How to Make a Coffee Table Centerpiece

Amy Grassinger
by Amy Grassinger
4 Materials
$8
1 Hour
Easy

I found this plain drawer at my local Goodwill and decided it would make a great centerpiece for a coffee table. I decided to paint it white and distress it to give it a farmhouse vintage feel. I love how it turned out.

Step One Clean and Prep the Drawer


I cleaned the drawer because it had been in the Goodwill bins. The knob didn't come off but if I had one that did I would unscrew it to make it easier to paint.

Step Two Start Painting


I grabbed my white chalk paint that I already had and a paint brush and started painting.

Step Three Paint Another Coat


Sand down any drips or nicks from the first coat and then paint a second coat.

Step Four Distress the Piece


Finally using 220 grit sandpaper sand the areas where you would naturally see the wear normally. The edges and some areas on the sides and front.

Step Five Display it With Cute Items on Your Coffee Table


I added a few cute accessories to make it a cute finished coffee table centerpiece.

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  • Carol Harris Carol Harris on Oct 16, 2021

    its beautiful and I love the idea. thank you.

  • Bek Bek on Oct 15, 2023

    Pretty AND simple! It doesn' t get better than this. And so easily modified with paint color to coordinate with any decor!

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