HOW TO USE FURNITURE IN YOUR GREENHOUSE

REPURPOSED AND RECYCLED HUTCH TOP

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INTRODUCTION

Are you looking to add a special touch to your space with a cool old hutch or other furniture?

Picking one can be a fun adventure!

In this blog post, we’ll share some tips to help you find a hutch and other furniture that matches your style and fits perfectly in your home and garden.

Let’s get started!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

REPURPOSED FURNITURE
PAINT

WHAT WE’LL COVER

DO YOU WANT TO SUPPORT WILD WEST SUCCULENTS IN A SIMPLE WAY?
INTRODUCTION
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
WHAT WE’LL COVER
BEFORE YOU START
STEP ONE: HAVE AN IDEA OF WHAT YOU WANT
STEP TWO: HAVE YOUR MEASUREMENTS
STEP THREE: FINDING THE RIGHT PIECE OF FURNITURE FOR YOUR SPACE
STEP FOUR: MOVING FURNITURE TO YOUR GARDEN
IF PURCHASING A PIECE OF FURNITURE
STEP FIVE: HAVE A BUDGET
STEP SIX: GET HELP TO MOVE FURNITURE TO GREENHOUSE
HOW TO MOVE FURNITURE BY YOURSELF IN YOUR GREENHOUSE
STEP SEVEN: MOVE FURNITURE BY YOURSELF
SAFETY FIRST
STEP EIGHT: SECURE YOUR FURNITURE IN YOUR GREENHOUSE
EARTHQUAKE PREPARATION
WIND STORMS
SNOW OR ICE LOAD
HUTCH
STEP NINE: PREPARING THE HUTCH
CLEANING
CHECK YOUR HUTCH
CUSTOMIZING FURNITURE
STEP TEN: CUSTOMIZING FOR THE GREENHOUSE USE
STEP ELEVEN: ORGANIZING YOUR HUTCH STORAGE SPACE
STEP TWELVE: MAINTENANCE AND CARE
MOVING YOUR HUTCH
STEP THIRTEEN: HOW TO MOVE YOUR HUTCH
HOW TO MOVE FURNITURE BY YOURSELF IN YOUR GREENHOUSE
HANGING YOUR HUTCH
STEP FOURTEEN: HOW TO HANG YOUR HUTCH
PAINTING
STEP FIFTEEN: HOW TO PAINT YOUR HUTCH
PROBLEMS
METAL LATTICE
DON’T FORGET THE INTERIOR OF YOUR PROJECT
DON’T FORGET THE SHELVES
MY INSPIRATION
HOW TO MAKE FAUX MERCURY GLASS CABINET DOORS
HOW I GOT HERE
ADDITIONAL HELPFUL HINTS
CONCLUSION
AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
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GARDEN HUTCH BEFORE BEING PAINTED USED AS GARDEN STORAGE

BEFORE YOU START

STEP ONE: HAVE AN IDEA OF WHAT YOU WANT

I RECOMMEND TO START A IDEA LOG OR A PINTEREST PAGE TO COLLECT ALL THE IMAGES THAT YOU LIKE.
THIS HELPS GREATLY TO DESIGN YOUR FUTURE SPACE.
ALSO MAKE NOTES OF COLORS, DESIGNS, OR STYLES THAT YOU MAY LIKE.
FOR EXAMPLE, A CORNER CABINET WITH SHELVES.

STEP TWO: HAVE YOUR MEASUREMENTS

NEXT, MEASURE YOUR GREENHOUSE FOR YOUR AVAILABLE SPACE IS ALWAYS HELPFUL.
WHEN LOOKING AT FURNITURE FOR YOUR GREENHOUSE, USE YOUR MEASUREMENTS FROM YOUR GREENHOUSE SEE IF THE ITEM WILL FIT.
IF YOU DO NOT YET HAVE A GREENHOUSE BUT PLAN TO BUY ONE IN THE FUTURE, FIND THE GREENHOUSE ONLINE AND THEN USE THE MEASUREMENT FROM THE GREENHOUSE.
I ACTUALLY FOUND MY HUTCH TOP BEFORE PURCHASING MY GREENHOUSE AND USED IT AS GARDEN STORAGE UNTIL MY GREENHOUSE WAS BUILT.

STEP THREE: FINDING THE RIGHT PIECE OF FURNITURE FOR YOUR SPACE

LOOK FOR THE PERFECT PIECE OF FURNITURE FOR YOUR GREENHOUSE BY CONSIDERING THE FUNCTIONALITY.

STEP FOUR: MOVING FURNITURE TO YOUR GARDEN

IF NEEDED, MAKE ARRANGEMENTS WHO WILL AND CAN PICK UP THE FURNITURE TO DELIVER IT TO YOUR GARDEN.
ADDITIONALLY, FIND OUT IF THEY CAN ALSO MOVE THE FURNITURE INTO YOUR GREENHOUSE ONCE IT IS DELIVERED.

IF PURCHASING A PIECE OF FURNITURE

STEP FIVE: HAVE A BUDGET

IT’S EASY TO GET CARRIED AWAY SINCE THERE ARE SO MANY BEAUTIFUL PIECES OF FURNITURE.
IF YOU DECIDE TO PURCHASE A PIECE OF FURNITURE FOR YOUR GREENHOUSE, I RECOMMEND YOU HAVE A BUDGET.

STEP SIX: MOVING FURNITURE

SINCE MOST FURNITURE IS LARGE AND BULKY, IT MAY BE BEST TO ASK FOR HELP WHEN MOVING FURNITURE IN THE GREENHOUSE

STEP SEVEN: MOVE FURNITURE BY YOURSELF

IF YOUR CABINET HAS SHELFS, REMOVE THEM.
CONSIDER THE SIZE OF YOUR FURNITURE VERSES THE SIZE OF YOUR VEHICAL.
IF WANTING A LARGER PIECE OF FURNITURE AND ONLY HAVE A CAR, CONSIDER RENTING A TRUCK OR VAN.
WHEN RENTING, CONSIDER ALSO RENTING A DOLLY OR A CONVERTIBLE HAND TRUCK.
PRIOR TO MOVING FURNITURE, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A CLEAR PATH TO YOU LOCATION.
USE BUNGEE CORDS TO SECURE YOUR FURNITURE TO YOUR HAND TRUCK OR DOLLY.
MOVE SLOWLY AND USE YOUR LEGS WHEN LIFTING.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT:

HOW TO MOVE FURNITURE BY YOURSELF IN YOUR GREENHOUSE

SAFETY FIRST

STEP EIGHT: SECURE YOUR FURNITURE IN YOUR GREENHOUSE

EARTHQUAKE PREPARATION

MAKE SURE THAT IF YOU LIVE IN A EARTHQUAKE AREA YOU SECURE ANY FURNITURE TO YOUR GREENHOUSE FRAME WITH ANCHORS.
THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT BECAUSE IF YOU DO NOT SECURE YOUR FURNITURE IT COULD FALL DAMAGING IT.
OR WORST, IF YOU ARE IN THE GREENHOUSE DURING AN EARTHQUAKE, THE UNSECURED FURNITURE COULD FALL ON YOU.
WHEN MY GREENHOUSE WAS BUILT, I HAD A WOOD INTERNAL FRAME BUILT TO HELP SUPPORT MY GREENHOUSE.
IT WAS THE WISEST DECISION I HAVE EVER MADE IN MY GARDEN!

WIND STORMS

IF YOUR GARDEN IS IN A WINDY AREA, I STRONGLY SUGGEST HAVING A INTERNAL FRAME BUILT IN YOUR GREENHOUSE.
BY ANCHORING MY GREENHOUSE TO MY INTERNAL FRAME, I SAVED MY GREENHOUSE FROM BEING BLOWN AWAY WITH OUR TERRIBLE WIND STORMS.

SNOW OR ICE LOAD

INTERNAL FRAMES CAN ALSO HELP SUPPORT HEAVY SNOW OR ICE LOAD THAT CAN SHIFT AND CRUSH YOUR GREENHOUSE.

REPURPOSED GARDEN HUTCH AND FILE CABINET

HUTCH

STEP NINE: PREPARING YOUR FURNITURE

ONCE YOU’VE FOUND THE PERFECT PIECE OF FURNITURE, IT’S TIME TO PREPARE IT FOR ITS NEW LIFE IN THE GREENHOUSE

CLEANING

START BY THOROUGHLY CLEANING YOUR FURNITURE, REMOVING ANY DUST, DIRT, OR DEBRIS THAT MAY HAVE ACCUMULATED OVER TIME.
I DID THIS BY ALSO USING A SMALL BRUSH TO GET INTO ALL TINY CREVICES AND SPACES.

CHECK YOUR HUTCH

CHECK YOUR FURNITURE FOR ANY DAMAGE.
IF YOU FIND ANY DAMAGE, REPAIR IT.

MIRRORED FAUX MERCURY GLASS GREENHOUSE HUTCH

CUSTOMIZING FURNITURE

STEP TEN: CUSTOMIZING FOR THE GREENHOUSE USE

MODIFY OR ADD SHELVES TO ACCOMODATE VARIOUS GARDENING TOOLS, POTS, AND SUPPLIES
ADD HOOKS ON THE SIDES OR INSIDE THE DOORS FOR HANGING TOOLS, GLOVES, OR A SMALL BASKETS
THIS MAXIMIZES SPACE AND KEEPS ESSENTIAL WITHIN EASY REACH

GARDEN HUTCH WITH EXTRA STORAGE SPACE

STEP ELEVEN: ORGANIZING YOUR HUTCH STORAGE SPACE

ONCE YOUR HUTCH IS CUSTOMIZED TO YOUR LIKING, IT’S TIME TO START ORGANIZING YOUR GREENHOUSE STORAGE SPACE.
USE THE SHELVES AND CABINETS TO STORE GARDENING TOOLS, POTS, SEEDS AND OTHER SUPPLIES.
CONSIDER USING BASKETS OR BINS TO SMALLER ITEMS ORGANIZED AND EASYILY ACCESSIBLE.

GLASS SCRAPER

STEP TWELVE: MAINTENANCE AND CARE

TO ENSURE YOUR REPURPOSED HUTCH REMAINS IN GOOD CONDITIONS, IT’S IMPORTANT TO PERFORM REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND CARE.
KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR ANY SIGNS OF WEAR OR DAMAGE, AND ADDRESS THEM PROMPTLY TO PREVENT FURTHER DETERIORATION.
ADDITIONALLY, CONSIDER APPLYING A FRESH COAT OF PAINT AS NEEDED TO KEEP THE HUTCH LOOKING ITS BEST.

MOVING YOUR HUTCH

STEP THIRTEEN: HOW TO MOVE YOUR HUTCH

ONCE YOUR SUPPORT STRUCTUE IS CREATED, MOVE YOUR REPURPOSED GARDEN HUTCH INTO YOUR GREENHOUSE.
I DID THIS ON MY GARDEN CART.
TO RAISE IT HIGH ENOUGH, I ROCKED MY CABINET SIDE TO SIDE, LIFTING ONE SIDE HIGH ENOUGH TO GET IT ON THE BASE SUPPORT, THEN MOVING TO THE OTHER SIDE, LIFTING IT ONTO THE BASE SUPPORT, ONCE LEVEL ON BASE, I PUSHED IT INTO PLACE.
IT WAS DIFFICULT TO DO, AND I HIGHTLY RECOMMEND GETTING A FRIEND TO HELP LIFT THE HUTCH ONTO THE BASE SUPPORT.
FOR SAFETY, I SCREWED THE HUTCH TO POT THE GREENHOUSE WOOD FRAME.

HOW TO MOVE FURNITURE BY YOURSELF IN YOUR GREENHOUSE

HANGING GARDEN HUTCH IN THE GREENHOUSE

HANGING YOUR HUTCH

STEP FOURTEEN: HOW TO HANG YOUR HUTCH

IF YOU HAVE A HEAVY HUTCH LIKE MINE, CONSIDER HAVING A BOTTOM SUPPORT, SIDE SUPPORT AND TOP SUPPORT.
BECAUSE MY HUTCH IS SCREWED INTO THE GREENHOUSE STRUCTURAL SUPPORT AND A BASE WAS MADE FOR THE HUTCH TO SIT ON.
THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO HAVE HEAVY OBJECTS INSIDE YOUR HUTCH OR HANGING THINGS ON THE SIDE OF YOUR HUTCH.
IF NOT SECURED PROPERLY, I AM SURE IT COULD BE DANGEROUS TO ANYONE WHO GOES INTO YOUR GREENHOUSE ESPECIALLY IF IT IS LIKE MINE WITH GLASS DOORS AND SHELVES.

PAINT USED ON REPURPOSED GARDEN HUTCH

PAINTING

STEP FIFTEEN: HOW TO PAINT YOUR HUTCH

WITH THE HUTCH CLEAN AND PREPPED, IT’S TIME TO CUSTOMIZE IF FOR GREENHOUSE STORAGE.
IF THE HUTCH HAS ANY EXISTING FINISHES OR COATINGS, CONSIDER SANDING THEM DOWN TO CREATE A SMOOTH SURFACE FOR PAINTING OR STAINING.
FOR MY HUTCH, I CHOSE TO USE CHALK PAINT THAT I MADE FROM MY OWN RECIPE.
WITH MY RECIPE, I DID NOT NEED TO SAND DOWN ANY SURFACES.

PROBLEMS

METAL LATTICE

I NOTICED THE METAL LATTICE GRID HAS STARTED TO RUST AND BLEED THROUGH THE PAINT.
FOR ME, THIS IS A PLUS BECAUSE I FEEL IT ADDS CHARACTER TO MY GARDEN HUTCH.
BUT, FOR YOU, IT MAY BE A PROBLEM.
TO MAKE SURE THIS DOESN’T HAPPEN TO YOU ON YOUR PROJECT, USE A PRIMER AND THEN APPLY YOUR PAINT.

MERCURY GLASS

MY INSPIRATION

I WAS INSPIRED BY SOME CANDLE HOLDERS I OWN AND TRIED TO REPLICATE THEIR PINK-SILVER MIRRORED GLASS EFFECT.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE MY PROCESS I DID THIS SEE MY BLOG POST TITLED:

HOW TO MAKE FAUX MERCURY GLASS CABINET DOORS

HOW I GOT THERE

MY GLASS DOORS ARE DEFINITELY NOW MIRRORED BUT THEY SEEM MUDDY TO ME AND I WANT THEM SHARPER.
I GUESS, IT’S MY HERITAGE CALLING ME.
I CAN’T TELL YOU HOW MANY DAYS AND HOURS I SPENT LOOKING AT ANTIQUE VENETIAN GLASS AND MIRRORS WHEN I VISITED MY GRANDMOTHER IN VENICE, ITALY.
NOW IT’S MY CHANCE TO TRY AND I LOVE THE RESULTS!

ADDITIONAL HELPFUL HINTS

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO A TRUCK, LOOK FOR FURNITURE PIECES THAT ARE MODULAR THAT CAN BE MOVED EASIER.
ABOVE ALL, DO YOUR RESEARCH PRIOR TO COMMITTING TO ANY FURNITURE.
DON’T FORGET THE SHELFS OR THE INTERIOR OF YOUR FURNITURE.

REPURPOSED GARDEN HUTCH FOR EXTRA STORAGE

CONCLUSION

Now you know some top tips for choosing a repurposed hutch that suits your style.

Remember, it’s all about finding something you love and making it your own.

Have fun decorating and enjoy your new hutch!

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