9.10.2010

Coffee Table makeover

I Ikea.
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...

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...}
Loving it!
Oh, I used Rustoleum's SATIN "Summer Squash" spray paint.
Good stuff ;)




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16 comments:

  1. The table turned out beautiful. I love the storage underneath. Great find.

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  2. That's gorgeous! I need something like that with shelves. Always needing more storage!

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  3. I 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!

    Thanks for linking up to my Friday link party! See you next week!

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  4. I love that color! Great save!

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  5. Found you over @ Weeked Blog Hop! I'm your new follower. Come visit and follow back!
    Sofia
    From PDX with Love

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  6. Anonymous9/11/2010

    Hi there,

    New follower via Tara's Blog Hop. That table looks lovely...love the yellow.

    Great blog you have here, looks full of great info.
    Hope you'll come visit me soon.

    Marie

    The Things We Find Inside

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  7. Anonymous9/11/2010

    What a great transformation! I love all the storage space! Thanks for stopping by - I'll be following!

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  8. Thank 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!

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  9. I 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!

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  10. Anonymous9/11/2010

    wow, I've never seen an ikea table sanded before. I'm surprised and delighted at the same time!! Love the yellow, great choice

    here from nff

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  11. SOOOO 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!!!

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  12. I love this color of paint, too! Your table looks great!

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  13. Your instructions make everything seems so easy, even for a novice like me!

    A new follower from Follow me Monday,
    Jo Frances

    http://www.over40style.com

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  14. Super Cute! Great job :)

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  15. That is fabulous..the yellow is such a great color! It tickles me pink!

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