Dapper Before & After: Travis's Hutch Turned Media Console

When Travis came across this hutch in a consignment shop, he was able to look past the dated brown finish, brass hardware, chicken wire doors and big, bulky presence to see its hidden potential. With a little re-imagining, which involved removing a couple doors, giving it a fresh coat of a paint and adding lights, this ugly old hutch has become a stylish new media cabinet.

Isn't it amazing what you can do with paint? Of course, there's more than just a little paint going on here. In addition the painting the exterior of the hutch, Travis also added a warm gray color to the inside. By removing the two center doors, Travis was able to clear out space for a television. Travis replaced the glass in the other two doors and reattached them. Adding lighting to the upper half of the cabinet creates a great space for displaying keepsakes and keeps the piece looking bright despite its big, hulking presence.

Great job, Travis! Thanks for sharing your makeover with Captain Dapper.

If you like Travis's style, be sure to check out the tour of his Dapper Home: Travis's Collection of Personal Treasures.

Images: 1. Travis Braxton Paul, 2. Jason Loper