Imagine the most boring, yellowish brown, laminate wood table/nightstand with the drawers missing. I had such a piece in a dark corner of our house, holding our extra shoes. Our apartment does not have a mudroom and I could never imagine having grimy sports shoes in the closet. Yuck! We have a shoe rack neat the front door, but where do I store the overflow? Hence, the table/nightstand/shoe-holder-thingy with the nifty storage space underneath.
We used to hide that thing whenever we had friends over. But I couldn’t bear to part with it, I loved its clean lines, and always dreamt of updating it somehow. Feeling confident after my first paint project, I knew a coat of paint would do wonders for this piece. I am sorry I don’t have a before picture.
It was so difficult to sand the thing by hand. I never knew particle board was so tough. Since it was not such an important piece of furniture, I thought I would paint it anyway. I used the same blue paint I used for my stool makeover – Just Jazz by Olympic One.
Best.decision.ever!!!
I am so glad to have got rid of the yellowish hue. I am happy to have finally updated it, and simply choose to ignore the slight drips and brush marks.
All it needed next was a covering of some sort. Then I could use it for storing away shoes or anything I fancied. I decided to make a curtain for it. Now no one will ever know what lies beneath! Wait, that sounds like a horrible horror movie line!
I used the blue and green polka dot fabric I showed you in this sneak preview post. I improvised and used a thin white ribbon to hold the curtain. No dowels or drilling involved!
I experimented with some decorative vignettes on it! Remember my June {Ditto} DIY Challenge post?
And oh, to keep things real, here is the dreaded behind-the-curtain shot. Shoes!
I can’t believe I water-marked that image!
Anyway, this is a huge improvement from the terrible beat-up table we were using.
Okay, so I guess the bottom-line here is that it is good to be a perfectionist, but sometimes you just have to go for ‘good enough’ and do it already! Maybe someday, when I own fancy power tools, I might consider doing a proper job and fixing up drawers for the poor little table.
Is there a project that you did, just so you could be done with it, and not have to think too much about? Let me know in the comments.
Here is another fun ‘Before & After’ type makeover project : My painted chair turned stool.
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Very cute! How did you attach the ribbon to your cabinet?
Thanks Lauren! I just wrapped it around the table and tied it tightly. For a permanent fix, it could be hot glued down or fixed with two little nails.
Such a pretty upcycle! I love it!
I featured you this week: http://www.52mantels.com/2013/07/diy-home-decor.html
Thanks Emily! I am thrilled to be featured. Love your blog!!
What a great color and a cute fabric!
Thanks Sharon! Glad you like it.
What a cute and creative idea. I love it. Thanks tons for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
Thanks for visiting!
Turned out super cute! Love the fabric and its such clever storage! Thank you for sharing at Give Me The Goods!
Dimples & Pig Tales
Thank you!
Love the blue you chose and of course the sweet curtain:) Stop by http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2013/07/bicycle-basket-up-cycle.html
Thank you, Michele! Appreciate the comment!!
Love color of table/ curtain, and stool. Such a pretty clean looking blue. The fabric is perfect for your table. Put some shelves inside your table then you’ll have more room for more shoes. Great post. Happy 4th.
Thank you, Jane. Putting up shelves would make it look cleaner, it is on my to-do list some day!!
It looks great. Don’t worry about a drip or what ever. it is happy looking and functional. 😉
Thank you! Sometimes we just have to go for it, right?!!
Very cute and creative!
Thank you, Anne!
the color is super pretty and what a great way to hide the every day mess! 🙂
Thanks so much for linking up for Habitat. Good Luck and hope to see you back next week!
Thank you!
I’m visiting from Debbiedoo’s and I’m pinning your great project. I’m following you via bloglovin. I would love for you to come visit my blog. I’m co-hosting a linky party and would love to have you share this.
Thank you! Have linked up!!
Very cute and clever! Pinned! Visiting from on sutton place,
Jenna
Thank you!
Great makeover! I’ve been thinking of doing something like this to our powder room sink, as the cabinet is all kinds of broken. lol
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Hugs!
Thank you. Hope to see your makeover soon.
Will be linking up and following via bloglovin!
Great renovation project! Pinning it. Wish you took a before shot, but I can imagine the ugly yellowish hue. I like how this is a cute and functional piece. We all need places to hide things from out guests. 🙂
Thank you! I cannot believe the difference it makes to the space!
Great furniture makeover. I’m a total perfectionist but agree that sometimes what we notice others don’t and I should just get on with it. I love the blue colour, its turned it into a real feature piece. Bright painted furniture can really add style and fun pops of colour to a room – great :O)
Thank you. And I totally agree with you. Sometimes you just need to go for it!