Wednesday, April 11, 2012

My New Coffee Table

On Monday, I mentioned that I bought myself a new coffee table from an estate sale over the weekend. 
The table, which only cost $45, was the perfect size and silhouette, but the walnut wood and black metal combination left something to be desired.
I've been lusting after a brass-and-glass coffee table since January so I thought I'd try to get this $45 option as close to my $$$ inspiration tables as possible (see those tables here).

Luckily enough, the table base and wood top came apart easily, and I quickly got to work with the same gold spray paint that I used for my bedroom chandelier.
I opted to prime and paint the wood top in glossy white (don't worry, wood purists: it wasn't in great shape).
After enough drying time, I put the base and top back together and sat back to enjoy my new coffee table.
Take a peek:
Maybe someday I'll swap the wood top for a beautiful piece of carrera marble. 
But for now, I'm thrilled with the change.

If you recall my post on coffee tables in January, you'll remember that getting a new coffee table was objective #1 for 2012. Check that one off the list!

18 comments:

  1. Ooo. I love it. It's so much better.

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  2. This looks fabulous - nice work!

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  3. Love it! Great balance to your more traditional rug.

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  4. Yay! Tres chic. Fabulous addition to the room.

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  5. Fantastic! I gave my office desk legs the gold spray paint treatment - it makes a huge difference.

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  6. Very Chic! Love the gold. Great job.

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  7. Wow! What a transformation. It looks fantastic!

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  8. Ashley, I love your table . It has such clean lines which I think is even more emphasized by the brass color. So gorgeous!

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  9. LOVE! What a big difference.

    Heather
    loveyourspace.blogspot.com

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  10. Awesome transformation! I love it in your space.

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  11. Looks fantastic!

    http://www.scavengenius.com/

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  12. "Thank you, Ashley, for saving my soul!" -your coffee table.

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  13. I like the white top! Perhaps keep it til its no more than replace with marble. But overall i think it looks awesome!

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  14. Love it Ashley! And I really like your sectional, too! And the rug!

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  15. Amazing DIY! I just found your blog and I'm a new follower:)
    xoxo
    www.abitofsass.blogspot.com

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  16. I think it looks amazing! Way better than before, and so you. (I don't have ESP, I just pay attention and remembered your post about wanting a brass coffee table.:)

    Camille

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  17. WOW, it looks incredible!! Love, love, love :) x Sarah

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