For the centre of top you could tile, use contact or stick on tile covers or decoupage with books, newsprint or other more colourful paper or fabric. you could use a gel stain or paint or even just colour the bottom shelf and the centre top, or paint the whole lot, the choice is yours.
If you are not confident with painting furniture, or do not care for the painted look, then I would suggest adding a runner to the the table. The fabric would instantly add some color and texture, and would be easy to switch out with the different seasons.
Hello. Great bones to this table. Timeless design.
If you wish to consider trendy chalk painting Please consider popping by this bloggers website for her wonderful furniture chalk painted rehabs. She details useful repair products, techniques and has a nice result. Many items are from the thrift store or furniture pieces donated to her are given a glorious new life.
From the link below -You will see an overwhelming library of her chalk painted projects
clean with Dawn and warm water, prime, paint. Use a tiny roller where you can to hide brush strokes. Always thin your paint. I use 1/4 cup of water for every cup of paint. Then get rub-on transfers and have fun! Seal it with a water based sealer. Here are a few I’ve done.
Depending on your style, you could paint the base black and then go "crazy" on the top surface by masking it in various ways and painting a variety of colors.....sort of a large mosaic with no particular pattern. You could also stencil the top with something appropriate for your decor in the colors that work in your home.
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Hi Tracie, what about painting it with chalk paint, like this one?
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/furniture/chalk-paint-coffee-table-makeover-44262577
Chalk Paint Coffee Table Makeover
Hi Tracie,
Oh Yes,
Here are some stenciling ideas that would look just great on your table:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/14425661281344381/?d=t&mt=login
Here are some ideas fro other Hometalkers
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=side%20table%20makeover
For the centre of top you could tile, use contact or stick on tile covers or decoupage with books, newsprint or other more colourful paper or fabric. you could use a gel stain or paint or even just colour the bottom shelf and the centre top, or paint the whole lot, the choice is yours.
The top could be painted or refinished and then stenciled or given a decal.
If you are not confident with painting furniture, or do not care for the painted look, then I would suggest adding a runner to the the table. The fabric would instantly add some color and texture, and would be easy to switch out with the different seasons.
http://hobbylesson.com/amazing-table-runner-ideas-for-modern-homes/
Hello. Great bones to this table. Timeless design.
If you wish to consider trendy chalk painting Please consider popping by this bloggers website for her wonderful furniture chalk painted rehabs. She details useful repair products, techniques and has a nice result. Many items are from the thrift store or furniture pieces donated to her are given a glorious new life.
From the link below -You will see an overwhelming library of her chalk painted projects
https://www.confessionsofaserialdiyer.com/diy-gallery/
Her preferred paint products
https://www.confessionsofaserialdiyer.com/dixie-belle-product-reference-guide/
OMG!!! Thank you wow these are gorgeous makeovers. I have a ton of great ideas from everyones help.
you could chalk paint it or use regular paint; you could stain it ; you could add a new top maybe metal or stone top; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy4NR1QEY7o
Really like this idea of adding 2 wheels so you can move this around. Here is a pic of one for sale but you should be able to get the basic idea:
https://www.stonecountyironworks.com/tables/cardiff-coffee-table/
clean with Dawn and warm water, prime, paint. Use a tiny roller where you can to hide brush strokes. Always thin your paint. I use 1/4 cup of water for every cup of paint. Then get rub-on transfers and have fun! Seal it with a water based sealer. Here are a few I’ve done.
Paint it a shiny black it will look sharp
I would paint it a darker color with a huge stencil on the top.
You could chalk paint it
I would paint the base a color that goes with your room - or a neutral. And keep the top natural. It will wear best.
Depending on your style, you could paint the base black and then go "crazy" on the top surface by masking it in various ways and painting a variety of colors.....sort of a large mosaic with no particular pattern. You could also stencil the top with something appropriate for your decor in the colors that work in your home.
it all depends on your style .. think what is a common color in your big pieces of furniture and paint that color or its shade