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How to make a new piece of furniture look old with paint and distressing…Kitchen hutch reveal…before and after!

November 10, 2010 By Jennifer

I wanted to share my hutch make-over with you and how you can also make a new piece of furnitureĀ  look old with paint and distressing.
How to make a new piece of furniture look old
Before
Even though I wanted something old and antique; Newer off of Craigslist was in the budget. šŸ™‚
how to make a new peice of furinture look old with paint and distressing
Ā It’s not hard to do if you have patience for layering paint!
After
how to make a new peice of furinture look old with paint and distressing
how to make a new peice of furinture look old with paint and distressing
First, I sanded it so the wood had a bit of a “tooth” on it.
Ā Then I ran a candle on any edges I wanted to be able to sand down to bare wood.
Then I painted a grey primer on the base.
I stained, painted and distressed several times.
how to make a new peice of furinture look old with paint and distressing
I rubbed with a candle again any areas I wanted to sand down to primer.
then I painted my first coat of BM antique jade.I repeated with sanding and a candle,and then did another layer of antique jade mixed with 25% white paint for a lighter color. I also distressed a bit with masking tape.
Once I had the look I wanted, I went over the entire piece with minwax stain in American Oak.
Once it dried, I went over the entire piece in Polyacrylic in Satin finish. You can also use dark wax, I prefer paint. Either one will darken the paint for the right effect. If you are trying to decide using wax or poly with paint, you can read this post here.
painted hutch in white kitchen
Ā And then painted the inside the wall color so my white dishes pop, and my grandmother’s collection of hobnail cake plates stood out.
painted furniture kitchen hutch
I added rust colored handles and pulls for a more rustic look.
how to make a new peice of furinture look old with paint and distressing
It holds so much more than the cabinets we had there, but takes up less space so our little, cozy kitchen actually seems a bit larger. It was such a good decision to pull them out. You can read about our entire kitchen remodel here.
how to make a new peice of furinture look old with paint and distressing
I am so glad I did it. I love it more than if I had bought a piece!!!!
You can easily take an old piece and make it look old with some patience and paint!
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Comments

  1. The Frosted Gardner says

    November 10, 2010 at 3:48 pm

    Oh Jennifer – it is stunning. It is so beautiful and made to be yours. One of a kind.

  2. Chrissie says

    November 10, 2010 at 3:56 pm

    What a gorgeous china cabinet. I absolutely love it. You did find the perfect color, I love the distressing too. Way to give your piece some awesome character!

  3. Urban Farmgirl says

    November 10, 2010 at 4:09 pm

    LOVE this Jen…it looks FANTASTIC! Great job…

    ~mary~

  4. vintage girl at heart says

    November 10, 2010 at 4:12 pm

    yes so very you!!
    love it!!

  5. Penny @ The Comforts of Home/Lavender Hill Studio says

    November 10, 2010 at 4:13 pm

    OH!!!! It looks fabulous Jen!! I love it. It does look old and antique now. The color, aging – everything is just perfect!
    Hugs,
    Penny

  6. In the grand scheme of things says

    November 10, 2010 at 4:13 pm

    Looks amazing! I would have never guessed it was the same cabinet as in the before pic. Love it!

  7. DustyLu says

    November 10, 2010 at 4:18 pm

    Wow! Amazing! I love how it turned out! Great job! Have a wonderful day Jen! Lulu

  8. Shannon says

    November 10, 2010 at 4:22 pm

    Wow!! It looks so good, I love that color and I can’t believe the transformation it took. It looks so pretty šŸ™‚

  9. Jeanneoli says

    November 10, 2010 at 4:29 pm

    GET OUT OF HERE…you are the BEST at painting furniture!!! It is so amazing! I can’t wait for the big reveal!!!

  10. Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage says

    November 10, 2010 at 4:31 pm

    AMAZING transformation!!! You’d never know it wasn’t an antique.

  11. LouLou@thelifeofloulou.blogspot.com says

    November 10, 2010 at 4:32 pm

    I’m so impressed… All that painting and extra lovin’ you gave it makes it an amazing piece. Congrats!

  12. Anne - Fiona and Twig says

    November 10, 2010 at 4:44 pm

    Okay, here’s the deal…
    I’m paying for your airfare, putting you up in our cute little 1910 Victorian, and you’re gonna re-do my fugly 1990-era Broyhill armoires.

    I’ll leave the light on, woot!

    XO,
    Anne

  13. * French Farmhouse 425 * says

    November 10, 2010 at 5:13 pm

    ~*~*WoW!!!! It looks amazing Jen!! Great job! Hugs,Rachel ~~*

  14. kaper54 says

    November 10, 2010 at 5:38 pm

    Fantastic job

    Kathy šŸ™‚

  15. Deb says

    November 10, 2010 at 5:50 pm

    The hutch is So Gorgeous! I can’t believe how it ended up so lovely.

  16. Suzanne@Meridian Road says

    November 10, 2010 at 5:56 pm

    Well, how awesome is that? It looks fabulous~like it’s 150 years old. Love the color, too.

  17. cornelia says

    November 10, 2010 at 6:12 pm

    It looks like a total different piece. A job well done. Also, congrats on your new shop. It is fabulous.
    Cornelia

  18. Evermore Organics says

    November 10, 2010 at 6:23 pm

    This looks so much better than it did to begin with. Great job on the distressing, and the color really is perfect.

  19. Between You and Me says

    November 10, 2010 at 6:24 pm

    oh my goodness. This is the most gorgeous piece!!! Jennifer, you did such a wonderful job….you will love this piece forever, I am sure!!

  20. Traci says

    November 10, 2010 at 6:24 pm

    It looks sooo good! Do you put a finishing product over the top at the end so it feels smooth? If so what? Or do you just leave it after the distressing? I would love to know.

  21. J and Company says

    November 10, 2010 at 7:01 pm

    WOW!!! Looks amazing!

  22. Saving Grace says

    November 10, 2010 at 7:04 pm

    WOW!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!! This is so beautiful!!! Great job!

  23. Anita says

    November 10, 2010 at 8:09 pm

    Jen- Another great thing about this is that it appears to be super sturdy and sometimes older ones are a little shaky….I think you did an awesome job!

  24. spindlecottage says

    November 10, 2010 at 8:12 pm

    simply wonderful!

  25. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    November 10, 2010 at 8:40 pm

    gorgeous!!! i love the color and the finish- just beaiutiful. you did a fabulous job! enjoy it!

  26. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    November 10, 2010 at 8:40 pm

    gorgeous!!! i love the color and the finish- just beaiutiful. you did a fabulous job! enjoy it!

  27. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    November 10, 2010 at 8:40 pm

    gorgeous!!! i love the color and the finish- just beaiutiful. you did a fabulous job! enjoy it!

  28. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    November 10, 2010 at 8:40 pm

    gorgeous!!! i love the color and the finish- just beaiutiful. you did a fabulous job! enjoy it!

  29. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    November 10, 2010 at 8:40 pm

    gorgeous!!! i love the color and the finish- just beaiutiful. you did a fabulous job! enjoy it!

  30. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    November 10, 2010 at 8:40 pm

    gorgeous!!! i love the color and the finish- just beaiutiful. you did a fabulous job! enjoy it!

  31. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    November 10, 2010 at 8:40 pm

    gorgeous!!! i love the color and the finish- just beaiutiful. you did a fabulous job! enjoy it!

  32. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    November 10, 2010 at 8:40 pm

    gorgeous!!! i love the color and the finish- just beaiutiful. you did a fabulous job! enjoy it!

  33. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    November 10, 2010 at 8:40 pm

    gorgeous!!! i love the color and the finish- just beaiutiful. you did a fabulous job! enjoy it!

  34. Anne Marie says

    November 10, 2010 at 9:09 pm

    LOVE IT!! You did a great job!!!!

    it’s perfect for that spot……

    I have a cabinet that I would love for you to do that to….

  35. chickie says

    November 10, 2010 at 9:44 pm

    Beautiful piece of furniture done with lots of care.Good choice of color.You will have so much fun dressing your cabinet up.Just think how fun at the holidays it will be.Have a warm day..Chickie

  36. time-worn interiors says

    November 10, 2010 at 9:55 pm

    You did a great job! Looks good with all the dishes in it!
    Theresa
    aka:TOT

  37. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    November 10, 2010 at 10:43 pm

    Hi Jennifer, What a wonderful transformation! I love the color and the distressing. Who needs an antique when you can transform a new hutch into this beautiful piece?
    Hugs, Sherry

  38. tales from an oc cottage says

    November 10, 2010 at 11:31 pm

    If I say “freakin'” is that too naughty? Because this is freakin’ amazing! LOVE IT!

    m ^..^

  39. traci says

    November 10, 2010 at 11:39 pm

    oh my gosh jen, it is gorgeous. doesn’t even look like the same cabinet. it’s perfect.

  40. Ticking and Toile says

    November 10, 2010 at 11:57 pm

    Wow ~ what an amazing job you did!! I had to go back & forth between the pictures because it doesn’t even look like the same cabinet! Seriously wow!!!

  41. hometown girl says

    November 11, 2010 at 12:25 am

    wow, you did an amazing job! i pretty much hate my china cabinet but don’t think i could tackle such a big piece, you rock! susan

  42. LuLu says

    November 11, 2010 at 12:54 am

    holy smokes i LOVE IT!!! seriously stunning!!!! You must be so in love with it!
    xo,
    LuLu

  43. Elizabeth (blue clear sky) says

    November 11, 2010 at 1:17 am

    Stunning! Gorgeous! Oh how I need one like this. Your distressing is great and it looks like an antique now.

  44. ohiofarmgirl says

    November 11, 2010 at 1:19 am

    Love it!!! Dianntha

  45. InMyOwnStyle says

    November 11, 2010 at 1:25 am

    I love what you did- it has sooooo much more character now.
    My best- Diane

  46. One Life Many Journeys says

    November 11, 2010 at 2:09 am

    Love, Love, Love! Nothin but love! It is fabulous…

  47. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    November 11, 2010 at 2:18 am

    Oh wow, I just love it!

  48. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    November 11, 2010 at 2:18 am

    Oh wow, I just love it!

  49. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    November 11, 2010 at 2:18 am

    Oh wow, I just love it!

  50. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    November 11, 2010 at 2:18 am

    Oh wow, I just love it!

  51. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    November 11, 2010 at 2:18 am

    Oh wow, I just love it!

  52. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    November 11, 2010 at 2:18 am

    Oh wow, I just love it!

  53. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    November 11, 2010 at 2:18 am

    Oh wow, I just love it!

  54. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    November 11, 2010 at 2:18 am

    Oh wow, I just love it!

  55. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    November 11, 2010 at 2:18 am

    Oh wow, I just love it!

  56. chair up says

    November 11, 2010 at 3:57 am

    WOWZER! That is fantastic. Love the hardware too, great choice.
    Angex

  57. VERBENA.... NESTED TREASURES says

    November 11, 2010 at 4:03 am

    love your hutch.. love the color & the handles.. amazing before & after…very inspiring. xoxo Laura

  58. Plum Tree Blossoms says

    November 11, 2010 at 5:06 am

    Hello Jennifer!! This is Triveni. I am a young development professional from India and I have been following your blog since the past two years. I am not quite sure how I stumbled upon your blog but I just wanted you to know how wonderful it is. In fact its one of the first things I read when I am at work.

    I am amazed at the variety of your accomplishments and you are always a source of great inspiration for me.

    All the very best with your new venture.

  59. All That Jazz says

    November 11, 2010 at 6:28 am

    Oh goodness, I love it, amazing job!! Truly, it looks vintage and perfectly old! My cousin loves to redo furniture for our shop and she does such a great job, but I don’t have patience for it, LOL! šŸ˜‰
    ~michelle~

  60. Linda @ Painted Whyte says

    November 11, 2010 at 7:17 am

    Jennifer that hutch is amazing! I love all the different tones and the wood peaking through! I love it!

  61. Andrea - Faded Plains says

    November 11, 2010 at 3:36 pm

    Ummm…hello…that’s amazing! You did such a great job on the hutch…the colors amazing…the handles and pulls are amazing…the…well you get the idea…it’s amazing.

  62. thedomesticfringe says

    November 11, 2010 at 3:43 pm

    I LOVE it! You did a magnificent job.
    -FringeGirl

  63. Tracey says

    November 11, 2010 at 4:15 pm

    You know I absolutely LOVE it, looks like so does everyone else!! :))

    Hugs ~

    šŸ™‚ T

  64. Coastal California says

    November 11, 2010 at 4:28 pm

    I love the color…great choice! I oh so wish I knew how to distress like that.
    Just found you from UrbanFarmGirl….
    thanks for sharing
    ~Ada in Coastal Cali

  65. Sixty-Fifth Avenue says

    November 11, 2010 at 5:01 pm

    Beautiful! I love the final color, great job getting the right mix!

  66. Dear Lillie says

    November 11, 2010 at 5:43 pm

    OH MY GOODNESS!!!!! One of my most favorite pieces I have EVER seen. I want it! It is GORGEOUS! You are so talented!

  67. Jillian says

    November 11, 2010 at 6:50 pm

    Oh wow, I love it! Super. Your Grandmother would be SO PROUD.

    Jillian
    Bella Rosa Antiques

  68. Debilou~Mississippi Mama says

    November 11, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    Your hutch is beautiful. Love the way you painted and distressed it.

  69. Angela (Cottage Magpie) says

    November 11, 2010 at 9:58 pm

    Woman, you are SO GOOD!!! You blow my mind. I LOVE this! I want to do something similar to my hutch in the dining area but I have been stalled out because I’m not sure where to start. I know you have tons of tutorials here, but I don’t know which one is the most applicable to this type of project? Are you going to share your step-by-steps on this one?
    ~Angela šŸ™‚

  70. Farmgirl Paints says

    November 12, 2010 at 4:25 am

    gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous…i don’t even know what else to say.

  71. Kim @ Second Time Furniture says

    November 12, 2010 at 6:53 am

    It is so whimsical looking! Awesome color!

  72. Auntie Bliss says

    November 12, 2010 at 1:33 pm

    That is JUST yummy! What a great color. Please come and do my kitchen šŸ˜‰

  73. Stacy says

    November 12, 2010 at 3:54 pm

    I love it! I am going to feature this on my blog today!

    Stacy @ Not JUST A Housewife
    happyhappyhousewife.blogspot.com

  74. Polly says

    November 12, 2010 at 4:03 pm

    Wow Jen! It is simply stunning. The color is perfect. I love it. I can’t wait to see the whole kitchen!!!

    I’m having a giveaway…I hope you’ll stop by!!

    Polly

  75. Jenny says

    November 12, 2010 at 4:20 pm

    What a beautiful piece. Nice work!

  76. Robin says

    November 13, 2010 at 12:41 am

    WOW! that’s all I can think of – it’s just so darn pretty now and the color is amamzing!

  77. Sarah @ Cozy.Cottage.Cute. says

    November 13, 2010 at 3:58 pm

    Wow, that hutch looks amazing! Complete transformation. I love your collection of dishes inside it, too. šŸ™‚

  78. Lee and Beth says

    November 14, 2010 at 1:43 am

    So beautiful!! Looks like an antique. You did a wonderful job!!
    Beth.

  79. decorater4life says

    November 14, 2010 at 8:09 am

    OH mY!!!!!!!! What a BEAUTYYYYY!!!!! What I would do to have a kitchen hutch to look just like this one! You did such a great job!!!!!! I just LOVE it….

  80. Simply Bungalow says

    November 17, 2010 at 5:34 am

    Absolutely lovely. It’s such a beautiful color and so perfectly distressed. I love it!
    ~Heidi

  81. Amber says

    November 17, 2010 at 7:23 am

    It is beautiful! I am amazed at how you transformed it from new to old with character. Just lovely.

  82. Shannon says

    November 17, 2010 at 7:46 pm

    It has so much character! I love it!
    Shannon
    http://www.akadesign.ca

  83. Elisabeth says

    November 19, 2010 at 12:41 pm

    It’s beautiful! Where did you buy the hardware? I’m looking for similar pulls for our kitchen.

  84. Holly @ Roller Coaster Life says

    November 19, 2010 at 5:25 pm

    Wow I will have to admit I did not think I would love it as much as I do!!

    I did not like the before but wow you made it perfect!!!!

    Awesome job!!

  85. {the vintage wren} says

    December 1, 2010 at 12:36 pm

    This piece turned out beautifully. I can’t believe what you started with, gotta love craigslist. Your whole kitchen redo is amazing, I especially love your countertops. Hugs-Carrie

  86. mapleandmagnolia.com says

    December 3, 2010 at 11:52 pm

    uh-MA-ZING! the color, the perfect distressing…LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

  87. Amanda@RelovedRubbish says

    December 9, 2010 at 1:17 am

    When I saw this hutch in your kitchen photos, I thought it was an antique! You did a fabulous job painting and distressing it. It looked so plain and boring before and you turned it into the star of the room!

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