China Hutch Fix-up with Annie Sloan

I bought this cute little china hutch packed with potential on Craig’s list a couple of months ago because I needed something small for my dining room.  It’s a little shorter than I’d like it to be but I plan to fix that by finding some cute little legs, so this re-do is not quite complete yet. But here it is so far. 

It went from this:

 
 
To this:
 

I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old Violet and clear wax.  I LOVE this paint!  It was my first time using it, so I didn’t get fancy.  I just wanted to see how it works and I really, really liked it.  It seems like there are a lot of possibilities with it, so I’m anxious to try it again.

 
 
 
I also used “beadboard” wallpaper on the inside back of the piece.  This was also a first-time for me.  It’s very subtle, but definitely more interesting than the plain old wood backing.
 

So, there you have it…my simple little china hutch. (Wow — my silver is tarnished!  Yikes…better start polishing!)

I Can’t wait to get some cute little legs to add some height and character!

 
 
Update: After I completed  painting this hutch and posting about it, I added some bun feet for height.   Wait till you see the final transformation!  
Click here for that post. 
 
 
Linking this post up to:  Jennifer Rizzo blog, Primp, Savvy Southern Style, DIY by Design, AKA Design, Miss Mustard Seed, Tatertots & Jello, Elizabeth & Co., Thrifty Decor Chick, Craft-O-Maniac, DIY Showoff, Claiming Our Space
The Well Crafted Home
 

Comments

  1. Wow! I love what you did to this little hutch! Love the color and the white insides. I have a little wooden hutch in my breakfast room and I’ve been thinking about painting it and you’re helping me to gear up for it!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

  2. Thanks so much Sheila!

  3. Antonia Ludden says:

    You chose a beautiful colour, what a gorgeous transformation!

    Antonia

    http://tidyawaytoday.wordpress.com

  4. AngelaECS at Number Fifty-Three says:

    Your hutch came out beautiful! I’ve never seen that color used before. I’m your newest follower after finding your blog on Primp.

    Have a great weekend!

    Angela

  5. I’ve never seen that color…just gorgeous. I will be featuring this Tuesday night at my Sizzle into Summer party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I’ve Been Featured button. Thanks.

    • Wow – thanks so much Judy! I will definitely grab a button and put it on my blog! Glad you like the hutch!

  6. Wow! This came out fantastic. I love that color. I’m a big fan of ASCP, but haven’t tried that color yet.

  7. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says:

    She’s beautiful! Love the color and the wallpaper idea was inspired!

  8. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says:

    She’s beautiful! Love the color and the wallpaper idea was inspired!

  9. I love the color you chose and I love the bead board backing!

  10. Lauren @ The Well Crafted Home says:

    What a gorgeous makeover!! I love that color that you used! I would love to have you link this up at my link party! You can find it here:

    http://thewellcraftedhome.blogspot.com/2012/09/well-crafted-wednesday-19-link-party.html

  11. Claiming Our Space says:

    Love the transformation! The color is fabulous! Thanks for sharing on Tout It Tuesday! Hope to see you tomorrow.

  12. lauren @ West Furniture Revival says:

    love the hutch the color is beautiful, i would love to feature it, if that would be ok with you please let me know,
    lauren

  13. This is such a gorgeous transformation! I am lovin’ the Old Violet. I’ve never used that color but now I want to. Beautiful job!

  14. Susan Homeroad says:

    Wow! Now that is what I call a transformation! Love the color!
    Susan

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