Here's a little work bench table that I found at a yard sale.All I did was clean it up with some warm water and my favorite Murphy's Oil Soap and then paint it with a paint wash.
I used about 2 parts paint to one part water. The Martha Stewart paint at Home Depot comes in the small tester bottles in many shades. I used the teal for this project.
This is how is looked BEFORE. I absolutely LOVED the saw marks in the bop, but that's just me : )
This piece had so much character to start with, it didn't need much.
There you go--a very quick and easy makeover and a sturdy side table with a true cottage feel.Off to the antique mall space with this piece.
Here's to your future home and new life : )
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Cori..this is gorgeous! I too love those saw marks. Your selection of new color is fabulous and it looks remarkable in your environment. Loved how the blue popped against those beautiful floors!
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Terri
LOVE IT!!! You must bring her to my NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAYS PARTY...hope to see you there!
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Linda
Hop over and enter my GIVEAWAY…I think you will like it!
Love love love it and you've painted it the perfect color too! What a score!
ReplyDeleteLove the stool and aren't those tester pots the best! How funny that somebody used this as a saw horse.. Great find.
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I love the saw marks too!
ReplyDeleteOh I just LOVE the saw marks too! Great table!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to see you at my PARTY...hope you are having a FUN time here!
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Linda
I love this too! I have one almost exactly like it. Right now it is in my yard holding up some flower pots, but I think for the winter I'm going to bring it in and treat it to some paint! Love the saw marks on it too! Fabulous color choice.
ReplyDeleteAs much as I love old, beat-up things, I don't think even I would that thought this little piece would have cleaned up as well as it did! Looks beautiful! And can only imagine all the stories it could tell ~ LOL!!
ReplyDeleteI'm taking my slow-sweet time going thorough the SNS list at Funky Junk, but having fun looking at all the cool stuff! Great blog you have!
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Kristal
I love this table and the color is awesome!
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing what a little tender care, work and paint can do for things. You did very well with your table.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful transformation and what a perfect color for this piece :)
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Gail
i adore this piece!
ReplyDeleteI like the old saw marks too. Love that teal colorwash you did on it. It really brings it to life!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure I could have seen the possibilities in this old table. You certainly did and I love the result.
ReplyDeleteAnn
Very pretty! I like the saw marks, too.
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