Three Mango Seeds: China Hutch Makeover

Friday, June 1, 2012

It looks so pretty in the picture -- makes you wonder why on earth I am going to paint it huh. Looks can be deceiving. I'm not sure what is on it, but it's gross and sticky! I cleaned this darn thing for hours before it was ready for paint. I changed water three times because it looked like muddy water! Plus, I wanted it a cream color to match what's already in our dining room.

Luckily it all come off with soap, water & lots of elbow grease.

I'm really, really not a fan of prepping a piece to paint.

One light coat down -- several to go!

Trust me, this barely visible color progession is way more than three coats!

I painted the handles cream because I wanted to them to disappear. The hardware that was on the doors is going to be replaced. One was broken and I really want to put small round crystal knobs in their place.

I left the inside raw, polished wood. I like the contrast of the wood and cream.

I am really liking how it turned out. I love how the drawer fronts are curved and the insides have felt lining with silverware dividers. I know I should have taken pictures but I didn't think about it until just now. LOL

My dining room feels so organized & neat. Totally worth the entire day of work this thing took. If you like it then I'd love for you to share it on Pinterest!

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22 comments:

AnonymousJune 1, 2012 at 9:35 AM
This turned out great! I also love the contrast of the wood and white. I'm betting the goo on it was cooking grease. Our kitchen cabinets gets it too. Ugh!
Becca @ The Sassy PenguinJune 1, 2012 at 9:40 AM
The cream and natural wood is a great combination. It's so homey :)
Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJune 1, 2012 at 10:36 AM
It turned out great. I love it. Such a great piece, love the details of the drawers. Hugs, Marty
eleven-o-oneJune 1, 2012 at 11:36 AM
That is a beautiful makeover Clydia. Very much worth a days work. Fran
Christine June 1, 2012 at 6:30 PM
I LOVE that you left the inside raw. I would have painted it but this is SO much better!!!
BlissJune 1, 2012 at 8:45 PM
That is a big piece of furniture and it turned out beautiful. I too like the contrast of the wood with the cream.

~Bliss~
Rhonda @ home.made.June 1, 2012 at 10:50 PM
Love how this turned out! I'm hoping to find a similar piece for my dining area... wish me luck!
JenniferJune 2, 2012 at 1:54 AM
I LOVE it!! Yay!! I'm curious to know how you painted it...I'm assuming with a brush? Man! Alot of work! But it's so lovely!!
TammyJune 2, 2012 at 8:06 PM
What a lovely Hutch! You really wowed it making it cream colored!! I am your newest follower. I hope you can come and visit me sometime too:) I would also love for you to come and link this up to my weekend Linky party called Rustic Restorations Weekend. I hope to see you there! :)
http://homespunhappenings-tammy.blogspot.com/2012/05/rustic-restorations-weekend-linky-party_31.html
DIYbyDesignJune 4, 2012 at 11:55 AM
That really looks great. I love how you leaved the inside the original color.
UnknownJune 4, 2012 at 3:46 PM
That is awesome!
Cassie BustamanteJune 5, 2012 at 4:37 PM
so pretty! i love that you kept the inside wood so that the white dishes could pop.
UnknownJune 6, 2012 at 8:15 AM
Beautiful, just beautiful:) I love how this cream color just brightens up the whole hutch. Thank you for your visit and I am now following you via linky. I would love to invite you to share any of your posts at Freedom Fridays Blog Hop. Hope you have a fabulous week!
Sonya@Beyond the Screen DoorJune 6, 2012 at 8:16 AM
Beautiful, Clydia! I'm impressed that it only took you one entire day! When I do projects this big somehow it ends up taking DAYS! I don't know why but I always think I can get it done in less time than it actually takes. :)
Connie NelsonJune 6, 2012 at 3:47 PM
Wow! Love this, please share it! Link it up with me on my Wow Us Wednesday, ok? Over at www.familyhomeandlife.com
ClaudiaC.June 7, 2012 at 3:22 AM
I bet it has been a hard work dut now your dresser looks stunning!!
I follow your blog for some time and I always admire the re-does you make
hugs from italy.
Claudia.
Madskymala.comJune 7, 2012 at 10:06 AM
I found your blog today through browsing on pinterest...love your work, and following you now!
Six SistersJune 7, 2012 at 11:50 AM
That turned out SO great! We want one!!! :) Thanks for sharing on "Strut Your Stuff Saturday!" We hope to see you this friday! -The Sisters
UnknownJune 21, 2012 at 4:02 PM
Just stumbled upon your blog by complete accident. I heart it!!! You have some great furniture projects. I host a party called Furniture Friday every Friday. The party starts at 6pm PST tonight. I'd love for you to come link up.
xoxo....mONICa
UnknownJune 21, 2012 at 4:02 PM
Ps. I am a new follower.
Debbie @DewdropGablesJuly 8, 2012 at 6:39 AM
I love how this turned out! Great job, definitely worth the time spent!
Visiting you from Pin the Tail party. And now following you!