Looking for some inspiration! Any tips?
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Jillian
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Hi there! Look at this gorgeous little table...I found her for free on the curb!! I've had many ideas but can't seem to settle on one for sure for this beauty! Look at the beautiful lines and curves she's definitely got potential! Hope to hear your ideas/ tips. Thanks!
21 answers
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A couple of questions first. Where are you going to use the piece? Do you want to paint it?Will this piece be with other furniture?
Janet Pizaro
on Dec 01, 2015
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I hope whomever put that at the curb was waiting for someone to take it, it is a great find. What about refinishing the top and staining it then paint the amazing legs.
Lori
on Dec 01, 2015
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That is am AMAZING find!! I wished my neighbors would "toss out" such gorgeous pieces!! As for finishing, have you considered gold or silver leafing the table? It would take some time & effort but that style would look incredible metal leafed. Or you could paint it with antique white chalkboard paint & use a metal leafing paint pen to color/paint the recessed areas.
Shanna
on Dec 01, 2015
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You should try the DecoArt paint in the gloss finish. They sell it at Michaels and you can use a coupon. I heard it goes on really easy and the high gloss finish is really elegant.
Susan D
on Dec 02, 2015
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Here are two similar tables I just refinished. You can see the makeovers at http://entriwp.com.
Vicki at Entri Ways
on Dec 02, 2015
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it's stunning!!!! the detail is gorgeous! I know a little different but I'm thinking outside the box...LOL this would make a beautiful vanity for a powder room.... one of those small round glass bowls with old fashioned taps. Treat the top for protection. Paint the legs white (possibly aged look) and then a turquoise top.
Lisa
on Dec 02, 2015
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If you like the color that it is....I would leave it alone. Great looking table.
Marlene
on Dec 02, 2015
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I'd mount a mirror on the back of it lengthwise & find 2 end tables similar in color but shorter for each of the short sides & use it as a vanity. :)
Pam Walker
on Dec 02, 2015
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I like both Shanna and Lisa's ideas, but it all depends in which room you intend to use it. I personally would either leave it as it is, or go for a metallic finish. Its a stunning find, you must have done such a 'happy dance' when you saw it!
Valerie
on Dec 02, 2015
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Leave it as is. Rustic rules! I like the distressed look. Great find!
Taffetal
on Dec 02, 2015
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sure do like, very very much as is. You could paint the top an other colour that you have touches of in the room you intend it for!
Fab and Pretty
on Dec 02, 2015
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Paint the top and edge black or have a piece of marble or granite cut to fit the top (not the top edge). Make a pattern out of paper and take it to a stone seller. Sit a beautiful bowl of greenery on it.
Jackie
on Dec 02, 2015
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Beautiful table. I can't believe someone put that curbside. I'd leave the legs the way they are and sand, stain and poly the top. Nice find!
Diana Deiley
on Dec 02, 2015
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You are so lucky to find that on the curb, wish I could find something like that, I would use chalk paint and the wax on it, there are so many beautiful colors, you can check it out on line and find all sorts of ideas, Good luck. Diana
Priscanello
on Dec 02, 2015
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Would make a great hall/entry table with a mirror or picture over it. You could hang a wreath over the mirror for Christmas. I have found great "things" at the curb myself over the years. Five chairs, tiger oak, in the garbage, worth $400 a piece, after refinished. Can you believe that?
Pamrwilson
on Dec 02, 2015
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It would also make a great TV stand!?
Pamrwilson
on Dec 02, 2015
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I think this is a beautiful find. It looks good as is but maybe do something with the top? I can't add to previous ideas but if you really wanted to do some thing really different and have children I think making it a whimsical item along the lines of Dr Suess would look great in a child's room. (Some people would be horrified at the thought of 'ruining' such a beautiful table). But hey! It would be such a unique item and certainly bring a lot of comments.
Bron
on Dec 02, 2015
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OMG, why can't I ever find anything great like this?! I would spruce up the paint on the legs, then sand down the top to bare wood and stain it a color to match your other furniture.
Charlotte Wood Eckel
on Dec 02, 2015
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If the top is several pieces of wood use wood filler to fill the cracks and decoupage sheet music. Or, you can paste some plain paper over the cracks, and then decoupage with a pattern of something you like.. I like sheet music.
Gloria tulip
on Dec 02, 2015
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I'm just jealous I didn't find it :/
Dee
on Dec 03, 2015
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Harlequin diamond shape black and white on the top leave the legs .
Kari Roberts
on Dec 06, 2015
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