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70s End Table Makeover

March 19, 2015 By Meegan 11 Comments

Hi everyone and welcome to another version of themed furniture makeover day! This is that one time a month several DIY bloggers share their creativity with a theme. This month the theme is “DISTRESSED”.  I have been anticipating my 70s End Table Makeover.  I hope you enjoy it, too..
Themed Furniture Makeover Day Buttton

end table before

I started out by purchasing this end table from the thrift store for 10 dollars.  You could tell it had been outside for quite some time.  There was absolutely no vanish on it at all.  Easy for me, but the wood soaked up every bit of paint I had.  In the end, It looked just how I had hoped.

1970s End Table Distressed Makeover

I thought a layered paint look would give this piece a nice distressed feel.  My paint color for the base of the table was purchased at Habitat for Humanity.  Unfortunately, the color isn’t labeled.  But, I will call it “Stone”.  For the accent color, I wanted to layer the colors and then sand through them.

END TABLE TWO TONED

My first layer is Aqua Wish from Behr.

Coffee Table Paint

The colors I wanted to layer with were Hotel St Frances Blue and Birchwood White from Valspar.

End Table Make over

Using a sponge brush, I started with the St. Frances Hotel Blue.  I liberally painted the top and the doors.  Once they were almost dry, I covered the blue with Birchwood White.

End Table Top

When I was done covering the blue and the white was still tacky, I started sanding to see all the layers.  I used a 120 grit sandpaper to roughen up the paint and the edges of the table.

End Table Front

I also chose to keep the same hardware that it came with.  I like how it looks, as you can see the aqua, blue, and birchwood white.

End Table Distressed

End Table Doors

Now I have something to keep our extra blankets and quilts in.  It fits just right in our office/TV room.

End Table Doors Open

End Table
This was such a fun project for me to share. Have you ever tried layering colors for a distressed look? It’s fun and takes a little time, especially if you don’t have a sander. But, in the end, it was well worth my time.
I hope you enjoy all of my friends and their version of distressed furniture, too.

Meegan

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Comments

  1. Judy Miller says

    March 19, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    Thanks for sharing, looks great!

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  2. prodigalpieces says

    March 19, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    Your choice of colors is perfect, Meegan. Soothing and calm….great makeover!!

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  3. swatkins827 says

    March 19, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    Love the new distressed look! I haven’t tried layering colors yet. Thanks for sharing this idea.

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  4. paulasweetpea says

    March 19, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    This piece is perfect for blanket storage and the new colors look wonderful.

    Reply
  5. Vanessa Lund says

    March 19, 2015 at 12:56 PM

    This pieces is beautiful. I love the two tone of the colors you used. What a great piece to have too.

    Reply
  6. Jeanette says

    March 19, 2015 at 4:07 PM

    Meegan, I love it! Great idea to start sanding before the paint dries. I love the effect and sanding is easier! Jeanette

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  7. christykjames says

    March 19, 2015 at 4:44 PM

    SO much better, Meegan and the extra storage is fantastic! XO

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  8. Wendi @ H2OBungalow says

    March 20, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    I’m loving the extra storage from your cabinet, especially with the pretty colors you used. Great job my friend!

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  9. Melody @ My Passion For Decor says

    March 20, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    I really like how this turned out! It’s a fun piece and now it looks totally unique! Great work!

    Reply
  10. brepurposed says

    March 20, 2015 at 5:54 PM

    Love the layering! Such a great makeover!

    Reply
  11. artsychicksrule says

    March 22, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    You took something funky and made it fabulous my sweet friend!! :) Beautiful!
    xo
    Nancy

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