The $8 table…

Yes…it was $8 in a local junk/salvage shop.  

But it didn’t look like this when I got it.

It looked like this:-) So I grabbed the sander and sanded it all down to the bare wood…

Then I stained it with Minwax “Dark Walnut” oil-based stain. I brushed it on with a brush then wiped it off.

 Because it was made from two different types of wood, the stain was not as dark on the oak part.

So I painted the “Grand Smoky Mountain” grey that I use on everything on each side section.

When that dried, I sanded it off pretty heavily, then brushed a coat of Colonial Walnut Minwax Wood Sheen over the painted sections and wiped it off.

Then my dad asked if I needed anything from Lowes, so he picked up these glass knobs for me, and that just gave it the bling I wanted. 

I love, love, love it! It is just the perfect size…not too tall, not too short and not too large.

Not bad for $8 plus the $14 for the glass knobs! I’m thinking I might go back to this place and see what else I can find!

Thanks to my husband, I have learned how to use my camera, and I cannot believe the difference it has made in photos. Amazing what reading the instructions can do!

Anita

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25 Comments

  1. Unknown
    February 7, 2013 / 6:05 pm

    What a difference! The glass knobs are just the right amount of jewelry it needed. Luv it!!!
    Hugs, Gee

  2. Ramblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda G
    February 7, 2013 / 6:42 pm

    Beautiful transformation! Great idea with brushing and distressing the discolored sides gray! And the knobs take it over the top! 🙂

  3. Carol
    February 7, 2013 / 6:43 pm

    Quite a transformation! The glass knobs are a pretty accent!

    Smiles,
    Carol

  4. Deanna
    February 7, 2013 / 7:12 pm

    Dear Anita, Sweet Blessings to you!
    You got a heck of a deal!!!
    The pretty legs on it are attention grabbing.

    I am in hopes of snagging some french provincial furniture in the days to come as I go seeking.

    It's a great table,
    d

  5. Ana
    February 7, 2013 / 7:21 pm

    Hi Anita,
    Awesome find and awesome transformation. Looks amazing. Great job.

    ❤Ana

  6. Leslie
    February 7, 2013 / 8:12 pm

    That's a beautiful piece! You did a wonderful transformation!
    Blessings,
    Leslie

  7. Pamela Gordon
    February 7, 2013 / 8:16 pm

    I love how you did this table, Anita. The glass knobs really set it off. Sweet!

  8. Unknown
    February 7, 2013 / 8:23 pm

    This looks beautiful Anita – love the 2 tones – it looks perfect in your room!
    Hugs,
    Suzan

  9. Unknown
    February 7, 2013 / 8:58 pm

    What a beautiful little table Anita-it looks just perfect.

  10. Emelia DiCarlo
    February 7, 2013 / 10:25 pm

    Hi Anita, beautiful, elegant and so useful your precious table find. I love the size, and drawers and glass knobs. Your vision is so pretty. I know you will enjoy it and the elegant glass, burlap lamp is the right accent.Bravo. Nor'easter heading this way, hope your weather stable. Keep warm, safe.

  11. Babs
    February 7, 2013 / 10:37 pm

    Nice little tables are hard to find sometimes, and you made this one shine! Love the paint treatment and little blingy knobs. Great price, too.

  12. Inspired by you
    February 8, 2013 / 2:22 am

    Great job! It looks quite good.

  13. Dewena
    February 8, 2013 / 2:52 am

    Why, it's downright elegant now! Pat yourself on the back not only for the hard work you did but for having an eye to see what it could become!

  14. nannykim
    February 8, 2013 / 2:59 am

    I love this!! Man, it looks like quite a bit of work–but a lovely result!

  15. Pamela
    February 8, 2013 / 6:13 am

    Anita what a steal. I just love how you gave it a new life!

  16. Unknown
    February 8, 2013 / 2:26 pm

    Love it, those glass knobs are perfect for it!

  17. Maddiebellahome
    February 8, 2013 / 7:37 pm

    I love the beautiful transformation of this adorable little table! I Just love the glass knobs! I just became your newest follower. I'm new to blogging and would love for you to visit and follow my blog at Maddiebella Home.

    Have a beautiful weekend!

    Betty (Maddiebella Home)

  18. Unknown
    February 8, 2013 / 11:40 pm

    Absolutely amazing transformation–it looks wonderful! The glass knobs are just perfect!

  19. Unknown
    February 9, 2013 / 1:29 am

    Sweet table!!

  20. Malinda Tamlyn
    February 9, 2013 / 3:53 am

    A great little table. What a find. You certainly did a wonderful job with it.
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  21. Sibel-ish
    February 10, 2013 / 6:23 pm

    What a fabulous side table has it been! I loved it. You have a great taste:)

  22. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting
    February 13, 2013 / 12:11 am

    Anita I LOVE IT!!

  23. Eclectically Vintage
    February 13, 2013 / 2:44 pm

    What a find – sometimes it's so hard to look beyond the thrift shop ugliness! But you did it – she looks like she was made for you! And those binoculars – now I need my own!!
    Kelly

  24. The Charm of Home
    February 14, 2013 / 2:59 am

    It is beautiful Anita. Your pictures are great too. Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home.
    Sherry

  25. Nayana
    February 14, 2013 / 7:22 pm

    Great find and transformation …you have beautiful blog….
    Nayana@cherishdreamlive