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Friday, September 11, 2015

Farmhouse Coffee Table

I really do Thrift My House. I love a bargain. From furniture, to clothing, to groceries... I'm always looking to save money.


 I was at Salvation Army a few weeks ago and saw this coffee table for $12.99.  I couldn't get to the register fast enough. Do you see what I see? A farmhouse coffee table! For $12.99!

 I sanded the top so it would soak up some stain. You can see the particle board showing through in a few places... no worries.

I first stained it a dark brown. It looked pretty BAD... the color was very uneven. I then stained it ebony wiping off some of the stain so the brown would shine through. I brushed on a couple of coats of water based poly. Perfect! Perfectly Imperfect!

I love the size of this table with the couch. 

I primed and painted the sides and legs. Lately I've been using primer, latex paint and poly instead of chalk paint. Can you believe it? With kids, this table will get a lot of wear and tear. 
I don't want to baby it at all.

I distressed it just a little.

 I noticed that when I distressed it, the paint wanted to roll a bit compared to chalkpaint but it still looked good to me.

Before

After

I hope you were inspired!
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31 comments:

  1. Linda @ A La CarteSeptember 11, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    Wow! I did not see that when I looked at the table, but you turned it into something gorgeous!!

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  2. Row homes and CobblestonesSeptember 11, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    From drab to Fab, you rock! Perfect size, perfect color's applied, perfectly brilliant buy!

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  3. AnaSeptember 11, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    Oh Sherry, I love, love, love it. It turned out great. Awesome find and redo my friend. Happy Weekend.

    Hugs,
    ❤️Ana

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  4. DebbieSeptember 11, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    Seriously...I would not have envisioned that table looking that fabulous while it was sitting at the thrift store. You made it look awesome!!!
    Great job, girl!!
    Debbie
    xo

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  5. Lisa @ Texas DecorSeptember 11, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    You totally inspired me! I can't believe you got such a good bargain! I love how you painted the legs white for contrast. Good job!

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  6. JunkchiccottageSeptember 11, 2015 at 12:47 PM

    Ohhhhhh Sherry what a great re love of this fabulous piece. The price alone I would have been running to my car with that one. Great job.
    Kris

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  7. MillieSeptember 11, 2015 at 1:08 PM

    It sure turned out lovely...good job.
    http://frugaliciouschick.blogspot.com

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  8. camp and cottage livingSeptember 11, 2015 at 1:25 PM

    I love this redo. It looks so nice in your living room!

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  9. StaceySeptember 11, 2015 at 1:54 PM

    You have vision and it came out beautifully! The table looks like something you'd pay a lot of money for. Great job!

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  10. My thrift store addictionSeptember 11, 2015 at 5:25 PM

    Looks great Sherry--fabulous find and gorgeous transformation!

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  11. ConnieSeptember 11, 2015 at 5:51 PM

    Hi Sherry, this is way I am so happy that you are back among your blogging sisters. You have an eye for a bargain and you know how to turn rust to gold. Your blog is one of my very favorites. What a special gal you are :) Great make-over!
    Connie :)

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  12. MelindaSeptember 11, 2015 at 6:02 PM

    Great price, great table.
    Love the change!

    M : )

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  13. Linda @ Life and LindaSeptember 11, 2015 at 6:17 PM

    Can't beat the price and the transformation is lovely. Enjoy the weekend.

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  14. Celestina MarieSeptember 11, 2015 at 7:50 PM

    Hi Sherry, what an awesome transformation. Love it and the way it looks with your great sofa. You sure got a great price for such a sturdy good bones table. You did a wonderful job too.
    Have a great weekend. cm

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  15. GinaSeptember 11, 2015 at 10:10 PM

    Wow! That is some transformation! You turned that ugly duckling into a beautiful swan. Love it, Sherry!

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  16. Blondie's JournalSeptember 11, 2015 at 10:25 PM

    What a great score you savvy lady. But you really impress me with how you changed it up. I know so little about staining furniture and this is something I'd really love to do with an oak table we have in our family room. A stained top and pained bottom. Could you have used the ebony first or did you get the effect you wanted by using the brown first? This looks fantastic in your room! :)

    Jane x

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  17. BenitaSeptember 11, 2015 at 11:29 PM

    I love that table! You did a great job -- it turned out gorgeous!!! I would have ran all the way to the register also. The darker top looks great with the white paint! I see your little bunny under the table. I keep one out all year long and just give him a little bit different look for the seasons. Hope you have a great weekend! I may come get that table when you aren't looking! ;-)

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  18. Joy JunktionSeptember 12, 2015 at 12:22 AM

    That was a Great find, Sherry! And, you did a wonderful job of reloving it to sweet perfection! Enjoy it! Blessings for a wonderful weekend! Cindy

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  19. BrandiSeptember 12, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    Sherry, wow!!! Your table looks amazing. You gave it a great makeover. Such a great price and it looks perfect in your living room.

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  20. chateau chicSeptember 12, 2015 at 12:13 PM

    Wow...your transformation is fabulous, Sherry!! You couldn't have found a better deal either. It looks beautiful!
    Mary Alice

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  21. Vicky HuntSeptember 12, 2015 at 8:30 PM

    It turned out awesome Sherry! I love the color choices...perfection! You always inspire! I'm happy to see you back blogging. I know it's hard to keep up with posting sometimes. I haven't been posting nearly as much as usual over the pas few months and I am OK with that. Have a wonderful Sunday!

    Hugs, Vicky

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  22. Kirby CarespodiSeptember 13, 2015 at 6:39 AM

    It looks great, Sherry! Perfect with the couch.

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  23. Tuula @ Thrifty Rebel VintageSeptember 13, 2015 at 10:16 PM

    Wowza! Your coffer table turned out amazing Sherry. Love it!

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  24. Carla from The RiverSeptember 14, 2015 at 3:41 PM

    WOW!! I love it. I love the white rabbit too. :-)

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  25. Feral TurtleSeptember 15, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    Holy Sherry! What a good score and what a beautiful job you have done.

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  26. ConniecrafterSeptember 16, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    Oh my goodness, did you find a gem, I bet if the person that got rid of it saw this they would be kicking themselves right now, you did a fantastic job on this, I so love the colors you chose and the bit of distressing looks great, LOVE IT!!

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  27. Town and Country GalsOctober 6, 2015 at 12:43 PM

    Sherry,
    what a great transformation! Love the stained top and paint on the bottom. I'm in the process of doing that to a dresser with a great shape (from a yard sale), to use in my family room. I just found your blog and have enjoyed browsing thru! Most of my things are from yard sales or thrift stores, love getting a great price on something that I know will be fabulous after a little work! I'm your newest follower, would love for you to visit me!
    Rebecca

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  28. Karen MarieOctober 10, 2015 at 8:23 PM

    Sherry,
    You have an eye for style with a barging price. You did a beautiful job on your coffee table.
    Happy Creating,
    Karen Marie

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  29. AngelaOctober 13, 2015 at 3:41 PM

    It is now a beautiful coffee table! I would love to learn how to paint and re-do furniture, someday I will! Wishing you a lovely Autumn!

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  30. Maria ElenaOctober 21, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    Love, love your Fall decor! And the coffee table is just gorgeous! xxx Maria

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  31. UnknownApril 7, 2016 at 5:34 AM

    I recently did a table with primer and paint as well as I don't think chalk paint makes sense if you ever need to clean or wipe down the item. Has anyone found a technique using primer first to be able to age it without it rolling up..it did same with me by the time I had the coats on..I'd planned for a weathered look and wasn't able to accomplish it because too think I believe.. suggestions?

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