China Hutch Makeover | Upcycle Old & Outdated Furniture

[@cindyferrara6022]

Neiman, don't sell yourself short. The behind the scenes people make it all happen. You're an amazing camera man and talented effects guy. Glad to see you more up front. You're both great!!!!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thanks Cindy! It definitely takes both of us to make this channel successful! Thanks for watching and supporting!

[@cindyferrara6022]

@@FurnitureFlippingTeacher for sure. We love you both!!!!

[@Lilla930]

I agree! He's an awesome cameraman!

[@LauraLovesLounge]

This is too true! I used to work as a stage manager... it's a LOT of work to make things APPEAR to go smoothly on stage or on camera. lol Great job both of you! ♥

[@suzanneribas3746]

I would kill to have his skills

[@patriciareyes1108]

Girl, you have found your calling. You have found a bigger classroom to reach all of us around the world. You rock!

[@cynthiabandy5816]

Quick tip: to keep my putty and wood filler from drying out I put a piece of seran wrap in the container directly on the product to seal out the air in the container. Works like a dream.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Ahh! thanks! I will have to try it!

[@yvettewallus119]

Great tip!

[@kathyl5610]

Thanks for that tip, just common sense!

[@kkaubela]

It's a lovely tip, it works in the kitchen too..i use this trick to do not let my guacamole get dark..it last days in the fridge with fresh green colour.

[@mmlitcher]

Great tip!! Will have to try~

[@RobertalWilliams]

I imagine our children and grandchildren will be saying, "Why did they paint it?" Then they can have the fun of peeling the paint off and restoring it. Keep up the great work.

[@bpaulsen6701]

Ugghh! Please don't even say that. I just finished stripping a walnut dresser, with NINE coats of paint...and purple glitter on pink paint...GLITTER {obviously the from the 70's, it was between the 60's avocado green, and 80's gray}! The glue in the glitter mixed with the stripper and made it nearly impossible to strip. Why people destroy beautiful wood with paint is beyond me.

[@vickiel914]

Neiman deserves some nice stuff too! He works hard behind the scenes and helps Lauren when she needs it. Good job on this piece! Turned out very nice!

[@lr6844]

Great job and color on the coffee cabinet; anyone would be proud to have it in their home. Like most people, though, I have a suggestion. Traditionally, when a cabinet door remains on the piece, it is painted on both sides with the interior box left natural or painted. For the very reason you touched up the paint on the top of the drawers, you also paint the interior of the doors. It's that finishing touch.

[@kathyeubanks5524]

That coffee bar is fantastic; I love the color! Please DO use the old hutch windows for another project! Beautiful job! ❤️

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

We’ll see what Neim comes up with 😉 thanks for watching!

[@nancyberg6260]

@@FurnitureFlippingTeacher go for it Neim. I like them and those shelves.

[@PCHPatti]

A glass shelf would be a nice addition to use the upper half and still let the lamp shine through. How tall is your customer's coffee maker/station? Does she want a shelf above?

[@lr6844]

Two or three glass shelves would finish the look. She did a great job though.

[@dorothytackett9943]

Neiman, love the desk and the fact you can work comfortably while filming and editing. You and Lauren make a great team.

[@ApparentlyNott]

not going to lie, I loved the "before" and I'm sad to see it go, but I am always glad to see something that wasn't being used become useable again! And the after looks amazing!

[@karensheppard1471]

I agree - the doors were to die for! So I was glad to hear that they were going to be saved for a future project

[@freefromburdens01]

Neiman, you beat me to the doors lol. Those doors are gorgeous. Can't wait to see what you do with them.

[@lyndahammel9502]

My Nana gave me a small maple hutch. I love it. It's solid maple from the 1940's and made in the USA. I treasure it. My maple hutch is very similar in size and drawer placement.

[@hnycreek]

Very cute Lauren! I still think a shelf could be added if your customer wanted one. Love the color!

[@wilmacoate1042]

A glass shelf would let the light shine through. 💡

[@barrytoews781]

Just a small comment or advice. In this situation when you drill with a key hole saw drill from the top to just break through with the guide bit then finish off from the other side. That way you will not get that blow out on the finished part. Nice job.

[@trudyeby464]

I agree it is easiest to find the middle from the top. You can just use the drill bit part from top down, then use that hole to guide the hole saw from the bottom up. It is great to see you try new things on camera and to let us see that things aren't always perfect!

[@deanagallatin6974]

Good to know!

[@suzanneknollinger5533]

So close to 100k! Can’t wait till you hit it!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Yes! Getting closer every day! 🤗 thanks for the support!

[@barbiedoll68bk]

I'm glad you said at the end of the video about a hole for the coffee maker cord. That color is beautiful 😍

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

yeah! I think it will be a great touch! 🤗 Thanks for watching!

[@kathywithrow1131]

First time I've seen you cover the hinges instead of removing the doors. Remember we are beginners. I always appreciate when you explain things.

[@christynowen4647]

I’m pretty sure this is my new favorite color!! Omgosh this is just gorgeous!! Great job Girl❤️ So happy for Neiman to have his new awesome desk also❤️❤️

[@robertfobia6247]

I want to thank you for your awesome videos, you gave me the courage to try it myself… Im disabled and unable to work, but, finishing the furniture at my pace allows me to feel as though, I’m contributing to my family again.. thank you for what you do.

[@kayeyeager8006]

Exactly what I am doing Robert! Studied for a year before I jumped in.

[@robertfobia6247]

@@kayeyeager8006 awesome!!!

[@sueburt5759]

Hello guys ! I have been doing crafts most of my life but more recently I have been repainting furniture. I just finished my dining room set. I did it in a pretty tan color and went over it with antique wax, came out very rustic looking which was just what I wanted. Now I am doing a 1940s China cabinet. It was stained a darker walnut, I primed it with white primer and now I am painting it a beautiful shade of blue. I just wanted to let you know that I took the backer board off the China cabinet very carefully painted it off-white, and with a level, drew horizontal lines across it (5" wide) with pencil which I then wet my finger and dragged along the pencil line as I saw on KZbin. It came out amazing! I love watching you, Lauren and Newman. Keep up the Great Work! Sue

[@rondick6220]

On the hooks, next time you think you are pushing the limit on depth, use a washer to add space between the hook and wood

[@melindahayes3728]

I love the color! I personally would like the coffee cups on a shelf instead of hooks on the side. Other than that I love what you did. Great job.

[@AmyKime]

Absolutely GORGEOUS job on this coffee bar, Lauren....LOVE it!!!

[@kylieyager9156]

Loren, that is beautiful! One of my favorites yet. I just started flipping and by watching you I have started with the melange paints! Which I am loving. This color is beautiful!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Wonderful! Melange is a favorite for sure (: Thanks for watching!

[@janjones4772]

Another beautiful piece, it’s gorgeous, I know the new owner will be thrilled, speechless. It’s so pretty👍👍💕

[@reneecook1834]

Yes keep doors for craft project! So pretty!

[@adorablerepurposals6745]

Oh my! I’m so in love with everything about this flip!!! I have a large armoire I want to make into a coffee bar. I’m following your lead ! Thanks, so much, for what you guys do!

[@Dingle1234]

What a gorgeous happy colour! The best thing paint companies have ever done is promoting lower sheen, the colours come out much better. I think this is the best teal I've seen.

[@raffinataonline]

When you have a smaller piece like on the shiplap, it can be easier to place that on the bottom. That way you have a full piece on the top & the smaller-width piece will most likely be hidden by whatever's on the bar. Flows better visually & may save a bit of work. Love the color. Great job, as always!

[@estherheming8836]

That is a great idea.

[@deborahschipper1520]

Fabulous Job! Iappreciate thatyou didn't hide your "mistakes". Gives me hope for my flips! It is gorgeous!

[@yvettewallus119]

Yay! So happy for Neiman’s new gift! Neiman, you are very talented. Glad you are getting recognized.

[@jillbarry922]

Outstanding result, my favorite color. Your attention to detail is excellent. So well done!!

[@annettehalliday8892]

Hi guys, that is an amazing “flip”, you see these pieces on marketplace often. The desk is a wonderful gift …..very nice. You are both doing an amazing job 👏👏👏🇦🇺

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thanks, Annette!!

[@KA-eu9sy]

My favourite part is the shiplap of course. Gorgeous.

[@judymielcarek6011]

The color is beautiful. Gorgeous coffee bar. You and Neiman are a great team.

[@kaythompson8721]

That is really pretty! I sent photos to my one son. He's go an old hutch in his sun porch he wants to paint.

[@nancyberg6260]

Good to see the Neiman and some of his input to keep things hopping. There is a good give and take in this partnership and good seeing an attractive pair together. I like this project. Nice work and ideas

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Couldn't agree more!

[@marycarper5634]

I love it Lauren! I am anxious to see what Neiman comes up with, with the glass doors you took off....

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

me too! 😂

[@freefromburdens01]

Great job. Now I know what to do with an old cabinet we have. Thanks for sharing.

[@dawnturner9638]

This is my absolute FAVOURITE piece youve done! It is beautiful~!

[@lindeehopkins6439]

This fabulous Lauren! I love the color! What a gift you hv! Totally awesome desk Neiman!

[@reighngold]

This is beautiful!! Also, we need more Neiman in the videos, he's a natural on camera!!

[@sheliaberry877]

Your coffee bar turn out so nice! I really like this shade of green. Shiplap is one of my favorites. The quality is certainly in this piece of furniture! Thrilled for Neiman getting this nice desk with the "extras". Thanks for sharing. God bless

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you so much, Shelia! This one was a fun one for sure!

[@greennurtureco]

I miss when it was just your channel. I still love your content!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Not too sure what you mean by this! It is still just our channel!

[@Nonnie1227]

You two are added to my "give it a thumbs up even before you view it club" because I'm confident you will not disappoint!

[@marilynweist2645]

It turned out beautiful! Love the color! You do great work!

[@robinhughes7576]

I love the background music. Praying that God continue to bless y'all.

[@alisonclark7540]

The other thing that makes me smile with your videos is when you “sign off” and say…..’see you in the flip side’. My husband always says that as I head out to work or run an errand…basically meaning I’ll see you when you get back at the end of the work day.

[@PB-lr5cr]

We appreciate your channel. Thank you for both of you❤️

[@elenaabusabe4228]

I honestly think you should use the doors as picture frames. They're super gorgeous.

[@ThereseDavidson]

Neiman, love the desk set-up!

[@laurahale9309]

I thought the same thing about the doors - they seem like you can make some cute decor from them!

[@joehuber]

Hello, I think you are doing a grate job re- purposing furniture and have a good eye for color and creativity. I thank people like you for sharing your work an skills for others to see. I am a contractor who has been painting and remodeling for over twenty years and just wanted to give you a couple hints or suggestions to maybe help you cut some time and maybe even make a little more money. I watched how you apply the plastic wood and if you skim coat over the holes in a clean manner and just fill the hole instead of putting a bit more over and around the holes. No matter how you sand anything around the holes will be sanded away. Obviously you have to fill the holes at least twice if not three times in order for them to disappear but also I noticed you use the Bondo which I feel is a faster way for the filler to dry and a harder finish. Also make sure you always prime over the wood filler or bondo. ( so it don’t flash) Have you ever used Binz by Zinnzer co? It is a shellac based primer and once it’s on it’s on there and blocks everything! ( once it’s dry you can’t scratch it off )use it to prime kitchen cabinets and then two coats of finish over that. Ok one more thing you might want to upgrade one day to a HVLP sprayer it will help you cover more over the piece your spraying and revive a better quality finish. I have been painting for a long time and if you need any advice about that subject please let me know. I can’t believe how hard you and your boyfriend or husband work to do these projects. I love seeing people doing the good preparation and quality labor Like you guys do!! Thanks for your videos! Joe,

[@outofthemudministry6683]

I pray y’all are well and blessed!!!!!!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thanks! Back at ya!

[@heinhausfarm9171]

I love her projects but I love the music and editing on the videos almost as much!! Good job!!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thanks so much! We pride ourselves on both accounts! We appreciate your support!

[@jjb494]

Hi, I wanted to tell you I appreciate this is a clean channel. I enjoy watching. 😉

[@teresaramos1719]

I'm with you dude. The glass doors should be used as a design element. So pretty .shame to let it go to waste on this piece.

[@deanagallatin6974]

Neiman : Lauren makes pretty things, but YOU make the Magic happen! Lol. Together you are both perfect.

[@ondinadixon1875]

You did a Fantastic job on that hutch makeover 👍and lei man does an Awesome job Behind the scenes ! 👍I just ❤️❤️the Way it All turned out 👏👏

[@darlenemchenry1104]

Love the coffee bar... especially the color! IMO, a shelf at the top would have been a welcome addition, though. I was happy to hear you plan on drilling a hole for the coffee maker cord. Keep up the good work! Your videos are always fun to watch.

[@aliceparker5216]

Very good work love 💘 what you do with old pieces making them look like new again making other things out of them lovely 😍

[@ayoung9441]

Great job! It looks amazing! ⭐ I thought the mugs would look nice on the back wall. Wondering why you didn't put them on across the back to display nice mugs?

[@Lia2222]

I love your extra effort to make sure inside the drawer part is painted too

[@isabelalbuquerque5678]

I loved your video. I’m getting ideas to paint my hutch, I think white. Never did this before but you make it look so easy. I have to try, wish me luck😉

[@careyannrudolph3286]

I have one of these & I wanted to make it more for a mixed drink bar, you gave me ideas thank you

[@c66yeung]

Neiman, you should also get sponsored for a cushion mat for long standing at the stand-up desk, an ergonomic chair, and comfortable soft memory foam cushion shoes. It's important to be good to your standing posture as you work. You're still young, so start early. Good job doing what you do!

[@vickinoeske1154]

Very charming coffee bar. Although personally I'd miss a shelf or two. The light is a great addition.

[@cindywooldridge9032]

I agree about the shelves.At least one on top lke the inspiration piece.

[@vickinoeske1154]

@@cindywooldridge9032 Yes.

[@TJ-kg5bv]

I am so impressed with your work. I tried sanding a dresser for a refinishing project that is still sitting in my garage :( So I appreciate all the hard work for I know how much time an entire project like this takes. (Even though now, I can fully say, you're a pro!!) Mad love sent to you both! Good job guys!

[@kayeyeager8006]

TJ may I inspire you? Feel the fear but do it anyway! After all it's just paint. Best wishes ❤

[@TJ-kg5bv]

@@kayeyeager8006 you are right! 🥰❤

[@peggyking432]

I too love the doors. I hope you can do something fun with them

[@jtcphw51121]

This is my dream coffee bar!!! Love that deal too!!

[@LosingDrea]

Neiman I was thinking just that...not sure if you did anything with them yet but that new house you all have could use some nice steampunk looking elements and those just speak steampunk to me and I am sure you guys love that look somewhere...if not I am sure some customer will somewhere on something. But that was once a really nice antique pice I am thinking and though you made it awesome and gave it a new life new purpose you have no idea the value that piece on its own in the age I am thinking it was could have fetched. See I don't know how but I've always had this superpower of sorts that I just somehow know things that have value based on age that has come from eras far earlier than my birth. I have champagne taste and beer pocket I always say. This was fantastic and something I myself want one day in my own home being a big-time coffee drinker. Loved this! The shiplap was an awesome touch and your way of staging it made it look super stylish!

[@mygirlbumbaugh1883]

I really like the look. What a great way to update an old hutch. I was thinking a cord hole was the perfect final touch.

[@virginiasoskin9082]

Wow, way cool coffee bar! Love the color.

[@TonyV_in_the_OC]

On your hole saw…start on one side…about 1/2 way through, switch to opposite side and finish hole. You will NOT have any more “tear out”. Nice to see hubby in video too!

[@susansantafedetolles6]

Lauren! This is one of my favorite pieces that you've done! GREAT job-I love the color. You are an inspiration to me as I am getting started in furniture flipping. Thank you both, you and Neiman do a great job on the videos!!!

[@sogara1]

Love this! Would love to see discreet access for power cord(s) so you could place coffee or espresso machine in cabinet.

[@urbanhomesteadingchannel1813]

Oh shoot! You just reminded me I had screws in the pocket of my favorite gym shorts!!!! And they just went through the washer 🤦‍♀️. Anyway I love how you transformed this bulky cupboard into this adorable coffee bar 💚

[@cathyknapp9360]

This piece turned out absolutely beautiful you didn't awesome job congratulations on your new desk Nieman I know you'll get lots of use out of it and helped make your job a little easier and I can't wait to see what you're going to do with the doors of this thank you both for sharing love you DIYs have a great evening and God bless you both

[@juliewohlfarth9627]

Love the transformation, color and light!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thanks, Julie!!

[@plakette26]

Oiiii, I LOVE these beautiful doors 😍

[@alisonclark7540]

Lauren, that was awesome! You inspire so much. Thank you

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

So glad! Thanks for watching!

[@thefurnitureflippers5236]

just did my first flip! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@ellenkelley8416]

Once I did something similar but added glass shelves so the light shines through them Tgat way you get light and shelving. Could also use plexiglass. This coffee bar turned out so cute. I love Melange paint. Thanks for recommending it.

[@kathleenhernandez3772]

You always do the best jobs, I hope Nemian enjoys his desk

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thanks! Yep he is already enjoying it and putting it to great use! Thanks for watching!

[@laraynekayfes5329]

Very nice...love it but not a big coffee drinker + no room 😄 enjoy! I would have liked the interior less orange-y. Of course that's a lot of time, but when you had the doors open, my eyes were drawn down & that detracts some.

[@karensheppard1471]

Agree. I think using the white paint that was used on the shiplap would have been perfect

[@newfsrule9163]

Love love love that paint color 😃❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Great job Lauren…as usual 😉

[@sandravdmerwe804]

Wow baie mooi en netjies werk. 🇿🇦💞💞

[@goodvolks2know372]

Next time when drilling like that place "painters tape" the top and bottom from where you are drilling and that should help minimize having that blow out. Look great

[@brie_b]

Great work and gorgeous results. I love it!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@callmeacab]

I havent even finished watching the video yet. I just had to say THANK YOU. I have been dying to see how to install a light in one of these. This is the exact flip I want to do for myself. Thank you thank you thank you. Ok back to the rest of the video.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Glad we could help! Thanks for watching and hope you enjoy the rest! Good luck on yours!

[@teresadavis823]

My mom gave me her old chine cabinet and I have had it for 15 years I am so ready to update it this will be my first time so I'm a little scared now the wood is a lot darker than the cabinet you worked on in your video so to you the expert do you think I should apply a primer first on wood this dark before painting 18:28

[@westcovina9395]

Innovation excellent repurposing ideas! Just amazing!

[@briemills9209]

Great job! It is a beautiful piece. I would have like to have seen how you wired the light though.

[@genieduso7438]

Love the color and the finished product. I wondered about a power strip for more then one thing to be plugged in? Good job!

[@marynapier2007]

Great job to both of you. I love the furniture you re-make and Neiman's ability behind the camera keeps it interesting.

[@carlaj.beltran4905]

Your Coffee Bar came out BEAUTIFUL ! I love the color. I’m so glad you said you’re going to make a hole for the coffeemaker’s cord because now it’s complete ! 😉

[@tiffanygaydos8997]

A tip on using a hole saw bit. Put your painters tape on both sides of the piece you are cutting and it will help eliminate splintering and your bit will cut right through it.

[@kathywithrow1131]

Turned out beautiful

[@hplee881]

Love the color. Beautiful job on the piece

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

thanks, Peggy ☺️

[@kitzimmerman9843]

I like having all your videos on one channel.