Coffee Table Makeover

I finally broke down and hauled a big, ugly 70's coffee table up 3 flights of stairs to my house to make entertaining in the back yard easier.  After a while I realized it LOOKED like a big 70's coffee table and was in desperate need of a makeover.  In fact, it was screaming "PLEASE GIVE ME A MAKEOVER, MARK!"  So I did.  Now, I have to admit that I was stumped as to what to do with this huge chunk of blonde wood,  but then it hit me.....GO BRIGHT OR GO HOME.......So I added some wood slats to cover the crappy top and painted it Denver Bronco/Home Depot orange......and it worked.  Well, it worked for me anyway!  Hope you like it as much as I do.  Remember, have fun, make messes and don't forget to Make Your Mark!  xoxo

Pull up a chair and join me!

Sometimes it reminds me of an A&W!

See how I made it here!

Stuff You'll Need

Enough 1/4" x 2" or 3" wood slats to cover the top

Americana Chalky Finish in colors you like

*I chose Rustic and Heritage

Hammer and 1" nails

Sander

Putty knife

Paintbrushes

Americana Decor Light Satin Varnish

Since this table is outside, I coated the finished table with Light Satin Varnish

1. & 2.  Arrange your slats to make sure they cover the entire table top

3.  Paint the slats Rustic on one side and don't worry about the edges

4. Sloppily paint over the slats with a thick coat of orange and let dry for about 10 minutes

5.  After 10 minutes, scrape off the orange paint to get a chipped, aged look

6.  Sand the edges and face of each slat to expose bits of the raw wood

7.  Nail the slats to the table top

8.  Paint the base of the table Rustic and let dry

9.  & 10.  Paint the base of the table in Heritage, wait 10 minutes and scrape off with a putty knife

11.  Sand the edges of the base and parts of the legs to expose the raw wood

12.  Coat the entire table in Americana Decor Light Satin Varnish

Ready for a gathering!

Roadside Rescue Side Table Makeover

A few weeks ago my awesome friend Nikki (from the YouTube channel AtHomeWithNikki) challenged me to a thrift store/roadside rescue furniture makeover.  I'm all for a challenge, but Nikki doesn't play fair....She's basically a triple threat!  A designer, DIY'er and chef.  Still, I took the challenge!  The very next day I found a hideous side table by the trashcans in my neighborhood and dragged it up 3 flights of stairs to my house and stared at it for a week.  Hey, it was there and I was just too exhausted to go looking for furniture at the thrift store.  This would have to do!  Ultimately, I ended up really liking this piece when it was done.  But, my assistant, Julie, liked it more! So, now it's cozy in her apartment.  One man's trash truly is another man's treasure!  Enjoy and be creative. 

 xoxo, Mark

I love the mix of stripes and bold color!

Adding fabric to the sides of the drawer was the perfect touch!

I will hang a tassel from any knob!  Knobs beware!

Watch the fun video tutorial here

Stuff You'll Need

Black and white striped cotton fabric (1 1/2 yards)

Americana Decou-Page

Americana Decor Chalky Finish in White, Treasure and Romance

Krylon Short Cuts paint pen in Metallic Gold

Americana Multi-Surface Satin Metallic Gold

Drill

Drawer knob

Scissors

Paintbrushes

Paint the sides and interior of the side table (and drawer front) with the chalky finish in treasure

Paint the top of the table and sides of the drawer in white chalky finish

Paint the inside of the drawer with the red (Romance) chalky finish

Paint the front trim with the Americana Metallic Gold

Place the ironed stripe fabric on the table top and line up the stripes

With the palm of your hand, press a crease around the edges of the fabric

*Use the creases as your cut lines

Paint the Americana Decou-Page on the top and adhere the fabric

Add another layer of Decou-Page to the fabric after it's in place

Repeat the process with the fabric around the base and on the sides of the drawer

Edge the table with a Krylon Short Cuts metallic paint marker

Drill a hole in the center of the drawer and add a knob if there isn't one there already

Hang a tassel from the knob and you're done!

 Love the striped fabric peeking out from the sides of the drawer!

It's amazing what a little fabric and paint can do to something!

My version of "Put a bird on it."