Farmhouse Corner Hutch Makeover | Dining Room Decor

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I have this problem... I love looking for furniture to redo even though I have no room in my house for it :) I've been better at keeping myself off of Facebook Marketplace, but there are times I find myself on there searching for a really good deal. This last instance, I was looking for a new fireplace mantel...one I don't need :) But if I found one on a good deal, I would get it. Then this beautiful corner hutch came up. I wasn't looking for a corner hutch; I've thought about having one at one point in time, but never pursued it. I couldn't help myself, so I got it that night. Here's the before:

It was a robins egg blue chalk paint finish and heavily distressed. This didn't look right in my dining room. Also, I have a lot going on in here, so I needed it to blend in as much as possible....so, I painted it white! I used Behr's Swiss Coffee in satin and a simple paint brush. I took off all the knobs and hinges and added about 2 coats of paint. Here's the after:

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Painting the inside of the cabinet made a big difference and brightened this whole piece up. I wanted to keep the inside trim the original wood to keep character. 

This is just how I initially have decorated the inside of it. I'm using it for a place to add my collection of Better Homes and Gardens dishes, and my terracotta pots.  I'm sure it will change when spring comes around and I add more greens...or just get used to it! 

I'm loving this new piece in here. This corner was always dark and actually became a place for random storage. Now I have a good sized piece for that storage! Also, it adds some good character I wanted in here. 

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Truthfully though, the only thing I wish is that it was a little bit taller :) I was surprised when I saw it's petite size. Wouldn't this look amazing with just one more shelf? Depending on how much it bugs me, I may add some wood to the bottom to raise it up a bit. What do you think? To short, or just right?

Sometimes just a small-ish change in a room, like this, can bring it back to life and make you love the space again! I love it in here and in this corner, but that doesn't mean it'll be staying :) I may try it in that other corner as well! 

Be sure to join me on social media for lots of sneak peaks and behind the scenes :) 

 

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