Nobody Wanted this Hutch 😢 I had an idea...

Don't pass up that dated, awkward furniture in the thrift store. With a little paint and imagination, you can transform it into something you can use in a number of ways. In this video I'm taking the colonial hutch that nobody wanted at the thrift store and showing you how it can be used as a changing table, entryway stunning, a coffee bar or a bar cabinet. You don't want to miss this furniture makeover.

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[lizblodgett]

You rescued this. You should make it over the way YOU want. Who cares if how you do it makes someone upset. Your piece....your makeover!

[sueayers]

Boy, you have some crabby viewers! If they want to leave a piece of furniture looking like the '50's that's their choice, but since this one isn't a valuable antique, there's also nothing wrong with bringing it into the 21st century. I love the blue color, and how well that goes with the original color, and the simplified legs will go well with many styles of decor! You go, girl!!

[lauralangham]

Nobody wanted that hutch and now everybody wants that hutch, including me. Fantastic job.

[mindyfabris]

What is wrong with people on YouTube? Stop being so critical of others, especially those who share their skills. Christina, your work is beautiful and inspirational. Block the jerks!

[kfbzxgx]

I appreciate seeing repurpose and reuse, gives old furniture a new life. Instead of being thrown away.

[matildarei]

We got this exact hutch from a neighbor who was moving, 12 years ago. My husband hates it and it’s sitting in our basement. Our 11-year-old took the shelf part to use as a bookshelf, but I love what you did here and I’m inspired to make over the hutch. Many, many thanks!!

[kellywilliams]

I did one like this I got for $3 at an auction, I cut off all the frills on the base and uppercase, gave it more modern lines, and turned it into a midcentury modern style coffee bar, complete with atomic style wallpaper behind the upper shelves. sold in less than an hour.
Anything that saves a piece from the dump, I'm all for!!.. and that's from someone who spent 27 years in the actual antique restoration business, don't listen to fools who think every piece of old furniture is an antique worth a bunch of money, it's just not the case, those who complain never spend money on the antiques anyway, their homes are usually full of Ikea and Bobs discount furniture stuff..lol

[reality_is_the_key]

I actually do antique furniture restoration. That's how I support my family. I see some of the people commenting here because she painted this. There is nothing to restore here. This isn't a valuable item. Its not rare. Its crappy wood. The "wood grain" within the finish is actually WITHIN the finish. Its not even actual wood grain. I agree with what you did there. Some pieces NEED paint or they're just always going to be ugly. This is a fantastic and trendy way to recycle these otherwise unwanted pieces.

[Gramma]

If you are the type of person who doesn't like furniture that is only original, don't watch repurposing videos. In love what is done to this piece. Always think outside the box!

[deborahoverton]

You saved a well built, dovetail detail on the drawers, piece of furniture and turned it into a beautiful, updated, multi functional piece of furniture.

[djlane]

I LOVE that you jigsawed the base to change it. Dang, girl! Power tools and your ingenuity for the win.

[ginitaprofitt]

You do you. You bought it, styled it, made it your own. I am very proud of you… I am 72 and love antiques, but… this was a great repurposing project. You keep making your world beautiful. ❤

[amybair]

Love what you did with this old colonial hutch. It looks current. No one is interested in old pieces anymore, & you’ve given it new life. I’m also glad you ignore the haters.

[Chelle]

Really quick easy update. The old furniture is made so much better than what is available today and worth saving. Beautiful job.

[lechusalinda]

Girl don't worry about what people think or say... It's your YouTube not theirs. There are other channels made just for those people. This channel is for us to admire your work. I love this piece 🙌🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[suemullins]

I bought a 130 year old house and took out all the kitchen cabinets. I then started looking for this type of furniture for all my cabinets. I have four hutches and I left them with the original finish and put plate glass on the base top so it could be used as a cutting board and to protect the wood. They have darkened over the past 25 years but I'm happy with it. The hutches give my kitchen a good amount of drawers and work space. Decorate the way YOU want and don't worry about what others think because they don't live in your house. 😂

[debrahorn]

The top piece would make an adorable matching toy/book shelf for a toddler.

[bn]

You have to respect when someone paints something and doesn't get a bunch on themselves.
I always end up covered.
Beautiful color and beautiful job!!

[helenbrennercoaching]

Thank you for “breaking the rules” about not removing doors, painting over the hardware, and cutting the bottom! Doors are such a struggle for me to put back on. I like how the painted hardware blends in. And the shape of the base and legs is perfect! Scalloped would give its secrets away!

[kitfranzman]

Great idea to cut off scalloping.
It's your piece to do with what you like. It turned out very nice.