Hi there!
I am so very excited to be sharing this fun and simple DIY project. I am going to demonstrate how to repurpose the ordinary discarded accent table into a functional extraordinary piece!
This table was budget-friendly at $4.99 from a local thrift store. {Solid wood-a bit of creativity-I’ll take it!}
What to do with an outdated thrift store table?
This table is pretty with its great lines and detailed design. But, in its original state it is not a very functional piece for me. It needs a bit of oomph. Pizazz.
I have had a bit of spring fever the last few weeks. Colors of spring keep popping into my head. I miss gardening and getting my hands dirty. Then it hit me…this would make a cute outdoor wall planter.
I began removing the legs. Luckily, they came off rather easily using a rubber mallet. It is a bit liberating to demolish something! A great stress reliever on those chaotic days. I felt like the gal on the HGTV show Rehab Addict, to some extent. I love her passion for repurposing and giving homes a second chance!
Once the legs and side panels were removed, a small piece of plywood was attached with screws to the side of the table frame. This created the base for the bottom.
Then, it was time to paint! I started with a base coat of Carolina Sun Yellow then a second layer of Cinco Bayou Moss. {Both colors are CeCe Caldwell products}.
Once the paint dried, it was time to distress the piece revealing the yellow base coat. The entire piece was sealed with a flat poly.
Finally, the “jewelry” for the piece. A cute knob on the front. A small pennant banner for the top. I love that I had fabric with a pattern that matched the knob detail. I got lucky!
To create the banner-I used some leftover box cardboard, a pennant template, upholstery tacks, twine, fabric scraps.
And here is the finished project. Table repurposed to a garden planter. Now, what creative ideas do you have for repurposing the legs and side panels?
Hope you enjoyed this repurposing project!
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How beautiful and creative! I love this..and the knob really makes it pop.
Thanks so much! I had so much fun creating this piece.
Now THAT is clever!!!! How totally awesome – way to think outside the box. Pinning on my Trash 2 Treasure Tuesday Highlights board. Thanks for linking up!!
Gee, thanks! Also, thank you for pinning…every little bit helps. I appreciate the compliments!
Wow, what a great idea. That was very creative. I love it.
Have a wonderful week,
Bev
@ Eclectic Red Barn
Thank you so much! Glad you stopped by. It turned out better than I envisioned in my head. 🙂
What a cute take on this table,… So funny I repainted the exact same one last year, except you surpassed me on the bargain hunt, I picked up mine for 10 bucks! Great job!
Brenda, thank you! It was one of those Ah-ha moments.