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Sunday, May 18, 2014

Mustard Yellow Hutch

I have only painted this desk in mustard yellow in the past. It is one of my most popular posts, so I wanted to use the color again someday.

I thought it would be perfect for this hutch I got at a flea market for $4! I got it just as it started to rain and the flea market closed down. 
I painted it with two coats of mustard yellow milk paint from The Old Fashioned Milk Co. It is their Safe Paint that is actually meant for walls so you do not have to add a bonding agent or worry about chipping.
I sanded the paint to smooth it and distressed it as well. I also changed the door knobs to ceramic ones, but left the drawer pulls.
The top was a little beat up, but I stripped it anyway and stained it with AS dark wax. It looks so soft with the yellow.
This milk paint is wonderful to work with. It already has so much depth in the paint, but when you distress you get even more. It also sticks to metal so I was able to paint right over the hinges.

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24 comments:

  1. DD's CottageMay 18, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    I love it! I just did a dresser is the same mustard yellow and kept the top natural. The color just makes me smile!

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    1. Susan @ SunflowerHugsMay 18, 2014 at 4:33 PM

      The color made me a little nervous, but I really felt like the piece would work well with it. I was very happy with how it turned out.

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  2. RuthAnne@ mayfairecottageMay 18, 2014 at 7:13 PM

    Looks like a completely different piece of furniture! Haven't worked up enough courage yet to paint anything in mustard, but your results are very encouraging--nice work! You were smart to change out the knobs--the ceramic ones go so well with the color and style of your piece.

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    1. Susan @ SunflowerHugsMay 19, 2014 at 10:26 AM

      Thank you so much! It definitely feels like a bold color, but it really is soft in the milk paint.

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  3. PondsideMay 18, 2014 at 9:30 PM

    I'm visiting via Amaze Me Monday. I like what you've done with the little piece and hope to have the courage to paint something mustard yellow - I'll make note of the brand you used. I love the Provencal colours, and have painted a Welsh cupboard in red - something in mustard would be the perfect accompaniment.

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    1. Susan @ SunflowerHugsMay 19, 2014 at 10:28 AM

      The Old Fashioned Milk Paint brand is really nice paint. I normally use homemade chalk paint, so milk paint is very different--in a good way. It just takes a little getting used to.

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  4. Kristi DominguezMay 19, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    Beautiful piece, Susan. I love the color! Thank you bunches for linking up and partying with us! Pinning this.

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  5. UnknownMay 19, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    I love that color! the hutch looks great! You have inspired me to try a mustard yellow :)

    Christina @ She Re Purposed It

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  6. MissPrissyvilleMay 19, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    Stopped by via DIYShowOff...Love it! You did a nice job.

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  7. ibshellMay 20, 2014 at 2:08 AM

    So pretty! I love the color with the dark wax so much!! It turned out GORGEOUS!

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    1. Susan @ SunflowerHugsMay 20, 2014 at 7:52 AM

      Thank you! Dark wax is definitely a go-to for me. I love how soft it makes the wood look.

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  8. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMay 20, 2014 at 11:53 AM

    The yellow is fabulous, great color choice.. Such a beautiful chest. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me

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  9. UnknownMay 21, 2014 at 10:15 AM

    This is beautiful!! I have a few projects I could do this with. I need to check out that milk paint. thanks for the tips and the inspiration!!

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    1. Susan @ SunflowerHugsMay 21, 2014 at 6:16 PM

      Milk paint is definitely worth the try and if you are bold, then go for the mustard yellow color!

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  10. Run 'n StitchMay 21, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    I love the color! Thank you for sharing!

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  11. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.May 26, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    Really beautiful - love that color!

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  12. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMay 27, 2014 at 4:33 PM

    That looks great, Susan! Love the color!

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    1. Susan @ SunflowerHugsMay 27, 2014 at 7:14 PM

      Thank you! It is one of those colors I think is really bold, but in the end, it is just right.

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  13. Good Time CharlieMay 29, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    This is so cute and I love the color. What at total bargain too! Thank you so much for sharing at Redouxinteriors!

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