Mid-Century Hutch Makeover
by
Delusions of ingenuity
(IC: blogger)
I've been calling this sweet little guy a mid-century style hutch.
Is it a desk? Is it a hutch? (Really, I don't care.)
Oh, let's compromise and call him Dutch.
Hello All, meet Dutch:
Is it a desk? Is it a hutch? (Really, I don't care.)
Oh, let's compromise and call him Dutch.
Hello All, meet Dutch:
Would that make Phil Dutch's Uncle?
I refused to post bail for the old toilet rug.
And since I mentioned Schnauzers, here's your Eddie fix for today!
Let's take a moment and check out the corner where Dutch will be squatting. It was previously occupied by my daughter's desk that I made over for her. It has since gone back to live with her. Unfortunately, she didn't also take the cat.
And presenting . . . Dutch!
It's hard for me to get good pictures because I have windows allowing light in on both sides, but Dutch is back in the corner not getting any. He doesn't get much light, either.
Dutch's really nice, woody parts got stained with General Finishes Java Gel, and the rest got paint.
The light-colored back portion got three different colors of paint before I was satisfied. Actually, I'm not sure I love it yet, but if I add any more paint, there won't be room left on the shelves. I ultimately painted it the pale yellow I used in my master closet.
Did you see my owl sitting atop Dutch's noggin? That's Al the Owl. (If you're new here, I have an owlbsession.)
My sweet friend Tracy is an awesome artist and she made him for me as a housewarming gift. Thanks Tracy! She lives in Oklahoma and said his name is Al because he's made of Alcohol ink (and because that's how they pronounce "owl" in those parts). Haha!
And what about those awesome Coca-Cola bottles? My other sweet friend Andrea (yes, I have only two friends) sent them to me as a gift for my Coca-Cola pantry! (If you missed that post, you really should go check it out!)
Now I have a nice place to sit and drink.
Let's take a last look, shall we?
Dutch is quite a treat now, don't you think?
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Published June 14th, 2016 2:20 PM
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Jean Myles on Jun 14, 2016Looks spectacular ! Dutch and Al look great together.
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GrandmasHouseDIY on Jun 15, 2016Oh wow, what a beautiful makeover!
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