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ANNIE SLOAN CHALK PAINT™ COFFEE TABLE MAKEOVER WITH NUMBERS

I've been asked several times about the numbered table makeover so we're bringing it back from the archives! It was definately a fun and unique project, so here ya go if you missed it the first time!

I'm so excited to share my latest Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ Coffee Table Makeover (WITH NUMBERS) with you! This one took me a couple days as I was using my insomnia creativity and making up the style as I went along :D
I've been painting furniture for so long that I am continuously thinking out of the box with custom mixing colors, repurposing pieces and trying to paint each piece in a way that really gives it new life and makes it unique. I think this one definately did that!

I started out with this poor old coffee table - extremely worn from many years of use, and just a square so nothing special about it. The plus is the bottom shelf for extra decor or storage and that it is extremely heavy, solid wood! So, I decided to test out a mismatched numbers collection on top, just to give it some pizazz.

I started out with one coat of Old White. I then used French Linen on the top center square. Once I sanded that all down to a beautifully smooth and chalky finish, I then arranged the mismatched style and size number stencils how I liked and lightly stenciled them on top.

From there, I sanded the letters down to give a time worn look and then distressed the rest of the table. This followed by a hefty coat of hand rubbed clear wax to finish it off and protect from further wear.

Here's the BEFORE, DURING & AFTER progression....

I love it and think it took a very plain, headed for the landfill piece and brought it into this decade Neutral colors so it is versatile for use and rooms in the house.

For Stanly County locals, keep in mind that I'm available for individual and group classes to teach you how to create with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™! You can get more info and order paint HERE

What do you think? I'd Love to hear in the comments below!


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30 comments:

  1. That is absolutely a brain storm, and I totally love the uniqueness of the table. Fantastic! You're almost like an inventor! :)

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  2. It's amazing how you redesigned the coffee table. Neutral colors are really best for furniture pieces. May I ask, what's the color of the wall of the room you intend to place this table?

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  3. I love this! I would love to do something like this for my son who is 3.5. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  4. It came out great. I love how easy it was to make.

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  5. I always prefer white furniture over the natural looking wood colour. You did a great job!

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  6. Well done makeover. I like the use of the numbers. They add character to the table.

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  7. Very nice restoration makeover.. I like that it is chalk so there is no mess.

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  8. Very cute! Perfect for a boys room!

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  9. This is beyond cute!!!! My daughter would love something like this... But in pink ;-)

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  10. Such a great idea! Totally love the result!

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  11. This is a great cute project! I love DIY projects around the house!

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  12. I love seeing peoples DIY projects!! I can't do anything like that so I live vicariously through others!

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  13. I love the idea of refurbishing old furniture! Love the concept of numbes!

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  14. This is such a unique idea! I love it!

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  15. I think you did a great job. What a fun project.

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  16. Well not bad! Good job for giving it a new look.

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  17. Gosh, that came out so nice, and I totally love the distressed look. You did a great job!

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  18. oh wow this is a beauty definitely, love the finished product you have definitely saved it from the land fill and brought it back to 2014

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  19. Gosh. That is just so impressive - something I can't do, lol!

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  20. What a clever idea! This would be perfect for my toddlers room. Thanks for sharing :).

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  21. I love to restore or give old furniture a makeover. It is a lot of fun and can really improve any old piece. This piece you did looks awesome indeed. Thanks for sharing.

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  22. That is unique. I have a couple of furniture here in the house that badly needs repainting. I'll get to it one of these days.

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  23. Your coffee table turned out great! I love the character you gave it!

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  24. That looks like a fun piece to put in your house. It's so nice to give it your own personality!

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  25. How cute is this. This is a great idea for the kids room, especially if I have them help!

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  26. This is a really cool remodel of that coffee table. Recently a hotel as putting out end tables an for the public to take for free since they recently replaced a lot of the furniture... this kind of project would've done well for those end tables too.

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  27. what a fun project. I like the colors you chose, and the numbers make it original!

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  28. Thats so good been wondering if to do something like this.

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  29. Wow...what a change! I love how creative you made it. I'm not smart enough to ever think of things like that

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