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[@charlenegoskowicz8220]

I think that your booth is very charming and attractive! And I'm glad that dark wood ("the brown furniture", as I've heard it called) is becoming fashionable again. I still have a weakness for 1940s "Federal" furniture, and have a 1948 Drexel mahogany "Hepplewhite" chest in the grandsons' room. It kinda lends a 1980s Ralph Lauren Home vibe, which I love. One thing that your subscribers who grew up in the 1970s are likely noticing: while very pretty, the olive\avocado color on the desk looks a bit like the "antiquing" kits that our moms "updated" vintage furniture with in our childhoods. The most popular colors in those paint kits were that green tone and cream. Millenials won't notice, though!

[@DesertDIY]

That is so funny about that green color! I can definitely picture that now. I love your design style by the way!

[@ruthlowrey3962]

Yes! My mom painted a set of bunk beds, a desk and chair, and a small dresser in this antique green in the early 70's. After painting it green, she used a chip brush or tooth brush(I'm assuming because I was very young), dipped in black paint and then used her thumb sliding across the bristles to cause little fleckss of paint all over the surface. My now adult daughter took the desk and chair to college, as is! I don't think she has it any longer, but that is what I grew up with.

[@charlenegoskowicz8220]

Thank you!

[@lonnarheaj]

Funny that you mention the avocado green phase of long ago ... I still use a diminutive chest of drawers that my Mom painted avocado green, added a faux woodgrain, and throughly coated in high gloss industrial varnish in the mid 1960's. It is still ... unique. As soon as our carport & my new workshop is completed (yeehaa), I plan on finally revamping the little chest to be a bit less groovy.

[@Leslie-wb8cb]

I think your flips look great! One thing I like about that hutch is the flower motif. But, I could see where someone might want a more plain look-- you could consider taking that top portion off, so it's flat on top. That would also allow for more staging space.

[@DesertDIY]

Yes, great eye! I thought those flowers were so unique. Never seen that before.

[@jeffvenables4845]

Hi Cory. Nice job on your flips. Before painting the hutch, I would take the top loopty loop piece off. Then see if it sells that way. ~Cathy

[@DesertDIY]

A lot of people agree with your idea Cathy! You are a trend setter 😀

[@cherylclark8656]

I agree….take that top decor piece off. I think it dates it. Fill in where the doors came off and paint it.

[@cherylclark8656]

Booth looks fabulous!

[@joanb7567]

I believe that the little wood piece that you found while cleaning out from behind the drawer was the finial for the top of your bookcase….and everything looks great ❤

[@DesertDIY]

Yes it was! Good eye!

[@susanroberts]

Yes I’d paint it. 😹 I don’t like the red tones of Mahogany and cherrywood. I’m not fussy on bleached wood either. You can’t go wrong with paint. You can use any colour that goes with your decor. I love natural wood as well. 💝

[@DesertDIY]

That's a really great point!

[@michellepereira2328]

A secretary is my favorite type of furniture piece. I have two. I like the doors attached and can leave them open to show what is inside. I painted one and the other is the dark original wood color. I put wallpaper inside both but I’m considering putting mirror into the dark one or painting the dark inside space a color. I think it is great that you sell your pieces for such incredible discounts because they have been so improved.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Michelle. You have great design ideas!

[@sonniecampbell1788]

Cory - love the finish on the desktop, and your son was precious helping you film. That desk and chair were very lucky finds! In answer to your question, I like the hutch but I’d take off that top curvy part if possible. That’s my two cents! 😊

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Sonnie! I appreciate your ideas as well!

[@lynnarand2792]

Great flips! I would remove the top ornate part of the hutch. Bondo where the hinges were and paint it the same green but make the inside and shelves a creamy white.

[@suecmiller]

Yes, take off the curvy top part.

[@cassiejohnson9088]

You have such true talent for mixing paint and getting a great color to turn out, I'm not that brave 😅. Everything turned out wonderful great job! Ir booth looks amazing 🎉❤

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much!!! I'm so glad you liked it

[@deborahdavey1743]

I love the dressing table/desk (I have a desk, turned to a dressing table at home). I was sad to see that you had not filled in the chip at the front. It would only have taken a dab of mahogany wood filler. I would probably have taken off the piece at the top of the china hutch message easier to fit in the lower ceiling homes of modern houses. You do a wonderful job and the chair was a great tutorial for me. I have2 I need to do when the weather gets warmer. Both for my home. Thank you for sharing your talent once more. Your son was so sweet. How hold is he now? He will make a good camera man as he grows up.😊

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much! Love your ideas. Small chairs are such fun, quick flips. My son is 4 now. I love this age so much with him.

[@robincivis9501]

For your hutch...I would paint the inside of the back and leave the outside as is for now. I did something like that with an old secretary and used IOD inlays. Looks great. Love the custom color you came up with.👍 No wonder the vanity sold so quickly.

[@DesertDIY]

That's a really good idea! Thank you

[@teresawestcott9543]

I had that exact same hutch. I passed down my large carnival glass collection and the hutch to my daughter. Mine does have the doors still, but seeing yours without them, I think it looks better without them. Your little man is adorable 😊 When you mix paints, do they have to be the same base? For instance, can an oil based paint be mixed with a water based. In the video, were the green and the yellow chalked paint? I know the celery colored one was chalked paint. Thanks for all the informative and entertaining videos you do! And you're still painting and not getting paint on your clothes! You must be a super hero because I still don't know how you do it🤯

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Teresa. I do get paint on me every once in a while. Usually when I'm in a rush! Haha. Yes as long as they are both water based you can mix any paints together whether that is chalk paint or latex. I try not to mess with oil paints in any way since they are very picky about what works with them.

[@lonnarheaj]

I just checked on the location of your walk-in store/booth and it is literally a short drive from our farm up the road in Huntsville. Well, yeehaa, I am gonna go do me some shoppin'! 😄

[@DesertDIY]

Oh yay!!! Send me an email before you go and tell me what kind of stuff you're looking for and I'll stock extra for you before you get there!

[@kristycullen8287]

As always, your pieces came out great. I would have flattened the top of the hutch, as others have said. I love mixing paints too.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you! I think that would look good as well

[@anitabarker3125]

You have a very mic booth. I would love to know what you sale in your booth and the total sales you receive. Love❤ the flips and the thrifting.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Anita

[@jasonc422]

For the hutches, I would cut some of the trim off so it’s more modernized and boxy, but i know everyone doesn’t always like modern stuff. ❤

[@joylynnburkhardt3202]

The early American finial on top may keep it from selling. I would take it off .. the more streamlined look of modern mid-Century might sell better

[@karenokeane6461]

Hi Corey....the lemons will sell...no doubt. Around the time that Old Man Winter makes his last gasp. Enjoyed seeing your booth, and commend you for keeping prices so budget friendly. Doing this will pay off greatly in the future. :)

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you for the encouragement. I appreciate it a lot

[@DeniCowdell]

The desk and chair looked great you could have gotten quite a bit more for them though but I like that you try to help others who can't afford expensive things

[@amythomas6768]

If you remove the pediment from the top of the cabinet and keep the moulding… it would modernize the profile

[@lonnarheaj]

Your budding videographer did an excellent job❣️

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you 😊

[@tamora.monique]

I make my paint colors like that as well. Nothing goes to waste 👍🏽

[@DesertDIY]

That's the way to do it 😀

[@celestebenson3519]

I LOVE classic mahogany furniture. I would never paint it. I love the hutch without the doors.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you! I'm glad you love it

[@jadestone8552]

My son and I are looking for a used table saw also. Because they are way over our budget too.

[@emmavik-fredriksson640]

Yes! I would love more booth content! The hutch looks ok, but it looks weird with the holes from the doors. I would skip the upper part, paint the lower cabinet either black or a neutral lighter color. It's too big! The desk and chair looks really nice, the homemade color was gorgeous! And the clip with your son was hilarious!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much. I can't wait to tell my son how much everyone loved his part of the video. He will be smiling from ear to ear I bet.

[@kharma_neutral6826]

I like how the hutch turned out but the holes from old hardware really stand out. You had to rush so it's understandable. I don't love the chair as I think the cover is not quite right as it is too puffy for the size of the chair. The desk is perfect! What a great job you did. Love your videos. 😊

[@kharma_neutral6826]

I forgot to say how sweet it was to have Ricky filming and comment. I hope you don't show his face online. Hearing him talk, he seems very bright and speaks like an older child. What fun to have his help!

[@sjohns20680]

I would paint it no doubt. I think a nice dark navy or do an old world layered finish. Bling it out! The hardware on the desk was worth $55. That turned out beautiful.

[@DesertDIY]

Those are great ideas! And yes the hardware would cost around that much to replace. Thank you!

[@mello3214]

Been watching a while and so happy I found your channel! You do an awesome job I’m a new sub and have never been disappointed!!!!!! I would buy all your pieces! I’m watching from Southeast GA 🙏😍 God bless you and your SWEET family!

[@DesertDIY]

Welcome aboard! I am so happy to have you here. Thank you so much!!! I hope you enjoy today's new video

[@rubyruby6358]

Was that the finial for the top of the hutch that you found behind the drawer? If so, why did you op to leave it off? The desk looks nice and I love your custom paint color

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you! Yes it was! I could not attach it in a way that would have been strong enough for me to be able to resell it without worrying that someone would try to hold it by that part and break it off again

[@rubyruby6358]

Makes sense! Love your work. @@DesertDIY

[@conniefrederking9225]

I really appreciate your pricing! Thank you!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much. I appreciate you watching and commenting

[@jamiepan7650]

Everything looks beautiful 😍.

[@anniehamilton1709]

Great flips, love the paint colour you mixed up, very pretty. I would paint the hutch and remove the top curly feature. TFS

[@DesertDIY]

Great idea!!

[@diysbydar]

All beautiful as always. I have the same type of cabinent out of mahogany. The finish was so water spotted i opted to paint it. I kept it for a bar cabinet. I dont drink though. Had my new lower priced thrifted haul ready to go to my booth and the storm prevented it all. The store i sell at offers delivery at no cost to us, that is one of the perks. Keep us posted, wonderful flips cory!!

[@DesertDIY]

Wow delivery included is amazing

[@DesertDIY]

I'm sorry about the storm pooping on your party!

[@joyceklebe5794]

Yes I would cut off or pry off the top curvy thing

[@DesertDIY]

I will have to think of a way to do that with some in the future.

[@mello3214]

You did Awesome job 100% better I don’t doubt it sold the first day it looked amazing! Thanks for sharing God bless you 🙏😍

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@ginawhite4548]

I love to see what you sell in your booth.I love you videos as well.

[@charhall7702]

I agree about your prices! I would always price low enough to still make 80/100 % profit but low enough to do quick turn over.

[@DesertDIY]

We are the minority lol

[@shaynabrowning9681]

I love the booth! I’m in Painted Tree Cincinnati! I’ll be giving my booth a makeover in the next couple of months so I love the tips and your furniture ❤️

[@DesertDIY]

Oh yay how exciting!

[@andreajohnson6659]

I love watching you restore, you are amazing!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much!

[@adinaderoy-stouffer5724]

Love the green desk! Liked everything you did. I personally would have done some kind of stain and paint combination on the hutch, I also love an accent color or wallpaper on the back. I like bold, funky style but that’s obviously not for everyone

[@DesertDIY]

I think its great to do a bold piece every once in a while! Thanks for the idea

[@sherrycohen1824]

I bought fabric from Goodwill to reupholster two dining room chairs I found on the street. Total cost: $6.00!

[@DesertDIY]

Not bad at all

[@valeriebigley8759]

I think I would have taken the ornamental piece off the top of the hutch. these turned out great

[@DesertDIY]

I will take a look at how I can remove it without it looking bad

[@valeriebigley8759]

@@DesertDIY yes. It can be tricky. Good luck

[@cdaprice3416]

If the hutch hasn’t sold yet, you may want to stage it differently. All these pieces are beautiful, but I am always drawn to pieces that have some greenery or fake flowers in them. I think I enjoy the staging as much as I do the flipping process though.

[@DesertDIY]

Me too! Thank you for the ideas. It has sold

[@kerryclare3456]

I would cut off the pediment, (I wouldn't have thought that a few years ago!), and painted it all in a dark blue or black. Maybe. 😊

[@DesertDIY]

Oh wow! Cool ideas

[@Tilde99]

Love your videos. I would definitely paint the hutch and add some vibrant high end looking contact paper in the back panels with maybe some lighting.

[@DesertDIY]

Great idea

[@janice5108]

I loved that exactly as it is I would have just cleaned it up. I love love the dark wood furniture. Mahogany is my favorite

[@DesertDIY]

I'm glad you love that type of furniture because not a lot of people do so hopefully you can find stuff for cheap and it's already how you like it without any makeover needed.

[@sherrymuzykazekestravels6793]

These were absolutely beautiful and I would love to learn to do this. I have a very small booth that is only four shelves at the present time but I am hoping to upgrade to a little bit bigger booth. Awesome video. Great job! Awesome find!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you! I think its good to start small and gain experience

[@dsteinly]

Yep....your prices are too low. Just raise them by 10% then 20% ect then you can tell better what your market will support.

[@DesertDIY]

I think I'll maybe raise them a tiny bit then

[@lclovesdesign3826]

Don’t give up on your lemon decor. It’s what I display in summer. Maybe add some oranges as I combine a citrus theme in my home in the summer.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you for the encouragement

[@marjrose3640]

You could just take the top scrolling decoration off the top & make it more straight lined & think it would sell quickly.

[@DesertDIY]

I will see if I can do that in the future

[@AlyceKuhn]

I love this and want more from your booth

[@diannameyers8163]

Do not listen to the remarks from people who are negative. You do what you want, you work hard for what you have. It is always an improvement on your items after you get done.😅🎉❤

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Dianna

[@michelledee9304]

We own 3 antique hutches. All are in the original wood. One holds books, another our good china, the other for other decor items. I may not be on trend though. I like the hutch as is and would buy that if I was near you.

[@DesertDIY]

That is really good to know. Thank you

[@donnalayne2395]

The desk is beautiful!!!! I love it!❤

[@anitabarker3125]

Sorry typing to fast, you have a very nice booth. Your son did a fantastic job filming.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you! I will tell him you said so

[@grekahg3938]

I have a piece just like that and I agree with you, the wood tone is very out dated. People are looking for cottage/farmhouse pieces that are painted. I Levi had my piece for a while and intend to paint it as a coffee bar

[@DesertDIY]

Great idea!

[@oreobenavidez953]

Some would love or hate the Maleficent wing's on the hutch it would look a fantasy motif with black paint with turquoise greenish on the inside I know you were in a ruch some gold gliding wax for a pop of glam the possibilities are endless for a creative mind but on a side note that's your style and you did awesome for being on a crunch mode

[@DesertDIY]

Great ideas!!! Love the creativity

[@GingerLaytonLienHowell-zt7zq]

I loved the desk. I would cut the top decorative piece off the hutch, I think that's dated and out of style. Then paint it. I enjoyed your video.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you!

[@elainethompson6427]

Beautiful flips. Wish I lived closer. I would love to visit your booth

[@DesertDIY]

I wish, too! Thank you!

[@fiberotter]

Having spent many years with Avocado Green, then neon green, there is very few shades of green I can stand. The past few years I have gone for shades of gray.

[@DesertDIY]

I normally never went for green either. I'm more of a blue gal

[@mariacovarrubias517]

I had the exact same one which was passed down to me. It had the doors I left it original but recently upgraded to a bigger one.

[@DesertDIY]

How cool! Congrats on the upgrade to a bigger one!

[@cherylweso]

Old English in the dark walnut would really work well on the hutch. Today most people want small furniture for smaller spaces. I would cut the fancy top down.

[@DesertDIY]

That is true. Small pieces sell better most of the time.

[@daisywhite4678]

Fill the gaps, etc, and paint it a sage green

[@diannameyers8163]

Bees are in style, or trending. I think lemons and bees might be cute together...😅🎉❤

[@DesertDIY]

I think they would be so cute

[@CathiesCurations]

I would paint it a nice cottage, white and distress it. Fill in where those hinges were obviously and I think you could sell it for 150 or more.

[@DesertDIY]

That would be very cute

[@renaecarpenter1298]

Yes, please share what you sold!!

[@Cotton2Ennis]

Hey Cory, you nailed it with the desk and chair, I'd love to have had that chair! The hutch, if I was keeping it I would keep the same color, if I was flipping it for max $$ I would paint it bleach white even if the PB is all about dark. You are an awesome lady in talents and deeds, God bless you my Texas neighbor.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much!!! I am so glad you liked my pieces. Bleached white is beautiful

[@vickiebelk635]

I love imperfect furniture. My house is full of it. The hutch is pretty, but if it doesn’t sell I’d paint it a French white.

[@DesertDIY]

I agree about imperfect furniture. It looks way cozier!

[@Leslie-wb8cb]

OH my goodness my heart just squeezed when I heard your son's voice! What a sweetheart!!

[@DesertDIY]

Right?! I am so glad to have these videos so when he's older I can look back on his sweet little voice

[@Leslie-wb8cb]

My son will be 14 on the 21st, and we've been looking at old videos of him. Needless to say, I've been crying a lot! ha! The difference in the sweet little boy voice and the full grown MAN I have living across the hall is just... shocking. 😀

[@barbarabaldwin8922]

For the hutch, I would take of the top peak thing (don't know what to call it) so it could go with any decor. The hutch I inherited from my in-laws, I painted in Beyond Paint Poppy. I am at this moment painting my son's old dark dresser (espresso color tall boy) in FolkArt One paint in Aloe Mist with a decoupage on the front (steampunk cat).

[@DesertDIY]

That sounds really cool! You are definitely creative

[@barbarabaldwin8922]

@@DesertDIY We'll see when it's finished...🙂

[@toocooltobeold]

Maybe take the decorative crown off the top of the hutch. Maybe paint it black ❤

[@DesertDIY]

Good idea! Thank you for letting me know what you like

[@lydialangfordjoiner765]

All of your videos are interesting. Your son is a great cameraman man and commentator.🏆

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much 👍

[@kimberleychavez216]

I would paint the inside only and fill in the trim from the cabinet doors on the sides.

[@DesertDIY]

That sounds like a good idea too!

[@rhondawillis3019]

I would paint the hutch.

[@maryarwood8942]

Once gain, stunning redos. I really love the desk. You are so talented. Your booth is very, very nice.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Mary. So glad you liked it!

[@diannahartin8394]

Loved every flip. I enjoy your channel so much.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Dianna! That makes me so happy to hear

[@loiscarteaux9389]

Wonder for the hutch, would a deep navy blue sale?

[@DesertDIY]

That's a good question! Lol

[@debrabell2604]

I love the desk it turned out beautifully. I think for the hutch it may sell better without the deceptive piece on the top. Also painted.

[@queencityminis]

No lie, I stripped the stain from a 5 inch tall piece of dollhouse furniture, and I nearly lost my mind. I don't know how you do it 😊 These look great!

[@DesertDIY]

Stripping paint and stain off of wood items is very hard and time consuming

[@SBL1932]

I like Restore a finish. Been using it for years. It makes such a difference in the item

[@DesertDIY]

It sure does

[@cathyjackson5959]

Loving your booth❤ I’m Loving the lemons-wanna do that green color on my iron garden cafe table & chairs!! And then round cushions in Lemons for the chairs!! As far as the hutch goes- do not like the colonial look at top or the reds in it. It does what it does for now. Door stuff doesn’t bother me. Me personally, I’d paint it that beautiful green first even with the colonial vibe at top. Resin the tops of shelves to look like marble! I would use this as my live houseplant display-that’s why I would resin the shelves. Water proof. Then I would add my plants and drap over the top colonial stuff!! Add some butterflies, dragonflies, birds, frogs, mushrooms, moss balls or just wood balls!! I’m liking this idea soo much. Have a hutch with cracked window!! Hmm Corey❤🪴🌸🌴🌸🌿 Love that your kids are learning from you & your husband!! Thinking about that, a nice kid project. The little terra cotta pots-3 inch? With the saucer. Seal in and outside with poly (after cleaning of course!!) acrylic paint, black sharpie, small bag of dirt and small bag of grass seed. Let the kids make a face on terra cotta- whatever face. Seal again. Dig into the dirt and spread the grass seed!! Can get the seed starter kit too where you water them and they start to rise up like dinosaurs! A little pet spritz bottle ( Walmart) & kid scissors. Once grass is growing, can cut the hair ( grass) to Mohawk, short, anything!!❤❤❤

[@BrendaZeglen]

Love your flips! Maybe pait the hutch black?

[@patcreech6944]

I’d take the decorative element off the top of the hutch.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you for the idea

[@Andrea-bdt]

Best video thus far for me 👍. Hutches are outdated IMO. I have a gorgeous Mohagany hutch, I'm strongly considering separating the top and bottom, painting and only keeping the buffet bottom portion. The Cherry wood too is also Not wanted by anyone it seems, just like the Mohagany wood (redish/ oarnge undertones) but if you love it, keep it because it doesn't matter the trends if that's your jam and it makes you happy ☺️. I'm painting my cherry dressers personally but I agonized over it initially. Life's just too short to hate your space and have these massive pieces of furniture clash with the style you're going for. I dont think matchy match furniture works however anymore in the same rooms/spaces. If folks buy or paint multiple pieces to create a cohesive look I suggest spreading the pieces out through your home. Great video.

[@pgmom9634]

I love the desk !!

[@juliajuedes3392]

I would distress and chalk paint…maybe back of shelves, a different color. Perhaps put new feet on the hutch…like the color you created! Hutch should also coordinate with greens… re lemon section, stage with blue and or white

[@mccamps4729]

I’d be very interested in knowing what sells and what was not sold or was slow to sell. You desk/vanity turned out great. Love watching your transformations.

[@sarahrenfrow9795]

Corey, recently I saw a utuber applying Restor-a-finish with 0000steel wool. Why would a DIYer do that? Your son was a sweet helper! Love these pieces, especially the old chair. Thanks for sharing

[@DesertDIY]

I believe the reason for that is because it's an ultra fine sand paper effect so it smoothes and helps the oil penetrate the finish. It isn't mandatory but it is a good way to do it

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Sarah!

[@sarahrenfrow9795]

Corey, thanks for giving me an answer, a lot of utubers never read the comments, much less answer. I am so appreciative because I know what you must have going on, with 4 kids and a very helpful, but very busy with college husband (hang in there, it’ll be worth it in the long run), so thanks. This will help with a table I need to redo.

[@ginahernandez3219]

Your flips always turn out beautiful. Thanks for sharing, Cory ❤

[@lauragreen4899]

I know alot of people like to follow the trends but who makes upthe trends? Companies that want you to redecorate and buy new stuff. I firmly believe you should go with your gut and do what you love. Trust me, if it is out of style just wait.......it will come back around. 😅😅

[@michelleterhune7674]

I would have removed the decorative piece on top. It makes it look larger and heavier and dates it. I might have also removed the filagree on the corners. You’re right. Mahogany is too red for most people’s taste (including mine). I might have stripped it and stained it a dark walnut or even espresso. You always do fabulous work!

[@jadestone8552]

I don’t like the “ horns” on the top of the hutch! I would have tried to remove them maybe. Idk I just really enjoy watching you because you do the type of diys and refurbished looks I Line.

[@donnawclayton]

I like the hutch except for the curly things on top. I'd take them off. The dark finish looked fine. I loved your desk the most. I could not imagine how it mixing those three colors would look, but you pulled it off, and nicely at that.

[@terriepriest4789]

I always love your stuff. I learned so much but I do like that hutch. The only thing different I would have done is I would have filled in the spots where the door brackets were. But I would definitely use that in my home goes nice with my antique china cabinet thank you

[@sandylaster8152]

I would paint the hutch and use as a coffee bar

[@DesertDIY]

Great idea

[@carriebeaver-xr1rj]

When I buy furniture, I take painters tape and a sharpie and write down the cost and put it on the piece. That way, when I get around to painting it, I know my final cost of the project.

[@candicecassel1110]

Hutch better. I don’t like the scroll piece on top and would see if can be removed without damaging the rest of the top part. It looks like the scroll is part of the actual top part. Trends come and go but wood tones dark or not so dark will be my choice. I painted 1 piece of an oak paneling/veneer hutch. I was going to stain but couldn’t be done due to the particle board showing. So painted it blue. The desk is gorgeous! Love the green tone. Beautiful!

[@angeliajohnsonrelationship2179]

I would take the bookshelf off add legs and paint. This would make two great projects.

[@yolandapagan5656]

I have a secretary like this with doors. I placed a cardboard covered with orange fabric on the back of the shelves. I use it to display blue Chinese pottery.

[@melonmahfood2439]

Your booth looks really nice! Personally, I would prefer the cabinet painted.

[@cherierogers1199]

I love this piece. I would either leave as is (mahogany) or whitewash. Install a light at top with adding shelves and use as display for my teapots & cups &saucers.

[@harrietgilyard5425]

I live in the Northeast I cannot believe the prices that you’re charging your customers are so fortunate I am all the pieces that I’ve seen you do would go triple in the Northeast I love love love your channel