I’m so excited to share this little coffee table makeover with you today!
French Linen Coffee Table (After)
After finishing up on Colleen’s Paris Grey dining room chairs, she asked if I could freshen up her coffee table. There was nothing wrong with the table, but she wasn’t loving the green anymore.
Coffee Table (Before)
She was also getting a new couch with a herringbone pattern and nailhead trim. Her rug has such beautiful colors in it – similar to many Annie Sloan Chalk Paint colors – Provence, Duck Egg Blue, French Linen, Paris Grey we thought something more neutral would look nice.
We decided to add a bit of shabby chic to the table with a two toned distressed effect. We opted for Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Graphite (a soft black / grey) and then two coats of French Linen (a wonderful mushroom color). Here’s a close up of the distressing:
ASCP Graphite shining through French Linen
I applied two coats of Annie Sloan Clear Wax to seal and protect the painted finish. We also decided to change the stain on top. It was cherry before, but we thought Special Walnut would give it a bit more warmth and go better with the new color. I sanded the top with my palm sander and then did one coat of Special Walnut. To seal I applied four coats of Miss Mustard Seed’s Hemp Oil.
I LOVE this wood finish. It really brings out the grain and deepens the hue of the stain. It also has a nice nutty aroma. I’ve mentioned it before and I’m sure I’ll keep talking about it.
Here’s how the top looked after:
Top with Special Walnut and Hemp Oil (After)
Colleen absolutely LOVES her new table. She likes the distressed details:
Close Up of Distressing
She loves the new color and the Special Walnut stain. I took these after photos in my living room, but I can’t wait to see how it looks with her new couch!
French Linen Coffee Table (After)
Since writing this post three years ago, I’ve published my first eBook in June of 2016. In this eBook I’ve included everything I know about painting furniture and faux finish techniques in over 150 pages. Click here to learn more about my eBook and to get your own copy!
It looks great! You use the ASCP a lot so I know my question is kinda silly, but would you mind e-mailing me and letting me know if it’s really worth $50 a quart? That’s the price I keep finding.
It looks great! You use the ASCP a lot so I know my question is kinda silly, but would you mind e-mailing me and letting me know if it’s really worth $50 a quart? That’s the price I keep finding.
Yes, I think it is worth every penny. My stockist has her paint for $36.99 a quart. I’ll send you an email! x
I love the rich wood finish paired with the French Linen! Looks great over the Graphite.
Wow, what a fresh new look ~ love the warm wood against the cool gray.
This turned out great Danielle! I love the wood color with the French linen. I’m so intrigued by her couch too!!!
Anneke at This, That and Life
Love this. It looks great!
Jenny
http://simcoestreet.blogspot.ca/
I love it!! Especially the new wood tone. It’s absolutely gorgeous!!!!
It looks great Danielle! I’m glad you used the hemp oil finish too! My customers are beginning to use it more and it’s a nice alternative!
Found you through Make it Pretty Monday. I love the coffee table re-do. It looks fabulous!
Love the lighter base color.
The table turned out beautiful! A much nicer softer effect, love the color choice. Visiting you from FNF.
Visiting in from Feather Nest Friday – Great job on the coffee table! LOVE French Linen. That really brought your table up to date. So nice! ~ Lisa
Thanks, Lisa! French Linen is such a great, neutral color that goes with everything!
GORGEOUS! Beautiful color!
Love the two tone of this beauty!
Kelly
It is beautiful! I am getting ready to do the same to our black dining set…out with the black and painting AS Old White with a walnut stained top.
Thanks for sharing…beautiful job!
Julie
http://www.thevintagebarnhome.com
Very nice! I love the color and distressing. Thank you for sharing it at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great weekend!
Hugs,
Deborah
Love this! The wood tone is perfect and I love that color grey. You did a fantastic job!
Jamie http://www.somuchbetterwithage.com
Just beautiful!
How great is this table, now? I bet you don’t want to take it back to her house…it looks so good in your’s. I featured it today at Mod Mix Monday.
A delightful transformation Danielle. Thanks for linking up at Shabbilicious Friday this week.
newest follower…here from pinterest…love your work…its awesome!