Really ugly old 70's tables after I started sanding |
I spent all weekend working on a couple of projects, this being one. My grandmother had some of these tables when I was a kid. I think maybe she had square ones but I remember loving opening the doors. Anyway, because I have that 1970 house, I have been dying to add just a touch of period piece to the home. Nothing crazy like green shag carpet or orange counters. I am not going for the Brady Bunch, just a little nod to the homes time. These tables were perfect! They were ugly dark and perfect. Originally I thought I wanted to stain the tops of these but the more I started working with them, the heavier they felt and the more I realized I wanted them light and airy feeling because of how heavy they feel. Something about these tables and the thick, carved, dark wood that made me feel weighted down.
Light and airy! |
Hardware back and finishing touches in works |
So adorable! |
So what do you think? I love the tranformation. My tables turned out so adorable. These were so simple. The project I am going to share later on maybe this week has been a royal pain by comparison and the piece turned out amazing but it isn't mine. ;(
I know I say this all the time but I just love turning old and ugly into knew and pretty!!!
*By Formal Living Room I mean the space we don't have a TV. This room has the fireplace and originally my thought was 'reading room' but it is right next to the family room and the TV and honestly, very rarely does anyone sit in there. In fact, when I was changing out the old glass and metal tables I had for these, I noticed a layer of dust on the sofa. No, I am not even kidding. :)
10 comments:
Looks great! White paint makes everything better!!
These look awesome! I love updating old furniture, especially pieces that have sentimental value.
Cute! I 100% think my grandma has tables just like these in her house now! She's had them for AGES! She always stored board games in them for us.
So cool! I just saw an end table similar to those at the thrift shop recently and I'm kicking myself for not getting it... =)
Lol yea it does! Fresh and clean!!
Thanks so much! I agree special pieces are my favorite!
I am pretty sure they were required by grandmas everywhere! Lol. Thanks for stopping in.
I bet you will see some again. Next time you won't pass them up! :-)
I absolutely LOVE this transformation. I think white (or off white) furniture looks so elegant! I actually bought a $10 desk at a garage sale awhile back and recently just painted it this super light blue, almost white color, so I feel like we're vibing on the refurbishing. Amazing job!
Oh that sounds pretty! Love when I can find deals like that
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