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    Home » DIY Projects

    Side Table Makeover

    Published: Sep 18, 2014 · Modified: Jan 30, 2023 by Simple Stylings · This post may contain affiliate links · 15 Comments

    Good morning, it's me again! How are you guys?

    If you follow me on Instagram you know I recently rescued this navy blue chair from my parents storage unit. It's so cozy I decided to give it it's own little sitting area.

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    I had a table next to the chair but it's old and didn't really work in the space and I needed something. I stumbled across this dorm room style Target table on clearance for $17.48!!! By the way there are so much fun fall decor at Target right now as well as a ton of sales!

    Of course I wasn't really digging the pink but I knew the frame would look great painted gold. The modern style typically wouldn't be my cup of tea but I think it pairs well with the traditional chair and ornate frame.

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    I debated about whether or not to paint the rails of the frame before putting it together but in the end I decided it would be easier to put the table together and tape it off and paint.

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    I used my favorite gold paint, Rustoleum's Metallic Gold, and finished it with a clear gloss enamel. Make sure if you use the clear coat to spray quick thin coats so it doesn't drip or mess up the base paint.

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    I probably would have preferred that the inserts were glass or acrylic but the light wood is growing on me! I also love how I can scoot the table closer to the chair or even under the chair if necessary.

    I think a big mirror ball would look fabulous sitting on the floor under the table! #gottohaveamirrorball

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    I just found this amazing fleece throw at HomeGoods for $14.99 and the gray artichoke candle holder is also from HomeGoods and was $12.99. The glass vase was one of my spray painted condiment bottles.

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    What do you think? $17 well spent?

    It's almost Friday y'all!

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    Check out my gilded vases from glass condiment bottles and all my other projects here or under the Project Diaries tab!

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    1. [email protected]

      September 20, 2014 at 1:10 pm

      I've never seen this table before. Love it!

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      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        September 21, 2014 at 8:44 pm

        Thanks Julia!

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    2. laura irion

      September 19, 2014 at 10:23 am

      Oh, p.s. I think the wood is perfect! Don't change a thing!!

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    3. laura irion

      September 19, 2014 at 10:22 am

      Summer, this is fantastic!! You are a genius! I am kicking myself for overlooking that table because of the pink. You're so rad. :)

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      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        September 19, 2014 at 10:58 am

        Thank you so much Laura! You're the best :)

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    4. Beth

      September 18, 2014 at 10:21 am

      Score! If you didn't like the light wood I feel like you could easily find some of that marble-looking contact paper. I am always looking for an excuse to use that but I love your table as is!

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      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        September 19, 2014 at 1:30 am

        You are so right Beth! The marble contact paper would be perfect and I think I have some. Hmmm...

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    5. Christa Threlfall (@BrownSugarToast)

      September 18, 2014 at 9:31 am

      Looks great! Love that throw too. Bring on fall!!!

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      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        September 19, 2014 at 1:30 am

        Thanks so much Christa!

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    6. cassie

      September 18, 2014 at 8:40 am

      everything is better with gold- love it!

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      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        September 19, 2014 at 1:31 am

        It sure is! Thanks Cassie!

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    7. Heidi @ Parties for Pennies

      September 18, 2014 at 8:33 am

      This is gorgeous! Such a brilliant idea. <3 Heidi

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      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        September 19, 2014 at 1:32 am

        Thank you Heidi! I really appreciate it!

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    8. Rachel

      September 18, 2014 at 8:29 am

      Love it! You are a genius with gold spray paint!!!

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      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        September 19, 2014 at 1:32 am

        Hehehe! Nothing is safe from the gold! Thanks Rach!

        Reply

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