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    Furniture Makeover » French Provincial Furniture Makeover

    French Provincial Furniture Makeover

    Published by Gail | Published October 19, 2018 | Updated May 16, 2021
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    French Provincial furniture is readily found at thrift stores. I happened to pick up a couple of pieces from a friend. She gave me a dresser and a small side table or nightstand.

    turquoise-french-provincial-repurposed-dresserI turned the dresser into a low bench with storage. A friend actually bought it as a window seat for her cats.

     

    French Provincial Side Table Before

    This is the table before. They were typical French Provincial reproductions with the cream and gold.

    Prepare Table for Painting with Painter's Tape

    Because the top of the table was in good shape, and I new it would go with the light gray paint I was going to use, I decided to tape it off and not paint it. Whenever I do not paint the top, I always start with a layer of tape all around the edge. You can see that because of the curvature of this table’s details, I chose to use small individual pieces of painter’s tape.

    painting french provincial side tableAfter I get a layer of tape all the way around, I add a piece of paper to protect the top from over spray.

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    prepare table for paintingThere will be NO paint getting on this table top! Smile

    Using a paint sprayer

    finish max paint sprayerThe table is ready for the paint sprayer in the paint booth. I generally try to paint the underneath side, especially on small pieces to give them a nice finished look.

     

    After a coat of DIY chalky paint primer. The Finish Max Pro made easy work on those wire sides.

     

    DIY Chalky Paint as a Primer

    easy french provincial table makeoverIt’s dark in the paint booth, so I have to bring my pieces out to the daylight to get a good look at them to see where I may have missed. Looks great! Now on with some gray top coat.

     

    Easy Table Makeover almost complete

    gray painted french provincial side tableAfter 2 very light coats of gray. I typically give one light coat with the Finish Max Pro, let it dry slightly, then hit it with another light coat, then clean up the sprayer,.

     

    Add details with small paint brush

    painted white detail on side table

    I used a small stencil brush to add some white highlights to this little gal.

     

    Staged in my drop cloth staging area. I’m loving the gray and white on this sweet little table.

    french provincial side table or nightstandDo you think this French Provincial piece was originally a nightstand or a side table?

    before after french provincial side table nightstand MyRepurposedLife

    Isn't she so cute now? What have you painted lately?

    gail

    See more easy furniture makeovers here

    UPDATE:  I sold the table, here it is in it’s new home in Sheila’s guest room

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    1. Kathleen Hicks

      October 27, 2018 at 8:23 pm

      Like the accents done on the "French" table. Personally I like to see the books normal. I can't help it I am a book freak. This weekend as is most week ends is yard sale weekend. I like them, yes, but my Hubby is OC about thrift stores and yard sales. LOL Found some small goodies. The other day I fixed a toy car box for my Great-great-great Nephew William. I buy him yard sale cars-(cheap)-and fixed a big box to put them in. He loves wheels! Do a lot of shopping at yard sales for Christmas-especially the children. Better on the pocketbook that way Love to look and read your blog-keep it up!

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    2. Jennie

      October 19, 2018 at 8:54 am

      I think it was a nightstand or even maybe a phone stand. French Provincial is something I haven’t seen any of in forever out here in the desert. It did turn out to be so cute though.

      Reply
    3. Carmela

      July 29, 2015 at 10:39 am

      I was wondering if you sanded the furniture prior to spraying it with the chalk paint?

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      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        July 29, 2015 at 8:38 pm

        Carmela,

        I did not sand the table. If I had painted the slick top, I would have.

        gail

    4. Johnny

      April 27, 2015 at 6:13 pm

      I think the color scheme is so important for projects like this. I thought that the highlights were a nice touch. This is definitely something worth trying.

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    5. Terry

      August 07, 2014 at 12:33 am

      You know I love this since I have done several of these French pieces in the past month or so. I need something like this to put my printer in.

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    6. girlfromwva

      August 06, 2014 at 11:05 am

      love the little table/night stand! it could be used in so many ways!

      Reply
    7. Feral Turtle

      August 06, 2014 at 8:14 am

      This turned out amazing. I love the style of this piece!

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    8. Pauline Henderson

      August 05, 2014 at 9:42 pm

      Love your work Gail.

      Reply
    9. Trish

      August 05, 2014 at 6:24 pm

      You did a great job on both pieces. I am not one that knows the different in the name of furniture.... I do know what queen anne furniture looks like that's about it.

      Reply
    10. Sheila

      August 05, 2014 at 4:33 pm

      Gail, I wish you lived closer to me because I would love to get this for my guest room! It turned out adorable and I totally covet it!

      Reply
    11. Holly

      August 05, 2014 at 1:37 pm

      Looks great. I'm a big fan of gray and white! Turned out lovely.

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    12. Pam

      August 05, 2014 at 12:53 pm

      Working your magic again...love it.

      Reply
    13. Catherine

      August 05, 2014 at 12:36 pm

      I'm gaga for that night stand!
      Lucky finds!
      Catherine

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    14. Patricia

      August 05, 2014 at 12:25 pm

      well I love it! I think you did a great job on it. I like the colors and the staging! good job.
      I'm thinking it was a night table. but would go well in a front room or sitting area.
      Patricia

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    15. Mary

      August 05, 2014 at 11:06 am

      Love it!!! Nice job. Mary

      Reply
    16. Laurel Stephens

      August 05, 2014 at 11:03 am

      What sweet pieces, Gail! I love the colors you chose.

      Reply
    17. darrielle tennenbaum

      August 05, 2014 at 10:46 am

      Gorgeous! Love it!

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    18. Katie

      August 05, 2014 at 9:31 am

      This is gorgeous!!!

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    19. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.

      August 05, 2014 at 9:18 am

      Oh pretty! I think this style really looks new and fresh with paint!

      Reply
    20. Terri

      August 05, 2014 at 8:31 am

      Love how this turned out...the two-tone is perfect! I also LOVE that bench!!

      Reply
    21. cassie

      August 05, 2014 at 7:26 am

      oh i love the little nightstand! you did a great job!

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    22. kirby carespodi

      August 05, 2014 at 5:31 am

      This is such a cute piece, Gail! My mom gave me an old French Provincial dresser when we first got married, and I GAVE IT AWAY!! (It was before we started doing furniture.)Dangit!

      Reply

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