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    Home Ā» Furniture Makeover Ā» Update on side tables

    Update on side tables

    Modified: Dec 17, 2019 by Gail Wilson
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    It’s amazing what a new (fresh) coat of paint can do for an old outdated piece of furniture!

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    You may remember this old side table that I was working on for my nephew. It has definitely seen better days!

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    This is the other side table he needed help with. I believe he’s going to use this one in the living room.

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    I painted each table with a couple of thin coats of “oops” primer I got cheat at Home Depot.

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    I painted these tables with Dutch Boy Refresh Paint (sweetened white) this is the same paint I used to paint my oak kitchen cabinets.

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    I removed the hardware while I painted. It might seem like extra work, but it really is worth the extra time in the long run.

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    To get a nice smooth finish on the top I used a small foam paint roller. In fact I used a paint brush on these two pieces very little.

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    I love how clean and fresh this table looks now!

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    Aren’t they sweet?

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    Oh my! That old hardware is NOT going to work on this pretty new looking table.

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    Enter some Krylon Spray Paint.

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    I sort of wish I was keeping this table! This is my favorite of the two. What about you? Which do you like best?

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    Gail Wilson is the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. She is obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believes that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again, including herself!
    Gail reinvented herself during a midlife crisis and has found purpose again. She hopes you will find new ideas for old things and pick up a few tools along the way.

    About Gail Wilson

    Gail Wilson is the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. She is obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believes that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again, including herself!
    Gail reinvented herself during a midlife crisis and has found purpose again. She hopes you will find new ideas for old things and pick up a few tools along the way.

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    1. CherishedHearts Vintage

      February 19, 2011 at 5:38 am

      Love this!

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    2. Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence

      February 18, 2011 at 4:08 pm

      I love these, very clean! Thanks for linking up to Beyond the Picket Fence.

      Reply
    3. Cristie

      February 17, 2011 at 8:34 am

      What a great re-do! The end tables turned out so cute. Great job.

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    4. Pretty Unique Furniture

      February 16, 2011 at 5:55 pm

      Oh my, these look like brand new! I think I like the cabinet with the lines best šŸ™‚ it is unusual
      Tina

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    5. Kim @ Second Time Furniture

      February 16, 2011 at 8:11 am

      Gail,
      They look wonderful!
      Kim

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    6. A Vintage Vine

      February 16, 2011 at 12:26 am

      They both look awesome! Amazing how paint makes all the difference!

      Reply
    7. Meg and Mum's

      February 15, 2011 at 10:11 am

      I like the one on the left because its different, but I also like the other one. I was only yesterday contemplating whether to spray paint some hardware I took off an old dresser, but as I hadn't done it before I was worried that it would just come off. Now that I've seen you do it, I'm going to give it a bash. And I'll save myself some $$! Thanks šŸ™‚

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    8. Suzanne@Meridian Road

      February 15, 2011 at 3:50 am

      Those are both so cute~I'd take either one of them! I've never seen one like the table on the left. Very cottage cute. šŸ™‚

      Your nephew will love them! And if he doesn't, I want his address. I'll go get them and love them!

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    9. Anji Johnston

      February 15, 2011 at 3:26 am

      These turned out beautifully! Great job!
      Happy Valentines Day!

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    10. Pine Tree Home

      February 15, 2011 at 1:25 am

      Hi! The tables ARE very sweet. I'd keep them šŸ™‚
      Do you use a top coat? I am done painting my bedroom furniture and thought I wanted to use paste wax, but now wonder if I should use polycrylic or something.

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    11. Georgene Lockwood

      February 14, 2011 at 7:40 pm

      You make me want to drag out the paint stripper, sander and find something to refinish! I used to do a lot of this in my early days when the kids were little, but haven't in a long time. How satisfying it is to take something ugly or just OK and make it beautiful. And you did it with TWO somethings.

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    12. I Play Outside The Box

      February 14, 2011 at 5:27 pm

      I really love the table on the left...such an unusual design...but the other one is just as lovely too. I would certainly take both home. Ü

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    13. Corn in my Coffee-Pot

      February 14, 2011 at 5:22 pm

      oh! those turned out so cute.
      I like the one with the door and scroll work. I like the painted hardware too.
      Bet your nephew is going to really appreciate this furniture re-do.

      have a great day!
      Pat

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    14. Jen

      February 14, 2011 at 4:26 pm

      that looks so great! i definitely have a few pieces that could use some updating!

      http://nauticalwheelerjewelry.blogspot.com/

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    15. Judy

      February 14, 2011 at 3:20 pm

      Gotta love paint. It looks amazing.

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    16. Paige (Final Clothes-Out)

      February 14, 2011 at 2:30 pm

      Ah, yes. The power of paint! I especially love the one with the drawer.

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    17. Suzanne

      February 14, 2011 at 2:27 pm

      Two great pieces! Love what you did with them!

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    18. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper

      February 14, 2011 at 2:02 pm

      those look lovely! i love that white- it's nice and warm without being too creamy.

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    19. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper

      February 14, 2011 at 2:02 pm

      those look lovely! i love that white- it's nice and warm without being too creamy.

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    20. Amanda

      February 14, 2011 at 1:47 pm

      These came out lovely Gail! Paint works wonders, but it helps to have someone talented behind the brush!

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    21. Simple "T"

      February 14, 2011 at 1:16 pm

      What a transformation, I was going to ask if you sprayed the paint on but I see you use a roller. I will have to try this. Mercy they are totally new pieces.

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    22. Sharon

      February 14, 2011 at 1:16 pm

      My fave is the one on the left...it's the door and the trim on top! They are both gorgeous with their fresh new look!!

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    23. Inspire Me Heather

      February 14, 2011 at 11:56 am

      Your tables look fantastic Gail, well done!

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    24. Lisa

      February 14, 2011 at 11:40 am

      Yes, lovin' both, but agree with the one you like the most. Thanks for the help with Live Writer, I've got the pictures sorted now.

      Cheers,
      Lisa x

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    25. Proper Prim

      February 14, 2011 at 10:33 am

      Oh Gail, I am in love... with the table on the left, what a sweet design, it is so unique. Great job on the painting...wow was a transformation.

      Hope you are getting nicer weather there... we are climbing over the freezing mark for now... but lots of wind.

      Have a great day...

      Hugs, Deb

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    26. driftwoodesign

      February 14, 2011 at 9:36 am

      Great job Gail!

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    27. Farah Muzaffar

      February 14, 2011 at 9:33 am

      Totally changed outlook... Power of paint is gorgeous. you did a great job on both the outdated side tables and convert them into a piece of excellence...
      Happy Valentine’s Day … hope you spare a little bit of your valuable time for me …
      http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
      Love
      Farah

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