Hi friends! Today I’m sharing a great way to give furniture a new look.
I found this ho-hum side table at the Salvation Army for $15:
What I liked about this table besides the price, were the details in the corners below the drawer. Pieces like this are fantastic because they are like a blank canvas. There are just so many ways you could update this simple table.
I chose to paint it (surprise!) and add fabric to the drawer:
You know I should own stock in this fabric. It looks perfect on this drawer front!
What makes this work is the raised edge all the way around the face of the drawer:
I always consider fabric if I find drawers like this.
I added the fabric using Mod Podge in matte finish. I brushed it on like glue with a paint brush, in a thin coat. Then I applied the fabric and pushed out any air pockets. Fabric, unlike paper, is woven so air can escape and there is no fear of bubbles.
I did not add a coat on top this time. I just brushed a bit of Mod Podge along the perimeter.
I love that the little details beneath the drawer show up so much better now.
For the hardware, I found a metal knob that had this diamond-shaped base piece with it at Hobby Lobby, but I replaced the metal knob with a glass one. I love how the two finishes work together.
I also lined the drawers with pretty paper. You can see a quick how-to here.
Just dropped this off at my booth yesterday. We finally had a bit of a thaw around here!
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Only five more days till the madness begins…
Woohoo!
XOXOXO,
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Christina says
Yay Christy! I love the fabric and how you used it Do tell how you kept the edges
from raveling in the process! Did you use a product like Fray Check?
Oh I want stock in that fabric too! Love the lamp as well… did you create the shade for it?
thanks always!!
Christy K. James says
Hi Christine! I used a rotary cutter and a mat to cut the fabric, which makes for a nice clean cut. Then I try not to handle the fabric too much. Fray check would probably work great too. And yes I love this fabric. 🙂 I purchased the shade, but it’s a pretty good match! XO
Christina says
Oh my stars, the shade is a great match! 🙂 Thanks for the tip about the rotary cutter and mat.
Christy K. James says
Sure! 🙂
Paula@SweetPea says
Another great makeover! Love the fabric on the drawers and also the paper inside of the drawer. You do such a great job on your makeovers. I’ll bet that it’s hard to keep your booth stocked.
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much, Paula! I had the best month yet in January, but sadly this weather has really hurt my February sales! Can’t wait for Spring! XO
Andi says
Soooo…..pretty! You had me at fabric. 🙂
-andi
Christy K. James says
I LOVE that fabric…just want to wrap everything in it! 🙂
pamela says
Were do you buy your fabric. I love it
Christy K. James says
I love it too! This fabric is from Hancock Fabrics. I use it so much that I forget to share where I purchased it in my posts sometimes. 🙂
Rinny says
I love the fabric and how you used it on the furniture pieces.
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much, Rinny! Good luck on your piece you shared on my Facebook page. 🙂
Marie@The Interior Frugalista says
Gorgeous! I think the back plate with the glass knob adds so much to this piece. I wish we had a Hobby Lobby over here – you guys find the best hardware at such great prices 🙁 Another piece that I’m sure won’t last long in your booth Christy.
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Marie! We just got a Hobby Lobby here in November. Before that we used to drive two hours to stock up on hardware, their prices and selection can’t be beat! XO
Ruth Anne says
Hi Christy–your side table turned out so nicely! I have not tried adhering fabric to any of my furniture pieces before, but you have encouraged me to try it. Hope your new booth is doing well. With our bad weather in Northern Virginia, sales have been a little slow in my booth in Lucketts. Looking forward March Madness and all the great makeovers!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Ruth Anne! It is really easy to do, just don’t handle the edges of the fabric too much as they can fray. My booth had a spectacular January, but I am definitely paying for it this month. I’ll be lucky to make my booth fee with this weather! Hope it gets better for you too! XO
Tracy @ HandmadeWarratahstree says
I love that fabric. It’s texture really adds to the look of the whole piece.
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much, Traci!
Kim @ Sand & Sisal says
I love this dresser! Everything you touch is transformed into something beautiful! You are so very talented my friend!!!!
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much for your sweet words, Kim! XOXO
Jill says
I love the lamp…..where did you get it???
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Jill…the lamp was a thrift store find and the shade came from Tuesday Morning. 🙂
Jill says
Thank you for responding….our Tuesday Morning closed so I guess I will have to search…love the table too…and your creativity…..Jill
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Jill and you’re welcome! I don’t go in there too often, but my Mom was on a serious lamp hunt at one time and I spotted this shade when we popped in there. Good luck in your search! 🙂
Tracy@www.bluridgevintage.com says
This is such a super makeover. The fabric was just what this great find needed. I think the drawer pull really ties everything together. Great Job!!! I love it when I run across thrifty finds like this too.
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Tracy! This was a great find for sure!
Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com says
Oh this is beautiful! Love the fabric on the drawer! and that glass knob… Perfection! Amazing job, friend!
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much for checking out all my latest adventures, Kendra! It’s been busy around here. As always I appreciate your sweet words! Hope your week is off to a great start! 🙂
Robin All Things Heart and Home says
Christy, I love this transformation 🙂 It’s really stunning- I’m going to feature it this week on Shabbilicious Friday…thanks so much for inspiring me xo
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much, Robin!! I really appreciate it. 🙂
Pam says
Wow…looks wonderful. Fantastic job.
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much, Pam! It’s amazing what a little fabric can do. 🙂