Table inspiration...........please?
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I bought this coffee table and 2 end tables at Goodwill. I love the chunkiness of them but not the orange-y color.
Could you please give me some direction on fitting them in to my room, painting or re-staining? What colors would work best...anything. I marvel at the talent of all of you who can put together a room with re-done objects and it looks amazing.......I, on the other hand, have no such talent and clip many of your posts to someday copy. BUT I don't have an eye for putting things together and the only thing I know for sure is what I'm going to do to one lg table I have.
Thank you for any offerings you can give me!
Could you please give me some direction on fitting them in to my room, painting or re-staining? What colors would work best...anything. I marvel at the talent of all of you who can put together a room with re-done objects and it looks amazing.......I, on the other hand, have no such talent and clip many of your posts to someday copy. BUT I don't have an eye for putting things together and the only thing I know for sure is what I'm going to do to one lg table I have.
Thank you for any offerings you can give me!
One of the tables.....
Wall art..what's in my room. A thrifty find for $12 at Bealls.
Wall art...what's in my room. A thrifty find for $4 at Target.
Coffee table......another one of the tables, matching the end tables. The sofa is gold with Red and Gold pillows.
Wall art........what's in my room. Another $4 thrifty find at Target.
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Wow - I have WAY too many ideas for those tables!!!
Jasmin
on Apr 05, 2013
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A worn look in red: paint black, then paint over with red and sand around the edges lightly just enough to bring a little black through. Just one idea. Or visa versa with the colors, very nice look too.
Karri
on Apr 05, 2013
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@Janet Flannery first I think you have to look at the colours in your room, from what you have posted I do see that you have accents of black. You could strip the top stain off the tables and then sand and restain the wood in a colour you like. For the bottom you could use a chalk paint or other furniture paint in either black (goes with anything) or another colour that you would like in your room and add some cushions with that colour in it. Maybe after surveying your room go back and look at your clippings to see what you like - you can apply any of the pinting on most furniture and in the colours you like. Take your time and use your imagination, you have already used - I can tell by the tables you chose - the style is perfect for the room. Now just make them to your tastes. Thanks for posting and please update this post with your progress :)
Gail Salminen
on Apr 05, 2013
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Thank you for the great ideas! I knew someone would help lead me in the right direction! I'll post updates when I'm done. Thanks again!
Janet Flannery
on Apr 06, 2013
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Can't wait to see the finished projects.
Nancy Merrell
on Sep 17, 2013
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you could also turn them into ottomans by adding thick foam and cover with upholstery fabric and decorative trim
Joy
on Sep 29, 2013
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I have the exact same tables that I bought new for more than $200 for the set. I've had them for ten years, and they've gone through several kids (the tops are worn, but they're so sturdy I can't stand to get rid of them) so I certainly would like to see what you decide to do with them...I might steal your ideas. :)
Betty Hammond-Wirsen
on Nov 25, 2013
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I would pull one of the colors from you $4 clock, such as the turquoise. Paint & distress a little. Then you have a great accent piece, different and exciting without spending a ton. Here's sewing machine drawer I did in the same fashion. I see that I am way late on this post. Wondering if you've painted it yet?
Lex263207
on Dec 11, 2013
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I would say, to give them a distressed look, like Karri suggested. I used that technique on one of my lamps.
Retro Steam Works
on Dec 16, 2013
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Charcoal grey & antique white harlequin pattern on the top-at least the end table,..the beading in the same colors,and the legs too,but in a different pattern.
Jmarie813
on Feb 03, 2014
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