How to Create a Chippy White Milk Painted Potting Bench

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The before is an Ethan Allen hutch in pretty bad shape.

Chippy White Milk Painted Potting Bench before picture www.homeroad.net

 I'm going to make it beautiful using Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint in Ironstone.

I am including affiliate links to Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint at no extra cost to you. Just click on the bold links to locate the products. 

I gave the top of the hutch 2 coats of milk paint then watched the magic happen... 

the chipping began as soon as the paint began to dry. 

Chippy White Milk Painted Potting Bench www.homeroad.net

When the paint was dry and the first chips began to fall I gave the entire piece a sanding with a fine grit sandpaper. 

Chippy White Milk Painted Potting Bench www.homeroad.net

I distressed the hutch on the edges and around the knobs where wear and tear would naturally occur.

Finally I coated the hutch with Miss Mustard Seed Tough Coat to protect it and to stop anymore chipping. 

This hutch is a great size and has a beautiful farmhouse look that is the perfect neutral color. 

I didn't stop there... I decided this piece needed to be a potting bench so I added some accessories. 

Chippy White Milk Painted Potting Bench www.homeroad.net

First I added a steel towel bar with clips to hold seed packets.

Chippy White Milk Painted Potting Bench www.homeroad.net

Then a galvanized steel bin for seeds and tools. 

Chippy White Milk Painted Potting Bench www.homeroad.net

The whole piece came together when I painted and distressed the word GARDEN at the top of the piece. 

I think my favorite things to make are potting benches... see below for links to a few more of my favorites.

Chippy White Milk Painted Potting Bench www.homeroad.net


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18 comments

  1. ANNEJune 15, 2015 at 7:26 AM

    Super cute Susan! Congrats on your TV appearance too!!

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    1. Susan HomeroadJune 15, 2015 at 7:05 PM

      Thanks so much Anne! I know... look for me on HGTV July 26th at noon! Thanks!

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  2. RESCUE REHABJune 15, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    I really love this!

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  3. Funky Junk InteriorsJune 15, 2015 at 2:46 PM

    What an awesome outcome! Adore this! I think I need a hutch in my life...

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    1. Susan HomeroadJune 15, 2015 at 7:06 PM

      Thank you Donna! I love the way it came out... the clips are my favorite part!

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  4. Jean TuthillJune 15, 2015 at 5:24 PM

    I love what you did with this hutch. The potting bench is to die for... It is awesome!

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    1. Susan HomeroadJune 15, 2015 at 7:06 PM

      Thank you Jean! I am very happy with the way it came out!

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  5. CindyJune 16, 2015 at 7:39 AM

    So, so awesome!! Love your finished work!!

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  6. Gail WilsonJune 16, 2015 at 3:55 PM

    this might be my favorite project you've ever done Susan. I love your chippy white milk painted potting bench. The galvanized holder is fabulous!

    gail

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    1. Susan HomeroadJune 16, 2015 at 9:06 PM

      Oh Gail you are so sweet! Thanks so much... coming from you that means a lot!! :)

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  7. Little Vintage CottageJune 16, 2015 at 9:01 PM

    Oh my goodness... how cute!

    Tania

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  8. Jennifer PriorJune 20, 2015 at 11:01 PM

    Wow, this is beautiful. It's an amazing transformation!

    By the way, I'd love to invite you post on my new blog hop—the Weekend Blog Hop at My Flagstaff Home (www.myflagstaffhome.com). It begins on Thursday evenings and lasts all weekend, if you're interested.

    Jennifer

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  9. Carole WestJune 27, 2015 at 9:25 PM

    Beautiful potting bench - really like the metal you added - looks great off the white.
    Carole @ Garden Up Green

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  10. Jen @ Girl in the GarageFebruary 23, 2016 at 1:04 PM

    Hi Susan- I love your hutch makeover to potting bench! Would you mind if I featured this on my other blog - DIY Furniture Makeovers? (http://diyfurnituremakeovers.com) Let me know- thanks so much!

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