West Elm Inspired Side Table

by Andrea

I like to look at the West Elm website and catalogs and drool over the nice tables and accessories. I like pretty things but don't think I should pay a fortune for them. I do have things from West Elm but they were on sale and I never pay full price.

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I had a red side table from Target that I loved the shape of but was no longer loving the red.

While browsing the West Elm catalog, I came across these nesting tables. It was very similar in shape and size to my red side table. I knew with a little paint, I could come close to the West Elm version.

I started by unscrewing the wood top from the metal frame. I gave the frame a few coats of black spray paint to cover up the red.

Now it was time to move on to the top. I decided I didn't want an all white top. In the West Elm table, the table looks streaked. To create the look of texture, I decided to go with white washing.

To white wash, mix equal parts of a water and white paint. I used a rag to apply thin coats of my paint mixture. After each coat was dry, I applied another until I got the coverage I wanted.

I like the finished product. The table doesn't scream at you like the red did. It's much more subtle.

My version versus the West Elm version. Not bad right? I little paint can go a long way.

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Maria on Apr 20, 2017

Nice job!
Also love the couch, is that from West Elm?

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Barb on Feb 15, 2020

Great job! I’m thinking of something like this for our updated basement room.

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NEESIE BELLE on Feb 16, 2021

This is pretty. I love the new version!

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