Antique Table Makeover

Hi everyone!  This is Jen from Girl in the Garage and I’m back with another lovely furniture makeover for you.  Sometimes I joke that my mom is my personal assistant because she always keeps a lookout for special pieces at yard sales and thrift stores for me.  She brought this vanity to me (which became one of my all-time favorite makeovers) and also brought me this antique side table, among other pieces.

When I first got it, this table was painted a beige/light army green (not the best color to pay tribute to an antique) and was filthy.  Here are a few “before” pictures:

The details everywhere (even on top) were gorgeous – but the floral paper that had been taped inside the drawer was not!  I was a little worried about what I might find under the paper but thankfully the wood was in very good condition.

Outside though, there were lots of little knicks and a few big chunks of wood were missing.  I filled in several areas with layers of Minwax Wood Filler, letting it dry for a few hours and then sanding it smooth.

After the repairs were finished, I painted the table with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® in Paris Grey.  Then I painted the fabric detail with Chalk Paint® in Old White.

Finally I applied Annie Sloan’s clear wax to protect the table.  HERE is an in-depth post I wrote about how to use Chalk Paint® and wax when refinishing furniture.  (Be sure to leave me a comment or send an email and ask questions if you need help!)

I love using gray as a balance in a room with a lot of bright colors.  I also painted my armoire gray last year and it’s still proudly on display in my cheerful bedroom!

I also really like how the white now makes the fabric detail pop – there’s no reason to camouflage the elements that make this piece so special!

 I’m in <3.

What do you think of this little table makeover?  I’d love to hear it!

Until next month,

Jen

If you missed my previous post on One Artsy Mama, see it here: French Bench Makeover