Inspirational Vintage Furniture Fix-up from May December Home
The lovely Barb McMahon from May December Home is here with us a to share one of her recent vintage furniture fix-ups.
My sister and brother-in-law were cleaning out their basement and
getting rid of his family’s funky old 50’s era kitchen table. I said
"Sure, I’ll take it".
It was a vibrant green formica with chrome legs. I’m really sorry
I didn’t take any before pictures of this project (when will I
learn?). The table had been so well-used that the finish on the top
had worn off – to the point that the colour was different.
I didn’t take any before pictures of this project (when will I
learn?). The table had been so well-used that the finish on the top
had worn off – to the point that the colour was different.
My nieces had also used it as a "cwaft table" for many years, so it was covered in bits of tape and lots of glitter glue.
I widgetted off the chunks and gave it a good scrub. Then I put
on a coat of Zinsser 123 High Adhesion Primer (it’s one of my favourite
products in the history of re-purposing!). This allowed me to paint it
with a cream-coloured interior latex. When that was done, the table
looked fresh, but a little dull.
on a coat of Zinsser 123 High Adhesion Primer (it’s one of my favourite
products in the history of re-purposing!). This allowed me to paint it
with a cream-coloured interior latex. When that was done, the table
looked fresh, but a little dull.
I had saved the wrappers from a box of chocolates – they had
pictures of Paris buildings on them, which was cool. I cut the
wrappers into trapezoids and glued them on the table. Better, but not
quite there. A package of sticky dots from the office supply store did
the trick.
Once I had the top the way I wanted it, I gave it a few coats of varnish and it was done!
I like to think it still has that 50’s vibe, even though the finish is brand new.
Be sure to visit Barb’s blog, it is very inspirational and her transformations are so much fun and her Etsy Shop MayDecemberHome for original paintings and artwork.
Thanks Barb!
I absolutely love the mid-century style chairs with the 1950s kitchy table. I mean I really love it… Hmmmmm… Time to start hunting!