Hutch Makeover

I've been on the lookout for a hutch on Craigslist - looking for just the right one - one with the lines I wanted but that needed a makeover (since it would be more affordable that way and I like renovating furniture and other items). After probably a year of looking I found the perfect one. I love it!

Jared was very encouraging with this project - the sooner the better because then it would be out of his garage :). The process took 2 weeks and I'm rather impressed with my patience because normally I have the patience of my father - none at all. But I've learned from other projects that it's much more efficient if I take the time and do it right the first time. Anyway, so after 2 weeks of cleaning, sanding, prepping, priming, spray painting, drying/curing, distressing, and staining we've gone from the "before" to the "during"...

to the "current"...

and you'll just have to wait a little longer for the "after" when it's all decorated and cute. Sorry it's a little fuzzy... Much better than the bland blank wall that existed in this space before. For the back I got some beadboard from Home Depot and did a brown glaze over and heirloom white coat of paint. We bought brushed nickel hardware but after attaching the beadboard I decided to just spray paint the original hardware and dark bronze and simply sand and stain the knobs a dark brown. LOVE IT!