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Saturday, March 5, 2011

Pistachio green eclectic chic coffee table

I purchased a great coffee table at the thrift the other day. It had nice clean lines. The problem with it was the stain, the sheen, and the very cheap knob.


To solve this problem, I painted it with Bin primer first. I gave it two coats of a pistachio green color from Benjamin Moore(picture is a little lighter than it really is). I used one of my OOPS paints of course! I distressed the piece then gave it a coat of a flat polyurethane to avoid a glossy look. I changed the knob to a gorgeous vintage piece.






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20 comments:

  1. Cassie BustamanteMarch 5, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    now that is one of those tables i would not have looked twice at, but you really made it awesome! the change of hardware and distressed green finish look fantastic, lisa!

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  2. Joy@aVintageGreenMarch 5, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    That was a great transformation. Thank you for the color and painting info.
    -Joy

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  3. UnknownMarch 5, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Jeez, I really shouldn't comment on EVERY single one of your posts, but this is fantastic! great job!! any tips on painting an mdf/faux wood coffee table!?

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  4. Holly AustinMarch 5, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    This color is gorgeous and I love the way you distressed it!

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  5. TanyaMarch 5, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    That turned out great! I love it. I just changed some cheesy knobs on a piece of furniture the other day too :)

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  6. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyMarch 5, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Now that looks just perfect! Love the heavy distressing! The color is so refreshing and very springy!

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  7. Dragonfliez MadeMarch 5, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    That is soo pretty. I have always lovved that color. You did a wonderful job.

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  8. LilaMarch 5, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    i love the color. Makes my mind just soar with ideas.

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  9. Laura at Ms. Smartie PantsMarch 5, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    I love this piece and the green is soooo pretty! You always find the best furniture!

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  10. Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~March 5, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    I can hardly keep up with all of your projects! What a great colour on this table and your distressing looks so nice ... really looks old and worn!

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  11. AndiMarch 5, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Wow! I wouldn't believe it was the same table if you hadn't told me! Awesome transformation! Love the color.

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  12. Ali RichardsonMarch 5, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    You seriously are the master distresser! They should name a sander after you :) GREAT job on the table, I love it!

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  13. Artichoke AlleyMarch 5, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Love the green and another great project you've done! I would probably have walked past this table because of the straight lines but just love how it turned out!

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  14. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementMarch 5, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Lisa, that color is beautiful! I'll have to go check out my Home Depot's oops pile... The last time I looked, they only had orange and I am not a fan of orange. :)

    I have a similar table that would look great in this color. Thanks for sharing.

    Pam

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  15. mariondee-designsMarch 5, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Wow, you changed it from drab and boring to wonderful and chic! I love it! take care, Maryann

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  16. Tami / Maddie LumpkinMarch 5, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Perfect!

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  17. Blue Ridge Altered ArtMarch 5, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Love this coffee table. Wish I could get my desk up to you in Connecticut so you do the same on it except in white. You really do outstanding work. ~~Sherry~~

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  18. RachelMarch 5, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    Ok, now that pistachio color is REALLY GREAT! My favorite trash to treasure furniture transformation yet!!!
    Glad I followed the Saturday Nite Special blog party on over here! Pop on by and say hi : http://cookscleansplayswithpaper.blogspot.com/

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  19. Sandi~A Cottage MuseMarch 6, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Lisa that looks beautiful...love the color!

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  20. Zane WooderNovember 19, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    I love how each time you change the knob you bring beauty to these pieces. You really know how to take a table and turn it into something more beautiful.

    -Zane of ontario honey

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