I am very excited to share our basement bar reveal with you today! My goal was to tackle this room on a budget, while keeping it functional and consistent with our aesthetic.
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Facebook Marketplace Find
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The seller wasn’t willing to split the pair, so I figured we’d find a place for the lower half elsewhere- or sell it later on.
Sketching the Vision
We’d have open storage at the bottom of the hutch- something we’d need to build, a riser of sorts.
Deconstruction
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Emmett very carefully deconstructed the piece, because we wanted to repurpose as much of the original moulding as possible.
Reassembly & Building
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This area allowed us to have open storage beneath the hutch, but most importantly- it makes it feel built in, fitting perfectly from countertop to ceiling.
Antiquing the Mirrored Back
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I knew I wanted to antique the mirror for a bit more texture, warmth, and to achieve an aged look or patina.
Priming & Painting
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I knew I wanted to antique the mirror for a bit more texture, warmth, and to achieve an aged look or patina.
Installation
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This hutch is so heavy and hoisting it up onto the countertop for a fourth time was no easy feat. We opted to assemble it in place for that reason.
Vintage Bar Hutch Styling
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I think the original hardware is super charming, so we decided to keep it! We fill the existing holes prior to painting, in preparation for the hardware relocation
I’m really proud of this piece and am especially impressed with Emmett’s finishing carpentry work these days.