I finally did it! I broke down and purchased Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint. I wanted to experience for myself how great this paint is. So instead of starting small, I dove in with this China Hutch.
I used the Old Ochre for the base paint color and the Duck Egg Blue for the inside of the cabinet.
I applied the Dark Wax on all the raised panels to give the doors more detail. I love how easy it was to apply the wax. If certain spots were too dark than I went over those areas with clear wax to remove some of the build up of dark wax.
I spray painted all the hinges with a bronzed black color, as they were all painted with the factory finish original cream base color. As you can see, there was a lot of hardware to remove and place back on the cabinet.
Here is my tip when it comes to spray painting 117 screws. I use a floral foam and place the screws into the foam. This allows you to spray paint the entire head of the screw. You will Thank me for this one when you have that many screws to paint. Painting then was easy, it was having to put them all back in place was not so fun.
I was able to use and keep the door pulls in their original state, they are so pretty.
This China Hutch is made by Drexel in the 1970’s. Here is the before picture.
The china hutch was in great shape, no damage just a few minor dings. I did remove the wire lattice on the doors, I think she looks a lot better without them.
I bought this China Hutch a year ago in hopes to use it to display my Craft pieces. I had no idea when I purchased the cabinet that it would sit in my garage for 11 months waiting for me to repaint it and sell it at my new space at Modern Vintage. She now sits in my space waiting to find the perfect home. Sorry for the bad horrible lighting in this photo.
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Delchi Allen says
Absolutely Gorgeous !!! has nothing to do with the original color, Good job
Anonymous says
This is gorgeous! You’re being featured tomorrow on Sunday Features-Give Me The Goods. You’ll also be on my FB page tomorrow 😉
Hugs,
Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com
Robin~All Things Heart and Home says
Beautiful result…love the paint color too!
Thanks for linking with Twirl & Take a Bow!
The Bean Sprout Notes says
Wow! That transformation looks really great. Your tip about painting screws is pretty clever – I’ll have to remember that one
monica livas says
WOW! This is a gorgeous piece!
Designed Decor says
Thanks!
Linda says
I finally bought a quart of the Annie Sloan Paint but have yet to apply it to something. Hopefully soon. 🙂 I absolutely love the hutch. Incredible!!! Linda
Designed Decor says
What color did you get? You will love using it!
DesignedByBH says
So pretty! I love the contrast of the blue on the inside. I need to break down and buy some ASCP! Pinning and clipping to Hometalk!
Designed Decor says
Brooke, Thanks so much for pinning! You will be glad when you finally do try the ASCP, it was so nice and easy to use.
Christine says
Wow! Beautiful hutch. Really great transformation. I’ve been slowly easing into using ASCP as well, and I love it, I don’t love the price though, so I will be experimenting with my own home made chalk paint soon. Can’t wait to see more from you!
Designed Decor says
Christine, I understand about the price too, it took me awhile to break down and give it a try. I can add that a little of the ASCP goes a long way, and NO prep work! Yeah!
Susan@organized31 says
DeDe, it turned out beautifully. I wish I were close enough to get it for my home. It’s just so lovely.