Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Dining Hutch Re-Do

With all the new china, silver and beautiful glassware we have been getting since our engagement, I've decided to purchase a pretty kitchen/dining room hutch to store and display these beautiful pieces in. I pretty much refuse to buy any wood furniture new so I've been scouring craigslist for one I can paint and design on my own.

I'm thinking of either a light gray, or white, with grasscloth covering the back.

Here are some I found and admire:










Before :
After:


I'm looking at something like the below which I spotted on C-list.


So, what do you think? white-white, chippy white, or gray?

{images via:}
countryliving.com
Posted by Shorely Chic

14 comments:

  1. Paper MossFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    i dream of the day when i get to buy a gorgeous hutch and display our slowly acquiring china...!

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  2. Taylor ReneeFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    LOVE the shape of that third one! So unique. And I'm with you on the buying used and fixing up ... I think it's more fun since the piece then becomes a part of your couple life when you do it together. Plus, you can't beat the savings!

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  3. MichelleFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Lovely inspirations. We've been scouring CL and locally for a hutch/buffet as well! Isn't it tough? It's gotta have the right "lines/bones" to begin with. Best of luck with your search!

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  4. lisaroyFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Love it! I've got a pale yellow "chippy" one that I love. I think it would look great white, chippy white or grey... I guess it depends on the look you are going for - swedish country, shabby chic or hamptons.... :)

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  5. Leo February 15, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    I think chippy white! I can't wait to see what you come up with.

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  6. Mary Ann PickettFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    I like a white exterior with a milky grey or pale blue/green interior to show off your plates and glasses. Can't wait to see what you decide.

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  7. jacin {lovely little details}February 15, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    love them all!

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  8. Cynthia@exuberanthomeFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Really lovin' the black one...it is grey on the inside, right?

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    I adore a white china cabinet, and adore your choices. I think that white cabinets create such a clean slate, and puts the emphasis on the beautiful china contained within.

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  10. UnknownFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Hmmmm...what will make your new dishes pop? So exciting when those boxes arrive isn't it!!

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  11. Seagrass InteriorsFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    My vote is for gray! Or do both - white outside, gray inside.
    Melissa

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  12. AtticmagFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    My hutch is the one you featured on top, which was featured on Kat's blog. I also went through a great deal of thought on the color as it had been badly painted. I had it scraped and repainted to suit the color scheme in my house -- I had been admiring antique blue and gray Swedish hutches and buffets. Ironically, it is gray thought it looks blue -- the paint is old-fashioned Swedish tempera and the color is simply white touched with lamp black.
    I'll include a link to my kitchen, which might help with context. bit.ly/cEWdwc

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  13. One Shabby Old HouseFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    I love the name of your blog and love all the hutch pictures. They really make a home feel cozy and so much fun to decorate. So enjoy your find and no matter what color you choose it will look amazing.
    Hugs
    becky

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  14. AlisonFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    I love the distressed white, but I have never been successful creating that look myself.

    Good luck with the search. Please post your before/after photos!

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