Table Makeover with Chalk Paint
Fabulous news my friends–my favorite consignment store is back open! I dropped by there this past weekend and it felt so good to see that cute little place up and running again. There were other human beings there and everything. Obviously we all had masks on, but it was GREAT. I thoroughly enjoyed it. And the best part of all is that I found a project for a little table makeover! I bought an adorable wooden table and I can’t wait to show you guys what I did with it. Here’s what the little table looked like when I bought it:
Before
Kinda cute, right?! I found this shoved in a sad corner of forgotten things at the consignment store and I barely even noticed it. But I saw the potential and I knew it would be such a fun piece to style. I got it for $30. BOOYAH. I decided to paint it with the Magnolia Home chalk paint in the color Garden Trowel. Here’s how it looks now:
Table Makeover After
This little table turned out so much better than I expected! I did two coats of paint and then I distressed it a bit with sandpaper. Then I styled it with this rectangle wicker tray and lots of greenery (I love these $5 faux potted plants!) and my beloved ZZ plant. Now it’s such a cute little plant stand.
I love doing easy furniture makeovers like this–they’re just so satisfying and I’m all about the instant gratification. From start to finish this whole project took an hour at most and BOOM. Now I have an adorable little plant stand for all my plants. Or at least my faux plants. Either way it’s a win!
Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today. I hope this project gives you an idea or two for your own home. Let me know what you think of this table makeover! xo
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Sue
I LOVE this! I get so much inspiration from your blog Sarah–thank you for sharing your ideas with all of us!
Tracy Sturgess
That table looks so cute!!!! What a transformation, love it!!
Mary
So cute Sarah! I would have grabbed that little table too. I can’t wait until stores in my area open (not complaining, I get it). Better days ahead 🌞
Monique
Love it!!! Gorgeous transformation!
Michalina
What a great transformation! So cute! Looks like I need to hit up my local antique place!
Betty in Arlington
Aha! You just gave me the idea to redo some of my furniture with chalk paint, leaving the table tops natural wood. Thank you for the beautiful prodding! I love that piece of furniture!
Carolyn
> Betty in ArlingtonThis spring I have painted ALOT of my furniture with chalk paint
I like the color you used. I need to check it out.
Carolyn
Sarah that is soooo cute!!!!
I love it!!! I would would have grabbed that up.
Kim Shields
So adorable!! I have passed on these tables at garage sales because I could not image what to do with them. Thanks for the inspiration!!
Alissa
Wow Sarah that looks so cute!!
Dacia L Schroder
I love how this turned out!! Great job 🥰
Lorri Malloy
Thank you for YOU! During these past few difficult months, you have given me inspiration and JOY by learning some new hobbies. You are a true treasure!
Melissa
love this! It’s such a unique little shape. I love painting small pieces like this, I don’t have the patience to paint a dresser or anything large. 🙂
Ruth
Love it!!!!
Debbie Jones
Love the remake and love that color of chalk paint.
Natasha
I would have never bought that table and then be so mad at myself for passing it up when I saw what you did. I don’t have that what it could be vision.
Stephanie C
> NatashaIt’s a really cute table but I have a question. Why would you mix a real plant with fake ones?
Sylvia Schulzki
I would love to find a table like that. I love it.
Karen Cadden
Love the table and the paint selection!! Enjoy!!!
Sherri
Sooo Stinking Cute Sarah!!
Mona
> SherriSuch a cute little table ! Love the color that you chose – looks so nice in your living room. Did you scuff up the piece with sandpaper before applying the chalking or just put it on ? I’m asking because it looks glossy and I’ve had trouble before with things not adhering ! Great job !!
Tammy Ganci
> MonaYou scuff/distress after you paint.
AnnTN
> MonaChalk painting doesn’t require any prep. I would just clean the item to be painted. Chalk paint adheres to most finishes.
Diane
So cute! What’s the name of your favorite consignment store? I live in the same town as you & I refinish furniture as well! I hope you will tell me! Thank you!
Suzee
Love it! Perfect for the plants!
Deb
This turned out so great! Love the way you styled it!
Mary
Sarah!! That is ADORBS!!! Good eye on seeing the potential in that little table. I feel I would have passed right on by it. Thanks for the inspiration 😉🤩
Debbie
Great Job Sarah! It looks great
Karen S.
Oh I love color that ! And the wicker tray just makes more adorable !
Sylvia
Love everything about this table! Thanks for the beautiful inspiration!
Carey Mosbrucker
Very cute. Did you seal it with wax or a polyurethane?
Betsy
Great project! I will have to have my eye out for one similar. Thanks!
Donalee
Sarah, this is adorable! I really wanted to tell you thank you for posting the Mother’s day gift ideas. I got the humming bird feeder which is gorgeous in red. I got the Inspired bible for my step mom and she loved it so much. Thank you!
MJ
SO CUTE. Love the color!
Carol Holtorf
Love the color and how you styled it. I’m sure I’m not the only one who wants one just like yours.
Gayle
Absolutely love this! It looks awesome!
Ruth
Oh my gosh, it’s so adorable!!! I LOVE the way it turned out.
Jan Hamilton
That turned out really cute! Good job styling it, too. ❤️
Barb
You’re such an inspiration to everyone !!! That’s so adorable, and a great table to decorate.
Sherry
Such a unique table. What a great find. It looks gorgeous with your updates.
Dianne
I love how it turned out and the styling is perfect!
Bridget
I had to do a double take. Looks like a completely different table! Love it💕
Noreen Hicks
Beautiful job Sarah, I love little tables.
Kim
I love it Sarah!! I can’t wait until the resale shop I like reopens. This has given me many ideas!!
Judy Harris
really love what you did with the cute little table. I’m so jealous, you are so very talented!!!
Cheryl Atkinson
Hi Sarah. The paint color is really pretty. I haven’t ever used Magnolia Home paint. It is a cute little table. Thank you for sharing!
Diane
Sarah, what a great job and idea!! Love this idea and how it turned out!!! Love your blog and stories!!
Denise
It was great, I’m looking for new ideas for my living room. Hope my husband will like it like me.
Kathy
Hi there! I enjoy your blog and especially like the links to items you’ve found! I’ve ordered several things and have enjoyed them all! I remember a link you once shared for a set of two botanicals prints that were large, framed, and I think in your bedroom at one point? Can you please tell me where you found those? I really liked them and didn’t order them when you posted them and now regret it! Thank you so much!
Nancy
Love the way this lil table turned out. Styled it perfectly
Becky A. Johnson
How cute is that sweet girl…………..Love it!!!