Growing up we had this amazing large table that was in the kitchen. There wasn’t anything all that special about the table itself-but instead, the bench around the table. As kids we always sat on the bench, and my mom and dad in the chairs on the other side. I think it was my moms secret way of making us ‘stay put’ for dinner. Anyway- once J and I got our home I knew I wanted a table with a bench in our breakfast nook. Granted, we don’t have kids yet, nor will we anytime in the near future, but a girl can always dream right? I can seriously imagine our little kids sitting like perfect angels {right?!} on the bench doing a craft or eating up some lunch. We found this table and bench on Craigslist, and went to work. Sorry that I don’t have a great before photo, this was one from our Housewarming party, but it gives you the idea of what it looked like.
Before:
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J started by painting the table and bench a soft grey. All painting for this table and bench were done with a paint sprayer {or should I say best friend?!}
He next rubbed wax on random spots on the bench and table where he wanted the distressed look. He then went over it with a white paint, and scratched off the areas where the wax was. By having the wax there before it didn’t let the white stick, so now the grey shows through. Really easy process, really cool effect.
Then he sanded it down, distressed it a little more, and tried made it not so clean looking. I mean, who likes clean looking furniture anyways, especially when its intended for kids!
This was our “After” result, initially. We quickly realized it was way to white, almost blinding, and definitely not ideal for a table for kids.
In Part Two I will show you what we did to the table top {it’s by far the best part of this project!!}. Be sure to check back to see the transformation, and the tutorial for it.
<3,
Adri
I love what you did with this kitchen table!! We are in the process of re-finishing the exact same table for a friend of ours – we have finished the table, and now are trying to decide what would look best on the bench – crisp white paint, or stain just like the table. Thanks for sharing your table!
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Looks really great. Very vintage looking. Holiday meals will be extra special with a re-done/dressed up table! 🙂
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I have a similar table & benches! the only differance is that the benches I have open up & have a storage area. My parents bought the set when I was 10 & I made them promise to give it to me & never sell it. When I gradiated from college and moved into my new apt, they gave it to me & it’s been with me ever since. We always get a lot of compliments on it, everyone always things it’s built in. I want to re finish our to a darker wood color but leaving in an apt makes it difficult to do.
I have looked for part 2 of this kitchen table make over and I can’t find it. Is there anyway you could please put the link? We have purchased the exact corner nook from craigslist for $25 and want to refinish it. Thanks so much!
And nevermind I found it. Thank you.