I picked up this gorgeous old pine kitchen hutch last week and have briefly contemplated painting it white. But when I dress it all up with some white ironstone & china I kinda like it just as it is. I think this piece will stay here for sometime until the next new piece comes along.
I kinda think this is one of those pieces that just has to be left as is.
Would you agree?
My ironstone torene was given to me as a going away gift by a Hotel I worked at before we were married some 18 years ago. The kids just recently broke the ladle so I am on the lookout for a replacement.
Hope your all enjoying your weekend whatever it is your doing.
Samantha
What a lovely piece, it looks stunning with the white pieces in it. I paint everything white that I can get my hands on, but I have one sideboard in my lounge that I have left. Enjoy your weekend.
Tara
You made the right choice Sandy..It's perfect just as it is..xx
theoldboathouse
That's a hard one. But i do agree it is good to have some pieces left as is. This one has such a nice warm colour.xx Katherine
AntiqueChase
I'm glad you're leaving it as is because my first thought was "OMG she's gonna paint it"… lol
beachcomber sydney australia
i like it as is..it's a nice light colour!
laura
Hi Sandy, its very , very gorgeous.. I do like it as it is, but I cant help wondering what it would look like in black… or a distressed teal.. Even then, i still dont think i could choose!
Laura xx
Clementina
Brava è troppo bello così!
Petra
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Jenny
Nice find Sandy, I agree it looks lovely as is especially with all of your white china. 😉
Kristine at The Painted Hive
Sandy, you made the right choice for sure – please don't paint it. I love it like that with the white ceramic ware. Some character rich timber always helps warm a room and adds extra dimension, texture and charm. Love it as is!
Vintage Gal
What a lovely piece ~ I love the cabinet locks on it. 😉
Maja
oh such a beautiful piece. I've been looking for something similar for ages now. Perth is hopeless when it comes to second hand finds *sigh*
cheers
Maja
The Green Pea
The hutch is lovely, the ironstone really show well against the color.
Sally Lee by the Sea
That's a really great piece and I love how the white ware really shows up on the wood. So glad I found your blog today ~ it's lovely and I'm a new follower. Hope you're having a fabulous weekend.
Victorian1885
wonderful piece..I love it the way it is. Have a great weekend!
Husfruen of Hilltop House
I like it just as it is too.
Have a lovely weekend! 🙂
Chris
I like the Natural Pine, but I would think about painting the very back Black to make everything Pop. If you don't want to paint it pull the back off and staple black fabric across the back and re-attach the wood back to cover the fabric edges and staples.
Elizabeth (Blue Clear Sky)
Love it! That piece looks wonderful as is. I've been searching for one like it here, but the few I found were way pricey.
Sharon Wengel
The pine finish is a soft finish , I like it with the white ironstone in it .
Katherine
I say 'paint it' and it will highlight the great lines even more. The backboard would look great in a pastel against white.I'm itching to paint something pale creamy yellow….
sissie
Hi Sandy,
I think it's perfect just the way it is. Love the ironstone.
hugs
Sissie
Life in the Country Lane
A gorgeous piece Sandy. I love it as it is, and the white ironstone is the icing on the cake. Im sure it'll get a coat of paint eventually, but either way its gorgeous. Enjoy your Sunday.
Rebecca x
June
Hi Sandy,
I think you have made the right choice with this piece. It is so beautiful the way it is. I have a similar hutch and I haven't the heart to paint it either. You have filled it up beautifully too.
hugs
Burlap Luxe
Sandy,
What a piece to love! I would have to distress it in whites and majorly add gray to it aging it with haunting beauty.
Love the long doors on it, a wow piece and I am sure you will pull off the statement it deserves to tell.
Look at the piece carefully letting it! tell you what it wamts to be.
xx
Dore
The Sterling Cherub
Every once in a while, you find a lovely piece of furniture that is gorgeous as-is, and while said piece would look nice painted (any color), its natural state is sheer perfection.
This is one of those times! I am really glad you are not going to paint this piece, it is in such lovely condition, and personally I would be hard pressed to take a brush to it. I think a real wood finish, when it is a nice as this one, really makes the painted pieces around the house stand out even more. Sometimes, we just have to honor the integrity of good wood!
Best,
Kimberly
lilisinha
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Bjos Carinhosos !!!
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Alison Gibbs
You are so right, perfect as is especially with the white ironstone
Crisp Interiors
what a gorgeous and fun find!
I stumbled across your blog for the first time today and have fallen in LOVE!
thanks for all of the inspiration 🙂
-Emily @ Crisp interiors
Claire de Lune
I think that sometimes natural is the color that pops!!
Passionate for White
I can't believe I'm saying this because I love white so much but this one neeeds to be left alone!
My life in the hills
I agree with you – the natural with the white makes the white look even more special – lovely
"Thelma"
I love the lines of the hutch…..I would definately paint the cabinet white but I would paint the inside an light ocean aqua color to offset your white iron stone collection.
Thelma
blog junkinglydelightful@blogspot.com
Down that Little Lane
Natural looks fab, you can play with the inside with paint instead… Love your blog.. Wish you did this full time.. May just have a way to persuade you soon x
Limette
I would totally paint it.
Restoration House
Looks great as is! Love the contrast of the wood with the lovely white irontsone.
Kim:)
judy
hi sandy thanks for such a great blog. we are coming to the gold coast for a holiday soon cn you recomend some second hand shops or places to snoop around for bargains please.my computer wouldnt allow me to email you for some reason.thanks judy
Fru R.
Love your blog !
Greetings from Mette in Norway
Beatnheart
maybe wax it with some tinted wax…turns out beautifu…don’t paint it…it’s beautiful the way it is.
karlascottage.typepad.com
Yes, its a lovely contrast!
Maria
Normally I'd say PAINT IT, but it looks divine with the white crockery in it. I have an old tureen with a lid and I reckon it would look great in that!