Wednesday, May 12, 2010

A Lil Shabby Sofa Table

Sofa Table made not so Shabby...


My first attempt at "really" redoing a piece of furniture, definately had its ups, and downs. Thanks to a little skill I have recently aquired called patience, I came through ok :)

This table started out as an unfinished table, I purchased from Joanns about 5 years ago. I stained it a dark walnut color, and for a long time, our flat screen t.v. sat on it. That is until My hubby decided to get the biggest t.v. in the world(that doesn't need a stand.) Now the poor thing has been tossed from room to room...now its in the garage, awaiting a new home :)

I decided to paint her. So for the first step I sanded her down a bit then sprayed her with a primer...
This part led to alot of frustration...because I was too impatient to wait until the baby woke up to go to the store and grab "white" preimer, I used gray...ugh and man was it a pain in the butt to cover, it seeped into the grain of the wood, and oh man I'm never buying gray primer again...lol
K... so 4 cans later of Heirloom White here she is...

I also wanted to change out the hardware...she just had some plain old wood ones. The ones I changed them to had 2 holes, so I had to drill two new holes...The easiest way I could think to do this was put a piece of masking tape across the back of the new hardware and mark where the holes were. I then centered the existing hole between the 2 new holes, and drilled where the marks were, like below...


Cool huh! That worked great.


Then to line the drawer...I found this super cute Wrapping sized scrap book paper at the 99 cent store...and it was just right, I cut it to size, then sprayed the inside of the drawer with some Krylon Spray Adheisive, and layed the paper down...


After some debating on whether or not to glaze...and with some wonderful tips from my friend Angie @ All My Treasures, I actually decided not to glaze. I just sanded the corners a bit, and I really like how she turned out! I almost want to keep her, but theres no room in my casa for her. So for now she sits covered in the garage, until I find her a home.

One more time...The finished product!

That was fun. I will do it again for sure. Actually I'm working on a little nightstand make-over right now, so stick around and see what I've been up to.

Oh and I'm linking up at these wonderful places!
Make it Yours @ My Backyard Eden
Show and Tell Green Transformation Thursday
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20 comments:

Here On Crow Creek said...

That is beautiful Nikki! I love it!

Jenn said...

This is really cute! I love the drawer lining :)

Meg said...

You did a terrific job refinishing that side table. It looks so much better in white...clean and refreshing.

Kelsey said...

I love how it turned out- nice and fresh! I love heirloom white :) Redoing furniture is addicting!

Shaunna said...

Oh, you may catch the bug. Once you start refinishing, you never stop. :) I love the hardware you chose! -shaunna :)

Room to Inspire said...

It looks beautiful! But watch out - I am with Kelsey - redoing furniture is super addicting!! Thanks for linking up to Be Inspired today.

Chelsea

Bonnie @ House of Grace said...

You did an awesome job! I absolutely love your work. Great tape tip! I am your newest follower. I can't wait to see your other posts.
Bonnie

Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures/Treasured Moments said...

The white and handles are great. Poor you with the gray primer.

Angie said...

HEY!! It turned out great!! ;)

Nicole @ BugaBoos said...

It looks Awesome!!! Love love love it!! Great Job :)

One Life Many Journeys said...

I love it. Cup pulls really update a piece. I used gray primer under white and felt the same way till I distressed it...I liked the gray showing through the distressed parts because it looked like layered paint. You should be proud to call that your first piece!!!!

Shel at Dreamy Nest said...

That's so awesome! I LOVE the handles and what a cool idea to move the holes. I've got to remember that one.

I keep hearing about the heirloom white paint, but I can't find it. What brand and where do you find it?

I'm scared of furniture, but I've got a few to do. I'm working on a small piece now. Thank you for inspiring me!

Jackie the Junk Junkie said...

It turned out Fabulous!! I love the drawer liner :)

Joy @ Thrifty Parsonage Living said...

It turned out great! Very cute drawer liner.
Joy

Melissa said...

Oh my goodness! It turned out great. I would love to have something like this in my house.

Ali @ Honey and Maple Syrup said...

It looks completely different from what you started with! Very cute!

Funky Junk Interiors said...

VERY nice redo! Loving the hardware with the white. The shelf paper inside the drawer was an unexpected touch, but really makes for a fully finished unique piece. Pretty!

Thanks for linking up to SNS!
FJ Donna

Kim @ Cheap Chic Home said...

I think the new hardware makes it, and I really like your idea to use tape for the new holes.

Laura Ingalls Gunn said...

Such a clever and creative girl. My heart is going pitty pat.

Remodelaholic said...

Love it! and I love the paper, Enjoy it!

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