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A Farmhouse Cupboard Re-Do For The Porch...and a Free E-Book...

For a few years now, I have been on the hunt for a big farmhouse-style cupboard for the sunporch.  We have a big dining table out there and I wanted something to hold my decorative brown transferware and serving pieces for family dinners out there.  I just never found what I was looking for, on a budget.  Then a few months ago, I found this unfinished hutch top at the thrift store...


It got me thinking that maybe I could put together my own piece.  I thought of a big dresser we bought back in the 80's.  Well made, with lots of storage, it is nice wood (and I know many of you would never touch it)...but I hate the orange-y 1980's stain color and the bright brass fixtures.  It has been hidden down in a guest room for years, unused.  So, I didn't feel too bad re-doing this piece...


I decided on a simple re-do with DecoArt's Chalky Finish paint in Everlasting with their clear wax finish...these products are available in Michaels and Home Depot stores now.


One coat...


and then a second...


I then distressed the piece and sealed with clear wax.  The chalky finish paint goes right over the metal handles for a new look, too.





I LOVE how it turned out...




Perfect in the sunporch for storing my goodies...







It was great to create this using a dresser I already had and a $15 thrift store hutch top...


I am happy to have this project included in DecoArt's new
It is being offered over at FaveCrafts.com and is full of Chalky Paint projects, instructions, and hints and is a FREE download!  I hope you will enjoy it!


I am a blogger for DecoArt and received product and compensation for this project...all opinions are my own!

Until next time...

34 comments

  1. Linda ... that is just a perfect match. How smart your are. Love how it looks with your brown
    transfer ware. I see some just like I have. Now wish I had a sun porch.
    Audrey z. @ Timeless Treasures

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  2. Gorgeous, Linda! The shelf piece is just wonderful by itself, but married to the dresser it is a really great looking storage piece. Don't you love when things work out so well like this.

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  3. It turned out beautifully, Linda! What a great redo. Bravo!

    xo
    Claudia

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  4. A perfect marriage of two different pieces - you did a great job and it turned out wonderfully! I love the way all your pieces are on display now....

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  5. Wow! It looks great, Linda. I am about the venture into new territory with milk paint. Wish me luck!

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  6. Very NICE, Linda!!! Just LOVE your new look!
    warmly,
    deb

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  7. Holy cow, that looks stunning! What a terrific transformation.

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  8. Oh Linda....this is just fabulous! And your display is just perfect...love the transferware!

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  9. Wow - it looks beautiful, Linda! Great job!

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  10. I'm usually a purist and don't like pieces redone. HOWEVER I'm also not a fan off the 80s staining either. Beautiful job creating this piece.

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  11. Beautiful redo. Your transferware looks stunning on your new piece!

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  12. Oh Linda what a great re love of this cabinet. It came out so beautiful. Great job.
    Kris

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  13. WONDERFUL Linda :) You have created magic !!

    Hug Vibeke

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  14. Great job Linda, a perfect match. Great new profile picture too:-)

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  15. Ok, Betsy made me scroll back up to see your profile photo - looking good! I love that project. Had no idea you could paint over the handles. I was just looking at that color at Home Depot the other day, so I may just have to grab some this week to finish up a ten minute project that has taken me three weeks to do. Hope you enjoyed your weekend!

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  16. That is absolutely beautiful and weren't you smart to put them together. I have used that paint before and was very pleased with the outcome. Now I keep thinking about what pieces I could match up in my house.

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  17. Wow - what a transformation. So fun to have that beautiful piece for your sunporch!

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  18. Great job, Linda! It looks especially lovely with the brown transferware display. Love it!

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  19. Hi Linda, It turned out just beautiful. Great job! Your decorations look very pretty too. I especially love the baskets.

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  20. Pretty Pretty. Very nice project . . . wish I had a big porch!

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  21. What a difference and your all your browns look so good with it!

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  22. I love the way it turned out. You wouldn't even think about it coming from 2 different places. I downloaded the e-book. I have been using the Americana Decor Chalky paint and loving it!

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  23. Linda, this piece turned out to be fantastic!!!!!!! I bet you go out to the sun porch several times a day to admire it-I know I would! Glad you made me a believer of Deco Art brand of chalk paint :)

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  24. Wow! This was an awesome project...cheap AND beautiful!! Great job! Thanks for sharing.

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  25. Turned out beautifully! I love the basket with the frenchy graphic on it! Great job!

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  26. It looks amazing!! I have my Mom's old hutch and I always toy with the idea of painting it!

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  27. Wow, Linda, your new hutch looks amazing! I just love it and can't believe what a difference the paint makes! I never would have thought to paint those dresser handles, you took them from dated to gorgeous! And what a great idea to use your dresser as a base. Amazing for $15!!!

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  28. What a wonderful find Linda. And a huge transformation.
    Love it!

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  29. Linda, just caught up with this. You never would have known those two items didn't start out together! Nice job and seems like the perfect piece for your space. Ann

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  30. Linda. It. Is. AMAZING! They look so good together I never would have thought it was two pieces put together if I'd seen the after photo first. You have it styled so pretty too. Fresh and amazing looking. What a great addition to your space.

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  31. This turned out EXTRAORDINARY!! BRAVO!

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