Top

Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer

Simple DIY tutorials and thrifty furniture and decor makeovers

Mom’s Hutch Makeover

Amazing friends, the piece I am sharing today belongs my awesome Mom! She has wanted this hutch painted for a very long time now:

It is such a lovely piece of furniture, but with the dark floors and the dark kitchen cabinets to the left of this piece, it made this area feel like a dark hole.

Before I get to the big reveal, I’m being joined by my Furniture Fixer Upper girls today, so be on the lookout for their furniture makeovers at the bottom!

Painting the Hutch

My Mom prefers a creamier white and so I gave her two choices that Dixie Belle makes: Drop Cloth and Buttercream.

She immediately chose the Buttercream.

Here it is with one coat on the bottom and two coats on the top:

She was afraid it looked too white before seeing the second coat go on.

I ultimately gave it a total of three coats for solid coverage, and after three days of work, it was complete:

Hutch Makeover in Buttercream

It took almost a whole 32 oz sized jar to paint it doing three coats.

This is such a lovely soft, buttery color. It almost has a very slight yellow undertone and I think that is what makes it such a pretty color. Drop cloth has no yellow undertones.

Painted hutch

I only lightly sanded with 220 grit sandpaper as my Mom does not like a ton of heavy distressing…

I sealed with Dixie Belle’s Clear Coat in satin using a blue sponge applicator.

This is my Mom’s set of transferware that has always been on this hutch, and I think the lighter color is a much prettier backdrop.

Painted hutch

 

Painted hutch

Here is a pic she found on her cell phone from a few years ago:

She may have taken that one mid jumping jack.

She also wanted to change out the original wooden knobs, and I was lucky enough to find a set of these pretty ones in my stash at home that were perfect:

I found these at TJ Maxx a couple of years ago and had forgotten all about them!

I couldn’t have found anything better if I tried!

Hutch painted in Dixie Belle Buttercream

The sides of this pretty hutch give it a farmhouse feel…

And in this photo, you can see a peek at the living room. This hutch now matches the rest of the space better!

Ivory painted hutch

And here it is from the other side looking towards the dining area and kitchen…

Off white painted hutch

That area feels so much lighter and more airy now, and it is a nice contrast to the dark floors and cabinets in the kitchen.

Hutch painted in Dixie Belle Buttercream

I hope y’all enjoyed this one, I know my Mom did!

Don’t forget my friends are sharing furniture flips of their own today!

1.  Petticoat JUNKtion

2.  Salvaged Inspirations

3.  Girl in the Garage

4.  Just the Woods

I’ll be back on Tuesday with this case I picked up for $4.98:

I’ve been hanging onto this one for a while so it will be nice to see it done!

UPDATE: It’s done and it turned out better than I thought it would! See it HERE now! 🙂

Then, I’ll return on Thursday with the sofa table a couple of y’all wanted to see! Have a great weekend and stay safe!

XOXO,

Signature

Don’t Miss a Thing!

If you like what you see, there are several ways to follow along!

Email * Instagram * Facebook * Pinterest * Twitter

DIY Project Gallery

 

 

Related Posts:

Pin848
Share
Tweet
Email
848 Shares

Imagine

All the Possibilities

Let's make something beautiful today!

Comments

  2. Your mum must be as proud as punch! It looks SO good and it shows up her beautiful ceramics even better than before! xo

    • She really is, and I agree…her dishes look so much prettier against it now! Thank you so much, Petra!! XOXO

  3. WOWZA!!!! That is simply beautiful now. I love your moms transferware and how it looks on this freshly painted hutch. That is simply amazing. Your mom is super lucky to have you for a daughter. It turned out awesome, which I knew it would because you are awesome!!

    • Aww thank you, Mary!! She might be lucky, but I have her to thank for my creative side! And yes, it really shows off her transferware so nicely now. Have a fantastic weekend! XOXO

  4. Another beautiful makeover …. the hutch is such a focal point in the room !!! It brightens the room so much. Take care.

  5. The dresser (English word for it) is beautiful. I can see what you mean by the yellow undertones; they come through against the pink china, which is so pretty.
    I’m moving house next week and can’t wait to start trying out some furniture makeovers. Thanks for all your inspiration

  6. So much prettier in white as now the dishes really pop!! I like the new handles as well.

    • Thank you, Denise! I love the new handles with it too…I had forgotten I had those! XOXO

    • Thank you, Jeanne! She definitely wants the kitchen painted, but I need to forget the pain of helping my sister with hers first lol! XOXO

  10. What a difference. It’s beautiful and the transfer ware looks perfect in it. I’m sure your Mom is so thankful and pleased. She’s lucky to have such a talented daughter but bet she knows that. Stay safe.

    • Aww thank you, Janice! My Mom really loves how it turned out. And she is the creative one so that’s where I get it from…so I’m lucky too! You stay safe as well! XOXO

  11. Holy WOW!! This makes your mom’s display really shine! Love this and the buttercream is absolutely perfect. I know your mom is thrilled. Beautiful makeover and beautiful in the space! Way to go Christy!!
    xo

    • Thanks so much, Christina! It really looks so much brighter in that space now and yes, it showcases her beautiful dishes so nicely! XOXO

  12. Do you really paint items with out a drop cloth …just small pieces of paper. I can’t imagine being that neat. I get paint all over me.

    • Ha ha.. I did have a small drop cloth that I was moving with me as I went. I must have moved it out of the way for the photo! XOXO

  13. Your mom’s hutch is a beautiful piece of furniture. I can see why she has wanted to have it painted. It really inhances the whole area now.

    • Thank you, Nancy! I was surprised to see how much it really changed the look of her space! XOXO

  14. Huge improvement! Nice job. This piece is the perfect argument for whiteish paint. I can’t help but think, however, that a different color or a cool fabric on the back of the shelves could knock it out of the park. The fabric could be applied with Mod Podge and replaced at will.

    • Thank you, Elizabeth! That could be really pretty! I added a black damask paper to the back of our hutch at our old house and I loved the look! XOXO

  15. Oh you sweet daughter, your mom’s hutch looks soooooo much cuter painted! It makes the pretty details show up so much better. She and I have the same taste, even the same white plates on the wall as well as lots of red and white plates hanging. Bet she’s proud of you! And what you’ve become to so many faithful followers! You help us all not to be afraid to redecorate a piece and give us so many wonderful ideas. Another job well done!

    • Thank you so much, Cindy!! I really appreciate that! She is proud, but she taught me to not be afraid to go for it. I am so grateful for that! XOXO

  17. This is always my problem with using white; it often lacks warmth..this color doesn’t lack warmth and I am IN LOVE! This piece is simply southern elegance at its finest. XOXO

  18. Wow!! Complete transformation! I personally would have passed by the original before, but, the after is fabulous! Nice job!

  19. What a gorgeous piece it is now! The Buttercream color really gives the hutch a whole new look and life…such a sweet thing to do for your mom!
    Did you need to sand or prep the stained finish before applying the Dixie Belle paint?

    • Thank you, Kathy! She is very happy with it. There is no need to sand or prime most pieces when using Dixie Belle! You may need a primer (BOSS) if you have an antique piece that could potentially bleed-through, but no sanding is needed! XOXO

  20. Good morning! It’s amazing how paint can transform a piece. The hutch doesn’t have such a heavy look anymore and her dishes look pretty displayed against the Iighter color.
    My grandma refinished antiques and her love for antiques has carried down through the next generations. She stripped the paint and stained her pieces. Because I know the time and work he put into refinishing, I struggle with painting or not. I do love the painted transformations you share. I definitely want to update some pieces. Thank you for sharing and inspiring.

    • Thank you so much, Jerri! The paint really did give it such a lighter feel. I do understand your concern with painting pieces after watching your Grandma. That might make it harder for me too! XOXO

  21. As usual, I cringed a little bit when thinking about painting your mom’s beautiful hutch, but what a great transformation! Now it really does match the rest of her rooms and the transferware looks so much better with the lighter color setting it off!

    • Oh ha ha! I’m so glad it didn’t disappoint, Gwen! Thank you!! It really does flow with the rest of her space so much better now! XOXO

  22. Fantastic! Definitely agree it looks better with floor and transferware. Thanks for providing me with inspiration to repurpose.

  25. I LOVE it! Usually I just do things in the correct order. Look at old picture, read redo instructions, and then see finished product. Today I couldn’t! I immediately scrolled down to see the finished product. Kinda like reading the last chapter in a book first. Oh my, beautiful.

  26. It’s beautiful! I’m sure your Mom just loves it! Thanks for sharing your talent with us😘 Stay healthy,
    Claudia

  27. This turned out beautifully Christy! I actually had that same China years ago! I have a similar hutch that I found in an antique shop in Asheville, NC a few years ago, and I painted mine too in a creamy color. That was my first time trying Annie Sloan chalk paint. I used the clear wax on it after I painted it. Boy was that a lot of work!! I tend to go for using a poly coat now! Lol! I’m 66 now with painful hands so it’s hard to do a lot of painting now, but I’m about to strip the top of my dining room table. Wish me luck!

    • Thank you, Rhonda! I hear ya on the wax…it is too much work! Lots of luck on your dining room table!! XOXO

  28. That looks great! I was thinking about using “fluff” on mine, but she has a similar table to mine so maybe I should use buttercream instead!!

    • Thank you, Sharon! Fluff is more of a white or what I call vintage white, while this is definitely more cream. Lots to consider! XOXO

  29. Your Mom’s hutch turned out beautiful. It is amazing what paint can do, looks like a totally different piece!

  30. WOW 😦 It’s totally gorgeous now! You really did an awesome job, I love it!

  31. I can’t wait for Christmas – promise you will show us how it looks once she decorates it for the holidays – promise? This was not my style and almost didn’t look at the after – boy what a mistake that would have been as it is simply gorgeous! The wooden curved columns across the front are what threw me. But once that wonderful color was all over – they are the stand out part to me. Almost like a lovely decorative doily or cutwork tablecloth. Those columns make it a showstopper in my opinion but the dinnerware puts it over the top. Somehow that lovely pink/red screams ‘look at me – I’m gorgeous’! That is why I can’t wait for the holiday decorations – feast for the eyes, I’m sure.

    • I will definitely try to remember to get a photo at Christmas! And see? This is why you should always take a peek at the after lol! I’m so glad you like it! And yes, the details and the dinnerware really stand out now! XOXO

  32. What a lovely change and the red transferware just pops! Such a wonderful daughter to do this for your mom!

  33. Wow what a difference the white paint makes ….. so much better and showcases for dish set so nicely!

    • Thank you, Denise!! I agree…it looks so much prettier, especially with the dishes!! XOXO

  35. Omg, what a huge difference! Love how it turned out. Looks so much nicer and updated! I bet your mom is thrilled.

  36. Gorgeous, what a difference and the knobs are perfect with just a little “lacy” touch to them. Really makes the dishes pop, I am sure she is thrilled. Blessings, Candy

    • Thank you, Candy! I love how the knobs look too…I couldn’t really go buy any, so I was so happy to find those in my stash! She loves it for sure! XOXO

  37. She’s so pretty in her new dress! And what a lovely collection of “Old Britain Castles” your mother has – red & white transferware is a favorite.

    • Thank you, Sharon!! I love how this new color really shows off her transferware! XOXO

  38. Certainly a beautiful hutch before but I think paint makes everything better. Love the after, it’s gorgeous and the China really “pops” against the lighter color.

  39. That hutch looks so much better painted. It really makes her transferware pop. Really pretty!

  40. I would die to get ahold of that hutch. Lol Gorgeous!!! Your mom has good taste. I love her house and that striped wall!!!

    • Thank you so much, Megan! She really does have good taste! She let me paint the wall when I was doing a collaboration with Frogtape several years ago. She asked if I thought we should paint it back to all one color, but I told her no as I love it too! XOXO

    • Thank you so much, Linda! It really is such a nicer backdrop for the transferware! XOXO

  43. This hutch is absolutely beautiful in white! I LOVE it! May I ask how you prepped it (primer? sand between coats?) and did you use brushes or a paint gun to paint it? Did you put a protective finish coat after painting it? Sorry to ask to much, but I really love how you did this and would love to do a dresser in the same color/paint. Thank you!
    Karen

    • Thank you so much, Karen! With Dixie Belle paint, there is no need to prime or sand first. The only exception would be if you had an antique piece that might bleed through. That would require a coat of BOSS first. I did not sand in between coats, but gave it a sand after. I sealed with Dixie Belle’s Clear Coat in Satin to protect it. I linked to all the products in the post if you want to see more. XOXO

  44. Your hutches are all lovely, but Mom’s is the bestest! I love pink transferware and it really shows off on the Buttercream. Have a lovely weekend and stay safe and be strong!! XOXO

    • Thank you, Cecilia! I’m smitten with this one too!! You have a great weekend also and stay well!! XOXO

  45. Hi Christy! What a beautiful job you did on your mom’s hutch! Those plates pop! The knobs are lovely. What a difference. xox🌷

  46. Your mom’s hutch turned out so pretty. What a big difference some painting makes.
    You are a true inspiration!! Love everything you transform.
    Hugs from California 🙂

  48. Christy, this is proof that even a simple paint makeover can make an amazing difference! This hutch looks like it came out of Ballard Designs now. Your mom must be thrilled! xo (“mid jumping jack” LOL)

    • Right?? Thank you! She loves it so much! And yes…my Mom’s camera roll is a myriad of blur ha ha! XOXO

  50. Oh Christy that is so much prettier in white! The transfer ware dishes show up so much better. Your mom is a lucky person.

  51. Lovely makeover, that hutch looks a bit “dainty”, love it. Job well done daughter!

  55. OH MY GOODNESS! You made this piece look so much better and everything displayed in it will pop. It was way too dark and old looking before. Your mom must be thrilled! Bet she will want more pieces done!!

    • Thanks so much, Rose! It really lightens up that side of the room. And shhhh…don’t give her any ideas!! XOXO

  57. The hutch turned out just beautiful! I am sure your Mom will love it. Her house looks lovely.

    • Thank you, Terry! She is very happy with it and it looks so much better with her pretty home! XOXO

  59. Your mom’s hutch looks terrific! Her transferware looks beautiful against the new color! Great job!

  60. Christy, do you ever get tired of hitting home runs? Wow! Oh, Wow! This is fantastic! Your Mom’s dishes verily jump out of the hutch. You breathe life into your furniture makeovers.

  61. OMG! I love it! It looks so pretty! What a transformation.
    I love seeing your make-overs. They are so inspiring.

    • Thank you, Catherine! It really does showcase the china so much better! You have good taste! XOXO

  65. I think this one might be one of my favorites you have done. And I agree that her china looks great in it.

    • Thank you so much, Ellen! The china is highlighted so much better now for sure! XOXO

  67. Lovely job. My mother would turn over in her grave were I do to the seme to her hutch…….Old Britain Castles? That’s my dining room china. love it. Well done piece. Bright and cheerful, no matter the weather outside..

    • Thank you, MJ! It really does brighten up the room, and the transferware is the same as yours I believe. It is so classic and lovely! XOXO

  68. Hi Christy! Oh my gosh it looks so much better and it really goes well in her house. I bet she is on cloud nine. Love her dishes. My mom had some really pretty blue and white ones that now belong to me. I’m saving them for my granddaughter because my daughter is not the sentimental kind. She is more of a minimalist. Drives me crazy. Again, I have this color and I have never used it. Does it really look yellow? I wonder if I mixed it with Fluff? Or cotton maybe? Let me know what you think.

    • Thanks so much, Cheryl! The paint really brings out all the pretty details and it really does go so much better with her house and dishes. I love the blue too…such a lovely thing to have to pass down. This color is like a buttery cream so just the slightest hint of a yellow undertone. It is really pretty and would be lovely also mixed with either the Fluff or Cotton. Mix it up and see what you think on a scrap piece. XOXO

  69. Love, Love, Love this transformation. It brightens the entire are and harmonizes with the dining table and chairs so well. Another one in your Plus column!! Your Mother ust be SOOO proud of you and your talents.
    Thanks for sharing. Well done!

    • Thank you, Judith! It really does brighten that whole area! And my Mom is always so appreciative when I do things for her…she really loved the outcome! XOXO

  70. Well, Christy, from all the responses it seems I’m not the only one that loves the new look of your mom’s hutch! It is truly one of my favorites! The china stands out and looks so pretty on the new paint color! I love that pattern and have a few of those pieces, too – the exact creamer, sugar, and tea pot! 🙂 You never disappoint!!

    • Aww thank you, Patty! Yes, it appears that this is a fan favorite! My Mom has enjoyed reading all the comments. The transferware is lovely and really stands out in this piece now! XOXO

  71. I liked it before but it looks much better now with their other furniture. When is she going to rope you into painting the laundry room cabinets? 😂

    • I liked it before too, but you’re right, it really does works so much better with her decor! She is trying to rope me into the cabinets now!! It is way to soon after helping my sister with hers..I need to forget that pain first lol! XOXO

  72. Your Mom’s hutch looks so much better painted white! It’s the perfect backdrop for her transferware but even the tiled top blends so much better now too. Pinned 🙂

    • Thank you, Marie! The paint really does play up the pretty details and it works so much better with both the tile and the dishes! Have a great weekend! XOXO

  73. It is a stunning transformation! The red transferware really pops now. What a special daughter you are!

    • Aww thank you, Carla! My Mom is pretty special too, and I was happy to do this for her! XOXO

  74. Wowza! How fantastic this looks Christy. You did a wonderful job. I love the hutch and your Mom’s style. The Hutch had wonderful bones but what a difference paint makes👍. You are definitely an inspiration to us and thanks so much for sharing 😊

    • Thank you so much, Julie! My mom is so pleased with how this turned out… It was really fun to watch it come to life! Take care! XOXO

  75. Absolutely beautiful! We did the same to our dark old piece. Now it pops and we get so many compliments on it. We also have the same transfer ware from my Grandmother.

    • Thank you, Lynda! Paint can really transform a piece and make it like new again! That transferware is so timeless…so nice that you have you Grandmother’s set! XOXO

  77. This may be my favorite makeover you’ve done! Top 5 for sure! I loved it when you first posted it and it was fun to see it again! The transfer ware looks so stunning. It went from looking so outdated to totally fresh!

    • I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Lyn! I know my mom sure did! It’s amazing how paint can totally update a dated piece of furniture! XOXO

  78. Hi Christy,
    I just saw this now; thanks for the re-link. It’s been a crazy few months!
    I love to see beautiful wood grain; but I also love the look of painted furniture. So this always creates a dilemma for me: ‘Desecrate’ beautiful wood or leave it dark and dreary? Lol. So when I saw your mom’s hutch, which had such beautiful grain, I was like, what to do? What to do?However, I knew you had already painted it so I didn’t really have to decide, lol. I like both, but the painted IS better!
    So, I love that rope border! A few years back, I saw a table with rope legs on Pinterest (I saved a pic, lol) and it was painted mint green and was being used as a sewing table. And I fell in love with it. This is the only other piece that I’ve ever seen with that beautiful rope trim! So, I’m wondering what is the history of this piece? Did your mom thrift it like you do? Or has it been in the family for years? These pieces look so beautiful painted because it really shows off the gingerbread (not to mention the dishes. I also have some modern transfer ware in both the pink and the blue, because I couldn’t make up my mind which I liked better so I bought both, lol). Anyway, I’d love to know more about this piece because I hope someday to find a piece with rope trim for myself!

    Secondly, does your top coat ever yellow? I painted a bed I built a few years ago (periwinkle) & as I was on a very tight budget, I used a couple Valspar wall paint samples, which is pretty flat. I was going to topcoat it with “non-yellowing” poly, but when I read the fine print, it said it might yellow if applied over paint. And I thought, “Yuck! Yellow over lavender would look just awful. So I didn’t use it so the bed has a chalk like finish. So, I’m just wondering about the Dixie Belle?

    Thirdly, I’ve been wanting to ask you about this for a long time, but cringe about bringing this up: When thrifting, do you ever worry about bed bugs in the furniture? Have you ever had a bad experience? I got nervous, because in the last several years, apartment complexes are constantly invading to check for bed bugs because it’s become a terrible, widespread problem, and they warn about bringing in second hand furniture for this reason. My grand mother was a hard working furniture refinisher, too, and I guess I inherited that interest from her. But I’ve also had some close (& unpleasant) encounters with mold, so I worry about that too.

    And lastly, as soon as I saw the shot that included you mother’s kitchen, I thought, “Uh oh! Now your mom is going to want you to paint her kitchen cupboards, too, lol! So funny. It’s like Lays potato chips: you can’t do just one, lol! One project leads to the next. “Oh, the hutch looks so beautiful, it makes the cupboards look so dreary in comparison!” And then, “Now that the cupboards look so good, it makes the ______ look so dreary. I guess we’ll have to redo that too!”
    Haha haha.

    I really enjoy your projects. I get to see the lovely results without lifting a finger! 😁🤣😂🙃😃😄

    • Thank you, Susan! My mom purchased this hutch about 25-30 years ago to match a dining set. She has since replaced the dining set but always loved this piece. The paint brought it right up to date! As for the top coat, I love Dixie Belle because it does not yellow over paint. It is awesome! And regarding bed bugs, I’ve been very lucky so far lol! XOXO

  79. WOW! What a stunning difference! I cannot believe how much better it looks in that space. You did a great job, and she chose well, too.

    Must feel great to make your mom so happy.

    • Thank you, Michele! Paint really updated this piece for sure. My Mom loved it so much, and that makes me really happy! XOXO

Trackbacks

Subscribe

Get two new makeovers delivered each week!

Get 30 

Thrifty Makeovers

in 30 Days!

Each day for 30 days, I'll pop into your inbox with a thrifty before and after!

You're sure to be inspired!

848 Shares
Pin848
Share
Tweet
Email