Our dining room now has a painted hutch that I adore!
Our dining room had some beautiful original features that we kept in the recent renovation. One of them was a beautiful custom built in hutch. I definitely wanted to keep it and just update it to flow with the rest of the room and color scheme, so out came the brushes and paint!
This is what the hutch looked like in it’s original state.
And, this is what the hutch looks like now after her transformation with paint!
Thankfully, with everything else going on with the dining room renovation, this piece was pretty simple to update.
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The color I used ASCP (Annie Sloan Chalk Paint) in French Linen. I also love this color which is very close to what I used.
I love this color and have used it on a lot of different pieces. It’s a very rich gray and it worked well with the other colors in the room.
The outside of the hutch received two coats of the French Linen, but I wanted to paint the inside of the hutch a different color, so I used ASCP Provence, which has a beautiful blue green hue.
There was a vintage Italian gilt mirror that was left behind by the previous owners that I planned on hanging in the dining room, so I needed something to tie the green in the mirror to the blues and grays in the rest of the room. Using Provence inside the hutch was the perfect choice.
The color works beautifully to showcase my collection of vintage white ironstone, antique English marmalade jars, and French mustard pots.
The original glass knobs were in great condition, so they went back on the cabinet, and I love how they look against the gray paint.
After some very light distressing along a few of the edges, the hutch received a coat of clear and dark wax, and then a good buffing after it cured for 24 hours.
She turned out great with just the right pop of color in the background!
We have started gutting the master bedroom this week so that we can begin it’s renovation. The pink shag carpet has been removed, electrical has been relocated, and the grid has been marked on the ceiling for the new planks.
And so, it begins again……stay tuned!
Cheers,
Cindy
Oh my gosh!! I love your style and decorating choices. I wish I lived close – I’d be so glad to help with your projects and just think of all I could learn from you. Sounds weird I know – but I’m out of projects and am looking for something to do. ha! Anyway, your house is BEAUTIFLY ELEGANT yet so liveable. Sigh…. Can’t wait for your next post.
Thank you so much Mary!
I saw your hutch from your dining room pictures, I just love build-ins. You hardly see them anymore in newer homes. My home didnt come with them, even though I have spots for them. I have a china cabinet that just happen to slide in there perfectly.
I can’t wait to see your new bedroom. What are gridlines and how do you do them? How do you get the lines straight LOL and what pattern do you use to plank them? I notice you dont end the rows but in the middle. Maybe you can help by showing us the posts and links where you learned how to do this ceiling planking as DIY! I am dying to do my kitchen, but have no idea how. I tried google and didn’t get any directions LOL
you are an inspiration!!
Thank you Carey! We are going to try and do a step by step post on the planking process that we are doing in the bedroom! Stay tuned, hopefully it will answer all of your questions!
What a gorgeous job you have done on your built in hutch and the color is simply divine! The glass knobs are perfect they really pop up now…
I’m so excited to view your master bedroom 😉
Smiles~
Mari
I just found your blog and I’m loving it! I’m a sucker for a houseful of renovations 🙂 Excited to go through the rest of your posts and to see what’s up and coming!
Thank you Ann!
She’s looking oh so fabulous now. Love the paint color you picked for it and the way you have it styled. So pretty
Cindy, I absolutely love your hutch as I love every project you work on! You have amazing taste!!
Cannot wait to see your bedroom!!
Thanks for sharing and inspiring me!!
XO
Your hutch makeover is so wonderful! I like the different colors used to paint the exterior and interior…. and of course all of those antique marmalade and mustard pots are so nice!
Thank you so much Angelina!
Cindy,
Thank you for sharing your beautiful hutch makeover at my party. French Linen is one of my favorites too…the first piece I painted this color about three years ago…is still one of my favorites.
Blessings,
Linda
Thank you Linda!
Love the Provence paint. Could you please clarify what the “AS” in ASCP stands for? I know it is chalk paint, but what brand exactly? Thank you!
Hi Lynda! AS stands for Annie Sloan!
I remembered that about five minutes after I posted the question! lol I have never used chalk paint before, but that color is my absolute favorite, so I need to get some and paint something!
I Lovethe color French Linen and Provence together! it was the perfect choice for your hutch. I love all the rooms in your home that you’ve renovated. I’m sure the master bedroom will be just as grand!
Thank you Sandy!
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Thank you LaDonna!
Hi I was wondering where you got your dining chairs? The 2 larger chairs at the end of your table? I love them. Thank you. Kristy
Hi Kristy! I actually picked those up at an antique store about three years ago. They have been gold leafed and upholstered in burlap. Aren’t they fabulous?!?
You did a great job of painting the built-in cabinet! It looks beautiful. I have painted with the ASCP and just can’t seem to get the hang of it.
Thank you Carlotta! I started out with small pieces until I got a feel for how the paint worked. Just keep practicing!
So very beautiful…love the French Linen with the Provence…and so admiring your ironstone collection with those magnificent marmalade and mustard jars!…Looking forward to the bedroom renovation.
Thank you Shirley!
Gorgeous!
Thank you Penny!
I always look forward to your latest projects! And love every single one too! gorgeous!
Thank you Lynn!
Love the colors and your fabulous collections.
Thank you Kim!
Gorgeous as always! Love the knobs you chose. I just got a new hutch and I think I am going to use glass ones! Thanks for the inspiration. 🙂 Have fun with the bedroom! I can’t wait to see it.
Thank you Misty! Love glass knobs…..I’m slowly trying to change out the hardware on all the interior doors to vintage glass knobs!
I so admire your style and talent. Love your dining room. The chairs are wonderful. Can’t wait to see the master bedroom.!
Thank you Linda!
I can hardly wait to see the magic you are creating in your master bedroom.
This hutch looks amazing. I love the knobs you reused. Gorgeous piece. I adore your wing chairs placed at the head of your table. I want to find something like this for my kitchen.
Thank you Pamela!