There is no doubt in my mind that when I see side tables in need of some lovin’, that I have a soft spot. Any and all sizes, shapes, and degree of dilapidated states are my weakness. Can you blame me when I spied this antique side table that I got weak in the knees? I know I’m not alone, c’mon now. tsk.
You may not remember, but a couple of years ago I found an almost identical table and gave it a new look too. It has been one of my popular posts you can see HERE where I showcased one of my favorite furniture colors. As you can imagine, it was tempting to use that same color again, but this time around I thought I’d change it up.
This antique side table was in great shape with a few cosmetic flaws. It had some decent gouges to the top, water rings, and nicks to the legs and skirt. All minor and certainly worth repairing. Isn’t that inlay fabulous?
DIY TIME
I couldn’t wait to get started to see this beauty shine again. To start, I use my sander to gently take the finish off and reveal that gorgeous grain. It came off so easily since it was well worn.
aaahhh…now that’s better. I have a serious affinity for wood. Most of the pieces in my home are in their original state in dark finishes with damage and all, but seeing pieces refreshed makes my heart happy too.
PAINT
Now that the sanding is done it’s time to start the new look for the legs. Looks like someone isn’t too enthralled with my work…haha.
I used one of my favorite soft white paints, called Antique White. While the first coat of paint was curing, I went back to the top to add a coating of wax. The white wax is a soothing way to finish. It allows the grain to pick up the white and make the wood oh so soft to see and touch.
FINAL TOUCHES
Once I apply the wax, I buff it to desired finish with a soft cotton cloth. For an added touch, I also applied a coat of a dark wax. It deepened the color giving it an aged appeal.
After a second coat of paint and letting it cure, it’s time to create some dimension. Using more of the dark and a round artists brush, I hit the details to draw out all those fantastic details. After that, I lightly distress for even more time-worn appeal.
THE REVEAL
Finally, this lovely lady is ready for many more years.
Likewise, I must say that I am smitten with it for all the lovely features it has…especially that inlay on top.
My dried hydrangeas are still my favorite thing as they continue to give me joy in so many ways throughout our home. Do you have any in your garden? If not, you’ll want to add some limelights soon! {{tee hee}} My littlest says they look like tiny butterflies. I agree.
I’m pleased with my latest makeover and hope you are too. Are you inspired to give your dated pieces some lovin’? This antique side table is now available in my online store and would make a great addition to most any decor.
Additionally, pin and share to inspire others to get creative on their antique side table or furniture. It’s fun!
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Also, more furniture like my antique side table makeover:
As usual a great job. Looks fantastic!
Thank you, Karen. 🙂
Just Lovely! I have a table that needs painting, maybe this is it!
Yay! Sounds like a plan.
I love the classic look. The top is so lovely and the wax enhances the detail.
It’s my kinda decor for sure. Thank you for the love, Debra.
Well done. Love the design and detail of the table. I remembering my mother had a table very much like this.My roll-top home office desk could really use a good coat of paint.
Thank you for this giveaway opportunity
They just have such a unique feel to them. So glad you like it, Colleen.
Wow what a difference! Love that paint color!
Yay! Thanks so much, Jamie.
Love it! Another beautiful piece. You are such an inspiration! Thanks for the giveaway.
My pleasure to share. Thanks!
That is such a lovely table. I’m going to be on the look out for one. Your creativity amazes me. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Oooh…hope you find one! 😀 Thank you for the encouragement, Nancy.
Very nice! Wax makes all the difference, huh?
I just love how wax enhances and finishes off a piece.
I desperately need new brushes but can’t rationalize spending money on myself till after Christmas. Fingers crossed..
I know the feeling. I never splurge on me. 🙂
Oh WOW! I think this is one of my favorites. I love the contrast and would love to have me a set of those brushes!
Wahoo!! I think it’s one of mine too. Thanks so much, Carole.
I have a blonde oak table that was our dining table for many, many years. I love the legs and kept it not really knowing what I was going to do with it. I also have a hutch from a dresser we got rid of and an empty corner in my kitchen. I plan to cobble together a kitchen baking area with both painted in chalk paint. These brushes would be fantastic since the legs are kind of elaborate and could use a special brush for the paint to be smooth.
That sounds like an awesome DIY project that will bless you in more ways than one. Hope you win!
Beautiful and practical, I love your makeovers! Hope you and your family enjoy this week of Thanksgiving 🙂
I see what you do with the Zibra brushes all the time, sure want to win these!
I wish I had sets for you all!
So pretty….as always.
Thank you.
Lovely, as always. You have such a knack for creating something beautiful out of Plain Janes. Even better, to teach your kids usefull skills that they will always have forever and ever. PLUS showing them that salvaging can be quite challenging yet so fulfilling while helping the environment all at once. Very admirable quality about you. I enjoy watching you use those brushes – maybe now, I can use them, too. Maybe.
You are so sweet, Dodie, and your words mean the world to me. Thank you!
I love everything you do! You have inspired me to start painting furniture again. I need those Zibra brushes!!
Hip, hip, hooray!! Thank you for the sweet words, Allison. Happy to hear you are inspired!
I have an antique side that is round with curvy legs I use the round brush on.
Fun!
Love the way this wonderful table came out!
As usual, this is a beautiful piece. I so admire your work!
Thank you for sending love, Pat. 🙂
This is so lovely! I have so many projects pending, but my dining table and chairs would have to be the priority. Thanks for the inspiration!
That would be perfect with the holidays approaching. Yay!
Love the finish using two colors of wax! Going to give that technique a try very soon.
Awesome! I’d love to see it when you do.
I have some chairs I’d like to paint.
Nice.
The table looks lovely.
Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!
Same to you, Sandra!
I love the feminine softness of the table. It doesn’t shout, it just whispers. My dining room table, which was from my parents house needs some love. I like how you leave / fix the wood finish instead of painting it up!
You totally got what I was after, Carol. High five!!
Beautiful transformation, now I know how to transform my old find! Thanks for sharing this idea.
Excellent! That makes me smile. 😀
This little table is stunning! Love the additional detailing to give it an aged beauty. It’s lovely! Also, Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
So fun for me to get to work on these pieces. They have much to offer. Same happy wishes to you!
I am so happy you left the wood on the top and just waxed it. The grain is so beautiful. One of my favorite things is to paint the bottom and leave the top waxed or stained. Great job.
Absolutely. I couldn’t hide that lovely design.
I have the brushes on my Christmas list. I need to finish the bookcase and then our dining table needs some love.
Hope you get your wish!
Your work always blows me away! I look forward to seeing what you’re doing every day!
You just made me blush, Janice. Thank you!
Nice job! I have a couple wall hanging that need a coat of paint. Would love to win this giveaway. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks and same to you. 🙂
I can’t believe you found another of these tables. Wonderful! I have am old china cabinet that keeps staring at me asking for a new paint job. 🙂
I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. eep!
Larissa, this table is so beautiful, I love the wood grain as the shinning star on this table! The combination of finishes really compliments this piece! Thank you for the opportunity to enter for the Zibra brushes. Have a wonderful and happy Thanksgiving with your family..
It had to be made center stage…I love it! Happy Thanksgiving to you too.
Really great table!
Thanks so much!
Great job, it looks lovely!
Thank you, Crystal.
I knew that you would make this pretty, but I must say I gasped when I got to the finished photo. Wow! I was thinking this might be my favorite redo of yours. You did the top justice. But what you did with the bottom knocked my socks off! You really brought out those details (I didn’t even notice in the before picture). And the two (top and bottom) together are perfectly contrasting and complimentary at the same time. Now, like I said, I WAS thinking this was my favorite…then I thought I’d better go look at that aqua blue table that you mentioned…Well I was really smitten with that one with the blue and that shell (like how you made that stand out!). More so than ever needing a table like that for my home, I just so appreciate the artistry. I promise that if I win the brushes, I will paint every wooden thing that stands up or hangs in my home!
You are hilarious, Paula!! And a gal after my own heart. haha!!
Another beautiful makeover! I don’t know how you part with them…my house would be standing room only!
If had room… 😉
I have a table almost like this one that my father-in-law gave me years ago that’s in great shape. I have debated for awhile to paint it but every time I think about doing it I chicken out and just give it a nice oil rub down and it looks beautiful and move on to the next project, lol. I love my round brush, I’ve done a couple of items with spindles. These tables look way nicer when you finish with them, great job as usual. I’ll be sure to vote for you as many times as I can next week as you are my favorite mama ?
I don’t blame you. I do the same to my own pieces. I love the stories they have.
Every week I look forward to your posts. What a gift God has given you. Another awesome job. I just saw the other one and let me say I did a WOW. Love that color. My addiction with furniture is the details on them and my kids keep saying no more Mom lol. Great job on this as well! Happy Thanksgiving Larissa…
So cool to hear! Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Bonnie. Happy Thanksgiving!!
Love the way you highlighted the detail in the table with the dark wax. I would love a set of the Zibra brushes that you use on your projects. They would be perfect to help me rejuvenate a childs sized desk that I purchased for my niece at a thrift shop for $10.
I’m glad you like it, Ann. Sounds like a fun project. She will love it!
Very pretty, but then I always love your make-overs ! I anxiously await your new posts, and can’t wait to see that finished kitchen..thanks for sharing.
aww…hugs to you, Karen!
I have a bookshelf that needs a good painting, so I’d use the brushes for that.
perfect.
I do really like the legs, but my own personal taste, I would have loved to have seen a dark stained and poly’ed top! Great table though!
I said and showed in my post that I didn’t want to replicate the table I had previously done which was the dark top.
Such a beautiful job as always and I so love the hydrangeas! I do not have a green thumb so I envy yours .
Thank you.
Stunning piece!
Thanks!
Love those legs, too. Reminds me of a bench I painted with similar legs.
They were fun to bring out.
I love how you used the brown was to highlight the piece. Beautiful. those brushes look like they are amazing to use. I would love a set.
They are such wonderful brushes, Mary. Thank you for the compliments.
I’m also a table-lover and I couldn’t have passed up this one either. Beautiful! I’d most likely use new brushes on a table of my own. Hope you win, Larissa !!
Sounds good and thank you for the vote, Patty! 😀
I love what you did with this table. You have inspired me to try this on my coffee table. Do you think I could try this on a table with a veneer top?
Thanks! Well, my table was a veneer inlay, so I don’t see why not. 🙂
That turned out lovely, you are so creative. I really hope that I win the brushes, I love painting furniture and it looks so easy with those brushes. Thanks for the inspiration and for having the contest.
They certainly make the job more enjoyable. You will love them!
First thing I would paint is a table I have with spindle legs with guess which brush?!
You got it! 😀
I do love your table, Larissa! You always know exactly what to do to make it beautiful!
I would use the Zibra brushes on an old bookcase I have that needs a new “life”!
Bookcases always seem to need lovin’, don’t they? 😉 Thank you for the kinds words, Kathy.
I want to paint my old dresser in my bedroom. My home needs some brightening up. I have the urge to go through and paint everything white.
I don’t blame you. It’s refreshing and the perfect blank slate.
Beautiful makeover, Larissa! You may have just provided the inspiration I needed for a coffee table with an inlaid top that just wasn’t selling in my booth. White wax to the rescue!
I know what you mean about those kinds of pieces. Hope it helps and thanks for the love!
Gorgeous table! You are so inspiring in so many ways!! How do you dry your hydrangeas?
Thank you! I simply put them in a vase full of water and refresh it daily. They dry out on their own. You can add a bit of glycerin to make the petals more supple.