...the paint bucket, that is. I bought this table 20 years ago mostly because it was solid wood and had a leaf that folds in and out of the table top so that I didn't have to find a place to store the leaf. Over the years I've had a love/hate relationship with this table. I'm not overly fond of the look of it but until recently I really just wanted to get rid of it and get a cute table... until I discovered my chalk paint revolution.
So here are the BEFORE shots:
I painted it with two coats of my favourite off-white chippy paint and then I topped it with a two coats of Minwax Dark Paste Wax and buffed the heck out of it.
AFTER:
I'd like some opinions, too, on whether or not I should paint the wicker chairs or leave them natural. White, black or natural - what do you think?
Have a happy and creative week!
Linking to:
Thrifty Decor Chick
Primitive and Proper
Shabby Creek Cottage
Jennifer Rizzo
Funky Junk Interiors
Serendipity and Spice
You're Talking Too Much
Homemaker on a Dime
Mod Vintage Life
Between Naps on the Front Porch
DIY Showoff
Coastal Charm
Cedar Hill Ranch
PJH Designs One of a Kind
Not Just a Housewife
Embracing Change
DIY by Design
In the Old Road
Saavy Southern Style
Clean & Scentsible
Faded Charm
Beyond the Picket Fence
The Brambleberry Cottage
The Shabby Creek Cottage
Common Ground
the Charm of Home
From My Front Porch to Yours
Rooted in Thyme
Simple Home Life
Finding Fabulous
French Country Cottage
2805
At the Picket Fence
So here are the BEFORE shots:
I painted it with two coats of my favourite off-white chippy paint and then I topped it with a two coats of Minwax Dark Paste Wax and buffed the heck out of it.
AFTER:
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| and now it works with my freshly painted Baker's Rack as well! |
Here is a close-up to show you how cool the dark wax looks over white paint. I use cheesecloth to apply the wax and the roughness of the cheesecloth together with the roughness of the chippy paint cause an uneven wax coat on the first go-over and makes it look like a wood grain. I so love this paint treatment :)
I'd like some opinions, too, on whether or not I should paint the wicker chairs or leave them natural. White, black or natural - what do you think?
Have a happy and creative week!
Linking to:
Thrifty Decor Chick
Primitive and Proper
Shabby Creek Cottage
Jennifer Rizzo
Funky Junk Interiors
Serendipity and Spice
You're Talking Too Much
Homemaker on a Dime
Mod Vintage Life
Between Naps on the Front Porch
DIY Showoff
Coastal Charm
Cedar Hill Ranch
PJH Designs One of a Kind
Not Just a Housewife
Embracing Change
DIY by Design
In the Old Road
Saavy Southern Style
Clean & Scentsible
Faded Charm
Beyond the Picket Fence
The Brambleberry Cottage
The Shabby Creek Cottage
Common Ground
the Charm of Home
From My Front Porch to Yours
Rooted in Thyme
Simple Home Life
Finding Fabulous
French Country Cottage
2805
At the Picket Fence
Ah yes, much nicer. My dining table is similar and has the fold away extension; love!
ReplyDeleteAs soon as the humidity dies down, and it corresponds to actually having the time to do it, I'm going to paint mine too.
I just love those chairs.
Love the white color. Looks wonderful. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteThat is a great table!..and you made it greater by giving it your magic touch!!...I love the new color with the great wax...and those chairs are the best!...They look fantastic with the refurbished table...and let's not forget the aqua touches on the table...love it Anne!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love how your table looks.
ReplyDeleteDee
Great Makeover! I need to save my ugly table too. It has had one too ;)
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I love how much nicer it looks. It's an amazing feeling when something just turns out better isn't it? Thanks for stopping by my blog and I hope to see how your jars turn out! I am your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteAnne? Do you make house calls? Your table looks fantastic! <3
ReplyDeleteyes yes yes. lightening it up worked wonders!
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smiles to you.
michele
it's so easy to find a replacement, but so much more fun to fix up the old, don't you think? great job in visualising
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Anne! You are such a DIY gal, the table turned out great and yes, I love the chairs too! They look so sturdy but chic too!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving that white table! Thanks for stopping by with your inspiring comment!
ReplyDeleteJody
so pretty- the washed finish is lovely!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!! The light paint with the dark wax is perfect ... that space is really coming together. And now your mail bin pops! Love.
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love when furniture makeovers turn out just like you hoped? Looks great!
ReplyDeleteLove the newly painted table with those whicker chairs. You go girl!
ReplyDeleteKelly
Painting the table white gave the room a whole new look and really brightened up the space. great job
ReplyDeleteIt lights up the room now.
ReplyDeleteAnne, this is my first time here. I am totally impressed. i love the work you've done and the warmth of your personality that permeates your blog. Thank you ever so much. i am following you now, so i will be back.
ReplyDeleteGreat job, and your table is lovely.
ReplyDeleteAnne,
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! I really like the wood grain look and I never knew wax helped to create it! I love the clean lines of the table! You are a rock star!
blessings,
karianne
Wow, love the color too. Great job.
ReplyDeleteFantastic table. I just finished my first chalk paint makeover as well.
ReplyDeleteStopping by from Homemaker on a Dime link party.
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You did a wonderful job! It looks so much better! I love that soft whitewashed look. Please stop by at my new party "Totally Transformed Tuesday" and share it @ http://pjhdesignsoneofakind.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteVisiting from Cowgirl Up and just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your blog! I'll be back. . .
ReplyDeleteYour table looks great. Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party.
ReplyDeleteHolly
What a pretty room! You are so industrious!
ReplyDelete♥Linsey
Aloha and thanks for stopping by. Glad you enjoyed my beach photos. in response to your question:
ReplyDeleteI know Anne :o( It is beautiful, and I love it here...but some time you have to lead with your head and not with the heart. Since there is no sure date yet for our move, I'll enjoy it as long as I can.
Love the color of your "new" table... I would leave the chairs the color they are.. I love the white and wood combo!
ReplyDeleteSusan
Homeroad.net
Oh, that is such a pretty make over! I think it really helps with tying in the white and silver chandelier. The bakers rack looks so pretty, too! Good job. I am not sure that I would paint the chairs, but I am sure you will make the right decision, you are on a roll here!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Susie
Block Party
MUCH better! I think I have this table as well. Currently being used in Drew's office to hold his plethora of computer equipment.
ReplyDeleteMiss your face!
Thanks for sharing on The All Star Block Party!
What a beautiful job! A great technique for a white washed look! And I love the chairs their natural color. :) Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCute table and the chairs look darling with it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Thanks for sharing your beautiful table makeover on SImple & Sweet Fridays!
ReplyDeleteJody
It looks lovely! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
ReplyDeleteSherry