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Entry table make-over how to layer paint for an aged look…..

May 28, 2010 By Jennifer

I finally finished the little entry table that my 3 little chickens base-coated for me on spring break.
I love the look of layered paint. It instantly makes a piece look years older with great depth.
The easiest way to make it look like it’s been around for years is to layer related paint colors.
This was a dark wood table that I started adding layers of paint to. It can be any paint. I prefer flat, but use what’s on hand as long as it’s not gloss.

It had been blue with a second coat of green all over the base. I then added a coat of cream.
 Then a good sanding with a low grit sanding sponge, and finally
a coat light brown glaze and polyacrylic.

I love using the wall color with a glaze. It always “goes” but
looks different enough to stand out.

And of course I always love a good antique knob to add to the look.

It makes it picture perfect !! Too corny? 🙂

~Jen
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Comments

  1. *The Beautiful Life* says

    May 28, 2010 at 10:47 pm

    Oh how I love that table!!! And the pictures above it!

    You are so talented… 🙂

    Have a great weekend!!

    Ruth

  2. Whimsy by Victoria says

    May 28, 2010 at 11:22 pm

    Love it! It turned out beautiful and the ferns look perfect with it! Another great job Jen!!

    Hugs,
    Victoria

  3. Pam @ Frippery says

    May 28, 2010 at 11:47 pm

    Just beautiful!

  4. Kim says

    May 29, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Gorgeous table Jen, but I gotta tell ya, You.Are.Brave! I didn’t even see a drop cloth down on those floors! Ha!
    xoxo,
    Kim

  5. Deb says

    May 29, 2010 at 12:17 am

    It’s a perfect vignette.

  6. Jenni @ nest to keep says

    May 29, 2010 at 12:36 am

    Hi Jen~

    I love how your little table turned out! I also love how you decorated it, and your fern pictures are wonderful! You did an amazing job on them!

    I have never glazed a piece of furniture before~ is is very difficult? It seems like it might be!

    I hope you have a fantastic weekend! 🙂

  7. paige says

    May 29, 2010 at 1:17 am

    your little girlies look like my three did several years ago…all very close in age & with super cute bobs!
    love what you’ve done with the table & all the colors peeking out here & there
    LOVE your fern prints
    is there anything you can’t do?
    &
    did i tell you already….you looked fab at the barn sale…good gracious girl!

  8. Connie says

    May 29, 2010 at 1:31 am

    I’ll bet they had a ball doing that, sweets. I bet also that they think you’re the best mummy around. LOL ;_)
    xoxo,
    Connie

  9. Caroline @ The Feminist Housewife says

    May 29, 2010 at 1:35 am

    I absolutely love it! And I don’t blame you on the fern picture!

  10. Deb {Posted From} Home says

    May 29, 2010 at 2:11 am

    What an adorable table – the glass knob drawer pull makes it !

  11. One Life Many Journeys says

    May 29, 2010 at 11:39 am

    I don’t know which is more adorable….your table or your paint crew. I always love your music too!

  12. Alison says

    May 29, 2010 at 12:50 pm

    What a sweet table. Such fun to have the three little chickens helping.
    Alison

  13. Jeanneoli says

    May 29, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    You are amazing at refinishing furniture!!!

  14. Privet and Holly says

    May 30, 2010 at 6:04 pm

    I think it’s simply lovely….
    Looks like it’s always belonged there with the fern print and accessories.
    You are a fab mom to let your wee
    ones pitch in, too!
    xx P&H

  15. Emom says

    May 30, 2010 at 9:36 pm

    WOW! it really is splendid….love that you allowed the children to help! smiles.

  16. Terri(TerriBoog) says

    May 31, 2010 at 4:12 am

    I love how the table turned out and even better that the kiddies helped. How special!

  17. Shelley in SC says

    May 31, 2010 at 4:39 am

    Really love that table. What fun to have the kids helping!!!

  18. Burlap Luxe says

    May 31, 2010 at 6:37 am

    Love the girls painting 🙂
    Thank you for stopping by and your beautiful comment on my signs!!

    I will be back soon.
    PS, All my signs are for sale 🙂

    xx
    Dore

  19. Cindy says

    May 31, 2010 at 9:55 pm

    It’s not corny at all it is gorgeous! Looks like you are training your girls well. The fern pictures are wonderful!

  20. Kimm at Reinvented says

    June 1, 2010 at 12:03 am

    Beautiful! I love the finished product, and the fern paintings are fabulous too!

  21. Anita says

    June 3, 2010 at 2:09 am

    I am loving your blog. I vow to come to the next sale, no matter what ( almost).

  22. Aimee says

    June 17, 2010 at 5:53 am

    I have almost the exact same table! I thought it was identical to mine until I took a closer look. It’s pretty darn close though 🙂

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