Hello, dear friends! Thank you so much for the positive feedback on Tuesday’s post! If you missed it, I shared the before and afters of an entire haul from 2024 AND what each item sold for. I’m so glad y’all enjoyed it, and I’ll definitely do it again in the future! I’m back today with the reshare of a super simple console table makeover.
I loved all the detail of this piece when I spied it at the Habitat Restore for $49:
It’s super solid, and I thought it was well worth that price.
Clean
The first thing I did was start with a good cleaning. mixing one TBSP of White Lightning cleaner into a tub filled with a half gallon of warm water.
Then, I cleaned all over using a terry cloth applicator pad:
After cleaning, I swapped the water out for clean water and wiped down once more to rinse away any remaining dirt and residue. Gloves are recommended.
Fill in the Imperfections
This table was in decent shape aside from several scratches on the top. I will often sand the top to fix that, but I decided to just fill those areas in with Dixie Mud in brown instead this time:
Once it was good and dry, I sanded the filled areas smooth with 220 grit sandpaper:
Mud is water soluble until it has fully cured, so I like to clean first before doing any repairs. Then, I use my shop vac to remove any sanding dust, followed by a wipe down with a soft cloth.
Paint
Then it was time for my favorite part, paint!! Amen to finding a piece that does not need to be primed first with Bonding BOSS! This table is not old at all and had no red undertones, so I was able to go right to painting!
My Belle brush was perfect for easily getting into those details:
And this gorgeous color is one of my favorites! It’s Sea Glass by Dixie Belle:
Once I had it painted in two coats, I sanded all over with my sanding sponge.
Seal
I was originally planning to add black wax to this piece like I did with this sofa table:
As much as I loved that look, I decided instead to distress the details just a little with 220 grit sandpaper:
SEAL
I seal most furniture pieces with Clear Coat in Satin, which is a great sealer that does not yellow. However, if it pools in those details, it will yellow where it pools. It’s easy to fix just by repainting those spots and sealing again but a pain to keep that from happening on these super detailed pieces.
So, I chose instead to use Clear Wax to seal.
I brushed it on with my Best Dang Brush:
(This brush is fantastic for blending colors also as I did on this French Provincial dresser.)
Then, I used a soft, clean cloth to buff away the excess:
After a few days of sitting, I did go back and add two coats of Clear Coat in Satin to the top and to the shelf on the bottom as I find that easier to keep clean.
Simple Console Table After
Here is how this $49 Restore Console table looks now!
It would add a gorgeous pop of coastal color to an entryway!
The details are just beautiful!
That band around the top appears to be hand carved, but it is actually a roll of something that has been glued to that area:
You would never know though!
And I just gave it the tiniest bit of distressing…
This would have been lovely with black wax also. To do that, you would clear wax first, then follow up with black wax.
You can see how I do that on this sofa table HERE.
If the weather cooperates this weekend for photos, I’ll be back with my new haul to share on Tuesday!
UPDATE! I did it…my new haul is photographed and ready to share HERE!
OR, skip ahead to the first makeover of this new haul HERE!
Have a fabulous weekend, dear friends!
XOXO,
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Janice Redden says
Christy, that table is so pretty; it definitely has a happy vibe and much nicer looking than the original…plus I love demi-lune styled tables. Bet it didn’t last long in your shop. You already have a new haul…woohoo, yay!
Have a great Memorial Day!
Christy says
Thank you, Janice! I love how color changed the whole vibe and I love this style of table too! It did go quickly! Enjoy your holiday weekend too, my friend! XOXO
Patricia says
Totally gorgeous. I love your work it is so inspiring.
Christy says
Aww I appreciate that so much, Patricia, thank you! XOXO
Mary Loveland says
That was a good one, thanks for the re-share. Are you going to do any decorating for the 4th of July, since it’s our big birthday?
Have a great holiday weekend.
Christy says
Thank you, Mary! It was such a simple redo but gave big results for sure! Yes! I have a wreath that is red and white that I added a flag to and just hung on our door, and I bought red and white flowers for my flower boxes and planters. I’ll add flags to those too! Nothing inside, but I did buy a 250th tank top to wear lol! XOXO
Kimberly says
Just beautiful! I love everything you do. You’re my favorite DIY’er that I follow!
Christy says
Aww that made my day, Kimberly, thank you SO much!! XOXO
Abbe K says
I love this table and the color sea glass. I mean who hasn’t collected sea glass from the sea shore? Memories…
Love the console details to boot.
Nice job Miss Christy!
Christy says
Thank you so much, Abbe! I know…what’s not to love about that gorgeous color, right? XOXO
Cecilia says
I just love that color! The details on the table show up so much better with the paint. Very pretty!
😍 Cecilia
Christy says
Thank you, my friend! This color really changed the whole vibe and yes, it highlighted the details beautifully! XOXO
p says
Verrry pretty coastal console table. The detailing is wonderful !
Christy says
Thanks so much, P! I loved all that detail when I saw this piece! XOXO
Jackie C says
This is completely off-topic, but I’ve discovered a new favorite color to add to my existing collection. It’s bluegrass, it’s gorgeous! I’d love to see you create something in that color. If you’ve already done so, I’ve missed it, The new colors that have just been released are beautiful. My favorites are apothecary, heirloom, and sanctuary.
Have a wonderful rest of your week! 💕
Christy says
Blue Grass is a fabulous color and very sophisticated! I used it on this tray HERE. My favorite of the new colors is Apothecary and Hearth, but they are all such rich colors! I already have a plan for Apothecary! Enjoy your weekend, my friend! XOXO
Jackie C says
That’s funny! I picked up a small table for $3 at a garage sale a couple weeks ago and redid it with the exact same paint and A1 fiber paper you did that tray in. I love them together!
Christy says
Oh funny!! 😀
Jewels L says
You out did yourself yet again! Love that color so much. This is how to add a beautifully detailed piece into a costal decor. Bravo!
Christy says
Thanks so much, Jewels! This color is such a treat to paint a large piece with! XOXO
Mary Kaiser says
The table turned out beautiful! I am so excited to see your new haul, so fun!
Christy says
Thank you, Mary! This haul is a good one!! Can’t wait to share! XOXO
Michele M. says
Gorgeous! Love that table and that color is a fav too. Absolutely gorgeous.
Have a wonderful holiday weekend. Hate that is supposed to rain most of the weekend here too, ugh. What a disappointment.
Christy says
Thanks so much, my friend! This is a great color for sure. Enjoy your holiday weekend as well…we too have rain clouding our weekend booo! Maybe we’ll get lucky! XOXO
Sonja D Wintermantel says
Christy,
I absolutely can’t wait each week to see what you have done. I am a beginner furniture “restorer”. I am having so much fun. Thank you for sharing all your hard work and mistakes and how to fix them.
Sonja Wintermantel
Christy says
Aww I love that so much, Sonja, thank you!! I’m thrilled to have you following along! Happy creating! XOXO
Petra says
What an unusual piece and gorgeous with that colour 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Christy says
Thank you, my friend! This color is so fun to paint large pieces with! Enjoy your weekend as well! XOXO
Kathy Cannon says
Another fabulous creation with my favorite Dixie Belle colour!
Christy says
Oh yay! Thank you, Kathy! What’s not to love about this color, right? XOXO
Cathy says
Gorgeous color and beautiful redo of that unique piece! I’m sure it sold fast. You have such a good eye for color and the furniture pieces you find are so fun to see how you bring a better life to them ! Thank you for your posts Christy and have a great Memorial Day weekend.
Christy says
Thank you so much, Cathy! This one did go quickly! And thank you…I appreciate that and I’m so happy you enjoy what I share! Enjoy your holiday weekend as well! XOXO
Lizzy says
I’m always amazed by what paint can do. It turned out so pretty. Great color, too.
Christy says
Me too, even after all these years, I am surprised sometimes! Thank you! Have a great weekend!! XOXO
Marlene says
Love the details on the table, so beautiful and a great find.
Christy says
Thank you, Marlene! It really does have the prettiest detail! XOXO
Caye says
What’s not to love about that color! I just love aquas, teals, and jades. Another fabulous creation by a fabulous artist!
Have a great, safe holiday!
Christy says
Right?? Thank you, my sweet friend! Enjoy your holiday too! XOXO
Kathy from JAX says
I don’t know how I missed this post….ugh! But I thought I’d give a comment even though I’m a a tad behind….like two months…What a difference a simple change of color can make. So light and pretty now thanks to your patience, creativity and your ability to have a different vision. Keep it up. I love to see what you’ll design next.
Christy says
This was a good one to show how paint alone can work wonders! Thanks again!! XOXO