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Painted Oak Built in Hutch & Desk How to

by Self Sagacity at 5:52 PM
A another improvement to my kitchen. Just taking baby steps towards uplifting the looks of our old oak cabinets. I followed the painting steps as posted in Painted Oak Kitchen Cabinets White. It is true what they say, the more you do it, the easier it gets. And it does get easier in terms of confidence, but unfortunately the time it took was still the same.
The important tip about painting is you have to be patient to let the paint cure. Sanding the paint when it is not quite dry, will take the paint off. There is a reasonable wait of at least a week, or 10 days. It is to make sure the paint is cure and ready for sanding and waxing. I might love how the new paint makes the area looks now much more than most of my friends. What do you think?

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33 Comments

  1. Anne Lyken-GarnerFebruary 18, 2013 at 2:36 AM

    It looks so much brighter and prettier now. I think the work it took was worth the look it now has. Well done! I've done a lot of painting work in our home. As you said, it takes patience.

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    1. Self SagacityFebruary 18, 2013 at 8:19 PM

      To me it is most fun when the difference is like night and day.

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  2. LuAnn @ BackPorchervationsFebruary 18, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    While I love the look of natural wood, I think it looks much better after the redecorating. I'd have a hard time waiting for the paint to cure, though. :O)

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    1. Self SagacityFebruary 18, 2013 at 8:21 PM

      The waiting is the hardest part. I am so tempted because I get excited to be done or to move on to a difference project.

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  3. Theresa MahoneyFebruary 18, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    It looks great! Very spiffy and cheerful now!

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    1. Self SagacityFebruary 18, 2013 at 8:22 PM

      You are right about those adjectives, it brought a cheery look to the area that it did not have before hand.

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  4. ArtiFebruary 19, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    I think you have done a fabulous job Amanda. It looks much more beautiful and also brighter then before.
    Have a nice day :)

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    1. Self SagacityFebruary 19, 2013 at 10:36 AM

      Thank you Arti. I am the proud mama of the project. And only I will ever really appreciate the before and after, because of the love and time I put into thinking and planning.

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  5. MartinaFebruary 19, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    Wow, such a great job you have done here! Thank you for visiting me - am your new follower now - and look forward to seeing moe of each other! Have a happy tuesday!

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    1. Self SagacityFebruary 20, 2013 at 1:22 PM

      Yes, you bet, I am hoping to be more active on visiting and commenting everyone this year.

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  6. AVCr8teurFebruary 19, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    I like the blue and white combination. I'm not very handy around the house so hats off to you for having the patience to do it.

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    1. Self SagacityFebruary 20, 2013 at 1:23 PM

      I just wanted a new kitchen so bad, I will do anything!

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  7. sarahFebruary 20, 2013 at 2:58 AM

    You must be dexterous. Such a wonderful job!
    Thank you for visiting my blog.
    Have a lovely day!

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    1. Self SagacityFebruary 20, 2013 at 1:24 PM

      The pain in the >>> was the little cubes in this project. I had to be so patient to get all of the corners and the top - I wouldn't want to do that again. ;-)

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  8. lina@womens perspectivesFebruary 20, 2013 at 5:21 AM

    Love the finished result; what a huge difference. Great job indeed.
    Thanks for dropping by :)

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    1. Self SagacityFebruary 20, 2013 at 1:25 PM

      Thanks for the compliment. I am glad you think so. It's a drag to do something and have it look worst than before. :-)

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  9. Colette SFebruary 21, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    That is a beautiful little nook!

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    1. Self SagacityFebruary 21, 2013 at 6:19 PM

      Thank you! I think it is an improvement to what it used to look like, yes? Or do you like the wood better?

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  10. Rasmussen FamilyFebruary 21, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    what a great cabinet! i've been needing to build one over my computer desk too

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    1. Self SagacityFebruary 21, 2013 at 6:20 PM

      You know what? When it was wood, you can't see the details as much. I think the cubes shows more after the coat of paint.

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  11. betchaiFebruary 21, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    oh, love the new look, the blue looks so peaceful and calm, maybe, that is what I needed to do too

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    1. Self SagacityFebruary 21, 2013 at 6:21 PM

      I think you are right. The flat shades look better than all the wood grains. There were too many lines before.

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  12. Treat and TrickFebruary 22, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    Love the transformation, it looks awesome! Thanks so much for stopping by and joining in my blog. Have a great weekend!

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    1. Self SagacityFebruary 24, 2013 at 8:52 PM

      I appreciate the newness of this space now. Thanks for stopping by,

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  13. UnknownFebruary 23, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    what a great use of the space - a dramatic transformation for sure! Thanks so much for sharing at the Humble Brag!

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    1. Self SagacityFebruary 24, 2013 at 8:54 PM

      Yes, I had to do something with the boring stripy wood grains.

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  14. AmyFebruary 23, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    Really like the new look! You did great. I love to do home improvement projects, but havent done any recently.

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    1. Self SagacityFebruary 24, 2013 at 8:55 PM

      For me, home improvement projects requires a certain mood. I think because the space looked so ugly before, I was very motivated to change it. Thanks for your comment.

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  15. The Tumbleweed ContessaFebruary 23, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    I love the color and the simpleness of the idea that makes it so sophisticated. I hope to see you again at my Monday party What'd Ya Do This Weekend so that you can share a new weekend adventure.

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    1. Self SagacityFebruary 24, 2013 at 8:57 PM

      Thanks for having me glad you could stop by and take a closer look at the hutch and desk.

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  16. Kayla @ Home ComingFebruary 25, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    That looks great! I host a DIY & home renovation link party every Monday and would love for you to join! http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-diyers-link-party.html

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  17. CindyAugust 5, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    I think your painted cabinet and desk looks great! :)

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  18. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeAugust 12, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    Looks great! Painting is not my favorite things to do, I admire all your hard work! Thanks so much for sharing at Amaze Me Monday...
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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