There is almost nothing that gives me more pleasure than taking something
deemed "worthless" and making it wonderful!
...this coffee table, now side table, was purchased for $6 at a yard sale. It has a glass top, under which I display photos! I sprayed it black and have never looked back! |
For the entire summer, I have had my eye on a broken up
Faux bamboo Side Table which sat, for months on the front porch
of the Consignment store down the street.
Finally last week, I brought it home.
Cost = $15
It was in pretty bad shape. The back was filled with dirt and bugs. The top was warped.
The knobs, two of which were missing, were broken and chipped...and not in the good way.
But there was a VERY BIG surprise about this piece,
which is why I bought it.
and I will get to that later.
The drawer fronts were all falling off.
I took it completely apart. Took the drawer fronts off and removed the hardware. |
I then primed it...and sanded it
and painted it,
and painted it,
using a sponge roller,
with 2 coats of
with 2 coats of
Farrow and Ball's "Light Gray",
well, to be honest...the color is by Farrow and Ball,
the paint was by Benjamin Moore
I had them match it for me
in REGAL Pearl finish.
I have had the paint for months. It was leftover from a time
when I could not decide
when I could not decide
which color to paint my dining room.
Whenever I am refinishing a piece,
I like to see how
I like to see how
other pieces, like it, have been done.. and so I will google them.
In this case, I googled...
"Faux bamboo side table" and
Here are my inspiration pieces...
clearly this piece had some pretty nice bones!
clearly this piece had some pretty nice bones!
COCOCOZY
Pair of Faux Bamboo Side tables - $2600 !!!!
what!!!
|
Cottage Style Furniture Collection Faux Bamboo Nightstand
at Layla Grayce - $891.00 !!!
what!
|
sold out on Garnet Hill...sweet, LOVE the yellow, it was my second color choice.
|
I loved the knobs on this side table and so right away went
onto my favorite discount Hardware website
"MyKnobs.com" and found these
fantastic knobs:
Richelieu Hardware - Classic Expression - 1 7/8" Long Ring Pull with Rings Embossed Detail in Brushed Oil Rubbed Bronze
price - $3.68/each!!!
|
I waited anxiously for the arrival of the knobs and when they arrived,
three days later, I was able to finish the table!!!
I glued the refinished door fronts back on...with Titlebond Glue
Are you Ready for the REVEAL!!!!
...and don't forget, there is a surprise at the end!!!
TA! DA!!!
Isn't she lovely???
Are you ready for the Surprise?
voila!!!
![]() |
SURPRISE!!! |
![]() |
IT OPENS!!!! |
![]() |
I PAINTED THE INSIDE WITH MY NEW FAVORITE SPRAY PAINT COLOR LAGOON BLUE! |
It Opens!!!
It was, at one time, converted to a Hamper!!!
and now it is the piece OF FURNITURE that
I seriously have been looking for...for 7 years,
I seriously have been looking for...for 7 years,
It is the replacement to the UGLY big basket of shoes
which has sat in this spot for 7 years!!!
I took off the back, and cleaned it all out.
I removed the LID,
...the underside was in better shape than the top, so I turned it over
I sanded it down, I then primed and painted it... put it back on
and replaced the hinges!!! Beautiful!
|
It is,
The answer to my PRAYERS!!!!
Obviously, it will usually have nothing on the top, but when friends come over, or when I am just in the mood, the piece can be styled
to look all fancy-like.
so,
in review
Cost: side table $15.00
Supplies:
I already had the paint
knobs- $11.00
hinges- $3.00
________________
$29.00
YOWZA!!!!
Time involved - 2 hours, plus drying time.
This might be one of my favorite
MAKEOVERS ever!
what is your favorite makeover ever???and why?
It turned out beautiful! I love the bamboo look. And what a clever way to store shoes. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love faux bamboo!
ReplyDeleteYOU are absolutely fabulous........on so many levels!!
ReplyDeleteOnly you Lu. Keep on with the transformat- you are amazing!
ReplyDeleteLove ya Malena
*transformations
ReplyDeleteI love your bamboo side table makeover! I'm kind of on a bamboo kick myself, so I was excited to see what you did with this project. I love that it opens. What a cool bonus! Your hard work paid off - looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWell aren't you Miss Fancy! I'm lovin this restyle. I need a secret place to hide my crap. Your transformation looks fantastic. Stop by for a blog visit I'm your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteWow! Great transformation! Love the bones of the piece and bamboo accenting! ...and a clothes hamper, who would have thought?!? :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great piece & makeover! Now, I won't balk at such pieces. You did an amazing job...
ReplyDeleteFound you on a link party this week. I paint furniture, so I'm always on the lookout for other projects that inspire me. It's rare to find furniture makeovers in blogland that don't involve distressing! I painted and recovered a faux bamboo chair recently, and love the lines of your piece. The gray color is great too. In fact, I featured you on my blog this week!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.imbusyprocrastinating.com/2011/09/get-me-motivated-monday_12.html
I absolutely love your cow pictures... details please... thanks
ReplyDeleteOh, I know that feeling! When you can remedy a design dilemma that's been bugging you "forever". And with a solution that is so pleasing to your eye! Congratulations!
ReplyDelete