Entry table make-over how to layer paint for an aged look…..
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.
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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Oh how I love that table!!! And the pictures above it!
You are so talented… 🙂
Have a great weekend!!
Ruth
Love it! It turned out beautiful and the ferns look perfect with it! Another great job Jen!!
Hugs,
Victoria
Just beautiful!
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
It’s a perfect vignette.
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! 🙂
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!
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
I absolutely love it! And I don’t blame you on the fern picture!
What an adorable table – the glass knob drawer pull makes it !
I don’t know which is more adorable….your table or your paint crew. I always love your music too!
What a sweet table. Such fun to have the three little chickens helping.
Alison
You are amazing at refinishing furniture!!!
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
WOW! it really is splendid….love that you allowed the children to help! smiles.
I love how the table turned out and even better that the kiddies helped. How special!
Really love that table. What fun to have the kids helping!!!
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
It’s not corny at all it is gorgeous! Looks like you are training your girls well. The fern pictures are wonderful!
Beautiful! I love the finished product, and the fern paintings are fabulous too!
I am loving your blog. I vow to come to the next sale, no matter what ( almost).
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 🙂