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Once a Duckling > Blog > Side table gets a brand new look

Side table gets a brand new look

Blog· Furniture Makeovers

I’m sure this little side table was gorgeous once, but when I got my hands on it, it had definitely seen better days! A lot of the detail had been painted over and it was ready for a brand new look!

Well as it happens, I’m not one to pass up on a bargain (or six..) , so when I saw this for £10 I snapped it up! I just loved the detail on this little fella and with a bit of TLC I was sure it could be restored to its’ former glory.

side table paint mineral fusion make-over

What it probably needed more than anything was a good clean as it was covered in grime and dirt. So, out came the sugar soap to give everything a good scrub down first. Turns out this little side table had a secret … a packet of crisps tucked away behind the little drawer!

Don’t mind if I do … they were still in date .. don’t judge me!!

For this gorgeous table I decided on chalk paint (no sanding and very little prepping .. the perfect combo!) I had been wanting to try this Mineral Fusion paint for a long time and this was the perfect opportunity to try out their “Seaside” colour. I’m not even kidding, I think I’m in love .. how gorgeous is this shade? If you are thinking of painting a piece of furniture for a new look, I DEFINITELY recommend Mineral Fusion – this paint glides on like a dream.

  • Mineral Fusion Seaside
  • After just one coat
  • Look at those legs!

Even after just one coat it looked like a completely different table! However, I gave it a second coat to be sure.

Adding detail to your side table

To bring out the detail in the legs and the edges I opted to use some gold wax. I applied this with my fingers. (Of course you can use a brush if you prefer! However, I find working with my fingers gives me better control when adding detail)

  • Love how it shimmers in the light
  • It’s all starting to take shape

The handles needed a whole make over of their own! Fortunately, the paint and varnish remover came to the rescue. So, I stripped them back to basics (not the most fun job!!) and after a few coatings of gold spray paint they now match the detail perfectly!

I finished the inside of the drawers by adding some left over wall paper – it hides a multitude of sins! If you have a drawer that is covered in crayon, pen or other markings, a piece of wallpaper is definitely your friend.

  • Time to strip back the paint
  • Looking pretty bare
  • Bling!

Just look how it’s changed the appearance of those drawers.

side table paint mineral fusion make-over

And the detail you can get from using some gold wax!

side table paint mineral fusion make-over

What do you think of the end result? This one went to a good home as we didn’t have room for it .. insert sad emoji ..

Would you PIN this for me?

side table paint mineral fusion make-over

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