Revamp an old hutch with this DIY farmhouse hutch makeover! Learn the step-by-step tutorial it took to make this hutch beautiful again.
If you find a hutch that still has the farmhouse vibe but needs some work, try this DIY farmhouse hutch makeover.
I found this hutch at my local Restore. It had a lot of issues but I still felt like I could salvage most of it.
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I will list the main supplies you will use but every hutch will look a little different depending on the condition and what you need to do to make it over.
Supplies Used In This DIY Farmhouse Hutch Makeover
Old Hutch Cabinet
Top From A Vanity
Scrap Wood
Tongue and Groove Wood (we had this left over from another project)
Steps It Took For This Makeover
When I got the hutch home, Matt and I did a thorough inspection. After a lot of back and forth, it was decided that the button half of the hutch wasn’t salvageable the way it was. There was too much rot around the bottom and the hinges so I had to rethink that area.
We measured and cut the bottom part off with a circular saw that was full of rot.
With the rotted area off, it still has a lot of potential and still can be used as a hutch. Onto the next steps!
This was a cabinet in an old house. There were a couple of layers of paint on the piece and the white layer was chipping off. I needed to use a heat gun to scrape off the white layer of paint. Then, I used a sander to sand it down to the raw wood layer.
Once the sanding was done, it was time to talk about a new top and a bottom piece.
We used the top of a vanity we were taking apart for another project for the top of the hutch. Then, we used a piece of scrap wood from the garage to finish the bottom.
We used a pocket hole jig to attach the bottom and a table saw to cut the vanity to fit the hutch top.
Now, it was time to tackle the back of the hutch. It had a particle board on the back. I wanted to use some tongue and groove we had left over from a previous project on the back instead.
How We Made Over The Back Of The Hutch
We cut the tongue and groove down to size and I used Picklin’ stain on all the boards to give them a white-washed look.
We attached the tongue and groove to the back with a nail gun.
Lastly, I painted the entire piece with all-in-one paint and used salve on all the shelves inside.
This hutch has been saved!
I love how the back turned out.
I used the original glass knobs in the makeover. They belong with this piece.
You can use this piece for so many things now.
Would you have rescued this piece in the condition it was?
Transforming an outdated hutch into a stunning farmhouse statement piece is easier than you think! With a little creativity, some elbow grease, and our helpful DIY tips, you can create a beautiful and functional hutch that will be the envy of all your friends and family. So, don’t wait any longer, grab your tools, and get started on your very own farmhouse hutch makeover today! And remember, if you have any questions or need further inspiration, be sure to check out my blog for more DIY ideas and tutorials.
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