Flipping a Hutch into Modern Coffee Bar | DIY Chalk Paint Upcycle

[@kayharris6457]

I am 77 years old. You are teaching so much about woodworking. I am Turning my small china cabinet into a coffee bar. Can’t wait to get it finished today.

[@annodnostaw9971]

I have wallpapered some backs on some bookshelves and what I did was remove the back, stick the wall paper on there and then nail the back back on.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Ahhhh, interesting! (: I like that idea!

[@ellengill514]

If the back can come off. Some do not have that kind of thin board on the back, You would actually have to take the whole piece of furniture apart on all my cabinets. It is a good idea however.

[@dorothyyoung8231]

You can put the wallpaper on a piece of MDF, then using double-sided tape to hold it in place. The shelves will also keep the “false back” in place.

[@rachelchenoweth5748]

Yes that is what I would do...

[@auntsusie2096]

😎From AZ...Awesome ideas on how to attach wallpaper, etc to bookcase inside back or cabinets. For example; I use IKEA Billy bookcases often for many of the rental homes I have owned and they are great to carry a heavy load per shelf and now come in prepainted colors. I removed the backing, papered and carefully re-nailed the back on with tiny nails. Great updated look for staging with minimal decor pieces or tenants books etc.

[@niniandsunny1353]

I've been binge watching you. Dave Ramsey needs to give you a shout out!! Lol To pay off your student loan, you've worked very hard. I know you have been raised right and your parents are proud.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

That’s awesome 😊 glad you are enjoying our content! Dave Ramsey is awesome, one day I hope to run into him! Thank you for your kind words - my mom and dad will appreciate those comment 💕

[@niniandsunny1353]

@@FurnitureFlippingTeacher you're very welcome!👍

[@niniandsunny1353]

@@FurnitureFlippingTeacher 💜

[@dianebeland3290]

I agree rather than her relying on the govt to do it she is doing it on her own. You always feel better knowing you have accomplished something on your own.

[@jencendiary]

@@dianebeland3290 She has the resources to start a project like this. It's admirable, but she started from a place of relative privilege and has a marketable appeal. It doesn't take away from what she did, but some people don't have one of those elements or another.

[@berylcomar]

I bet you’re a great KG teacher Lauren. The way you care for and pay such attention to each piece you upgrade, (and care you take to explain to us)tells me you’d probably take that to your classroom also. Much love from retired school principal in Spain who is now learning from you

[@RosenlundTara]

You might be able to give the doors a farmhouse look and sell them as wall art decor

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Great, great idea! Thank you for sharing it 😊

[@sonyabolden9652]

Love that idea

[@rachelchenoweth5748]

TOTALLY

[@michellepeters6532]

I was thinking the exact same thing!!

[@sing2me]

Always save parts for the next upcycle 😉

[@neilbrown3902]

For the doors, buy four antique stair stiles, cut to the same length and attach to the bottom of the door. You now have a boho chic glass table

[@dianemclaughlin5994]

Good idea

[@kittycat65436]

I love how you are embracing what you like to do, sometimes even if it is a bit pricey, it's totally worth it!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Totally worth, no doubt it! Thanks for watching Keiry 😊

[@crbaade]

You are so thorough. I love how you deep clean and not just cover over. You deserve every $ you make.

[@CTD-81]

Looks fantastic! and btw, as an Australian who never sees them, I was so excited to see a squirrel in your front yard!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

😀 love that! He was popping by and hung out with us for awhile! Thanks for watching!!

[@donnabradley765]

But you guys have Koala's and Kangaroos! Have a blessed day!

[@teganmartin8751]

@@donnabradley765 for a lot of Australians seeing kangaroos and koalas is pretty rare, so that is special to us too, unlike squirrels which seem to be everywhere. My in-laws thought I was a bit odd with my squirrel obsession when I first visited them In the states; they like them too but see them so often.

[@artistchristos]

Likewise from Australia.....saw the squirrel and rewound! Only time I saw squirrels and had one sit on my lap was in New York City.

[@varieta9466]

I’ll start a new channel posting videos of the random fauna around my home! Squirrels grow on trees around here! Haha Hope y’all will join! All the best 😀

[@ronprovence7660]

I truly admire your tenacity and determination to work hard and pay off that debt quickly. I am a senior citizen pastor and have a soft spot ofr young adults who are not afraid to work. I hope the kindergarten parents see your determination and teach their kids to follow that example. God bless you Lauren. Hang in there and keep on keeping on.

[@michaelfisher5909]

You should get her in your church! That way you get a 10 percent tax free cut! Way to be the only person to make even one bit of your compliment about yourself....Typical.

[@47tnew]

Hi Lauren - if you place a rubberband over the head of the screw it gives the screwdriver something to hold onto which helps get the screw out. I love your work and really enjoy following your journey.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Awesome tip! Thank you for that. And thank you for watching and sharing your kind words 💕

[@kristinataddei8138]

I had a step stool like the white one you have, when I was a kid....my brother use to use it as a toddler high chair....oh how things have changed....great job on the hutch, lovely color too!!...I really appreciate the name of the color, "in the navy".... hilarious, but fitting!!...

[@katrinabebee766]

Omg I have this same hutch in my garage and was thinking about selling it as is but now I guess I'll be flipping it, thanks.

[@roshawndalight7470]

Such a cute, fun little hutch. Always good when you learn things in the process and glad you pointed out to look for missed spots when you flip the piece over. There are always missed spots on the underneath! LOL. You are having an amazing journey! Thank you for bringing us along with you. Keep up the great work!

[@pennymoreland836]

Absolutely beautiful! I love that you left the shelves unpainted, because when you opened up the bottom cupboard it all went together. Great job!

[@judymielcarek6011]

Awesome job. Looks fantastic! Love the choose of wallpaper!

[@marciakolacki5468]

Learning so much from you. Thanks for what you do. Have learned a lot. I have an old cedar chest with a damaged top. Now I know what to do. Thanks for what you do. Keep going. YEAH

[@PaintingandExercise]

Great job. I would like to add a helpful tip: Paint the bottom edge or the the top of an armoire or shelf unit if they have a curved top or curved trim. Those edges are exposed when viewed from the side. It is a small touch but worth it.

[@gloriafields4328]

Love, love, love this navy color. The natural wood on the inside looks better than if it was painted. The wallpaper really adds to this coffee bar and I love the pulls. A great piece. Thanks Lauren !!

[@lorihumphry6379]

You do an incredible job with pieces I would NEVER think I could bring around to sell. Removing the bottom skirt from chairs makes SUCH A DIFFERENCE. Thanks for the ideas!

[@sstevens5190]

Your mom sounds cool to hang out supporting you!! Also I'm Enjoying learning from you!!

[@debigates3033]

Those doors could be flipped into wall art. The before and after is beautiful!! And the door knobs you picked is exactly what I envisioned in my head!! Great job!!

[@meghancasini8567]

that's some impressive videography! neiman is getting good!

[@lunchboxlady2945]

Very, very good. I do like how he is making a "cameo" appearance now and again. There is no "I" in Team. 🌻

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Hey Meghan, Neiman here! I’m glad you found a liking to it. As we make more of these videos we are really starting to find a flow and aesthetic. Can’t wait to bring more and more higher quality productions to you all! Makes my heart happy when it’s noticed. Thank you and blessings 🙌🏽

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

I have to keep it to a limit, I don’t want to scare off too many of Laur’s fans 😉 -Neim

[@destinyhanlin9350]

Love your work! your videos are giving more motivation and inspiration to start flipping furniture too!

[@katmandu5753]

finally someone with some cool sanding music. :)

[@sandyconneely7040]

Next time try using a fabric steamer and place weights on the door overnight I think it would harden straight

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

I will make sure to make note of this for next time. Thanks for the idea 💡

[@lisagrafton2529]

There are several beautiful craft projects you can do with those beautiful doors. Sell them separately, and you'll make so much more money than if you would have kept them on your project!

[@annodnostaw9971]

Save the doors and use them for another project. With your creativity, I know you can come up with something fun.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Great idea!

[@sherry1674w]

@@FurnitureFlippingTeacher I agree, the doors could be a wall treatment for many people like old vintage doors for home decor.

[@niniandsunny1353]

Exactly what I thought.

[@niniandsunny1353]

@@sherry1674w oh, good idea!!

[@lfuentes4098]

I thought the same. Maybe get a few boards and make a cabinet to put one of the doors if you can’t use both. Sometimes those cheap shelving units can be cut up to size and glued to make a new cabinet.

[@dot2dal]

Very sleek and beautiful. I’m sure the new owner will love it

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you very much 💕 I do believe so as well! Thanks for watching.

[@loserplanet]

I LOVE it! Glad you kept the shelves natural. They were in good shape and it really adds a lot to the piece. I am sure you will sell it in no time!

[@beccamaycarey6797]

Absolute stunning! A touch of gold paint on the ornamentals parts would look rich too. Nice work!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

I think that would add a dash of spice - good idea! Thank you for watching ☺️

[@karenwentz4508]

Just caught one of your videos and am now binge watching. Make sure you ebay or etsy all of your vintage hardware removed from your projects. Sell in lots or the vintage & antique in matching sets. So happy for you! Keep up your journey to be Student debt free.

[@sherry1674w]

Good Evening Lauren, Great Job! Love that you kept the shelves Natural! The wallpaper is interesting and goes well with the Color you have painted it. Awesome. It should sell quickly. Much success to you with this sale. Sherry :)

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you Sherry 😊 happy to hear you enjoyed the final result - thanks for watching!

[@marilynweist2645]

I love this piece,love the gold hardware with the dark color! Also I am so happy that you got knee pads hon, please use them! You will be happy that you did! 🙏❤️

[@reneeloranger8557]

I have a piece I’m working on now with warped doors. I looked up a old trick that worked great and it straightened the doors. If you can remove the glass...do so first. If not it’s fine with them in just need to be more careful. I laid the doors on the concrete garage floor. Put wet rags over all the wood and kept the rags wet. Put weight on each corner of the door frame to weigh it down flat to the floor. As the water draws into the wood it slowly took the warp out! Kept the rags and weight on the doors for a full day and night. Worth a try and it did work for me! Maybe you can try it to on a future project with this issue! By the way...I use to live in Bellevue and now live in southwest Colorado...and my son and his family live in Millard area of Omaha. Small world! You did a great job 👏🏻

[@lunchboxlady2945]

Could even give it a try on the door in question. 🌻

[@Adriana-vp1rm]

Looks amazing with the wood on the back.

[@lorrainewhitlock5377]

This piece turned out beautiful. I could see doing something like that. Very nice!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@simsim4395]

Girl u read my mind, exactly what I wanted to..great job!!

[@nancybricker5385]

I love it. You do such great work. And the gold on there was a perfect choice. I also think the 2 tone look is great along with the wallpaper. ❤

[@sweetgrannybuns2774]

You put a lot of love into your projects & do such an amazing job as they all come out so beautifully. Love it!

[@wendykernvalleyvintagejewe1165]

Just found your videos I share your passion! When it comes to the shelves you might want to mark them with a number from top to bottom. When it comes to a lot of cabinets, and hutches it might be harder to put back in the shelves especially when you get to more intricate cabinetry.Love your videos can’t wait to binge watch them all!

[@carolmking]

Love it Lauren...inspiration for me to do the wallpaper for my small bookshelf.

[@rosew7962]

The hinge"is being a little bougher"....definitely kindergarten teacher words lol! Wear safety glasses when pulling things out. Sometimes things go flying.

[@susanpassfield4135]

That piece of wood that supports the shelf is called a cleat. Instead of paper on the back, you could always stencil a pattern for no cost. Looks beautiful!

[@nwolf730]

Very nice job on this hutch. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. I’m just starting out flipping furniture and then it got super cold. I can’t wait to get my garage ready.

[@elainemarkham9008]

I love it . The squirrel appearance made me laugh . Also think your streets houses look quite European compared to how us Europeans usually see American houses represented. I’m also delighted to see your subscribers numbers continue to increase. Your hard work is paying off 🎉😀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@poppyteel4490]

I'm rewatching this for the molding of the missing veneer--got an old antique table with chunks off the bottom of the legs! Thank you for all your advice and hard work helping with all of our questions!

[@TheSmerickson]

It is just beautiful! If it doesn't sell, take out the lower shelf of the cabinet, and stage it as a bar with some bottles, wine glasses, etc. Home bars are so popular! Love it!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Great idea! I may have to stage it as a bar cart as well! (: Thanks for watching!

[@annak8249]

You're a good teacher! Thanks for your help. I'm looking forward to redoing my chalk painted china hutch and convert it to a coffee/tea bar.

[@becky6739]

For difficult repairs and holes instead of wood filler use bondo it works great

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

May have to look into that. Thanks for sharing

[@lindafrench4670]

Love the Navy, raw wood and the gold. Great job Lauren! ⭐

[@varieta9466]

I applaud you for your hard work. Love the color and the final product! Well done! ❤️

[@MissMolly3377]

I am really loving the Navy blue color, lately. I have a dresser I am going to be re-doing, as soon as the weather gets nice, and that is the color I have, in my head, for it. Thanks for the great tips.

[@marymarks7046]

Great color it will go with so much. TFS all the details.

[@mosha3007]

If you have a large or awkwardly situated hole to fill, try hammering in a wooden dowel first and then filling the remaining space with wood putty.

[@flaminbird1]

I was to say the same thing and before I posted I checked the comments figuring someone else would have said it . 😎

[@chee5094]

Lauren love your work..Especially that table set with bench was fantastic work..Keep up the hard work..

[@cindybeauchamp6576]

I just recently subscribed to your channel. What a wealth of info! Thank you for all the interesting content you put out. I feel confident that I will have great results with my projects following your valuable teachings.

[@lydiakinnaman1106]

Love navy and greens. looks amazing. You always do awesome work.

[@alisonhaddon6121]

I also remove the back, off a piece. However if the back is more substantial, I measure and cut a thin piece of timber (ply) and I then wallpaper this and stick it to the back. Love your channel Lauren, you are a star X

[@kimmattevi7683]

It is much easier to remove the backing to put the paper on and then replace it. Usually just a few small nails and takes less time than the way you tried it. GREAT JOB!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

I will definitely be doing this next time! Thanks for watching!

[@angiestoufer7028]

I just bought a hutch and I just bought midnight blue to paint. I can not wait to see my results because yours is beautiful. I love the wall paper and hardware. Great job!

[@lindamorrow1316]

Beautiful piece of furniture you have created!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you so so much Linda 😊

[@MissMolly3377]

Great idea, using the leaf blower.

[@meganhewitt200]

Beautiful! Glad the gold one because that’s what I voted for. 😁

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Good choice! Thanks for participating and watching ☺️

[@gailcullinan]

Hi Lauren, I really enjoy your videos and your work. Well done, don't stop. Itmlools as if your business is growing fast.

[@susanderderian5073]

Love the color! Try paintable wallpaper. It has a ton of texture and very forgiving.

[@debrabell2604]

I think it turned out great love the deep blue very nice

[@semiprokeloi]

Hey friendly tip for worn screws, grab an rubber band and put it between the screw driver and the screw. It creates grip making it super easy to get out.

[@denvernow7294]

Love you're profit margins. And I bet the neighbors love the sanding in the driveway while they're sleeping haha

[@carmentrevino4704]

I love it, so sad I'm cross country. Great job!!! ❤

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Yay - happy to hear Carmen 💕 One day we will solve nationwide just for all our friends across the country! Thanks for watching 😊

[@leahroby241]

Looks really lovely. The paper turned out very classy.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you! I love how it pulled together! (:

[@SuzanaBehmer]

Really lovely !!!!! Wonderful work Lauren !!!

[@noracardona2527]

This is gorgeous! Tip for sticky residue: use essential oil of lemon - good quality (I use DoTerra). It is magical! I am a 2nd grade teacher and use it to get name plate sticker residue off desks. Rub a drop on with your finger and the glue literally rolls off. Then, just wipe with a clean paper towel. You are left with a smooth, nice smelling area!

[@brendatomlinson]

Very pretty, Lauren. I’m glad you chose the gold paper, it ties everything together nicely.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thanks so much! 😊. I think so too! (:

[@daphnekuzminsky3850]

I was sad when you took the doors off because I loved the detail on the glass and I voted for blue wallpaper on IG... but I absolutely love how it turned out! Gold was the best choice! 💯

[@cathy7824]

quilters square and a rotary cutter will make any wallpaper cuts much easier. I'll also take the wallpaper and center down the middle and leave outside edges the color i painted the furniture. It looks better than a wonky wallpaper cut

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Interesting! I never thought of that! Thanks for the tip & thanks for watching!

[@alfa5243]

I love the wood on the back cabinet. Maybe I’ll like the wall paper too

[@lifeofaimee6259]

Love how this turned out - OMG to the squirrel at 25:54 I kept going back to look at him...

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Haha! So many people mentioned him! He was just chillin! (: Thanks for watching!

[@lisafreebairn7736]

It is really cute!!! Good job! Try using the wallpaper that you wet on the back rather than peel and stick. Everyone will tell you that peel and stick is easy. But even pros hate it. The kind that you wet on the back allows for more leeway. It is also even cheaper with greater selection. You can line it up once wet and it is wayyyyyy more forgiving allowing you movement without folding and bending your paper. Also a dry eraser is nicer for burnishing because it doesn't scratch the paper.

[@lindah120]

Beautiful job as usual! Glad to see the navy paint covered it well. Usually mahogany is a terrible bleeder.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

I was a bit worried but it covered excellent! Thanks for watching 🤗 glad you liked it!

[@mabelregimal5407]

Great job, you did exactly what I thought when I first saw it.

[@adripaez]

For the doors, have you heard of Rustoleum Mirror Effect? You can use it on the glass, paint the wood gold, sell them as wall decor or use them as staging props 😊

[@sstevens5190]

Beautiful love love the color!!

[@hnycreek]

Absolutely stunning job Lauren!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

You're the best! Thank you! (:

[@tradehippotv]

Very good job on this one as well. I like the way that it turned out and I think the raw wood does make it pop.

[@mimarimani]

good call on keeping the shelves wood

[@retroredo9850]

I'm binge watching too. A year late! I have an odd empty space at end of a galley kitchen in a small home we are updating to downsize a 2nd time in retirement. I was thinking to try to match existing cabinets to make a boring broom closet! Changed my mind. Something like this is a better idea!

[@sergiothehandyman]

Came out awesome Lauren.. Awesome job.

[@annettewhitbeck6072]

Very nice job. I love it. I like that color blue.🙂

[@dsmith5844]

It's beautiful! You did a great job with the whole piece.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you Dawn 😊

[@mrjedmonds1]

Big fan love these finishes. Very inspiring

[@janicegray9999]

I love your final project I think it's definitely worth what you're asking for Hope you get it.

[@IsisOya]

Excellent work. Great vision on this one.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you very much 😊

[@pommeblossom]

Suchhhh a good color! Now I need me a coffee bar.

[@innaavdeyev]

Always love watching your videos. Keep up the great videos!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Happy to hear you enjoy them 😊 thanks for watching!

[@jeannecharlson9678]

Loved this flip! You should get yourself a ratcheting screwdriver with multiple screw heads. It could make it much easier, especially since you remove a lot of various hardware pieces.

[@tiamckelle1]

Tac cloth is amazing for removing sawdust. You piece looks amazing 🤩!

[@thewarriorcall]

Love the cross on the wall. :>) Great flip job!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you 😊

[@laurathompson1913]

Lauren, it looks great! I would flip those doors sideways, take out the grids, paint them and add some furniture transfers to make beautiful wall art! Cheap and cool!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Great idea!! May have to try something! (: Thanks for watching!

[@nilsagomez1]

I love it how Nieman helps you

[@rebeccaleah7706]

This looks awesome! Can't wait to start painting furniture for my channel!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you! Good luck painting (: It's addicting!