Take a peek at this set of French Provincial side tables. I mean… just look at those legs!
If you remember, last week I reworked a vintage French provincial nightstand in pink HERE. I’m one of those gals that could have a home in every style. Okay, maybe not every style, but you get my jist.
The story behind these is that a gal had planned on redoing them herself, but just lost interest. Apparently, she told me that she couldn’t get her now-ex and children to use the built-in cup tray. {{head smack}}
Yeah… a head-scratcher right there. Anyhoo, you know me and my sander like to have a little dust dance, so here we go.
MAKEOVER TIME
When I first touch the tables, I’m not sure if I can salvage the wood veneer. The rest of the top is a fabricated wood. However, as soon as I start to sand with 150-grit paper, I can tell there’s hope.
After I sand, I then begin working the top before I paint the base. I like to work this way so that if I accidentally get paint on the top, I can simply wipe it off.
First, I apply a wash of thinned acrylic paint. I thought I still had some antique white stain left in my stash, but it is long gone, so I make-do.
I quickly wipe it on with my brush and wipe off with a damp rag only leaving a slight remnant behind. Then, once I let that cure, use my creme wax to topcoat and give a low luster finish.
IT’S ALL IN THE DETAILS
Next, it’s time to take that punkin’ orange to a calmer vibe and draw out those awesome intricate details. I apply one coat of this nutmeg color and let cure.
After that, I use a white milk paint to give another “wash” to the legs. This time, however, I don’t thin the paint, just brush on and wipe off with damp cloth. It’s the same kind of glazing technique I gave this antique buffet or as seen in the video below for farmhouse style decor.
Finally, here is the finished product of my makeover of these French Provincial side tables.
Isn’t that soooo much better? The damage is gone, the orange-y color is toned down, and they showcase those details that are meant to shine.
Additionally, that wood veneer is just too beautiful to cover up. It still steals the show, yet in a subtle way.
Do you think I should show the previous owner?
I have such fun sharing these projects with you. My goal, as always, is to inspire you.
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These are gorgeous now, Larissa!! What a great score…and I love how you accented all the pretty details on the front! XOXO
I love how that gal tried in more ways than one. I get it! Thank you, Christy.
I dig the earthy tones and the highlights on the ornamental areas. These tables are so much better now.
They just go with anything. 😀 Thank you, Niki.
They do look sooo much better. The top looks perfect !!
So glad you were able to bring back it’s beauty 🙂 Beautiful grain indeed.
whew! Glad you think so. It’s always amazed me how just a little bit of elbow grease goes a long way.
They turned out so pretty! Love the white wash!
Thank you, Susan! I couldn’t wait to see those details pop.
They are just gorgeous now, Larissa!! xo
Thank you for saying so, Nancy.
Amazing how you all can see the potential of used and/or out dated furniture.
It’s truly fun and keeps my brain from becoming stale. 😀 Thank you, Sandy.