Antique Chippy Corner Hutch
12May 18, 2015 by Terry
About seven years ago I was gifted this antique corner hutch. It was one of my first “real” antiques and I was super excited to have it.
Over the years I have grown tired of how dark it looks and how it seems to blend in with with the other furniture. I’d like it to stand out a bit more and get noticed for the lovely little cabinet it is.
The door to the hutch has been removed in these before pics but it has a pretty ornate glass door.
Originally I had thought I would leave some of the original finish and taped off those parts I wanted to keep. After the first coat of paint I decided it just looked awkward and didn’t compliment the style of the piece so I removed the tape and painted over those areas.
I envisioned this cabinet looking even older and worn than it already is. I saw her with chipping paint and antiquing wax highlighting all her imperfections.
After two coats of milk paint, some sanding and a generous coat of antiquing wax … this is the result …
Just the right amount of chippy, and blended with the antiquing wax I think I have the “old” feel nailed :)
Everyone who sees it agrees that it looks much better now than before… I do too!
Hope you have a great week! Sorry it has been so long since I’ve posted. While I have been doing many makeovers, I haven’t been taking the time to share any of them. Between work and baseball/softball season and Forest fire season … I haven’t had much time for blogging and photo sessions.
This coming week is filled with a few make overs that I am excited to share with you! Thank you faithful followers for hanging in there waiting patiently for my return!
Smiles!
Terry
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This makeover was featured on French Country Cottage on May 29, 2015
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The Curators Collection 
It’s beautiful!! I love the aged effect you gave it. I agree, it’s painted look is perfect for the piece so that it will stand out and be noticed!
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Thank you for stopping by and for the nice comments! I hope you have a great week!
Smiles!
Terry
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She is stunning! What an amazing job you did.
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Thank you Peggy! I’m really enjoying the new look :0) !
Smiles!
Terry
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I was NOT waiting patiently! But glad to see you back with beauty!
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Well Thank you for being as patient as you were! So happy to be back in the groove again! What cha up to these days??? :0)
Smiles!
Terry
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You definitely have the ‘old’ feel nailed! It feels as though that corner cabinet was always meant to look this way. Love it!
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Thank you for stopping in :0)! I can’t believe it took me so long to finally change it. Thank you for the nice compliment!
Smiles!
Terry
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great work, it is beautiful!
Jonna @ Lovely Rubbish
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Thank you Jonna! I hope you have a great day!
Smiles!
Terry
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I am IN LOVE with this piece. Any idea of the maker or year it was produced??
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It really is a sweet piece isn’t it? Unfortunately I didn’t find any sort of markings on it to be able to determine the date of it or who the maker was. I wish I did :) Thank you so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment! I hope you have a great day!
Smiles!
Terry
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