From Warped to Wonderful: The Hutch That Got It's Groove Back
- Michael Voels
- Jul 10
- 1 min read
Every now and then, a piece of furniture stumbles into my world looking more “end-of-the-road” than “center of the home.” This hutch was no exception—warped doors, water damage, and a look that said, “I’ve seen better days.” But we don’t do sad endings here. We do revivals. So I rolled up my sleeves, grabbed the sandpaper, and set the story straight—literally.

After stripping it down to bare wood, I discovered the doors had bowed beyond redemption. That’s when inspiration struck: fresh Shaker-style doors, handcrafted with custom ornamentation to restore its soul and give it a fresh sense of character. Inside, I brushed on a bright satin white—clean, classic, and uplifting. Outside? A rich, mysterious navy called “Starless Night” by Behr. The kind of blue that makes you pause mid-scroll and say, “Okay… now that’s sharp.”
To finish, I polished up the hardware with brushed metallic pewter, giving it the kind of glow-up that would make Cinderella jealous. And just like that, the hutch was no longer hiding in the corner—it was ready to take center stage. Proof that sometimes, all it takes is a little love and a lot of elbow grease to help a piece find its groove again.

🛍️ Available now for $274.99 at Merchant Square Marketplace, Booth 113 in Chandler, AZ.Come see it in person—you might just fall in love twice.



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