When this little 1960’s beauty caught my eye I was really thinking it would be great fun for a kid’s room. A little side table makeover was in order.
Labeled $15 at a thrift store, it was actually half price day and I got it for eight bucks!
Then it sat outside my house for the last four months or so and I devised a different plan for it. I have Christmas to thank.
The house reconstruction once the holiday decor is taken down got me rearranging furnture and working on some spots in the house that I don’t love.
I moved this here and that there.
Then a spot opened up for this lovely.
The orangey varnish finish is rough, but the shape and built-in bookshelf situation make me happy. This table needed a makeover in a big way.
I blog with a group of ladies that love to flip furniture and this month’s challenge is all about WHITE. Which worked out perfect, because that is just what this table needed!
I sanded out a few rough spots and then used my homemade chalk paint to give it a nice clean, fresh winter coat. I actually used th same white paint that runs throughout my house, Sherwin Williams Pearly White. It’s a warm, clean white that takes on light and color in amazing ways. My paint recipe calls for Plaster of Paris
I sand between coats sometimes, but always after the final. I distressed this piece on the edges and added a touch of dark wax for an aged feel.
Now it sits nestled between some comfy chairs in my living room and perfectly holds my magazines and drink.
Have you been passing up dated furniture? A little paint and love go a long way!
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SheilaG@Plum Doodles says
January 7, 2016 at 2:23 PMWhat a great looking little table- glad you found the perfect spot for it. And I’m jealous of the deal you got on it!
Kim at Hunt and Host says
January 8, 2016 at 11:21 AMIt was a steal! I am really loving it in my living room
Stacey says
January 7, 2016 at 3:06 PMWay to go! You saw something in that ugly little before table and now it’s beautiful! So perfect with the paint job and the spot you chose.
Kim at Hunt and Host says
January 8, 2016 at 12:22 PMThanks Stacey I had no intention of putting in my living room, but it worked!!!
Lanita Anderson says
January 8, 2016 at 6:11 AMWow! I can’t believe how the paint transformed the outdated piece of furniture!? It not only looks great, but the “new spot” is perfect for it. Between the new paint and the great place between the chairs, it no longer looks outdated…..far from it!! Thanks for sharing – I love looking for furniture at thrift stores (my husband’s hobby is refinishing furniture), and have probably been guilty of bypassing furniture like this. I need to look closer and imagine the possibilities!
Kim at Hunt and Host says
January 8, 2016 at 11:21 AMWell – the price definitely helped my take the plunge on this one! There are so many great overlooked pieces out there. I am sure with your eye and husband’s talent you could redo just about anything!!!
Stacie says
January 8, 2016 at 8:01 AMThat table turned out AWESOME! I Love it!
Love you sister
Kim at Hunt and Host says
January 8, 2016 at 11:19 AMThanks friend – love you too
ktward3 says
January 8, 2016 at 8:40 AMKim – I LOVE this. I think it is so hard to repaint furniture and keep the vintage feel without being heavy handed. You do an amazing job!!! I want one! 🙂
Kim at Hunt and Host says
January 8, 2016 at 11:19 AMThanks Katie – It was kind of a weird piece, so glad it turned out!
helloredds says
January 8, 2016 at 9:31 AMVery cute makeover, Kim!
I always enjoy stopping by to see what you are up to!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend~
Melanie
Kim at Hunt and Host says
January 8, 2016 at 11:18 AMThanks Melanie – I am always inspired by you as well!!!
Holly @ While I'm Waiting... says
January 8, 2016 at 9:37 AMPerfection! I don’t think you could have bought a new piece of furniture that would have looked that good! Anytime you want to teach a complete newbie a DIY lesson, feel free! 😉 I wouldn’t know where to start on something like this. I’m constantly amazed at your creations! Keep ’em coming! Great job!
Kim at Hunt and Host says
January 8, 2016 at 11:18 AMI would love to give you a lesson – you are way more capable than you make yourself out to be 😉
Emily, Our house now a home says
January 9, 2016 at 8:17 AMBeautiful! I love this this turned out, it was such a great piece to begin with. You made it beautiful! Hopefully the group has more people sharing next month. I love seeing all of the transformations.
Kim at Hunt and Host says
January 9, 2016 at 10:40 AMThanks Emily, It is so fun to see what everyone comes up with…looking forward to more projects!
Katie Mansfield says
January 13, 2016 at 8:48 PMSo cute. I love white paint.
Kim at Hunt and Host says
January 17, 2016 at 3:51 PMwhite paint is nothing short of wonderful…
Larissa ~ Prodigal Pieces says
January 17, 2016 at 1:42 PMGorgeous save!! My daughter and I just redid one very similar. Pinning!
Kim at Hunt and Host says
January 17, 2016 at 3:50 PMI bet yours was fabulous! I love all that you do!
Shelly says
January 19, 2016 at 2:13 PMI just love this table! I have 3 tables of my grandmothers I’m going to get around to eventually!!
Jane Hill says
January 20, 2016 at 4:49 AMYou asked in your email for feedback. I have loved hearing your story of faith and it has often spoken to me in a way that is both challenging and well timed for me
Kim at Hunt and Host says
January 20, 2016 at 9:31 AMhugging you through the screen right now. So thankful for your feedback and that this space has touched you!!!
Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim says
January 20, 2016 at 11:01 AMLove it! Today’s my painting day so this is my inspiration!
Kim at Hunt and Host says
January 25, 2016 at 9:40 AMAnn – I hope your painting day was a success!!!
Amy | Canary Street Crafts says
February 4, 2016 at 9:25 AMBeautiful makeover! White paint makes everything better, doesn’t it? 🙂
Kim at Hunt and Host says
February 4, 2016 at 11:59 AMI couldn’t agree more!!!
Rebecca says
February 6, 2016 at 10:41 PMWhat a great makeover. The white paint makes it look so much less heavy. Very nice job.
Homeroad says
August 1, 2016 at 6:04 AMI love how it turned out. I painted one similar to that at one time and I can tell you it was not easy getting into all those nooks and crannies with a paintbrush! Nice job!
Kim at Hunt and Host says
August 2, 2016 at 7:02 AMHa, it definitely had more going on than appears! Thank you 🙂
hphobby says
April 18, 2017 at 6:06 AMGorgeous makeover! You’ve inspired me. 🙂
Kim at Hunt and Host says
April 18, 2017 at 1:15 PMthanks, it is a really cool table! Hope you grab a good find soon!
countrygirlbling says
April 18, 2017 at 10:32 AMGreat table makeover! Kim are those accent chairs the Ektorp chairs from IKEA? If so, I’ve been thinking about getting them myself and would love to know how you like them? And the white covers 😉
Thanks, Ronda
Kim at Hunt and Host says
April 18, 2017 at 1:21 PMyes they are! We love the chairs, such a great price and they wash easily, I just need to wash them more often :/ three kids, a dog and a cat are a bit much! They hold up well and the covers are super cheap if you need to replace them altogether. I recommend them for sure.
countrygirlbling says
April 18, 2017 at 1:34 PMAwesome!! Thanks for the info!
Kim at Hunt and Host says
April 23, 2017 at 8:57 AMyou are welcome!
Bonnie says
April 18, 2017 at 11:11 AMI saw that picture of that table and thought to myself “that table is so ugly”. You did a great job on it and now it looks perfect in your living area. I know I would have never seen the potential in it.
Kim at Hunt and Host says
April 18, 2017 at 1:23 PMlol, I was on the fence for sure when I saw it. I was part of a furniture flip group at the time and I knew it would be a good makeover though, so often the accountability of this blog leads me to the best treasures!
Dianne Lanier says
April 18, 2017 at 7:27 PMGreat transformation!
Kim at Hunt and Host says
April 23, 2017 at 8:57 AMthanks, I love that little table!
Jennie says
January 27, 2018 at 5:15 PMWhat an adorable little library table. I don’t know about where you live, but here in Arizona the price would have been $80. Unfortunately, when grandma moves to Arizona everything stays where she came from. I go to estate sales where everything is from the 80s and 90s, and ridiculously priced. I have to get lucky at a thrift store for good stuff but still pay for it.
Kim at Hunt and Host says
January 27, 2018 at 7:47 PMI know different parts of the country are different. People really are crazy with garage sale prices, but every once in a while you hit a jackpot and it’s SO FUN!!! Happy hunting, hope you find some treasures on the cheap soon!