Okay. So it’s not completely done. I lied. But I figure I have held you off on this project for long enough. It just needs to be jewelry-fied, so I guess you can see it by now. Let’s take a look at the before, shall we?
I loved everything about it—the glass details, the shape, the storage, etc. The wood was beautiful, but it was badly beat up. That certainly helped with my decision to paint. Of course, my favorite part of it was the price. $60.00 off Craigslist. Ya-to-the-hoo!
After taking it apart, this is what it turned into. For months. Michigan weather hit, and there was just no finishing it in that cold.
And here it is today…
I seriously looked into crystal knobs for it, but the idea of filling holes, drilling new ones, and spending more money on this than I already had was not appealing to me.
I’m pretty much in love with it, and I’m taking my time filling the top with accessories. It’s quite the balance making sure I like the way it looks, and it’s still functional for my daughter’s things.
Of course, her favorite part needs to be gussied up as well. We’ll be working on that one very soon.
Well, there you go! I’m in love, my daughter’s in love, and my husband’s in love with the price. That’s a win/win, don’t ya think?
I almost forgot…Dutch Boy sent me the paint for this project (free!!). It’s painted Timeless Ivory, and it’s just that. What a classically beautiful shade. It’s perfect.
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the hutch turned out beautiful.. im not really into white furniture but i love it.
It is beautiful!
Sooooooooooooo purdy!!! I love how classy and clean it looks! Great job!
Just gorgeous girl! Worth the wait!!
Oh my !!! it is gorgeous!!!
Suzanne
I had to wipe the drool off my keyboard just so I could type! LOVE IT!!!! It looks so beautiful in white!
This is so beautiful!!! The white looks so clean and delicate. Looks like a huge job, but with a result like that it must be totally worth it. I am in love!
Oh my goodness, gorgeous…and for $60…that is awesome.
Love it – it turned out gorgeous and thanks to Dutch Boy..free paint?! How cool is that?! Too bad they don't provide free labor as well!
It's just perfect for her pretty little room – good job mom!
Beautiful!
Absolutely gorgeous! The glass doors really stand out being white. I love it! Mimi xx
It looks absolutely beautiful! You did a wonderful job!
So very lovely! You have a great eye
and it looks perfect in white!
That cabinet turned out great!
Love this crisp white look!
Nice job!
Lovely greetings…
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It's BEAUTIFUL! You did an awesome job! I like the handles-it needs that little bit of color (my opinion!) Blessings, Sharon
Chris it went from Granny to Glamourous! and all with some paint well done. The original hardware gives it some contrast and you could line the back piece with colored paper for pop. Your hard work has paid off.
Totally worth the wait! It looks fabulous! I can't believe it was only 60 bucks, gotta love craigslist!
Beautiful! The circular pattern on the glass doors make this piece a knock-out!
I love the pattern on the doors… this is just a knock-out in white! Beautiful job!
Gosh, this is simply gorgeous! You really had an eye for what to look for and nailed the shade of white!
It looks fantastic. I am also working on a hutch for my daughter's room. I hope mine turns out as well as yours.
Hey girl! I am impressed…you did a beautiful job painting it!
It looks incredible!! How did you do such a flawless paint job??? Did you use a sprayer. It is unbelievable!!!!
Wow! This is beautiful! I love the wood design across the glass. What a lucky find and you did a fantastic job re-finishing it!
Jen
Scissors & Spatulas
GORGEOUS!
This piece is gorgeous! I love it!! What a great find!
I am originally from Michigan. I grew up in Grand Haven (if you know where that is) Small world
Wow that is beautiful! And you got it for $60??? Lucky Lady! I NEVER find deals like that! I just love this!
Wow what a find for $60!!! If you find anymore let me know:) I love that you painted it white! Love this post!!
oh how beautiful. nice work.
WoW! Wonderful!!!!!!
Could you tell me the color of your daughters walls? This is the exact color we want in our own daughter's room! Thanks!
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Wow! Absolutely Beautiful!
Great find and fix up!
WOW!!!! I want one…..great job.
PS: I feel your painting pain……I have many projects that get sidetracked due to the frigid Canadian winters.
Yes, she is just perfect!
It was totally worth the wait! It looks gorgeous! And one of the million things I love about you is that you know how to make things pretty and still functional. So many cabinets out there in blogland are just pretty. I need function in my life! Looking forward to seeing it again.
It is perfection! It was a timeless piece to begin with and you kept it that way! Love!
It's beautiful, Chris! I can see why you and your daughter are both in love–it looks absolutely beautiful in Timeless Ivory. It'll be fun to see how you arrange things to work in your daughter's room. I'm sure it'll look even better when it's accessorized.
And now it's May! So now you have the glorious part of Michigan weather to enjoy. Lo, the winter is past!
Amazing!
Beautiful! I like it so much better painted!
Jodi
Simply stunning and what a beautiful and timeless piece that your daughter will hopefully have forever. Love it.
That's gorgeous! You make me want to go and paint all my furniture white instead of the black I've been doing!
It is BEAUTIFUL!! and personally I like the knobs on it
You did a great job! I love your daughter's room. Can you post the color of her walls? Love that color.
Your hard work paid off. Looks great and it will hopefully give years of pleasure. Enjoy!
Oh my gosh that piece is GORGEOUS and I can't believe it was $60 on Craigslist!!!! That is SUCH a score and it looks so pretty with a fresh paintjob! Your daughter has the best room ever! I want to be her!
Oh how beautiful! Well done. I enjoyed my visit to your lovely blog. Hugs!
Chris, it's fantabulous!! What a great deal on a classic piece. Love the color, you must be thrilled with it.
Gorgeous! I think the original pulls keep the vintage look. Sure, crystal knobs would've been fabulous, but these look gorgeous still!! LOVE!
This turned out beautifully! It certainly doesn't look like a $60 Craigslist find.
absolutely gorgeous!!
xo
shaunna
I've been waiting for this reveal for months! I was so excited to see it this morning. It came out amazing. I have a very similar cabinet that I was considering refinishing. I have been waiting to see what you did first. Lol – You did an awesome job.
Hi Chris,
This is just lovey, so bright and beautiful. Congrats for getting it done
So wonderful!
Well DONE! It really is beautiful.
This is fabulous Chris! I love it.
What kind of sprayer (paaint) did you end up getting?
Kaye
Oh my gosh!!! I am so in love with your hutch….I love white furniture. If I had seen this in a furniture store I would've paid $1200.00 for it to have it. I love your blog, you are one talented lady. If you ever want to get rid of it, email me and I'll take it off your hands.
It is beautiful.
Oh. My. Heavens!! It's GORGEOUS!!! I am IN LOVE!!!!!
What a lucky girl…this is a beautiful piece, great job!
turned out beautiful! love it! susan
This is stunning!!! You always have the best projects and ideas! Thanks for sharing!!
So so pretty! Great job!
Aloha,
Charlie
That is one fantastic piece of furniture and the price – you should get all kinds of points for that! It turned out so lovely!
It's gorgeous. I love it! And you're right…it's been very cold and rainy here in Michigan. Was sunny today but still cool. I'm in West Michigan…how about you?
Timeless Ivory, perfect! Such a pretty piece and I am so jealous of the deal you got. It looks really pretty and must be very satisfying to have it completed.
Wow! It's incredible! The trim work is beautiful:)
perfection. my craiglist stinks man.
You did a beautiful job! It is the perfect white! I love the trim on it, too. It looks great on that beautiful blue wall!
It came out just beautiful. It's actually a win/win/win! I hope your daughter enjoys it. Nice job!
Love this, what a great Craigslist find. It now looks so fresh.
that is one stunning cabinet!!! i love the details on it, and i love its fresh white coat!
I LOVE how it turned out! So exciting to get it for such a great deal and then make it look so beautiful. Great job!
Wow, what a beautiful job! It looks amazing! I think it looks really wonderful with the original hardware too. Can't wait to see what you fill it with!
Absolutely beautiful! First of all, I love seeing Before & After shots and yours are stunning. It is amazing what a coat of paint can do. My husband and I re-did a dining room set, you can check it out on my blog if you like!
It just never ceases to amaze me what a difference a bit of white paint can make!
This is sooooooooo beautiful! Great job!
Congratulations, it's absolutely gorgeous !!
Great craigslist find, it's perfect! Panels are very Ballard!
-caroline @ c.w.frosting
Even though I just talked to you and told you how beautiful it was, I had to post my congratulations on a job WELL done! You must be very proud. It turned out absolutely gorgeous!!!!! Love you,
Mom
Absolutely beautiful! What a gorgeous piece! And that white on that blue wall…to die for! BTW, what is that blue??
Also, do you use a sprayer? Which one? I am in the market for a good one.
Congratulations on getting it done! CAn't wait to see how you accessorize it!
I would like to know if u sprayed or rolled that and what kind of sprayer u used? It looks amazing!
Wow wow wow. So beautiful! I get so nervous painting wood that looks perfectly fine but am always so dazzled when others just go for it and make it pretty.
I cannot believe how beautiful it is!!!!!! Gorgeous!
Swoon! I'm in LOVE! Does it have a twin for my dining room? Gorgeous!
Oh my heavens…I need one. This is the next thing I'm hunting down to re-do.
WoW! Stunning! Fresh, clean and amazing! And $60 is a steal! What a great job – you should be proud! So exciting to finally get it done, I'm sure!
Stacey of Embracing Change
That looks so good. I've gotten 5 hutches off of Craigslist and I've painted all but one so far. They look soooo good when they are done and they have tons of storage. My favorite was one I got for $25.00. It was beat up but paint can cover many evils. LOL!
Great job on yours.
Have a blessed day.
Kim
Visiting from CG, and LOOOOVING this. UGH. SO gorgeous. I have a piece made of gorgeous wood like this too, and I'm hesitant to paint it, but if I can get it looking this good, I'll be thrilled!
Wow, how beautiful. Thanks for sharing this wonderful project with us.
Warmly, Michelle
This is STUNNING! I think I can safely say that it took my breath away a little bit when I saw the "after"! Super-duper-wow. Love it!
this is absolutely stunning. you are a super talent!!
Looks amazing, I love the elicpse shaped glass fronts.
I'm a designer in Michigan (Metro Detroit), where abouts are you?
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I am completely in love with this piece! I love the circular details and the creamy white! (drooling…)Like you said, the best part was the price and it's absolutely gorgeous now!
You just administered CPR to this piece!!
A whole new life you've given it!
I have an ornate dresser in the garage that I have been putting off painting bc of the Illinois cold.
Maybe today I will get out there and tackle it with paint.
You are an inspiration Chris!
Your newest follower,
Alison
Gorgeous!! I seriously don't know what else to say…it turned out so amazing!
This cabinet is a piece of ART! How beautiful!! Did you paint it with a brush / roller or did you spray it? If you bought that at a store, it would have cost well over a $1000! I can't wait to see it filled
I'm your newest follower!
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This looks wonderful!…I'm wishy washy about furniture with glass in it and white furniture, but this looks so sunny and pretty!
Great job!
Allyson
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One word – WOW! That is amazing – so worth the wait!
Stacey of Embracing Change
It is amazing! I can’t believe you only paid $60, it’s stunning
Wow! That’s absoulutely gorgeous!!!
It looks great! Is it a Lexington piece? What a great price and all your hard work really paid off!!! Thanks for sharing!
Debbi @ the beach
great eye /vision! The piece is stunning. what finish did you apply to the cabinet?
Thanks!
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