Coffee table and end table makeover

Before & AfterAugust 26, 2016August 26, 20162 Comment

I guess I had coffee tables on the brain after I made one over for my friend (more on that here), because I found another great candidate begging to be brought back to life that I just couldn’t pass up:

So as soon as I could, I unscrewed the tops and got out my sander.

Then purchased a few bottles of satin black spray paint to give the gold bottoms a sleek black suit:

Next I whitewashed the newly sanded tops (a technique I like to do to take the yellow out of the wood) and sealed everything off with Minwax paste finishing wax:

I went back and forth on what to do with the wicker baskets… and finally decided to put a greywash on them to soften the whole look. Ready to see the end product?

I am digging the industrial, rustic vibe they bring to our living room.

And one side by side for kicks:

Thank you so much for stopping in today! I hope you have a fantastic weekend XO

2 comments on “Coffee table and end table makeover”

Christina Brewton says:

April 18, 2017 at 6:37

What A Great Post….!
I realized that I have quite an accumulation of coffee tables. I have about five of them in my storage building, plus one at home
that I bought from Goodwill a few weeks ago, and then the one that I rescued from the dumpster earlier this week. I need to do
something with these, and I need inspiration in your tips! So you’ve gathered eight amazing coffee table makeovers that I really
like. I am full of inspire now.

Thanks for share Your Post…..!

1. Kate says:
  
  April 26, 2017 at 6:37
  
  Hi Christina!
  
  How exciting. Wow 5 is a great little collection… I’m so glad to have inspired you!
  Kate