Old to New – End Tables Before and After

 

 

 

My friend and neighbor had these vintage end tables and wanted to give them a makeover for her guest bedroom.  These tables have somehow been through a lot in their existence!  At one point they had been painted (badly) in a heavy, thick dark varnish.  This was difficult to paint over without it looking like I had made the drip marks so they needed a good sanding before beginning the project.  Someone also had tried to screw in a double screw handle into a single hole.  See below the pics below for proof!

After the prep work of cleaning, sanding and applying wood filler, I used Annie Sloan chalk paint in Old Ochre mixed with General Finishes milk paint in Antique White (about half/half) for a base.  This really stuck on that old varnish and created a great base that prevented any bleed through. I sanded it back with 150 grit and by this point, the tables had a smooth finish to apply the topcoat.  I applied two coats of Annie Sloan Old White, sanded them down to a super smooth finish, distressed in places, and sealed the tables with a]AS clear wax.  New glass pulls from Home Goods were the finishing touch.  They honestly look like completely different tables!  I believe that Michele will be thrilled with them in her newly decorated guest room.

Before:

After!

I purchased the glass vases for only $10 each at World Market and added the yellow forsythia springs from AC Moore.  They typically sit on my mantel

In other news around my home, my new little birdhouse that I just purchased has a new tenant.  They just love the open floor plan and new appliances

And, my hydrangea was out of the world gorgeous in its summer blooms.

Have a great weekend!