I love a fun table redo, so Kev and I set out to find an inexpensive side table we could use in a room we’re helping decorate right now. We hit our favorite flea markets the other day, and ended up bringing home this wiggly-wobbly one:
The dimensions were just right, and since it was only $20, we figured we’d take a stab at making it over.
Some screws and leftover wood took care of the wiggly-wobbliness…
…and a coat of “French Linen” chalk paint, a little distressing, and a rubbed-on layer of (clear) soft furniture wax all added up to the fresh new face we were after:
We picked up the drawer pull on clearance at Hobby Lobby a while back…
…and the existing brass “feet” got sprayed with a coat of Rustoleum’s “Rustic Mist” metallic spray paint & primer-in-one. Even though they were smooth and shiny, one quick misting of that stuff really did the trick!
Now that the weather *seems* to be cooling down a little, I’m really looking forward to tackling more of these kinds of project outside.
How about you? Do you feel the urge to get out there and get your hands dirty, too?
I, too, love a good table redo. I love the French Linen you used to paint the table.
I love that table makeover…nicely done!
Hi! What an incredible redo to a formerly “meh” table. Love it! Several months ago I repainted a piece then did the wax technique to finish it off. Neither were AS products. It is a yellow high dresser but what I noticed is a black picture frame on the top left it’s little black lines:( in the finish. Any ideas? Does that wax need to cure for a long period of time? Once it’s there, is there a way to remove a mark like that? NOt sure if it’s only in the wax coating or deeper, but I’m bummed! Any experience with that?
Cute. What a great redo on a darling little table. Like you, I have been in the mood to get outside and breath new life into something. I just redid a couple of trikes a friend gave me. I love being able to add a bit of myself into an old piece and make it shine!
It looks gorgeous! Thanks for the glimpse of French Linen “in action.” I’m looking for my next chalk paint color since I’ve done Paris Gray to death.
I know you said the paint was French Linen. I assume that is the color. What brand is it? Thanks!
Hi Cindy!
It’s Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. 🙂
Love it, Layla! I just painted our vanity French linen and it is my new fav color!
Great job!