UPCYCLED Hutch Makeover

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This secondhand hutch could be easily overlooked. At a price of only $45 we saw the potential in this one!

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We took the top portion off to make it easier to work with and began sanding it down with a palm sander.

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Next, the lower half of the hutch was painted light gray while leaving the top portion wood-toned.

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The two drawer pulls were changed for a more updated look.

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You'd never know this pretty hutch was only $45!

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Learn more on stripping furniture!

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