In July 2010 I started talking about painting my hutch and last week I showed you proof that I was finally doing it. You can see those posts here and here.
My baskets arrived by UPS yesterday, but I ran out of daylight for pics. So today I finally get to reveal my hutch transformation.
I am so glad I looked past my fears and went for it. I think it looks amazing. My only concern is that it makes the rest of the kitchen cabinets scream for a makeover.
Are you ready to see it? Good, because I am sooooo ready to show you.
Don’t you just love those baskets? I think they are the icing on the cake. I bought them at Target, however, they didn’t have enough so I had to order some online. They were cheaper online because you get a discount the more you order. The baskets fit perfectly and the color is just right.
They were already lined! What a bonus. I think the lining helps lighten up the black hutch and it goes with the dishes.
How about some before and after shots?
Before
After
Before
After
Before
After
It was suggested by a reader that I remove the scrolly trim. I have no carpenter skills and the trim is such a part of the hutch that I would have to rebuild most of it. So it stayed and I think it looks just fine.
And a few more just because photos.
Oops a “moon” shot. 
I might have some new plans for those red barstools. Not sure yet.
The little pig cutting board was made by my 81 yr old father in law when he was young. It makes me smile.
I have another large painting project on my list for this year and I can’t wait until I have that one checked off my list too.
Do you have any painting projects you have been putting on hold? Are you ready to take the plunge? I hope my built in hutch inspires you to get painting.
Linking to
Piece of Work @ Primitive and Proper
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
Power of Paint @ Domestically Speaking
Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Chic Cottage
Show and Tell @ My Romantic Home
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed Creations
Remodelaholic’s Anonymous @ Remodelaholic
Show and Share Day @ Just a Girl
Weekend Wrap Up @ Tatertots and Jello
Saturday Night Special @ Funky Junk Interiors
Paint Projects Party @ Centsational Girl
This turned out wonderfully...such a fabulous transformation! Great job!
ReplyDeleteYour hutch looks amazing!! I have a hutch to paint when the weather warms up. I'm still trying to decide on color. I'm torn between painting it red or black. Thanks for sharing all the steps you went through. I just have two questions: Did you use a sponge roller or a brush? And was waxing difficult? Is it a wipe on/wipe off process or do you put it on and leave it.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
It is awesome!
ReplyDeleteMany Blessings,
Melissa
Love the transformation! I can't believe that it is the same piece. And the Pig cutting board is fantastic! I just love it :)
ReplyDelete~ Emily N. from "too Blessed to Stress"
this is great, fantastic makeover!
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cheers Fiona
http://lilyfieldlife.blogspot.com/
First of all..."moon shot"!! lol... you crack me up Tracy!!!!!!! I loooove the hutch redo! I showed Jerry what you were working on and Handsome got inspired! me.."Baby....let's finish the remodel in the bathroom first...I am really tired of using the hall bath"....Handsome...."I could do it in 1 day"...me "Baby...look at the steps Tracy did to make it look like that"....Handsome..."hmm". lol
ReplyDeleteI love it and know he does too!!!
That hutch is just beautiful! It goes in your kitchen so nicely now! I like that you left the back wood toned. This should be on TV or in a magazine! Pat
ReplyDeleteWhat a huge difference! I am so excited for you that it is all done. Makes me really want to get started on my kitchen. The baskets fit so good on those shelves. Watch out now, your painting may just spread :) Still can't believe how good this looks! Yay Tracy!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome transformation Tracy I love it black!! I just painted our kitchen island black and I am so happy I did! Martina
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing job!! it looks fantastic- what a beautiful display!
ReplyDeleteHUGE difference! I love the baskets too...you did a great job. Happy you went for it too! It really makes a big statement now, and looks so updated.
ReplyDeleteTracy, First of all...beyond awesome makeover. You did a fantastic job and the baskets and styling are just perfect! Second, is that an antique bread box in the center of the bottom shelf? It's fab!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh this was worth the wait! What a transformation. You should be so proud of yourself...excellent job! I agree that the baskets are the perfect touch. Do you think you are going to paint your cupboards now? I'm still waiting on my chalk paint. They said it was double back ordered...I think my project is going to have to wait until summer now. Have a great holiday weekend! ~Ann
ReplyDeleteOh my GOODNESS girl it is GORGEOUS!!! You did an amazing job!!! Those baskets are perfect in there too, gotta love Target!!!! :) What a transformation and I bet you are just loving it! :) Love the pig cutting board, he is adorable up there. :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous!! That is a ginormus makeover! I also love the pig, i have one just like it. :)
ReplyDeleteTracy that is gorgeous! I can't believe how much of a difference that paint job made! Excellent work!
ReplyDeleteSusan @ homeroad
so gald you finally did it looks fantastic!!! not to offend ya but i would change up the knobs they seem to get loss, maybe your bard stoll area should be painted wutcha think.....back to..............Looks frieken awesome
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing! I had to do a double take! I couldn't believe it was the same hutch!
ReplyDeleteI love the baskets!!!
Wow, a great transformation! This does inspire me to tackle the many, many, projects sitting in my garage.
ReplyDeletetracey it looks FABULOUS!!! i love that you kept the top and backing wood for a rustic touch. and the baskets are just perfect. awesome job!
ReplyDeleteI really like the way it turned out, how brave of you. Did you spray it, brush it, or roll it? I'm thinking of doing something similar in a new Lake Home we just bought. I could use all the suggestions I could get!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Sandi
I LOVE it! It looks sooo much better! I also like how you left the back of the middle shelf & the top of the cabinet doors the wood. And it matches your appliances too now! Great job!
ReplyDeleteTracy, that looks so much better. Love the black and the baskets. Thanks for joining the party this week.
ReplyDeleteTracy, this looks sooooo much better! Now aren't you glad that you can call it "done"?
ReplyDeleteLove how the baskets pick up the backing. It's a wonderful transformation!
ReplyDeleteI love how it turned out! It looks so much more up-to-date. I'm inspired to put a built-in hutch in my kitchen reno... Someday! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThe black is stunning! I love the baskets and the open shelves. Wow is right~ fantastic job! hugs, Linda
ReplyDeleteWow! Your hutch looks so different. I love how you used the baskets on the shelves. I know you must be very happy with the results.
ReplyDeleteIt looks so good! Wow! what a good Idea to remove the doors and use baskets! Good Job! Your newest follower. Hope you can visit me sometime soon!
ReplyDeleteHoly wow! That's incredible. I love it. And I like the scrolly trim haha. Awesome job :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous transformation! Wow! Great job.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Gorgeous. I love your new hutch. Its such a huge difference, the black just makes the room. I love how painted furniture looks in a room full of wood............
ReplyDelete~Emily
The French Hutch
Wow... it is gorgeous! Beautiful job. The baskets are just perfect. Love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful transformation!! It looks so custom and so rich, I would have thought it had been like that from the beginning. The baskets are a great contrast to the black too - really helps to balance it out and keep it from looking dark. Quite the contrary - it's black, but still so bright and cheery!
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous! And it's huge! I love that!
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Huge, humongous change. It is amazing what painting and removing the doors can do. Great job!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you, Tracy! Seems like it was a labor of love, and definitely worth it...it looks amazing!!! Love the baskets, you are right about the lining lightening things up. So crisp!! Beautiful, and totally inspiring:)
ReplyDeleteTerrific job! Love the way it looks with your appliances! Love the piggy board...:)
ReplyDeleteTracy, Wow, the hutch is beautiful! I love that you took the doors off and are using baskets. I happen to really like the scrolly trim. Great job on the transformation.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Sherry
Look really good Tracy!!!
ReplyDeleteJennifer
Love the hutch in black! I also loved that every time I noticed something, your next paragraph addressed it...the scrolly work, the barstools, the moonshot! Great job!
ReplyDeleteEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKKKKK!!!! I am squealing with glittery delight!!!! THIS.LOOKS.FABULOUS!!!!! The contrast of th eblack paint is just what that wall needed! Way to go. =)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it!! I love black and don't see it used as much. I just can't do white with my kids!!! I'm planning on redoing my kitchen cabinets soon, and it's fun to see others do big pieces like this and how fabulous they look and WHAT a DIFFERENCE!! VERY BEAUTIFUL!!!
ReplyDeleteIt is stunning i couldnt believe it was the same hutch.Job well done -dee
ReplyDeleteOh Tracy!!! I love it! You did such a wonderful job :)
ReplyDeleteTracy, your hutch looks amazing! I love the black.
ReplyDeleteTracy that is unbelievable! You must be so excited and so darn proud of yourself too! That turned out fabulous. Got me thinking too...
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Kim
Ok, that is the best hutch transformation I have ever seen! The scroll trim looks perfect. Everything looks perfect in fact! I would paint the red stools black without hesitation!! The target baskets are perfect, wow I am just in awe over here in Boston!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Your hutch turned out amazing! I love that it's black!! Great job!
ReplyDeleteHolly
What a transformation. What an improvement! You must be thrilled - it went from dated to TOTALLY AWESOME with a few strokes of paint... amazing!
ReplyDeleteI found you through Southern Savvy Style WUW. I hope you'll stop by and visit my blog sometime too!
Michelle
www.newengland-style.com
That looks stinkin awesome! I love the way it turned out and you are right the baskets definately are the topper. Great transformation!
ReplyDeleteWow!! This is amzing. Hope to see you at My Dream Canvas! Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so wonderful! I love the little piggy on top --- cherry on the sweet sundae! The baskets look so great and I love it how your removed the doors to accommodate them...so smart!
ReplyDeleteGreat makeover... thanks so much for sharing!
xx
Alison
Wow, so worth the work. The paint and removing the doors totally updates it. I love that it is so large, I'm sure it holds tons of stuff.
ReplyDeleteWow, great transformation!
ReplyDeleteomg that is awesome! love it. i have a party going on right now, would love if you shared this. http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/2011/04/anything-goes-party-13.html
ReplyDeleteLove it! I knew it was going to look fantastic. You did a beautiful job on it. Now...are you going to do the cabinets? :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing and for your encouragement!
xo
Pat
Wow, what a transformation! Amazing job! Found you at Shabby Chic Cottage.
ReplyDeleteIt was the right decision, Tracy. Removing the doors and adding the baskets really brought it into the right century ;). You did a wonderful job, girl!
ReplyDeletewow, that looks great! you must be so proud. Thanks so much for sharing the pictures!
ReplyDeleteIt looks INCREDIBLE! Great job! How'd you do it? :D Kate @ welcomedtempest.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely amazing!!! I think it's just perfect, scrolly trim and all...I think that trim really adds to the feel of the whole piece...it's perfect!!! I'm jealous...
ReplyDeleteWow, your hutch is huge! Yes, love the way the baskets lighten up what could be a visually very heavy piece. Great job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a BIG job that was and you did a fantastic job! I love the baskets and the blue/green box on the bottom shelf.
ReplyDeleteI love black, and that looks fantastic! Great work. I do a link up party every Friday too and would love it if you would stop by.
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Have a lovely weekend. -Karen
Wow, that turned out beautiful! What a transformation! It must make you smile every time you walk into the room. Great job!
ReplyDeleteTracy this is wonderful! I would love to have you come do a special guest post about this project if you are interested please let me know! Thanks! Cassity
ReplyDeleteWow, this is fantastic! I love the black and I love that you took the doors off and added the baskets. Great work! Visiting form Stories of AtoZ.
ReplyDeleteJen
Scissors & Spatulas
Just gorgeous! Great transformation!
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing, and rather large project! You really put some time and effort into it, and the results were worth it! Well done, so stunning, love the baskets too. I have the honor of being your "linky neighbor" over at SNS party, have a wonderful weekend, tami
ReplyDeleteIt's stunning! LOVE the black paint with the wood top. Your hutch is going in the PoPP Spotlight. Thanks for sharing it with us!
ReplyDeleteWow, it doesn't even look like the same piece of furniture! Really beautiful, Tracy! Love how the baskets marry the topper.
ReplyDeleteDonna
Wow! What a transformation! It doesn't even look like the same cabinet. Great Work!
ReplyDeleteAmazing transformation
ReplyDeleteVisiting from FJI. Your makeover looks like it came stright from Pottery Barn. You should feel proud! Magnificent job!
ReplyDeleteYou are giving me the courage to go after my childhood dressers. You did an amazing job - and I love your pears and artichokes!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful change!!! You did a great job on it and the baskets are just perfect! Best, Vicki
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this so much! You really saw the potential in this piece- I think I would have been seriously put off by those doors. Without them it doesn't even look like the same piece! BTW, I LOVE the scrolly trim!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is gorgeous,I love it!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see maybe three strands of jute wrapped around liner with a paper bag tag or office tag. Just a little something to breakup the liner and label what is in each basket, ie. napkins, placements etc.
ReplyDeleteFirst, I love the SIZE of your hutch. What an impressive piece! Second, I think the paint job looks fantastic. I really like the idea of paint and finished wood in the same piece. I have been giving serious thought to painting my hutch which belonged to my parents. It still has a beautiful finish but it needs "something"! I am inspired!!
ReplyDeleteHoly Moley! That hutch is HUGE and what a HUGE job to refinish it! It looks absolutely amazing and well worth the effort to overcome your fear. Congratulations :)
ReplyDeleteLove it - amazing what a difference that colour makes - completely modernises the piece! x
ReplyDeleteWow ! The hutch looks amazing , now that it is black the scrolly stuff doesn't show as much. If you do the rest of your cabinets you should do them a different color so that hutch will still stand out as a focal point. Great job !
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to update your hutch.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I just love that!
ReplyDeleteI noticed the picture on your sidebar and had to come for another visit to see your hutch. It is INCREDIBLE! So rich looking... hugs ~lynne~
ReplyDeleteAMAZING transformation! Awesome.
ReplyDeleteHello Tracy.....
ReplyDeleteI like the makeover and transformation.... Transformation add a elegance and uniqueness to your kitchen area. Thanks for sharing it with us...Good share...!!!!
home renovations
I love how your hutch looks!!!!!! It is totally transformed. The black makes such a wonderful statement in your kitchen especially with your black fridge. Your creativity and ingenuity with redoing your hutch is fantastic!
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