For years I’ve wanted to replace this solid oak wood kitchen table and chairs, that was purchased 20 years ago for our first home. Thru the years it has been moved to 6 different homes.
In the last move 2 chairs broke and I never replace them, instead I would use 2 chairs from the dinning room table. Below is the before picture unfortunately, I forgot to take off the supplies before taking the picture and painting it. LOL
Every time I would go out looking for a new set the table was to big for the space, chairs were uncomfortable or it was too expense. Plus my son Blake likes this table, he said it’s the only kitchen table he has every had. That’s when I decide to keep the table but wanted to give it a new look. Before we get started with all the details lets take a look at the finish product.
“Kitchen Table & Chairs Makeover”
I set out to find four used chairs with a budget of $100.00. I came across these 5 chairs on a local online garage sale site. I bargained with the gentleman and got all 5 for $65. One had a broken arm, that was fine because the space was to small for arm chairs anyway.
I love French Country décor but have always played it safe and decorated in a Traditional style. Seeing how this was an old table, I decided it was perfect for the Annie Sloan chalk paint technique, I’d been wanting to try.
One of the best discoveries I’ve ever made is Annie Sloan chalk paint. Chalk paint rarely requires any preparation, such as sanding or priming and can be used on just about any surface. It’s easy, fun and gives me amazing results.
I wanted the table top a dark color, so I stained it with Minwax English Chestnut then applied 2 coats of clear polyurethane. The bottom of the table and chairs were painted with Annie Sloan chalk paint “Old Ochre distressed with sand paper….then applied Annie Sloan clear wax, buffing it till I had a pretty luster finish.
Same Table New Look
Removed all the old padding and fabric from the chairs, then recovered them in this cute stripe fabric that complements the existing curtains perfectly.
This amazing kitchen table & chairs makeover…..only cost $140.00! Love the way it turned out…..think I’ll keep the table another 20 years.
Heather
My chairs have definitely seen better days – actually all of my furniture has. For some reason I never considered children when I picked it out it could use a makeover.
Catherine
I love to craft but I’m always so impressed by people who do furniture makeovers!! This turned out great! I love the fabric you choose for the chairs and your “farmhouse chic” style!
Bianca Jenson
Catherine,
This was my first furniture makeover! I was intimidate by the process but i figured the table and chairs could only look better then they did. LOL
Theresa
The table looks so nice afterwards! You’re so creative to come up with an idea like this and follow through. I repainted my daughter’s play table once, and it was a big mess. She walked through the paint all over our garage!
Bianca Jenson
Theresa,
Thanks…that reminds me of the time I was painting the garage walls while my son was playing basketball in the driveway. He missed the basket and the ball knocked over my full can of paint!
Brandi Puga
Wow! Great job1 You are one motivated lady! I have so many projects i want to do in my house like this and i can never seem to find the time or motivation! I am saving this post for when i do though!
Bianca Jenson
Brandi,
Thanks….I’m always short on time but if I start the project,then I’m forced to complete it.
Laura
The end result is beautiful! I love the idea of re-purposing old furniture to fit current styles and trends. Great job!
Kecia
I love the refreshed look you gave to your table. The transformation of those chairs is really amazing too! I love the white with the darker table.
Valerie
This makeover is great…love how it turned out!
Julie Porter
I just love how your table makeover turned out, it is gorgeous! I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the fabric you used to recover your chairs, I just recovered the cushions in my camper with that same fabric this summer!!
Bianca Jenson
Julie,
I got lucky with the fabric because it matches the curtains perfectly and it was on clearance.
Charlotte
Oh I love the way this turned out! It’s great to bring new life into old pieces so that they last longer! It’s great to makeover.
Jonna
It turned out so beautiful! I have a similar table, only square that I’ve been wanting to get my hands on and do something like this!
Angela Tolsma
I love how you did the table! It turned out so lovely! I seriously looked at a table the other day that looked just like this!
Heather
What a great makeover! I love how new fabric, paint and elbow grease can really turn a piece from something you are tired of to something you love!
Krystel
This table looks so good! I think it was the perfect idea to repurpose this one and the deal you got on the chairs was perfect. How did you take the arms off? Just cut and sand?
Bianca Jenson
Krystel,
The arms had screws I removed then and filled in the holes with wood putty before painting it.
Debra
This is adorable! You did such a good job, It is inspirational and makes me want to go and do mine.
Bianca Jenson
Debra,
Try it… you will love the results but must warn you its addicting.
Caitlin
What a gorgeous redo! You are so talented. It completely changes the look of the room.
Reesa
I love your table! We just bought a new table set because I couldn’t find anything I wanted to make over honestly!!! Chalk paint is so awesome!
Anna Nuttall
That is a beautiful kitchen table. I really like your set up – it look so warm and cozy. xx
Jennifer
I love this makeover! Your table looks really pretty and you did a wonderful job of painting it. Great work!
Chelsea Damon
This is so timely! My husband and I are trying to put together a home office and we’d like to redo a desk we find inexpensively through Craigslist or somewhere. This turned out great!
Bianca Jenson
Chelsea,
A painted desk makes a beautiful statement piece in an office. I painted my queen Ann desk but haven’t blogged about it yet.
Debra Schroeder
Love, love, love the table makeover. You took a so-so table and made it so cute. I’m totally inspired to start looking around my house to see what I can makeover.
Katya
That’s such a great DIY project! I wish I had more time working on projects like that! My dining room chairs can use some DIY help for sure! I was thinking on re-designing my chair into faux fur ones! What do you think about this idea?
Bianca Jenson
Katya,
I think ones home should represent their style. However food stains might not be easy to remove from faux fur.
Di
Love this! Such a great project. I love our table and chairs but yep at 10+ years old they are showing their age (and my husband doing his projects on the table doesn’t help!). I’m gonna try this and see if I can get more life outta them!
Brittany
Ooh I love this so much! I have a table that looks very similar to the before table. I would love to turn it into this masterpiece! I love dark stained wood!
Amanda Rosson
Wow, what a drastic change!! I absolutely love the finished product and can’t believe you were able to do it all for only $140!
Stephanie
Its great that you’ve had the dining set for so long! Amazing job, I like the way it turned out!
Vaishnavi
OMG, looks so elegant. Such a neat job. Love this DIY. Getting bored with mine. So I’m borrowing this from you – Thank you!
Amy
I love the white chairs! I would like to find ways to redo/reuse decor around the house instead of buying more but I am not motivated.