Wednesday, March 9, 2011

French country side table

The other day while at Goodwill I saw the ugliest side table with the most heinous drawer pulls. I felt bad for the ugly little $4 piece, so I decided to bring her home and pretty her up.


After removing the pulls, I gave her a coat of primer. Already a huge improvement.


Next, I painted the body black, the drawers white, distressed it with my palm sander, then put a coat of mahogany stain throughout to allow the distressed areas to stand out. I replaced the old pulls with vintage iron pulls. Now this pretty little lady is ready for her debut.




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Posted by Serendipity Chic Design at 10:20 AM

25 comments:

  1. Joy@aVintageGreenMarch 9, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I've seen many of those ugly little side tables and left them where they were. Your color choice and handles transformed it and it is now an attractive addition to your decor. It looks great in your setting.
    - Joy

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  2. www.MaisonStGermain.comMarch 9, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    WOW! What a transformation!!! Amazing what a creative mind can do:) Hope you are having a great week.
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  3. Places to Go and Things to EatMarch 9, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I agree with Joy. I'm very inspired now! Thanks!

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  4. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementMarch 9, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Lisa,

    I love what you've done with it! You are amazing at making $4 castoff's look beautiful! I really love the new hardware too.

    Great job!

    Pam

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  5. Dragonfliez MadeMarch 9, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Lisa,
    Love it. I too have seen many of those tables and didnt give them a second thought.
    Great Job! and love the handles.

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  6. Cassie BustamanteMarch 9, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    love those pulls! and this piece fits perfectly with rene's black post today! :)

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  7. ChrissieMarch 9, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    What a great transformation! You really did rescue this piece!

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  8. AnnetteMarch 9, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    This turned out so cute! It certainly makes all the black/white stuff pop! And those drawer pulls were made for that piece. If only furniture could talk, I'm sure it's smiling ear to ear!

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  9. My SerendipityMarch 9, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Wow..I probably would have walked right by it..lol. What an amazing transformation..I love it!

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  10. Kelly BarronMarch 9, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    what a beautiful transformation!! It looks amazing, you have such an eye when you choose your furniture and colors!!

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  11. Pamela GordonMarch 9, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    I love that! Usually I see them in all white but I love the black and white and the old drawer pulls. Great job!

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  12. Ali RichardsonMarch 9, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Gorgeous!!! Great save!

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  13. JenMarch 9, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Wow, the difference is stunning!

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  14. Penny of This-N-ThatMarch 9, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Another great project this looks soooooo much better. I really like the finished project and the drawer pulls are great.

    Penny

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  15. Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~March 9, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    LOVE that you used 2 different paint colours! The drawers really POP! You are the ever talented 'drab' to 'fab' makeover blog lady! This is probably one of my favourite top 5 of your furniture rehabs.

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  16. LilaMarch 9, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Great find for $4.00 and I love how you distressed it and changed out the handles. Made a huge difference.

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  17. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyMarch 10, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    Wow! Looks totally different!

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  18. Sandi~A Cottage MuseMarch 10, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    I don't think I'll ever walk past an ugly table again...your makeover is just wonderful!

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  19. Erika . . . with a KMarch 10, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Stopping by from Cheri's... glad I found you, I am your newest follower! Hey, is that a Flyers shirt your hubby is wearing? Another reason to be a follower!

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  20. DebbieMarch 10, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    I love it, looks amazing with the light too!

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  21. DIYbyDesignMarch 10, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    That really turned out amazing. Such a great job. I am your latest follower. I would love for you to come and check out my blog and follow me back at www.diybydesign.blogspot.com. Thanks so much. Looking forward to keeping up with your blog.

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  22. Ann-Marie ~ BramblyMarch 10, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    You really made that look amazing.When I saw the first photo I wasn't so sure how it would turn out, but you worked magic.I'd love for you to drop by Brambly and pay me a visit.Take care.

    Ann-Marie

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  23. ElaineMarch 12, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Amazing makeover! Just lovely.

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  24. Mandys Creative CornerMarch 20, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    I just love Love LOVE the new look! What great colors =D

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  25. Zane WooderNovember 17, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    I like how you transformed this very ugly side table into something pretty. Good job.

    -Zane of ontario honey

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