So this post is looooong overdue! Over February vacation I refinished my ‘el cheapo’ coffee and end tables, turning them both from a boring walnut color to a fun and modern navy blue! I’m loving all things navy lately…
All of the throw pillows that I made have navy color in the fabric as do the art prints above the couch. The frames are on Ribba picture ledges from Ikea. My couch is a khaki green color, very difficult to coordinate with, but what better to go with green than navy blue?
Here’s what the coffee table looked like ‘before’:
During:
After:
I used an electric sander to rough up the original varnish before painting two coats of Starless Night by Behr Ultra (from Home Depot, satin finish). I also used brushed nickel spray paint on the hardware. The result is an inexpensive and easy way to spice up a super boring ‘box store’ table set!
Wow! It looks fantastic! You did a great job and it looks very expensive.
Ah!! I love this!!
Great color, so pretty. I agree with Brook, looks like an expensive piece now.
Such a great idea…I would have never been brave enough to paint my coffee table a "colour" if I hadn't seen this first! 🙂
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The table looks great! I love how you tied all the colors in together! I'm a new follower!
-Katie
Building a House of Love
Thanks for following, Katie!
Where are the frames from?
Ikea Ribba frames!
The navy is fabulous…. So classy!
hugs ~ Crystelle
Where are the shelves from?
Ribba picture ledges from Ikea
What color is the wall.. Love it
Hi! The wall color is Pussywillow by Sherwin Williams! A great neutral!
love the coffee table and the look of that room – I am a new facebook follower!
Cheryl @ The Creative Me and My McG
Thank you!
What kind of brush did you use? It looks so smooth! Gorgeous room. Very inviting.
I used a Purdy brand brush…but don't be fooled, it looks great from afar but I'm a horrible painter so it definitely has imperfections! But, it was a quick, inexpensive alternative to buying a new set! 🙂
Gorgeous! I love the blue!
Love the makeover! Can you tell me where you got your shelves? I want to re-create your wall hangings. 😀
Shelves and frames are all from Ikea!
I just came across your blog and love that deer head chevron print above the couch! Where did you get that? Or did you make it?
Hi! I made the print in Photoshop! Thanks for visiting! 🙂
I LOVE your coffee table makeover, especially the color you chose! It ties in so well with the rest of your living room.I just wanted to let you know I featured your living room paint color and your coffee room paint color on my blog today. Thanks for the great inspiration and have a great day!
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What size are your shelves, 21" or 45"?
Love everything!
I believe they are the 45" shelves (I don't have them up anymore)! Thanks for visiting!
I love your sofa! Do you mind to tell me where you found it? Thank you!