One Hot Bottom, uh I mean Hutch!
I know, I know, a very naughty title. Forgive me, but I really am talking about the base of this white hutch.
Check out the 1st and 2nd post about this piece if you have the chance!
Originally the hutch base had three doors. The thing that bothered me the most about the original look is that the spacing didn’t match the top doors. Function wise, the middle section didn’t move, it was nailed in place and only the two outside doors worked. AND the doors were literally 2 inches thick, so the space inside was limited and I hate wasted space, I want this white hutch to store stuff so I needed more space.
When coming to a look we liked design wise, we tried to copy as many details from the top that we could. That doesn’t mean that all the details were the best, but that the two pieces needed to work together so we took our cues from above (ha ha).
Lastly, when I was looking for inspiration on how I wanted my hutch to look once updated, I saw a lot of molding wrapped bases. So, we went for that look, and it has the added benefit of keeping little baby things, cat toys and junk from falling under the furniture.
Before paint this is what the piece looked like. (so much better than before… you should really scroll up there and check it out)
Now on to putting humpty-dumpty back together again… Here are all the pieces coming together. You can see in this picture that the stencil is really subtle. I am liking this….
I decided that I didn’t want to have to spray paint the inside shelves outside and I was going to ignore them completely, but it took a while to finish and install the doors, so one day I just sat down and painted the interior. I am glad I did.
Trying on the doors for size…
Then off again to paint… now for the fun stuff – dishes. I realize for some people’s taste I may have too much stuff in there, but I am really happy with it, and it changes occasionally, but not too often, and not too much. This really is about function for me cuz I totally have a dish fetish so I need storage.
And FINALLY with the doors back in place and painted! Now all we need to finish are the drawers.
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Cassity Kmetzsch started Remodelaholic after graduating from Utah State University with a degree in Interior Design. Remodelaholic is the place to share her love for knocking out walls, and building everything back up again to not only add function but beauty to her home. Together with her husband Justin, they have remodeled 6 homes and are working on a seventh. She is a mother of four amazing girls. Making a house a home is her favorite hobby.
how did u get the decal off the glass doors?
I used a flat razor blade without any chemicals. It was painted on the back of the glass and it was easy to get off. Thanks for asking!
Love this! I just got a free hutch from my friends mother’s house…..it stinks and it doesn’t have drawers. I’ll be adding the middle section to it like you did. The center door on mine doesn’t open on the top….I am going to see if dear father in law can modify that for me….but thenks for the inspiration! I’m going to pick it up in a few minutes and get started on this baby!
Awesome! I have an old hutch to re-do and this is giving me great inspiration! Thank you!
I absolutely love this ,
Thanks, Joan!
Wow! Great transformation! I transformed a white hutch too now I am researching how I should decorate it!
Thanks, Adele! Send us pictures when you’re done!
Love how this turned out! Your modifications were perfect. Like the plainer doors much better. Great job!
Thanks, Linda!
This has to be one of the most spectacular and creative “re-dos” I have ever seen. What a “functional statement maker”!
Thanks, Debbie!
I have this exact same hutch! I see some ideas I can use on mine, love how yours turned out!
Thank you, Lisa!
This project was an amazing transformation! It’s so exciting to click on the link to see what you have done! Truly inspirational!
Thank you, Kelly!
To young lady that said she got hutch from her friends mother and it stinks Try going to $store getting damp rid product ,there version set in cabinet for week ie so ,doors closed maybe it will draw smell out
Thanks, Mary!
looks great! I’m currently redoing mine! Was curious as to the color you used??
Love how this turned out! Do mind sharing where you got the paper for the teal backing? Or how you did that?
Thanks!!!
It was painted teal, then stenciled the pattern over the top.
I love what you did! It brought to the present! I’ve often looked at this hutches (because they are everywhere and cheap) but never thought of how to make them more modern. Now I know!
The only thing I would like to see is if you painted it an awesome color (kelly green, coral, hot pink, teal/turquoise, red, orange).
That would be SO fun! But then I’d have to choose just one awesome color, and I’m indecisive! The wallpaper in the back is easy to swap out like I did here 😉 https://www.remodelaholic.com/quickly-change-the-look-of-a-hutch-ra-108/
That poor hutch WAS an eyesore….now it is fabulous. Simplified design that is so beautiful and functional.
Thanks for the kind words, Jina!
So I know this is about the hutch (so lovely btw!!) but all I kept coming back to was the GORGEOUS styling inside in. I love the way you’ve layered all those beautiful vases, platters and other beauties. So much in there and yet it doesn’t look crowded. Absolutely stunning!
Aww, thank you for such a kind comment, Erica!
Wow that is beautiful Love it…..
Thanks, Rachel!
Beautiful redo! I think it vastly improved.
Thank you, Maria!
Oh my! It came out so pretty! The soft color of the inside is perfect! Great job!
Thanks for the love, Beth!
This looks nice, but I liked the chunky detailing the original had.