Finally, the Hutch Reveal

This project was so worth the amount of work it took and mess. This is my favorite by far. I wanted to create the look of a very old French antique that has really gotten very worn over the many years with layers of old colors showing through. I hope that is what comes across. I know some won't like this and some will think I ruined a perfectly good piece of furniture. The original was just a factory finish and now it looks more like a piece I found out hunting for the perfect antique. Beware there are lots of photos.

Here is a reminder of the before.

 And here is the new improved look. I moved the chairs so you could see it better. Guess I should have moved that great big ole dough bowl, too.

I saw this picture on The Enchanted Home today where Tina was sharing a past trip to Paris. Look at the handles on this chest. They are just like the ones on mine. This is not an inspiration picture. I did not see this until this morning long after painting my hutch. There was no inspiration picture.

The yellow ceiling casts a warm glow in here in the morning time.

Here is a look at the inside. I am leaving the doors shut now since I love the way they turned out.

Or I may leave them open.

There are layers of colors on this piece. The main color is Paris Gray Annie Sloan chalk paint.

I think I like what this piece told me to do. How about you?

Joining the following:
My Romantic Home
Miss Mustard Seed
Perfectly Imperfect
At the Pickett Fence

The Charm of Home
French Country Cottage

Common Ground
2805
Just A Girl
Shades of Amber
A Stroll thru Life

12-28-11 Southern Hospitality for top projects 2011

Several have asked where I purchased the chandelier from. I bought it locally, but found the same exact one here.