    Chris, what a great piece to get from your grandparents!! I love it painted white, it's amazing how these older pieces are being revived with a coat of paint. Perfect for a craft room too.

  51. Erin says

    September 8, 2009 at 2:24 pm

    it looks so pretty. good job!

  52. Richella says

    September 8, 2009 at 2:42 pm

    Who wants normal? I like to think about seeing her with her jewelry on.

    Hope your first day of school is a wonderful one. Lucky, lucky students!

  53. roseylittlethings says

    September 8, 2009 at 5:19 pm

    White paint is such a great way to transform furniture! LOVE IT!

  54. the undomesticated wife says

    September 8, 2009 at 5:54 pm

    Fab!!

  55. ~Tammy says

    September 8, 2009 at 6:12 pm

    Awesome! It looks amazing. Glad you were able to give a loved piece a good home.

  56. Anonymous says

    September 8, 2009 at 6:16 pm

    If you can you should try etching the glass in the doors or faux etching if you want to switch up the look later. It looks really good with the white paint.

  57. Grace says

    September 8, 2009 at 6:45 pm

    How lovely! I love the asymmetric arches!

  58. Beth says

    September 8, 2009 at 6:54 pm

    6 coats??? Wow, girl that's a lot of painting. And for your craft ROOM! I'm so jealous. Love my closet but it's nothing like having an entire room to create in. How heavenly! Can't wait to see it completed. (BTW–hope your first day was better than you could've ever hoped for and that your students were angelic.)

    Beth

  59. The DIY Show Off says

    September 8, 2009 at 7:40 pm

    It's gorgeous! Beautiful job – as usual. I love the color and the pulls. I'm so jealous! 😉

    Roeshel

  60. Pink Stitches says

    September 8, 2009 at 8:01 pm

    Beautiful!!
    Hope you've had an enjoyable first day back at work! It's soooo tiring the first week!

  61. Michelle says

    September 8, 2009 at 8:19 pm

    It looks beautiful, what a difference the white makes. Love it! Michelle

  62. mustard seeds says

    September 8, 2009 at 9:34 pm

    Your cabinet is beautiful. Nice transformation!
    Sheila

  63. Toni says

    September 8, 2009 at 11:59 pm

    Wow! This looks totally awesome! Maybe I should try to do this with the outdated dining room furniture I have. I would love to know that paint you used, and if you used a brush or roller. Great job!

  64. Lil' Woman says

    September 9, 2009 at 12:11 am

    Wow looks gorgeous

  65. Lil' Woman says

    September 9, 2009 at 12:11 am

    Wow looks gorgeous

  66. Maggie says

    September 9, 2009 at 12:28 am

    I love it – would love to hear more about your process, the finish is so smooth – it looks like it came from a factory.

    Great job!

  67. Elaine says

    September 9, 2009 at 1:56 am

    That is absolutely gorgeous! Good job. I hope you have a great day tomorrow and have a wonderful group of students. Although the unruly ones generally need the most love and guidance. Good luck.

  68. Katy says

    September 9, 2009 at 2:43 am

    Lovely!

    Hey, ….come enter in my giveaway if you'd like.

  69. mimi168888 says

    September 9, 2009 at 2:59 am

    Love it…. Gorgeous!!!!

  70. Janean says

    September 9, 2009 at 4:01 am

    No apologies needed. It looks FAB!

  71. passion4pink says

    September 9, 2009 at 11:56 am

    Love IT!! I have furniture that I are the same colour and I have been dying to paint them white . Tell me did you have to sand every little nook n cranny ?? Please share or I know I ll never get mine done.
    Cheers
    Vicki

  72. To The Moon and Back says

    September 9, 2009 at 2:03 pm

    ooooh! Gorgeous after. Can't wait to see how you dress her up.

  73. Anne says

    September 9, 2009 at 4:17 pm

    Looks like a Ballard Designs beauty! Great job! Good luck with school. Anne

  74. Anonymous says

    September 9, 2009 at 6:24 pm

    Ooh! It's beautiful!
    And you are lucky to still have your grandparents.

    -ella

  75. Kristen says

    September 9, 2009 at 7:20 pm

    Oh WOW!! She is gorgeous! Great job working on those lesson plans, I mean, um, painting!

  76. The Barkels says

    September 9, 2009 at 7:34 pm

    LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE it 🙂

    Have a good school year!

  77. christi says

    September 9, 2009 at 7:51 pm

    stunning! love the drawer pulls.

  78. KJ says

    September 9, 2009 at 9:10 pm

    Kudos for having the patients to makeover such a large piece! I'm jealous.

  79. Blarney says

    September 9, 2009 at 10:04 pm

    Umm… errr … I'll admit I'm a little sad. Your going back to work. NO! This work thing better. not. get in the way of your blogging! I mean where else will I be guided and inspired with projects. So now I'm shedding tears over your return to work, possibly not seeing you blog as much and jealousy over the fine piece you've completed. Ay Vey I'm a mess over this. 😉

  80. Amy {The Red Chair Blog} says

    September 9, 2009 at 11:57 pm

    Ooh, this turned out lovely! So nice to reinvent a family piece. Sending wishes for lots of friendly, apple-bearing students 🙂

  81. gallaghergfam says

    September 10, 2009 at 12:21 am

    WOW! That is fabulous! You did a great job!

    Good luck with your school year!

    Please keep blogging! Nancy from OHIO

  82. Centsational Girl says

    September 14, 2009 at 10:56 pm

    That is gorg ! Love love love me a white painted hutch and buffet. Shouldn't every room in the house have a variation of one?

    🙂

    Kate

  83. Dyana365 says

    September 15, 2009 at 6:34 pm

    I think I have it's sister hutch in the collection..it was my husbands grandparents, so to him, it's an antique..it's probably JCPenney circa 1960, but you have inspired me. I just dried my hands of TSP waiting for it dry to hit the liquid sander. I can only hope mine turns out as nicely as yours! Really, 6 coats?

  84. James | Postcard Printing says

    September 17, 2009 at 2:13 am

    The star of the show " The amazing cabinet". But I love the transformation.

  85. Miss Mustard Seed says

    September 17, 2009 at 2:45 am

    Wow! It looks great white with the new hardware. What a good eye to know that what cabinet could be.

  86. Mandy says

    September 17, 2009 at 3:35 am

    What an awesome piece of furniture to be given!
    So beautiful in white! Nice job 🙂

  87. Vintage Dutch Girl says

    September 17, 2009 at 3:51 am

    GORGEOUSNESS! Dear me, six coats of paint…EPIC.

    Love it!

  88. Sheri says

    September 17, 2009 at 12:34 pm

    wow, what a difference a coat of paint makes!

  89. Katherine @ Grass Stains says

    September 17, 2009 at 2:12 pm

    So beautiful! Paint is such a quick and easy fix, but few are willing to take the risk. Kudos to you! What a marked improvement.

  90. sarah says

    September 17, 2009 at 3:44 pm

    That is Beautiful!! Great job!

  91. Shanty 2 Chic says

    September 17, 2009 at 7:12 pm

    I just love it white! The shape is beautiful and the legs are even better! Thanks for sharing…can't wait to see her with her jewlery!

  92. Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says

    September 17, 2009 at 8:58 pm

    She is beautiful… great job!

  93. Kim @ Starshine Chic says

    September 17, 2009 at 9:48 pm

    She is so purty now!!!

  94. Shirley says

    September 19, 2009 at 4:34 am

    It looks all together different. Just beautiful. I'm beginning to think everything looks better painted white!!

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