Comments on: Reader Design Dilemma: Paint the Hutch? http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2012/05/reader-design-dilemma-paint-the-hutch/ Design, decor, and DIY on a dime. Fri, 24 May 2013 18:21:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Tiffany http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2012/05/reader-design-dilemma-paint-the-hutch/comment-page-1/#comment-1229272 Tiffany Tue, 29 May 2012 19:48:20 +0000 http://www.centsationalgirl.com/?p=28248#comment-1229272 Hi Kate,

I just wanted to say thank you so much for including my hutch on your lovely blog! I really appreciate it, and am happy to have found you – you have great ideas!! x

]]> By: June http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2012/05/reader-design-dilemma-paint-the-hutch/comment-page-1/#comment-1227833 June Mon, 28 May 2012 13:08:01 +0000 http://www.centsationalgirl.com/?p=28248#comment-1227833 I agree–the piece itself is important…not saving it in the condition that it was passed to you. I’ve been struggling with the same issues, but this post (and comments!) made up my mind for me. Thanks everyone!

]]> By: Lynne http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2012/05/reader-design-dilemma-paint-the-hutch/comment-page-1/#comment-1224029 Lynne Sat, 26 May 2012 06:19:15 +0000 http://www.centsationalgirl.com/?p=28248#comment-1224029 Painted furniture is the way to go…today. In a couple of years from now that look is going to be “out”. You have such a beautiful piece of furniture, once you paint it you will never get it back to it’s original condition. I have to agree with Lindy, take off the outer doors (maybe store them away, don’t get rid of them), update the hardware and paint/wallpaper foam core for the inside. Looking at your mirror on the opposite wall, it almost appears to have similar detailing as that on the bottom doors of your hutch…I suggest picking a color that you like and painting both the detail on the mirror and the foam core for your hutch. You could choose a fresh white or maybe pick a fun accent color to make the room “pop”. This would give you the updated look you want without permanently altering your hutch. Whatever you decide to do, truly your grandmother would just want you to be happy:)

]]> By: Lindy http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2012/05/reader-design-dilemma-paint-the-hutch/comment-page-1/#comment-1222885 Lindy Fri, 25 May 2012 17:30:31 +0000 http://www.centsationalgirl.com/?p=28248#comment-1222885 I’m with Julie… and your mother. If you’ve lived through a few decorating cycles, you know that painted furniture (chalk paint, spray paint) is a fad. In ten years you will regret it and there really is no turning back. Painted furniture over time looks crummy as it chips, discolors, and loses definition. A piece with this much detail will be VERY hard to paint well unless you are a professional. This is a beautifully made Thomasville hutch make of solid pecan. Take off a door or two; update the hardware; put wallpaper in the back… but don’t paint.

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