6.18.2010

Table Makeover

I have been away for so long I think I have forgotten how to take pictures.  The pictures that follow are so blurry and the light is so bad that it is almost embarassing.  I decided to use them regardless since I haven't posted in such a long  time I bet some of you thought I up and moved.

This is a table I had in my living, hand painted by someone (don't know who) .  I loved the curves of the table and the carvings and moldings but I felt they got lost in the creamy paint . 



SO out came the trusted supplies I already had on hand AND my helper:


And on to the finished product:


See the beauty of the carvings?

This picture shows the true grey color it is.



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40 comments:

  1. Wow! What a difference a coat of paint makes. It turned out so great!! Thanks for sharing.

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  2. This is a beautiful table! I love all of the intricate designs it has on it. Just lovely

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  3. WOW! I love it! Its amazing what a little TLC and paint can do.

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  4. What a pretty table! Such beautiful details. You did a great job!

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  5. Gorgeous! I have a can of that gray spray paint and have not tried it yet!

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  6. Great makeover!

    visiting from nff
    http://danilykewoah.blogspot.com/

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  7. Found your blog from New Friend Friday, and am glad to be a new follower. This dresser looks so gorgeous, what a great project!

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  8. hopped over from frugal friday.... love the gray! i was so relieved to see those flowers go bye bye! it looks like it was always meant to be gray.

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  9. Oh I love it! I'm crushing on gray right now. I want to paint my bedroom gray and my bed gray and my nightstand gray. But then maybe that'd be too much gray? :)

    Hopped over from Frugal Friday!

    xoxo,
    Kimberly

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  10. Oh my word.. the detail is amazing! What a piece to swoon over!! Sure would be cool if they made appliques that beautiful so one could add that detail to anything plain.

    Donna

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  11. I have a thing for wood appliques...those are to die for! What a difference the paint makes. It turned out beautiful.:)

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  12. I just love it! It was worth painting over the flowers to let the carved spots be the focus.

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  13. Hi Sylvia!
    I love the detailing on that piece and the gray color really suits it fine. Love it.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  14. I had to read your post twice to figure out how you attached the decorative molding! LOL What a difference! I didn't even notice the decorative molding with it painted the way it was before. Great job, and great make over.

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  15. Gorgeous. It looks so much more elegant now!

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  16. Hi Sylvia...you inspired me to make over some of the rose painted (by me) furniture that I have in my bedroom ~ just plain tired of it! xo, Janet

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  17. that looks fab! i'm lovin' grey more everyday! great job!

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  18. Your table is gorgeous and your sweet little helper is just precious.

    -Rene

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  19. That decorative painting sure detracted from the beautiful details of this piece. You did a great job of letting it speak for itself.

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  20. I so love that. The grey is perfect for that little bit of extra distinction. Gorgeous.
    Kristine
    xx

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  21. Absolutely gorgeous!
    And I have a helper just like that, too! :-)

    Hugs,
    Anne

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  22. Amazing~ the dove grey is a wonderful color and yes....I've missed you! Have a wonderful weekend.

    bunny

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  23. Such a great table I love all the curly Q's!! Its so sweet.
    ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

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  24. I really agree that the gray shows the details better. It looks great. Stopping by from New Friend Friday.

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  25. What a darling table and I love all the detail. The gray looks wonderful and now you really see all the pretty carving.
    xo, Sherry

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  26. Hi there! Stopping by from DIY Showoff. This is gorgeous and I love the details! Hope you have a great day! ~Andrea
    htp://www.andreasattic-andrea.blogspot.com

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  27. Wow! The way the paint shows off the details, amazing!

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  28. Great Re-Do!! It turned out lovely & with spray paint!! love it...Stopping by from "motivate me monday"

    http://andonemoreequalsfour.blogspot.com

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  29. WOW!! Great job on this project!! Love it!!! Please feel free to come to my website , Midchix and link this project up in the Crafty Mamas Flock! They would love it! I am now following and I will be back soon!
    Have a great week!
    Gretchen
    http://www.midchix.com/

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  30. I think the new paint actually makes the decorative molding more noticeable now. I think it also looks more up to date; what a wonderful redo here. :) Pam @ Sallygoodin

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  31. paint the chairs white! Chairs are perfect and can look just like the Ashwell chairs!

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  32. What a beautiful table! I love all the details. Your little helper is a cutie too.

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I love your comments and look forward to reading each and every one of them,
Sylvia