Having no real prior experience with doing anything like this, I plowed ahead. I learned a couple of things along the way but more importantly I really had a good time doing it and am so looking forward to another project.
So here's a couple of before shots. It was kind of in rough shape, but nothing a good bit of sanding couldn't take care of. In fact, it was only one afternoon nap for the kiddo.
I decided to remove the little curved feature you see by the legs attached to the underside of the table top to give it a more modern touch (see above picture).
I bought a nifty little sander which was a really smart thing considering using that it still took me a couple of hours to sand down.
Sanding complete!
And so...here it is! This is my completed table! My first big furniture makeover!
This last shot shows the table minus those curved features I wrote about earlier in the post. Nice, huh? Man, I sound so full of myself right now, but seriously, I'm totally psyched about how this turned out.
Oh, and in honor of my completed project, I have decided to link up to Mustard Seed Creations: Furniture Feature Friday and A Soft Place to Land's: DIY Day.
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BEAUTIFUL transformation! Love the black with the stain. Worth the $5 and more! (Never turn any furniture down for $5) lol
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Lisa
oh my goodness, stunning transformation! well worth the $5 :) what kind of stain did you use? the color is just incredible. i actually just completed my first wood staining project, too, and can agree that it's a learning experience! i am eager to try another one now :)
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Fabulous first project! And what a fabulous price! Love how you used black paint and stain together. You should be proud of this project!
ReplyDeleteYou did good! I like the stained top with the black paint.
ReplyDeleteAwesome work, lady! Now for the important part...where did you put it?
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference! You really did an amazing job with a dated piece of furniture that most people (including me) would've passed by. Great vision for what that table could become. Good for you and thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeletewowwwwwwwww.... your first piece eh?... well I think you deserve a huge pat on the back for this one... absolutley gorgeous... I love the two tone... and I love that you took the corner pieces out... hmmm now I am going to have to look at these tables with a different eye... I just passed two of them up the other day... GREAT JOB... watch out this is addictive...
ReplyDeleteHugs Deb
Very nice job, I would have passed on this dated piece, but you made it look great.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome transformation! Love the paint stain combo and what vision removing those corbel-esque elements! Kudos!!
ReplyDeleteSo nice to meet you, via Ms. Mustard Seed! I adored her posting on your table and had to come say hello!
ReplyDeleteYou've enspired me, I'm going to stop by the Goodwill at lunch time. There is one right down the street from my office and I've never even been in there (when I donate, they come to home to pick up). I go to auctions alot but never see anything even close to $5!!. This is a beautiful piece.
It's beautiful!
ReplyDeletewow! this turned out so well! I'm amazed...nice work!!
ReplyDeleteSuper cool! You've inspired me! [Though I'm not sure I will actually *do* anything, I'm knee deep in sewing projects!] But I am truly inspired :)
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