This again is one of my favorite things to rehab. One of those 1970's Ethan Allen hutch and cabinet sets.
It was that weird shade of yellow and had teeny knobs that made no sense.
The top of the hutch had these funky wood spindles I removed and spackled over,
and I added a wood applique to spice it up. It got a coat of BM Stratton Blue (it's an awesome robin's egg blue color with just a hint of turquoise.)
and then a glaze with Tudor brown which is the yummiest shade of chocolate brown ever (wait till I show you my friend's bathroom we did...coming soon!)
It gave it just the hint of age. I've found you have to be careful when glazing blues with browns because they can end up muddy looking. I deliver it to the client on Saturday, but I am sure she won't mind me giving you a sneak peek!
Jen
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I thought I wasn't a fan of blue but you proved me wrong. It's lovely. You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteThe Texas Woman
lovely! i love the blue. the transformation is stunning!
ReplyDeleteIt came great! Very pretty color.
ReplyDeleteWow! That turned out great. You never cease to amaze me!
ReplyDeleteYou are always coming across those great Ethan Allen pieces! I've never seen one, except on your blog. Love the color of this redo!
ReplyDeleteLooks just Perfect!
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What a great job you did. I love it and I'm sure your client will too.
ReplyDeleteThis turned out just beautiful! I really like the color and the glaze makes it just perfect!
ReplyDeleteLucky client! It came out beautifully! I have to check out the BM color - I have a bench I wanted to paint that color.
ReplyDeleteManuela
Gives me inspiration to get out there and hunt down some more great finds. Great Job and thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty! Just the right amount of brown. Can't wait to see your friend's bathroom.
ReplyDeleteI bet that cabinet is breathing a sigh of relief because it got new life! It looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe perfect way to compliment this hutch would be a custom designed wall plate. You can find these at Presley Crafts.
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful. I have a desk and chest from that set in cream with the shelves on top.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure she is going to love it because it turned out Beautiful! Twyla
ReplyDeleteHi Jen! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I love what you did with the hutch. Great color choice too.
ReplyDeleteI love it! It's gorgeous. Blue and brown are so pretty together!
ReplyDeleteWow you do amazing re-dos on all your furniture. I checked out your other blog and was blown away with how many pieces you have done. They all look so nice...way to go.
ReplyDeleteOh, it turned out so pretty! The chocolate brown is the perfect little accent. Love it!
ReplyDeleteCarrie
what? You didn't like that yellow?
ReplyDeletelooks great!
Beautiful. I just love the color!
ReplyDeleteWow that turned out so pretty (;
ReplyDeleteI'll have to check out that color, I'm always looking for a good robins egg blue color.
Hugs~Kelly
Its beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAwesome job on the hutch. I love the shade of blue and the glaze finish just makes it pop.
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Kris
What a fabulous piece that will be so useful too. Great color!
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful, Jen. Love the blue. All your things are beautiful, just like you!
ReplyDeleteLove that hutch. I have a maple one in my kitchen that is on my list to do ~ paint. I like that color. DD is looking at your blog with me. I am saying, "I like that blue!" She said, "I do too! That shirt is awesome..." Different wavelengths. LOL! The blue Tee is pretty. All of your tees are pretty!
ReplyDeleteI'll take some of that snow...
Wow! I have similar pieces to that cabinet/hutch. I wondered how it would handle being painted!
ReplyDeleteThat turned out great!
It looks great! And thanks so much for telling me about the 365 days of crock potting! I'm off to find that blog....
ReplyDeletePS. Your client will be very happy!
Wow, very nice job. I wish I could refurnish old furniture. I've found some great pieces over the years but don't have the skills/knowledge to refurnish them.
ReplyDeleteI Love how it turned out. You truly are fabulous and talented:)
ReplyDeleteOur last home had those colors throughout!
Great job. I love the blue.
ReplyDeleteany tips for a newbie regarding the application of the brown glaze? I'm desperate to try the technique you used, but too timid to give it a try!!! LOL
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love this hutch! Great job!
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