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Cheap Drop Leaf Table Makeover

This cheap drop leaf table got a gorgeous French country makeover for our dining room!This $40 Facebook Marketplace find gets a makeover. See how this filthy drop leaf dining room table goes to French Country gorgeous in no time. With large print houndstooth fabric and a deep dark paint job these charis are stunning. #frenchcountry #diningroom #cottagedinginroom #farmhousediningroom #paintedfurniture

When we moved this summer I took it as a chance to re-do our dining room. I loved our old table but I was really ready for an update so I sold it before the move. I’m not thinking this new Facebook Marketplace find is going to be a family heirloom, but for $40 it fills the spot until my dream table comes along. Whatever that is! I’m not really sure yet!This $40 Facebook Marketplace find gets a makeover. See how this filthy drop leaf dining room table goes to French Country gorgeous in no time. With large print houndstooth fabric and a deep dark paint job these charis are stunning. #frenchcountry #diningroom #cottagedinginroom #farmhousediningroom #paintedfurniture
You can find some great deals on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist, usually, the cheap ones need a little TLC and I am always up for a challenge. I figure for $40 I can’t go wrong! With a price tag like that, I knew there would be some effort involved. My husband had to rig the table so the drop leaves stayed up in a sturdy manner and this is what the cushions looked like…This $40 Facebook Marketplace find gets a makeover. See how this filthy drop leaf dining room table goes to French Country gorgeous in no time. With large print houndstooth fabric and a deep dark paint job these charis are stunning. #frenchcountry #diningroom #facebookmarketplace #craigslistfurniture #furnituremakeover #paintedfurniture

You could say the table was well loved. We bought it from a dad and his little boys. I feel certain many a PB&J were enjoyed around this table. I love that. The curvy edges got me too…This $40 Facebook Marketplace find gets a makeover. See how this filthy drop leaf dining room table goes to French Country gorgeous in no time. With large print houndstooth fabric and a deep dark paint job these charis are stunning. #frenchcountry #diningroom #cottagedinginroom #farmhousediningroom #paintedfurniture

I started the makeover by taking the chairs out back and giving them a good sanding, there were layers of sticky gunk all over the chairs! Next, I spray painted them with my Wagner Flexio sprayer. It makes the job so fast and the finish perfect. I love that sprayer. I used the same color on the chairs that I used on my breakfast room walls, Tynewood from HGTV Home by Sherwin Williams at Lowe’s. It’s my current obsession in paint.This $40 Facebook Marketplace find gets a makeover. See how this filthy drop leaf dining room table goes to French Country gorgeous in no time. With large print houndstooth fabric and a deep dark paint job these charis are stunning. #frenchcountry #diningroom #cottagedinginroom #farmhousediningroom #paintedfurnitureI didn’t want to move the table outside and I wasn’t comfortable spraying it inside so I used a paintbrush on it. For the table top, I used a roller brush like you would on walls for a nice smooth, streak-free finish. The table is painted in Pure White also from the HGTV Home line. The walls in the dining room got painted the same color. Our house came in a creamy off-white color that has a lot of gold in it and I wanted a more neutral color in the room. I have plans for the ceiling later so stay tuned!!!This $40 Facebook Marketplace find gets a makeover. See how this filthy drop leaf dining room table goes to French Country gorgeous in no time. With large print houndstooth fabric and a deep dark paint job these charis are stunning. #frenchcountry #diningroom #cottagedinginroom #farmhousediningroom #paintedfurniture

To recover the chair cushions I used my go-to upholstery tools and even did a Facebook live if you want to see a how-to video (go here!).This $40 Facebook Marketplace find gets a makeover. See how this filthy drop leaf dining room table goes to French Country gorgeous in no time. With large print houndstooth fabric and a deep dark paint job these charis are stunning. #frenchcountry #diningroom #cottagedinginroom #farmhousediningroom #paintedfurniture I undid the top layer of fabric but left the original because it holds the cushion together. I chose a large scale houndstooth print that I special ordered from Joann Fabrics. (this is one of my favorite things about old furniture, seeing the history of a piece.)This $40 Facebook Marketplace find gets a makeover. See how this filthy drop leaf dining room table goes to French Country gorgeous in no time. With large print houndstooth fabric and a deep dark paint job these charis are stunning. #frenchcountry #diningroom #facebookmarketplace #craigslistfurniture #furnituremakeover #paintedfurniture

I highly recommend an electric staple gun for projects like this, they are much easier and more powerful than a handheld stapler. I think they do a better job at holding the fabric firmly in place. There are a ton of tips in my Facebook video, but be sure to trim the excess fabric before you reattach the cushion to your chair. This $40 Facebook Marketplace find gets a makeover. See how this filthy drop leaf dining room table goes to French Country gorgeous in no time. With large print houndstooth fabric and a deep dark paint job these charis are stunning. #frenchcountry #diningroom #cottagedinginroom #farmhousediningroom #paintedfurnitureI love the way the table and chairs turned out! Next up is a new chandelier (I already know what I want but just have to get it) and new curtains. I am undecided on the rug. Some days I like it other days not so much, would love your opinion? Let me know if you have any questions, now go look on Facebook marketplace for a fun piece to makeover!!!This $40 Facebook Marketplace find gets a makeover. See how this filthy drop leaf dining room table goes to French Country gorgeous in no time. With large print houndstooth fabric and a deep dark paint job these charis are stunning. #frenchcountry #diningroom #cottagedinginroom #farmhousediningroom #paintedfurniture

 

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  1. Gilmer Gal says

    September 3, 2018 at 11:08 AM

    Excellent idea for only 4 sawbucks! Love how the fabric on the chairs turned out. You might have trouble convincing your husband that this isn’t THE table!

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      September 5, 2018 at 11:01 AM

      lol…I know I might be stuck with it!!!

      Reply
  2. Tammie says

    September 3, 2018 at 11:15 AM

    Could you give some details about how your husband made the leaves sturdier? I have a table where the ends are a little droopy and can’t be leaned on and would love to fix that issue. Thanks!!

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      September 5, 2018 at 11:01 AM

      yes! He used the arms that slide out and shimmed them up a little, they were droopy. He then srewed them into place, so now the drop leaves don’t drop which is fine for us because we will use it for an eating table. It may not be a good choice if you want to be able to drop the sides. He had to reinforce the little arms though and this was the best option for us. Hope that helps?

      Reply
  3. Norma Rolader says

    September 3, 2018 at 11:18 AM

    Oh my beautiful I want to do this to my dining table but not sure if good wood and the top is so glossy

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      September 5, 2018 at 10:59 AM

      you could do it, just sand the dop down before you paint for extra adhesion!

      Reply
  4. Gwen says

    September 3, 2018 at 11:34 AM

    Yep you nailed it! Love the chairs…and those silver platters…????

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      September 5, 2018 at 10:58 AM

      thrift store finds that I love so much!!!:)

      Reply
  5. Donna says

    September 3, 2018 at 11:42 AM

    Layer another area rug over the top of your existing one-perhaps grey?????

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      September 5, 2018 at 10:58 AM

      nice – i love that idea!

      Reply
  6. Marlene Stephenson says

    September 3, 2018 at 11:48 AM

    I love the color you chose for the table and chairs, you are so right that table sure has some nice curves. Looks really nice.

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      September 5, 2018 at 10:57 AM

      thanks Marlene – I love the curves!!!

      Reply
  7. Charleen Adams says

    September 3, 2018 at 12:00 PM

    This really turned out well. I think a grey Rufus a good choice. Enjoy your projects.

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      September 5, 2018 at 10:57 AM

      That sounds like a good idea! thank you so much

      Reply
  8. Cindy says

    September 3, 2018 at 12:03 PM

    Love the redo of the table & chairs but the rug….not so much. Maybe you could find either a vintage chandelier or a cap’ de mante chandelier….would be stunning.

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      September 5, 2018 at 10:57 AM

      I agree – I have a reproduction chandelier in mind, hopefully getting it soon, it will change the space completely!

      Reply
  9. Phyllis Jobe says

    September 3, 2018 at 12:52 PM

    Love how your table and chairs turned out. Phyllis

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      September 5, 2018 at 10:56 AM

      Thanks Phyllis, I am so happy to have this project done!

      Reply
  10. Judy says

    September 3, 2018 at 1:06 PM

    Love your table so pretty

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      September 5, 2018 at 10:56 AM

      thanks Judy, it is working on nicely

      Reply
  11. Betty says

    September 3, 2018 at 2:30 PM

    Oh, my it looks stunning!

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      September 5, 2018 at 10:55 AM

      thank you Betty

      Reply
  12. Constance Colvin says

    September 3, 2018 at 2:33 PM

    I got your email! Lots of work for a mom with kids! (-:

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      September 5, 2018 at 10:55 AM

      yay and no joke!!! mamas work hard no matter what they do!

      Reply
  13. Ellie says

    September 3, 2018 at 4:22 PM

    I live the contrasting colors of the table and chairs.

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      September 5, 2018 at 10:55 AM

      thank you, I didn’t want to go all white!

      Reply
  14. Diena Cameron says

    September 3, 2018 at 6:51 PM

    Hi Kim, absolutely love both table and chairs. The fabric you picked for the chairs is perfect ! I agree with Donna, layer a grey or grey and white and black rug over the top of the other. I read somewhere, Maybe Pinterest or hometalk or………about being able to paint your rug !? Don’t know if that would work with yours but it’s an idea. Love your silver and your gorgeous China Cabinet too ????

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  15. Emilou Ely says

    September 4, 2018 at 9:23 AM

    Good morning Kim. Love the chairs and the houndstooth, oh my, perfect!!! Blessings and smiles…. got it!!

    Reply

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