Happy Accident Hutch

4/28/2013

Many things about this hutch were what I would call Happy Accidents. I had a few troubles along the way, but the final result is gorgeous and looks pretty great sitting here in my breakfast nook. I found this hutch on Craigslist from a nice lady who was moving to Florida and couldn't take it with her. It was a LONG drive to get it, but definitely worth it.
When we got it home, we realized it had a pretty strong odor. Not gross, it was like she had kept herbs and spices loose in the drawers. Hubs decided to put cedar chips in it for a couple of weeks. It helped quite a bit! I could have used some Kilz on it and would have if the smell had been terrible, but I didn't think it was necessary.

I do love how pretty natural pine is and did contemplate stripping and re-staining it. Originally, I had planned to strip it, stain it gray and then do the aqua wash over the entire thing. Even though I wasn't 100% sure what I wanted until I was done with it, I knew natural wood just wasn't what I wanted in my nook.

COFFEE - CHECK
WD40 - CHECK
SAFETY GLOVES - CHECK
SAND PAPER - CHECK

Just White with Natural Guts

With Color Washed Shelves & Pretty Blue Guts

HINT: Do not use Green Frog Tape on freshly painted wood. There is now a "delicate" version of Frog Tape - it is yellow. Otherwise you might end up tearing your hair out along with taking the paint off of the wood. Oops & Grrrr

The words of the day: Touch Up!

Found these perfect knobs and drawer pulls at Lowes! They match the blue wash perfectly!

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42 Comments

April Reichstein

4/28/2013 12:22:39 pm

Sometimes you can use cat litter to soak out odors & stains - depends on how bad it is. It works on that "musty smell", which you might come across when redoing the old furniture. So also have to decide if you want to clean up the cat litter, too!

Love your color selection, especially with the knobs.

Kris link

4/28/2013 12:30:08 pm

That is a great tip, April! Thanks a ton - I'd never heard that, but it makes sense! Happy you like it!

Sylvia

4/28/2013 01:00:16 pm

Are those red hinges? If so, I like them with the blue wash very much!

Kris link

4/28/2013 01:03:08 pm

It's actually hammered copper, Sylvia. It's funny you say that, though, because the accent colors in my nook and dining room are this aqua blue and red. :-)

Sheena link

4/30/2013 12:16:48 pm

Very nice! I love the light blue on the inside. I got rid of a hutch about 3 years ago and this makes me wish I still had it to redo. But I have no where to put it.

Kris link

4/30/2013 01:51:35 pm

Thanks Sheena! Space in the house is always an issue, LOL! Thank you for stopping by to take a look!

Kinsley @ Home | Styled link

5/1/2013 02:11:20 am

Good morning Kris! This is such a great idea and it reminds me of what I did to my hutch in my kitchen! I would like to invite you to my party to link up this idea! http://home-styled.blogspot.com/2013/04/link-party-show-your-style-sunday-5.html

Kris link

5/1/2013 09:28:55 am

Hi Kinsley! Thank you so much for stopping by! I'm happy you liked the hutch and thank you for the invite to your party! I just linked up! It looks like you have a lot of great recipes I am going to have to investigate! :-)

Shannah @ Just Us Four link

5/1/2013 03:01:19 am

GORGEOUS! I love how this turned out. Oh, and coffee is a must have for any project I am working on too :)

This is a fantastic project! Would you consider linking this up at my <a href=http://www.justusfourblog.com/search/label/Pinworthy%20Projects>Pinworthy Projects Party</a>? It starts on Friday mornings and I hope to see you there!

Kris link

5/1/2013 09:35:44 am

Hi Shanna :-) thank you for checking out my hutch! I am happy you liked it! Yes, how on earth did man/woman survive before coffee??!!!
I will definitely link up to your party on Fridays! Thank you for the invite.

Sinea Pies link

5/1/2013 10:01:37 am

Kris, thank you so much for sharing this post on today's Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop. It truly is beautiful. LOVE the knobs with matching goblets. Wow.
Have a blessed week
SInea

Kris link

5/3/2013 12:20:30 pm

Thanks Sinea! I'm so happy you stopped by and really appreciate your comments! :)

Phyllis link

5/1/2013 11:15:05 am

I love the way you painted this. It is so much more refreshing and optimistic than it was originally. I also love the knobs. Just a very pretty piece!

Kris link

5/4/2013 08:51:57 am

Thank you, Phyllis! You are, as always, a great supporter! I appreciate you stopping by and commenting :-)

Angela

5/3/2013 12:10:02 pm

Wow! What a great find and you did an amazing paint job! Love it. Newest follower from <a href="http://hickorytrailblog.blogspot.com">HickoryTrail</a

Kris link

5/3/2013 12:18:46 pm

Hi Angela - Thanks! I'm happy you like it :) I just stopped by your page too. I love that little cart - it's so cute all decorated up. I think it would look perfect in my entryway, haha!

Krista @thehappyhousie link

5/3/2013 02:33:41 pm

It looks amazing! I love the knobs you chose and also how the green glasses stand out so beautifully against the white. Great revamp!!
Krista

Kris link

5/4/2013 08:54:19 am

Thank you, Krista! I love the glasses too - they were the perfect fit for the hutch! Thank you for taking the time to comment, it means a lot!

nicole link

5/4/2013 04:48:48 am

I love your hutch makeover! I am a new follower from southern charm! I would love for you to stop by my blog and hopefully you will want to follow me back. happy weekend, nicole

Kris link

5/4/2013 08:55:45 am

Awesome Nicole! Thank you so much for following. I am just starting out with my blog and am really excited when I get a new follower, haha! I will definitely stop by your blog and follow you, too!

elizabeth mayberry link

5/5/2013 03:03:03 am

love how it turned out!

Kris link

5/7/2013 01:50:33 pm

Thank you Elizabeth! I appreciate you taking the time to comment!

Cyntha link

5/6/2013 02:51:03 am

You found the perfect knobs for it! The whole thing is very pretty.

Kris link

5/7/2013 01:51:57 pm

Thanks Cynthia! The knobs are what I think really sets it off! I was really lucky to find them! :-) Thank you for commenting!

Holly @HollyPop Designs link

5/7/2013 08:46:41 am

The hutch turned out so beautiful! I love it, especially with the blue green accents!

Kris link

5/7/2013 01:53:22 pm

Thanks Holly! The blue/green wash is really beautiful. I am happy love like it! Thank you for commenting, it means a lot!

kate blue link

5/7/2013 10:44:55 am

absolutely positively gorgeous!

Kris link

5/7/2013 01:54:00 pm

Thank you Kate! :-)

Tanya link

5/7/2013 04:15:46 pm

Kris,

Your hutch makeover is fantastic!! Found you on Roadkill Rescue and I would love for you to share your project with us at the Pretty Things Party, hope to see you there :)

xo, Tanya
http://twelveoeight.blogspot.com/2013/05/pretty-things-link-party-19-and-features.html

Kris link

5/8/2013 09:21:54 am

Thank you, Tanya! I was pretty excited to have it featured at RR! Thank you for letting me know about your party! I just added it and will check out your pages!

DeDe@DesignedDecor link

5/7/2013 09:54:25 pm

I love the handles with the blue wash! Great job!

Kris link

5/8/2013 09:23:41 am

Thank you, DeDe! I appreciate you taking the time to comment! I will check out your page :)

Michelle

5/7/2013 11:23:28 pm

Hello,
I love what you did with this hutch!!! I love that you can still see the wood grain & I love the color choices. I am still learning all these cool techniques. You said you painted the hutch white then washed (?) it with the aqua. Would you mind telling me how you did that?

Kris link

5/8/2013 09:48:29 am

Hi Michelle- If you send me an email, aurorapatina@gmail.com , I would be happy to explain the wash technique I do. It's just kind of long to post in the comments section. Hmmm, maybe I should do a wash tutorial....

A Lived in Home link

5/8/2013 07:38:04 am

Thanks for linking up to my party! Hope to see you again this weekend!

Kris link

5/8/2013 09:46:34 am

Thank you for hosting!

Jamie link

5/10/2013 02:58:53 pm

I love this happy accident. The blue is just gorgeous with the white. Thanks so much for linking up to Give Me The Goods Monday.
Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com

Lucia link

5/14/2013 07:05:57 pm

Original makeover, beyond the classic shabby chic look, a successful blend of the classic and the modern white handles transparent.
I linked this up to my blog :)

Kris link

5/15/2013 01:11:14 pm

Hi Lucia - Thank you so much for the wonderful comments. I really appreciate you featuring my hutch on your blog! I Just spent a few minutes over there and love it!

kathy

6/19/2013 09:32:37 am

Love this...wish I could find a hutch that was so "shallow" for my tiny apartment. The transformation is a dream!!

Kris link

6/23/2013 01:45:16 am

HI Kathy - Keep your eye on Craigslist and the thrift shops. Shallow hutches like this don't pop up often, but I do see them on CL, so maybe you can find one in your area! Good Luck!

Pat Sellers

3/1/2014 06:54:08 pm

I really like the blue wash technique and would like to know how to accomplish that. I am repainting the savaged furniture in my daughter's room and that look would be perfect for a beach-loving girl!