To scrap or not to scrap? That was definitely the question when it came to this hutch top. I kept changing my mind, but ultimately, I couldn’t resist the challenge. Today I am going to show you how I rebuilt an antique hutch top and saved it from the scrap pile.
This isn’t the typical “sand all the edges and add antiquing glaze” antique finish, or a super chippy kind of finish. This is “it has been repainted several times, but is showing some age” type of finish. I studied all kinds of antique mantels, including the one in my dining room, and I landed on this technique that feels so authentic. I am going to show you how to create an antique finish on a fireplace mantel and how to apply furniture appliques.
I found this little French provincial table with a faux marble top at a thrift store. I pictured a rustic and refined look. To achieve this, I painted the table white and made a reclaimed wood look table top out of lath.
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Wow! That’s all I can say about this buffet makeover. Many hours were spent, and new skills were learned. In the middle of a project like this, I always say, “If I had known, I never would have bought this”. But when I see the finished project, I say “Yes, totally worth it!”.
…I found a vintage spinet desk on Facebook marketplace for only $20.00. Sure it needed a wee bit of work, but when do I ever buy something that doesn’t? Here’s how I completed this vintage spinet desk makeover.
