The Grand Linfield

I decided to bash this Michael’s miniature hutch for use in the Linfield Kitchen.

First step was to deconstruct the unit.

With the bottom and top units reduced to shells, I roughed out with pencil how I wanted to rework the shelves.

Starting with the bottom unit, I began constructing the shelves. I constructed the shelves outside of the unit to allow for easier painting. I used balsa board for the new shelves.

I decided not to use the center door and leave the center shelves open. I covered the two side doors with corrugated scrapbook paper after having removed the wooden knobs. I dry fitted all the components one last time before painting.

I primed and painted all the bottom pieces. I used a butter yellow on the shell, white for the shelves and door trim, and a soft green for the door panels. It left it looking rather bright and baby nursery-ish so I used a dark brown paint and dry brushed the entire piece to antique it.

Before antiquing:

After antiquing:

Next I moved to the top unit. I began constructing the shelving bits. Once everything was cut and dry fitted, I painted all the pieces.

I added plexi to the back of the doors and I covered the inside of the hutch with a print fabric.

I then began attaching all the shelves.

Once all the assembly was complete, I added glass beads for knobs and tiny jewelry findings as faux hinges. Lastly, I began filling it with all my kitchen miniatures.

I can’t wait to place this in the Linfield kitchen!

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