Happy {almost} Monday! In case you didn’t catch my guest post over at BellaNest’s DrabToFab, here is my fun chevron table top transformation.
I scored this little coffee table for a whopping $5 from a favorite local thrift store.
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{Notice the baby wipes in the background? I have three kids & we’re a mess– gotta keep it real!}
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Honestly, I rather liked it how it came originally, all scuffed up and shabby-ish.
But for $5 I couldn’t pass up the project potential.
Here’s how I took a drab little thrift store table to a fab chevron top table.
I started with a coat of bright white paint all over.
Next, I cut a triangle out of cardboard as my template. In even increments of 2″, I started at the top of the table and moved down, tracing the triangle shape.
{Sorry for the bad photo, but you kind of get the idea in this photo}
I definitely messed up a few times here, but overall, I think it worked out alright.
After I had the pattern all drawn on the table, I went back with a small brush, painting every other zig-zag stripe a bright teal. For sure I would have gotten a more perfect result if I taped off the lines, but I chose not to do that this time, mainly in the interest of time. And I don’t mind the imperfections so much these days; completion is key!
So, there ya have it, my drab to fab chevron top table transformation.
Love this one! I’m debating selling it at the consignment sale I run {our spring event is coming up, which is, by the way, why I haven’t been posting more… can’t wait to get back to normal!} Just haven’t found the perfect place for it.
Hmmm… to keep or to sell??? Let me know what you think! :)
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This looks great! I would definitely keep it.
I would love it if you would come link it up at my Pinworthy Projects Link Party.
This looks stunning! I LOVE the teal! Have a great week!
Take care,
Trish
I think this table looks fabulous!!! :)
This looks fantastic! Megan
LOVE this!!! New follower! Come and visit me at shabbygals.blogspot.com!!
That is really nice – I wantn one just like it…so pretty with the turquoise!
Thanks for linking up this week – hope to see you soon!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Oh, I love it! The chevrons look great and the color is one of my favorites-so bright and cheerful.
Thanks for linking up to our Finished Friday blog party.
This look so great! I love it! XO, Aimee
Thanks Aimee!!! Appreciate you hosting :)