Easy Furniture Transformation {Adding Legs}

Remember my Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Old Violet china hutch I fixed up last year?

 

I bought it on Craig’s List almost a year ago and transformed it from dark-stained and dull to this blue beauty.

Before I bought it, I knew that the width and depth were perfect for my space, but I also knew that it was lacking a little on height.  That fact didn’t stop me because I knew I could fix it and I finally got around  to it this weekend.

 

I added these cute little 4-inch high bun feet and I absolutely love how it turned out!

 
 

It was really easy.  In fact, I did it all by myself — well, I had a tiny bit of help from Mr. Longhorn.

I only have one picture of the process because my camera battery died mid-project, so I’ll do my best to describe it for you.  

It’s so easy, I think you can manage to follow along without pictures.

First, my husband helped me lay the piece down on the ground and I inspected the underside to see what I had to work with.

The four corners had 2 x 2 square wood pieces that had furniture “pads” (what are they called?) on the bottom.  I removed those and measured how much space I’d have to work with.

Then, I went to the hardware store and bought the 4″ bun feet I had been admiring for the piece.  They were $6.98 a piece.  When I got home, my husband told me that I would need something called a “tee nut” to secure and screw the legs in to. (Yes, after.  So back to the store I went.)

A “tee nut” looks like this:

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He told me that they’re usually used on the top of a piece instead of the bottom, but since we’re not moving the hutch all over the place it should be just fine.

So, I drilled a hole into the bottom of the wood support and hammered the tee nut into place.

Here’s my one and only picture I took on my phone and posted on Instagram:

It’s off-center because my bun fee are kinda wide.

Once I had the tee nuts in place, I painted the feet to match my piece and screwed them into the tee nut.  Super easy!  

I love it!

As a reminder, here’s what it looked like before I installed the legs:

 
And, again, after!
 

(Sorry for the terrible glare on the cabinet doors. )

My dining room is really coming together!  I just have to finish upholstering my chairs and I’ll be ready to show it off!

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26 Responses to Easy Furniture Transformation {Adding Legs}

  1. Stacey says:

    Smart move. It really does change the look of the china cabinet. I just love that blue color and you can never have enough pretty storage spots.

    We have a piece of furniture upstairs in a bedroom that I recently took the feet off of…it made it seem better sized for that space.

  2. Melissa Owczarzak says:

    Looks great!! Totally smart, I’m thinking of doing the same on my bedroom armoire. It’s a pretty big room and I think the added height would give it so much more drama.

  3. Jenna LaFevor says:

    Love it! Crazy how something so small has a huge impact!! And I LOVE that color you painted it! Gorgeous! Totally jealous!!

    Jenna @ http://rainonatinroof.com

  4. Jenny Eanes says:

    I love that color! I think every room should have at least one piece of painted furniture;)

    Jenny @ diywithjenandb.blogspot.com

  5. Claire Berard says:

    What a great idea and it makes a HUGE difference!!! I LOVE this piece. I haven’t painted anything with Old Violet, but after seeing this piece, I might have to! LOVE it! Thanks so much for sharing at The Rustic Pig! Hugs!!! Claire

  6. hugskissesandsnot.com says:

    That is amazing what a difference it makes! Great job!

  7. Jennifer Hughes says:

    You’re right. Just adding legs makes SUCH a difference! Please share your projects at http://www.creativecraftsthursday.blogspot.com each and every week and check out what other creative divas are up to.

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  9. Edith Demshar says:

    I love the color! And adding the feet really did change the look! Thank you for sharing your talent…Love your blog!

  10. THREE MANGO SEEDS says:

    I love the color! And the legs just add the perfect finishing touch. XOXO

  11. Avery Wilson says:

    The transformation of this cabinet by adding legs looks amazing! I’ve used metal furniture legs to transform some of my daughter’s furniture and she loves it.

  12. kelly arent-Copper Roof Interiors LLC says:

    Great idea adding feet to this project. I have done this on a long dresser before….totally transforms the piece! Just found your site thru Pinterest…am your newest follower.
    Thanks for sharing.

  13. malik aayan says:

    I am so in love with this. It looks one hundred percent different and two hundred percent better! This looks so great.!Fire Engine Kids Bed

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  24. d says:

    what color did you use for this piece?

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