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Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Restoration Hardware DIY Hutch

Hello. I have a Restoration Hardware DIY to share with you today.


This hutch came to me from a neighbour, it was a wedding gift from her mother. So precious. My neighbour is doing this insane reno in their house, and she is getting a new office. Since she runs a fabulous little business, she wanted a matching office. Sounds right to me. Here's the hutches humble beginnings.


Now, this was a tricky piece. We had decided on making the back of the hutch Dark Walnut. The wood panelling was not real wood, but kinda like a sticker. So, typical stain wouldn't work. I love using gel stain by Minwax. It covers anything and really changes the tone of any surface. Check out their site, for a ton of info and inspiration. I started by taping off the panel board section, and laid down my first coat of gel stain. The key to using this product is dry time. Depending on the surface, anywhere from 1-3 days. Make sure it is nice a dry before adding the next coat. It took me 4 coats to cover up the yellow pine. Next I mixed up some Miss Mustard Seed Milk paint in Linen, with bonding agent (no chipping). Again, I found the yellow hard to cover, it took me 4 coats to get a solid coverage. Now hindsight, I think I was mixing the paint a little too thin. When using lighter colors, be sure to mix a bit thicker.


I love everything about this piece. The curvature on the top, right down to the flower embellishment. The hardware was picked by my neighbor. A great splurge on the hutch!

 Don't forget to link up any of your projects at my chic-by-you-wednesday-linky-party! Hope to see you there.



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16 comments:

  1. Tania PelletierMay 27, 2015 at 8:38 PM

    What a sweet little hutch redo! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog!

    Taniaa

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  2. Yvonne @ StoneGableMay 28, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    Tabatha, what a great makeover! I love the wood stain on the back of the sentimental cabinet! So nice that she could have something in her office that belongs to a family member!

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  3. UnknownMay 28, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    Great job! It turned out really nice and I love how you combined the dark and the light wood!

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  4. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaMay 28, 2015 at 7:52 PM

    That hutch is adorable! Love the stained back wall. I never would have thought of that!

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  5. UnknownMay 29, 2015 at 12:04 AM

    It looks awesome. I love the contrast of the dark stain and the white.

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  6. DD's CottageMay 29, 2015 at 11:12 AM

    What a great re-do! I love the contrast of dark and light!

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  7. Sherry Clitheroe (writing as Abigail Leigh Reed)May 30, 2015 at 1:11 AM

    I have a very similar hutch that I absolutely adore. It is in it's original pine state, but this is a gorgeous idea if I ever decide to give it a makeover. Please come share your blog posts over at the Home Matters Linky Party! We'd love to have you for a visit. The Door is OPEN. http://lifewithlorelai.com/2015/05/28/home-matters-linky-party-39/ :)

    ~Lorelai
    Life With Lorelai

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  8. Carole WestMay 31, 2015 at 6:11 AM

    This is a great cabinet. I like the Dark wood background.
    Carole @ Garden Up Green

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  9. Jennifer @ Dimples and TanglesMay 31, 2015 at 9:44 PM

    Wonderful makeover! I just used gel stain for the first time and loved it. Great job on the hutch! Thanks for linking up with us at Best of the Nest!

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  10. Julie's LifestyleMay 31, 2015 at 10:46 PM

    Wow the makeover is amazing. Thanks for linking up at the Cooking & Crafting with J & J link up!

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  11. Celestina MarieJune 1, 2015 at 11:12 AM

    Beautiful transformation. This piece is a treasure. Love the dark back bead board.
    CM

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  12. UnknownJune 1, 2015 at 1:58 PM

    This turned out really pretty and so creative! :) I love the idea!

    Thanks for joining the Cooking & Crafting with J & J Link Up! :)

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  13. Kammy's KornerJune 1, 2015 at 8:55 PM

    Oooo la la! :)

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  14. LaurieJune 2, 2015 at 7:11 AM

    Love the makeover! Thank you for sharing your awesome talents with us at Brag About It!
    ~Laurie

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  15. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinJune 2, 2015 at 7:24 AM

    What a great hutch! You did such a wonderful job giving her new life! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the features today at The Round-Up from the Before & After Wednesday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link so you can check out your feature. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/06/the-round-up-from-before-after-wednesday.html Hope to see you tomorrow at the Before & After bash! Have a lovely day! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  16. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinJune 6, 2015 at 8:27 PM

    Hi Tabatha! I wanted to let you know that I have a new series that is a compilation of all of the weekly features of all of the parties at The Dedicated House. You of course, were one of those features. Here is the link to the Weekly Feature Series. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/06/features-from-week.html Pop on over and check out all of the features. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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