I’m crazy excited to share this painted furniture project with you today as part of the Fab Furniture Flippin’ Contest™ sponsored by Pure & Original Paint. The theme for April is Pure Colors – Original Elegance. This project was a labor of love because of the piece I chose but it was sooo worth it! It was also something I had wanted to do for some time and this was the perfect opportunity and the perfect sponsor. Turns out, I loved their paint in all it’s chalky goodness!
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So we were challenged to make over any piece of furniture. I chose this bad boy which I picked up a the Salvation Army for, wait for it, $35. I know, right?! I had to have it but had no idea what I would do with it, until now…
It was really beat up but I loved the size and the style of it and you could not beat that price. It took a really good cleaning and some spackle to fill in some of the big holes to get it ready to paint.
The one thing I didn’t do to get this piece ready to paint was sand it or prime it first. The paint went on and covered so well without it. My plan was to layer the colors and then antique the piece so that the lighter color would show through the darker just a bit along with bits of the original wood. I started out with a color called Silverplate as the first coat. It was much lighter than it looks here and almost had a blue-ish tone.
The second color was the darker color, which was called Silver Like. It was very gray and really pretty!
I used about 1.75 quarts to cover this giant piece so the paint went pretty far. The results was a wonderful smooth chalky finish. If you were painting something that you wanted to look a bit more elegant this paint would work great too but for my purpose, aging the piece, it was perfect. After it had dried for a couple of days, I went around the edges with some 120 sandpaper. The lighter color came through here and there and with a little harder pressure on the sandpaper the wood finally came through. The result on this antique hutch makeover is a gorgeous, chippy, rustic goodness and I love it!
I love that there are so many different ways to style it. I love mixing quirky antique pieces like the old camera and binoculars with new pieces like the clock and my go to favorite, white pitchers. I can’t wait to decorate it for each season and Christmas!
Although I have had some of these things for some time, you can shop this look below with similar items I’ve found…
I would definitely use this paint again. It has a beautiful finish and the colors are really pretty. My husband likes the colors I used so much that we may end up painting the mudroom the darker color. In addition, the company was great to work with. They were so professional and organized from the ordering process to follow up and delivery.
It’s amazing the character painted furniture adds to a space. If you have a piece of furniture you are not sure what to do with, why not give it a makeover and do something outside your comfort zone. If you’d like to check out the Pure and Original Paint website you can go to https://www.pureoriginalpaint.com/usa/?ref=123. (affiliate link – for more information please see my disclosure policy)
A beautiful makeover Colleen, this mineral paint made a huge difference, I love the barn door decor too! Thanks for sharing your project at #fridaysfurniturefix
What a great find and the perfect makeover! I love that you don’t have to sand furniture to use the Pure Original Paint. Sanding is my least favorite step in a painting project.
Your farmhouse hutch looks amazing now. Stopping by from the #HomeMattersParty linky.
I know painting a large piece like this can be so time consuming. Well done. i like painting large pieces but I do it very rarely. i just don’t have the patience.
Wow! Having done several painted pieces I appreciate what you have done here! Great job….
I looked at the paint site, not having heard of them before. They don’t say where they are from or much info on the paint. Looks very interesting….and I’d like to know more. I liked the way the pictures show the paint treatment….
Anyway….great job…
Nancy
wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com
Hello Colleen! Just a quick note to let you know that I will be bragging about your hutch this week at Making BRoken Beautiful! Thank you so much for taking the time to share it! I hope you will come inspire again soon!
Smiles!
Terry
The Curator’s Collection & Making Broken Beautiful!
Colleen, this hutch is beautiful! Love the color you chose and all those awesome details in the piece. Wonderful transformation and what a deal you got on it!! I would like to invite you to link up to our party, Sweet Inspiration, happening right now. Hope to see you there!
Colleen! Your update of this hutch is so well done! I love the distressing and the hardware and the color you chose is perfect! If you would like to share this or any other makeover at one more party, Making Broken Beautiful (runs every Thursday thru Sunday) is happening over at The Curator’s Collection right now and I’d be honored to host your talents! I hope you have an amazing day!
Smiles!
Terry
I love everything about this piece. I’m still having a heart attack about the price. It would have been $350 at our Salvation Army (they have no sense of pricing!). Stunning. Looks right out of an English cottage.
Love Love Love that gray color…and the color on the wood. The whole thing just works beautifully. Love that barn door, too. Great makeover. Susie from The Chelsea Project
Thank you, Susie! I was going to do it in creamy white like I do all my furniture but I decided to go outside my comfort zone and I am so glad I did! I think we’ll use that color, and the Pure & Original paint in other areas of our house now.
From rustic to farmhouse fresh, love it! Goes so well with your space, and I adore your staging shot with the awesome barn door too great makeover Colleen!
Whoa! Dude. Who knew that dated monstrosity would transform to farmhouse fresh with just some paint! That looks amazing.
Thank you! Paint = Magic 🙂
A beautiful makeover Colleen, this mineral paint made a huge difference, I love the barn door decor too! Thanks for sharing your project at #fridaysfurniturefix
Thank you, Brenda!
What an amazing transformation! It’s so beautiful and I love your shelf styling! It’s perfect!
Jeannee
Thank you, Jeannee!
I loved this from the very first image in the post. Fantastic makeover, it really looks beautiful. Thanks for sharing. #HomeMattersParty
Thank you, Donna!
This is a stunning makeover!! Thanks for sharing at #homemattersparty
Thanks, Michelle!
I would have snatched that up for $35 also! I love the colors you selected and the styling of everything on it. #HomeMattersParty
Thank you, Emily!
What a great find and the perfect makeover! I love that you don’t have to sand furniture to use the Pure Original Paint. Sanding is my least favorite step in a painting project.
Your farmhouse hutch looks amazing now. Stopping by from the #HomeMattersParty linky.
Thank you, Nicole! It’s one of my favorite pieces and I loved working with Pure & Original paint.
I know painting a large piece like this can be so time consuming. Well done. i like painting large pieces but I do it very rarely. i just don’t have the patience.
Thank you, Mary. It’s definitely one of my favorite pieces now!
This is such a unique piece & I LOVE how you’ve transformed & styled it! What an wonderful place to display your vintage finds!
Thanks, Meg! It is definitely one of my favorite pieces!
Wow! Having done several painted pieces I appreciate what you have done here! Great job….
I looked at the paint site, not having heard of them before. They don’t say where they are from or much info on the paint. Looks very interesting….and I’d like to know more. I liked the way the pictures show the paint treatment….
Anyway….great job…
Nancy
wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com
What an awesome find! Beautiful job!
Such a lovely job you did! I will feature this today at Home Sweet Home!
It came out so cute- thanks for sharing at FNF!
How beautiful and I love the sliding barn style door. Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
Hello Colleen! Just a quick note to let you know that I will be bragging about your hutch this week at Making BRoken Beautiful! Thank you so much for taking the time to share it! I hope you will come inspire again soon!
Smiles!
Terry
The Curator’s Collection & Making Broken Beautiful!
Thank you so much, Terry! I will definitely be visiting many times!
Colleen I love this makeover! So pretty in it’s new coat of paint!
Thank you, Jill! It’s definitely my new favorite color!
Oh wow!! LOVE this transformation! Plus, that color is totally drool-worthy! Great job 🙂
Thank you! I love that color, too! I have a bit leftover so another project is in the works!
Colleen, this hutch is beautiful! Love the color you chose and all those awesome details in the piece. Wonderful transformation and what a deal you got on it!! I would like to invite you to link up to our party, Sweet Inspiration, happening right now. Hope to see you there!
Colleen! Your update of this hutch is so well done! I love the distressing and the hardware and the color you chose is perfect! If you would like to share this or any other makeover at one more party, Making Broken Beautiful (runs every Thursday thru Sunday) is happening over at The Curator’s Collection right now and I’d be honored to host your talents! I hope you have an amazing day!
Smiles!
Terry
http://thecuratorscollection.wordpress.com
Thank you so much, Terry. I will definitely be stopping by!
This piece is just stunning with the new paint job and your styling for it is just perfect!
Thank you, Lucy!
That hutch looks like it was made for your home. Really beautiful transformation. Thanks so much for sharing, Cynthia
Thank you! It’s one of my favorite things now. 🙂
I love everything about this piece. I’m still having a heart attack about the price. It would have been $350 at our Salvation Army (they have no sense of pricing!). Stunning. Looks right out of an English cottage.
Thank you! I almost fell over when I saw the price. I had to move mountains to get it to my house but it was worth it 🙂
This hutch looks so cozy and sweet in your home. Great flip and a wonderful update and new life to this piece.
Thank you! It’s one of my favorites!
Love the new look!
Thank you!
This is one of those instances where paint makes the piece–and I love both your color choices and application technique. Looks lovely!
Thanks so much! It’s one of my favorite pieces now 🙂
Love Love Love that gray color…and the color on the wood. The whole thing just works beautifully. Love that barn door, too. Great makeover. Susie from The Chelsea Project
Thank you, Susie! I was going to do it in creamy white like I do all my furniture but I decided to go outside my comfort zone and I am so glad I did! I think we’ll use that color, and the Pure & Original paint in other areas of our house now.
From rustic to farmhouse fresh, love it! Goes so well with your space, and I adore your staging shot with the awesome barn door too great makeover Colleen!
Thank you, Brenda! I really love the way it came out! Now I just need to finish the rest of the room to go with it!
What a stunner-love it!
Thank you!
I love this transformation, Colleen! And those shades of grey are amazing! Thanks for participating in The Fab Furniture Flippin’ Contest!… Carrie
Thanks, Carrie! It was so fun to do and the Pure & Original paint was so great to work with!