Refinished Red Entry Way Hutch

This past weekend, I turned this...

Into this...

My mom had this piece of furniture in our home while I was growing up and she gave it to me about 2 YEARS AGO! Yikes!! and it has sat and sat in the garage - and in the back of my mind since then - crying out for a makeover.

So this past weekend, I finally refinished it. YaY!!

First, I brought it downstairs to our basement (we are in the process of remodeling)

and wiped off all the dust

(and there was A.Lot - let me tell ya!).

Then I took out the drawer, unscrewed the door, took out the glass pieces and sanded it down a bit so the spray paint would stick.

Then I used lacquer thinner and gently rubbed off any oils that maybe on it.

I masked it all off so I didn't get spray paint in spots I didn't want it.

I decided to leave inside the door unpainted so it would be a little brighter.

I then used Rust-Oleum Colonial Red and sprayed the entire thing.

I let the first coat dry, then gently sanded it again.

I gave her a good final spray and let her dry over night.

The next day I sanded her and shabbied her up a bit.

Then I put her all back together.

I bought some rustic silver handles at Lowe's and added those.



I L.O.V.E it!!

I love it in my entry way!!

Total price for this was $19! You can't beat that!

Did I mention I La La love it!

I love Red!!

How do you know I did it without him?

Well if you know my hubby
then you know that painting wood (gasp!) is a total sin

- right up there next to lying and stealing - Ha!

Also linked to The Shabby Cottage

and to Blue Cricket Design

and to Mustard Seed Creations

and to Cottage Instincts