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Friday, February 18, 2011

French Provencial Side Table

After finishing up this coffee table, I was on the lookout for a matching side table that could be sold along with it.

 I found this cute little side table at the thrift shop a few days later and thought they would make a nice pair~

Although most of the table was wood, the top was laminate.  That meant I couldn't stain the stop but would have to paint it.  Since it had a slick top surface, I used this good stuff~
It says sanding isn't necessary, but I still gave the whole thing a nice sanding.

AWWW  YA!!!
That's right... I woke my spray gun up from winter hibernation...it was actually warm enough to spray~ 58 degrees!  I was giddy!!!

I used the same paint as was used for the base of the coffee table, Sherwin Williams "Creamy."  After that I distressed it and then antiqued it by wiping on (and then alot off) Minwax Dark Walnut stain. 

I wasn't too worried about getting the stain to look just perfect because I knew even  more would wipe off when I applied the finishing wax the next day.
I buffed it to a nice shine using a cloth.

O.K... here's the before~

All fixed up...


Super cute paper from Hob Lob was the perfect lining for the drawers...

View from the top... 

Side view~

Thanks for stopping by!!!
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36 comments:

  1. Restyled VintageFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    Nice job Kim...gosh that table is deep isn't it...or is it just the picture angle?

    Yay for the sprayer...where do you do your spray painting? I can see a peep of your mask, looks the same as mine...3M? Works great but hot to wear, well in the middle of summer it is anyway!

    I had a huge day spray painting today, I think I may have killed our back lawn...oops! I need a spray booth...

    xx Karen

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    This turned out lovely. I enjoyed seeing the steps your took - what to use on laminate tops, your paint sprayer, etc.

    Elisabeth

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  3. Sue@Uniquely ChicFebruary 18, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    Very nice Kim and I see you got yourself a new can of primer, ha!! I love the way the stain looks on top of the white. Whenever I've done it over white using regular glaze it just looks dirty. I am going to give this a try. Have a great weekend!

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  4. Artichoke AlleyFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:35 AM

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  5. Artichoke AlleyFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    Beautiful!! The end table is perfect for the coffee table and they look like they were part of an original set! The glaze is gorgeously perfect! I agree with Sue, that when using just stain, it can sometimes become dirty looking or splotchy...not yours! Perfect!

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  6. Teresa@Much-A-DoFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    Gorgeousness! I like that the coffee table and the end table look related but aren't a perfect match. Your beautiful projects are giving me the itch to have a look at spray painters!

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  7. Christa @ Stories of a HouseFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    Super pretty! I'm sure they won't last long :)

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  8. Erika . . . with a KFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    Beautiful, I love it!

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  9. KirbyFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    Very cute! Love both of them! Have a great weekend!

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  10. laxsupermomFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Beautiful makeover for both tables! I love the subtle antiquing you did with the stain. Thanksf for sharing.

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  11. Rachael WestFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    I love lining drawers with fun paper or painting them with pops of color - great job!

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  12. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.February 18, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Very pretty Kim! And I love that paper lining! Still mulling over the need for a sprayer. What do you think?

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    She's a beauty! Great tip on the stain not looking heavy after using the finishing wax. I have trouble with my stain looking dirty. Great job, Kim! Yay... for the paint sprayer, too!
    xo,
    Michelle

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  14. Cassie BustamanteFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    beautiful!!! that is gorgeous! you did a fab job with the finish- every last detail is done to perfection, kim!

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  15. ChrissieFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    I am finishing up a pair of tables almost exactly like this! I used the same color too! Yours looks beautiful! I didn't glaze mine and now I am wishing I had, just gorgeous!

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  16. The Vintage BarnFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    I love how that turned out! I am thinking of buying a new kind of spray gun. I've been using the Wagner control spray that I had to order online since Lowes doesn't carry it any more. It works good but I think I'm ready for the next step. I watched the tutorial online for the sprayer you're using. It looks super and pretty easy to use & cleanup is a breeze! I'm not sure where to buy it locally for a good price. Any ideas? thanks Nancy

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  17. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Such a pretty pretty table!! It's a great match for your lovely coffee table!

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Once painted, they do look very good together. I love the aging and distressing you did with the stain. That table looks very high end now.

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  19. SuzanneFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    A perfect pair. They should go to the same home. Very well done, as always.

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  20. gertie @ The Old Block HouseFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    These are gorgeous. Thank you for the tip on adding paper to line the drawer, which is so much prettier than the plain old drawer bottom.

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Great match, I think they look great together.

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  22. KLMFebruary 19, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    How beautiful! And it matches the coffee table perfectly :)

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  23. Tammy @ Type AFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    looks great, i love 'french' furniture, my house is littered with it. lol I would love for you to share this at my party on Weds.

    http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/

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  24. Little Miss Penny WennyFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    I love it! The coffee table is fantastic also. I've never used Minwax stain as a glaze. Do you prefer is to Ralph Lauren's faux technique or Valspar's antique glaze?

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  25. UnknownFebruary 20, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Love the transformation, Kim! I'm so jealous you have a paint sprayer! I have one of those thingies that you add to a can to help you spray, it wants to be a paint sprayer like yours when it grows up! ha!

    The table is gorgeous!

    Cheers!
    Tina

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  26. UnknownFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Whoa, I am totally jealous. What a talent you have for refinishing!! I adore the paper lining in the side table, it is just perfect. I would love it if you link up to my party, A Marvelous Mess. I will be picking one project to feature on the sidebar of my blog for a week!! Here is the link:
    http://marvelouslymessy.blogspot.com/2011/02/marvelous-mess_20.html

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  27. The Frosted GardnerFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Amazing what paint can do. These are beautiful.

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  28. PhyllisFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    You newly painted table is lovely. The top of it may have been leather at one time. I had a table much like yours (the "before" view)..... my husband and I bought it when we married 47 years ago. Tonight I have seen two items from that era that ladies have redone. ......I am feeling rather old...LOL...just kidding. I think you are most creative and I hope you enjoy your table a lot.

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  29. Something Nice and PrettyFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    They both turned out great and to find the end table to go with the coffee table so well was wonderful!

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  30. Doubletake DecorFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    What a BEAUTIFUL piece of furniture! I love the finish on it. I've never tried the wax but now I'm sold. Tomorrow I'm going to Lowe's to get some!

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  31. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Fantastic - I like it!

    Tine

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  32. LaceyFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Oooo Weee!.. now this is a beauty!.. LOVE IT!.. and thanks for the info on the staining after the painting to get the distressed look!..

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  33. DebbiedoosFebruary 24, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Gorgeous redo!

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  34. Debra HowardFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    That turned out beautiful. Very good job.
    Debbie

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  35. gail@My Repurposed LifeFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    kim-it's so pretty! you always do such nice work!
    gail

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  36. shootermcg2November 9, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    That turned out really well, I'm impressed!

    http://www.owtraditions.com

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