When I saw this $12 coffee table in the thrift store, I knew that I had to have it…no matter if I had room in my house for it or not. It’s just one of those amazing deals that you happen upon that you just can’t pass up. I love the apothecary tables out there and this reminded me of that exact thing.
I started off by sanding down the top of the table. I didn’t sand the rest of the table since I was using my chalk paint. Chalk paint allows for no sanding prior painting which is why I love it soooo much!
I love the side structure of this table as well. It makes it look so much chunkier/beefy.
If you follow along my Instagram, you can see the whole process right there on my saved stories. But the short story of it all is this…
1. I painted the whole bottom half with my chalk paint made from Benjamin Moore White Dove. After I finished painting 2 coats and let it dry…
2. I distressed the edges with 100 grit sand paper. I make sure to stay on the edges when sanding. Sanding in the middle of the piece can give the distressing an unauthentic feel.
3. I then used dark antiquing wax to give it that aged look. Just a little tip when using dark wax. I always wet the area first and then apply the wax, wiping the excess wax off with a wet paper towel or cloth. Wetting the area first keeps my piece from soaking in too much of the wax. Clear wax can alway be used first and then dark wax on top of it instead of using water to wet the area.
4. I used White Wash Pickling on the top of the table to give it a washed look. It looked good without the pickling wash too but I felt like it needed a little extra something on the wood for the area that I was using it in. I just used a paper towel to wipe on the pickling wash but would recommend a lint free cloth. I am in absolute love with this table and I couldn’t be happier about the cost too!
I would love to hear what you think of my new/old table!…And what you think of the glass knobs. I’m pretty sure that this $12 was the best $12 that I’ve spent in a long time.
Source List: (Just Tap Or Click On The Highlighted Words To See Details)
Wood Frame: Made From Old Pallets
White Frame: Thrifted And Painted
Crock: Thrifted
Side Table: Painted With Old Barn Milk Paint “Picket Fence”
Wood Tray: DIY
2 Pillows On The Right: Loloi (can be found at local Loloi dealers)
Mistletoe Print (Walter DeLaMare Poem): Printed Poster Size Following This DIY
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Your eye for beauty! I am at loss for words, you truly have the touch of an artist.
Thank you so much Darleene! That means a lot to me ❤️
Love how it turned out and I LOVE the glass knobs!!
Thank you so much Rhonda! I’m loving the glass knobs too ????????????????
Wow! It’s so beautiful! I can’t belive how fast you made that into such a beauty! So talented! I loooove it!
It is so wonderful- I L????VE it! The glass knobs are perfect… I am so impressed!
You have such a great eye, Natalie. She’s a beauty and I wish it were in my casa. Oh, and the cracked crock, I love it! Cracks = character! ❤
Love it, your white looks great. My house is complete opposite, wooded lot, green,red, dark cherry wood throughout my house. But my new sunroom we added has off-white with yellow striped accent pillows. Need some updates, you always inspire me. Next week l will begin my search for things to brighten up my space.
I love how it turned out! The glass knobs look really good with it, too.
Love this! You always have THE best ideas!!❣️
You did such a beautiful job, my friend!
Wow!!! Awesome job…I looks like it was always meant to be there. Yep the best $12.90 you could have spent. That piece looks like you spent big money.
I’d say you got quite a bargain! Absolutely gorgeous and it looks fabulous in this space ❤️
I feel like I’ve been voting incorrectly on instagram haha. because I LOVE the glass knobs and I love how you fixed this table up! Looks great!
Thanks Lindsey! 🙂 The glass are definitely my fav!
For 12 bucks you made it a beauty of a coffee table!! I just love how it came out!! Great job!!
Thanks Cecilia!
This is gorgeous! I love it with your new rug, it makes the space seem so fresh and bright! Great find and fab job!
I concur with everyone else, you did a good job. She is a beauty!
Thank you so much Jackie!
At $12.00, this is the best find I have seen for such a big table plus the drawers! I would have snapped it up too. It looks great in your room and those small drawers are going to come in handy. (I assume they are drawers or are they just for show.) You did an awesome job on your makeover and it looks awesome on your rug.
Love Love Love this!! Great job!
Thanks, Morgan!
I so enjoy your page. This coffee table is beautiful. Just an amazing transformation.
You are so talented. I was thinking antiqued copper knobs for it. However, I really like the glass ones. The centerpiece on it is so pretty. Love the plants. ????
Thanks for your sweet comments, Jane! That is a great idea too!
I love everything. Where did you get your couch?