![]() The type of paint that you choose will affect the overall look, feel and style of your painted hutch. There are a few different types of paint that you can use when painting a piece of furniture. You can always paint your hutch again if you don’t love what you chose. If you still aren’t sure, my advice would be to just pick a color and go for it. If you are still undecided pick up a few paint samples to try. You can also do a Google Image search of specific colors to see how they look in different spaces. Once you have decided on a color grab some paint swatches and bring them home to see how the colors look in your particular space. Pay attention to what colors jump out to you. After you have decided on the general feel of your paint color, start looking for inspiration in magazines, Instagram and Pinterest. (I discuss how to choose a paint color more extensively in this post.)įirst, decide if you want your hutch to be a neutral color like white, gray or black or if you want to paint the hutch a pop of color. The good news is that you can always paint over it. Now that you’ve decided to paint your old hutch, the first step is to choose your paint color! Choosing a paint color for a piece of furniture can feel daunting. Steps Needed To Paint A China Cabinet Or Hutch 1. ![]() Paint (semi-gloss or chalk paint works best).Here’s what you will need to paint a hutch or china cabinet: You don’t need to be an experienced DIY-er to paint a china cabinet or hutch, it’s easy to do and once you complete your painted hutch, you will be searching your home for more furniture to paint! Materials Needed To Paint A Hutch In 10 Easy Steps I recently painted a mid century hutch and I love how just switching up the color to a light, blush pink totally changed the vibe in the space. Since paint is fairly inexpensive, you can easily paint it another color whenever you get tired of it or want to change the colors in your decor. Changing up the color of a piece of furniture can totally transform the look and feel of your space. Not only does it save money, but you can give your space a ton of character that you can’t achieve by purchasing everything brand new. ![]() I love finding old piece of furniture on Facebook Marketplace, antique stores and thrift stores and giving them a new life for my home. Allow your hutch to completely dry for 24 hours before putting the handles back on and styling. Use a brush to get in any corners or details and then apply the paint with a foam roller to larger, flat sections. It’s also important to properly prepare your old hutch or china cabinet before painting. If you want to paint a hutch in 10 easy steps, you will need to take time to choose the best color and type of paint. I have painted a lot of furniture in my days (such as this old dresser that I completely renovated), but there are a few tips and tricks to know in order to paint a hutch. I love how the light blush color brightens up the space and is a little unexpected. The hutch was a medium gray and I decided to give it a fresh paint of coat on a whim. I purchased a mid century china cabinet hutch on Facebook Marketplace a few years ago and it’s just perfect for an empty spot that we have in our breakfast nook.
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