I ♥ Ikea.
And I loved {Catch that? past tense!} this inexpensive coffee table from there….
FOUR years ago!
And I loved {Catch that? past tense!} this inexpensive coffee table from there….
FOUR years ago!
The kids trashed her over the years & I attempted to paint the top red to hide all their marks.
….um, I know, didn’t look good AFTER my attempt either…
….um, I know, didn’t look good AFTER my attempt either…
So I sanded her down,
{this before pic was taken after I sanded, the kids aren’t THAT big of monsters, lol!}
painted many light layers with yellow spray paint and….
TA~DA!
New life to a sad table I was debating about taking to Goodwill!
{Wish I could take that teal carpet to Goodwill but we’re renting, whaddayado…}
New life to a sad table I was debating about taking to Goodwill!
{Wish I could take that teal carpet to Goodwill but we’re renting, whaddayado…}
Loving it!
Oh, I used Rustoleum’s SATIN “Summer Squash” spray paint.
Good stuff 😉
Oh, I used Rustoleum’s SATIN “Summer Squash” spray paint.
Good stuff 😉
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. says
09/11/2010 at 3:32 amThe table turned out beautiful. I love the storage underneath. Great find.
Andrea says
09/11/2010 at 6:16 amThat's gorgeous! I need something like that with shelves. Always needing more storage!
Meg says
09/11/2010 at 6:46 amI love it! It's amazing how a simple coat of paint can bring new life to something. The yellow is bright and cheery. Great job!
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Jill says
09/11/2010 at 6:57 amI love that color! Great save!
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09/11/2010 at 8:50 amHi!
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Sofia says
09/11/2010 at 9:06 amFound you over @ Weeked Blog Hop! I'm your new follower. Come visit and follow back!
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Mr. Superman & Mrs. S. says
09/11/2010 at 12:27 pmIts fabulous!
Mr. Superman & Mrs. S. says
09/11/2010 at 12:27 pmIts fabulous!
Mr. Superman & Mrs. S. says
09/11/2010 at 12:27 pmIts fabulous!
Mr. Superman & Mrs. S. says
09/11/2010 at 12:27 pmIts fabulous!
Jenn says
09/11/2010 at 2:20 pmWhat a great transformation! I love all the storage space! Thanks for stopping by – I'll be following!
Birdie says
09/11/2010 at 2:40 pmThank you for stopping by! I love the table! I'm always so scared to touch furniture that I end up giving too much away. Sanding?? EEeeek!
Moogie says
09/11/2010 at 3:15 pmI'm your newest happy follower. http://moogieland.blogspot.com/
[email protected] Began In A Garden says
09/11/2010 at 4:07 pmI have that same table! It's still in pretty good shape, cuz we have no kiddos at home, but one day it WILL get painted!
Erin Wallace says
09/11/2010 at 5:48 pmHere (late) for the Friday blog hops! Great blog! Your newest follower. Hope to see you at Dropped Stitches!
xo Erin
droppedstitches72.blogspot.com
jennoreilly says
09/11/2010 at 7:04 pmwow, I've never seen an ikea table sanded before. I'm surprised and delighted at the same time!! Love the yellow, great choice
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Christine Dallimore says
09/11/2010 at 9:43 pmSOOOO SMITTEN!!! If ya ever feel like giving it to good will again…I could think of a fabulous good will place to donate to….MY HOME!!! Awesome Job!!!
[email protected] says
09/12/2010 at 5:15 pmI love this color of paint, too! Your table looks great!
Jo Frances says
09/13/2010 at 2:45 pmYour instructions make everything seems so easy, even for a novice like me!
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bacon seed says
09/20/2010 at 5:25 amSuper Cute! Great job 🙂
Holly says
09/21/2010 at 11:25 pmThat is fabulous..the yellow is such a great color! It tickles me pink!