I picked up these 2 side tables with leather tops. I love the curve of the legs and the fact that they have a drawer and they were good sturdy wood. However, they had leather tops....really dated leather tops, that were scarred and coming up on the corners. At first I thought I could salvage them but soon realized I couldn't.
So...once again I searched the internet for a little inspiration. Voila! Reloved Rubbish had the answer.
This is the table that inspired the end result of mine...
I painted the tops with a custom mixed graphite color chalk paint.
...and roughed up the edges a bit
The body of tables were painted with a creamy white chalk paint and roughed up a bit, as well.
I finished both pieces off with the usual 3 coats of paste wax...clear, dark, then clear again.
I absolutely love the way these tables turned out and if I had room in my house...they would've stayed with me!
The drawers were crummy on the bottom so I decoupaged them with this fabulous paper.
They're going to look great next to someone's sofa or bed.
Next project in the works...stay tuned...hey! look at that...a before picture...ta-da!
I'll keep you posted!
~Mary
