Thursday, March 1, 2012

The Finished Table and a Winner



The table is done. I think. Yes, it's done. For now.


As I told you last Friday I painted the table with Annie Sloan chalk paint in French Linen. This is a pretty greige color.

I added chalk paint in the color Graphite to these crevices. I purposely did it messy.

Instead of using just clear wax or dark wax I mixed some of the Graphite chalk paint with some clear wax. I love the way it gave the paint color more depth and filled in the worm holes with the black color.





 Here it is sitting between my two new chairs. Please excuse the cord. I hate cords.

Now you see why I painted the table. As you can see I have new chairs and I am loving the new look.

They are the Kooboo wicker chairs from World Market.

I was going to have the two old chairs either upholstered again or have slipcovers made, but I didn't want to spend that much money on them again. For now I will use these in here until I find some comfy club chairs at an affordable price. I have used the other chairs for a gazillion years and it was just time for a change. They will be going to a consignment shop.

I  took my grain sacks and wrapped them around the white cushions for now.

When I find more chairs I can move these to the dining room since they are made to sit at a table. They sit very high.

Here is a reminder of the before.


So what do you think?

The winner of the Lady Lynn's Gift Boutique giveaway is #24 Sandy A.
Sandy's blog profile is not public so I couldn't find the blog. Hopefully Sandy will see this and claim her prize. If not I will choose another winner tomorrow.

Have a super day. I am going out to lunch and shopping with my mom and sister to celebrate my mom's birthday that was on 2/25.

Joining the following:

71 comments:

Linda said...

Your table looks lovely in that new colour.
I had seen similar chairs at Ikea
the other day.
Love them.

Jennifer @ Town and Country Living said...

Love both looks so it's hard to choose. I do like the table better though ... and that green lamp ... Yum!

Kathleen said...

I love, love, love the color of your table! The gray looks great with your new chairs! Perfection!

Pamela said...

It blends in much nicer now Kim! Good decision. Hope your week is going well!

bj said...

I am in TRUE LOVE with these chairs. I also have a couple club chairs and ottoman that have seen better days. While I can't replace them right now, I just ordered a couple white slipcovers and holding my breath that they work. If not, I may ck out our World Market, too.
Could you tell me where you got the pillow on the sofa with the red stripe? I am going to want new pillows for the chairs (IF the covers fit):)

bj said...

OOO, and meant to say I love that new color on your adorable table. It looks fantastic.
Have fun with your mom and sis and happy belated birthday to your mother.

Rachel said...

I love the new table. And your new master bath is gorgeous. What a change color can make! It's inspired me to take a lot of the red and green out of my house and do a little de-countrifying. lol

Debby said...

Love the color and Happy Birthday to your Mother.

gina said...

Love the new look!

Debra @ Common Ground said...

Love that fresh new look! the color on your table is just perfect with the new seating. really pretty, Kim!

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Love it, Kim! What a great color and I love how you did the grooves in the base. It looks nice between your chairs. I will miss your old chairs, though. : )

Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage said...

Love, love, love the kubu chairs!! They look wonderful in your sun room! It's been so fun watching your rooms evolve. I just love the way the room looks now. So fresh and pretty! Must be a heavenly room to spend time in!!

Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage said...

Love, love, love the kubu chairs!! They look wonderful in your sun room! It's been so fun watching your rooms evolve. I just love the way the room looks now. So fresh and pretty! Must be a heavenly room to spend time in!!

Debbiedoo's said...

Love the new chairs, and the table is a perfect fit. World Market is awesome. I see a stop there in my future very soon!

Sherry said...

I love it! Easy on the eyes! Perfect!
Sherry's Bees Nest

Bliss said...

Our World Market closed two years ago and I don't think there are any others in the Minneapolis area. I miss it.
And the chairs - love that color especially with the table. I have some wickery rattan in my porch and it's just a pine color. I wonder what would happen if I did a wash of a couple colors this spring.... add it to the list!

~Bliss~

Miss Kitty said...

Your new chairs do look very sun porch-ish and go so well with the matchstick blinds. They are very fresh looking. I love the paint on the table and how you used the paint IN the wax...great idea. Thanks for sharing!

Penny @ The Comforts of Home/Flea Market Makeovers said...

The table turned out wonderful and I love your new chairs....They will look great in your dining room too!

marty (A Stroll Thru Life) said...

Great additions to the room. Everything is beautiful. Hugs, Marty

Christine @ Stonehouse Living said...

Hi Kim,
Love the new paint colour on the table it is such a nice table & height! The new chairs are perfect love the colour of them too!
Great find!
All the Best,
Christine

Katie @ Wildwood Creek said...

Love the colors on the table! Also love wicker chairs in a sunroom.

LL from KS said...

I love your new chairs! I had seen them online and had considered them for head chairs at my dining room table, but I dint know if they would be comfortable. So, what do you think? I definitely love the way they look and I love them with your redone table! I think if I ever came to your house you wouldn't be able to pry me from this room!

Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow said...

Man, I LOVE the chairs!! And, you did a beautiful job on the table!!! LOVE it! Way to go, Kim. blessings ~ tanna

Ivy and Elephants said...

The table is perfect. Love the colour.

Paula

AntiqueChase said...

great chairs. my friend has them in her kitchen and said they are so comfortable. I have been thinking about them too... they look great.. your entire sunroom is fantastic!

Tammy @ A Walk in the Countryside said...

I love the new look with the rattan chairs. It seems these days I'm looking everything rattan! Happy Birthday to your mom!

Janette - The2Seasons said...

I am totally loving those chairs. Hmmmm, where could I put two in our place?

Amy @MaisonDecor said...

Love Koo Boo in your room. I wondered about the slipcovers~but this looks nice Kim!

Something Nice and Pretty said...

Love the chairs Kim and I know how you feel when you just get tired of something. Love how you painted the tabel too!

Carla Aston said...

Love that paint color and the finishing you did. Great choice.

Rosalies Träume said...

Sooo viele schöne Dinge gibt es bei Dir zusehen. Ich habe Dich eben beim Stöbern gefunden und freu mich wieder eine Kreative im Bloggerland entdeckt zu haben. Gerne guck ich wieder bei Dir rein. Vielleicht klickst Du mal rüber, ich würd mich freuen.
Liebe Rosaliegrüße∙∙♥♥∙∙

Judy said...

I've loved those chairs ever since I first saw them on Joni's blog...every time I go into WM I try to figure out where I can use them at home!

xoxo,
Judy

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

Kim the table looks great and I LOVE the new chairs! Boy we must be joined at the hip because I was just looking online at the same ones and thinking of getting one for my family room. Love love the new look! Hope you had a great lunch, my mom's birthday is Feb.3 are you sure we're not related LOL!

Traci said...

Love, love, love!! It's perfect.

mellyb said...

Love the look. Very fresh. Less "grandma". You are a wizard with the ASP. I am amazed at the combinations you try.

La Brocanteuse said...

Hello Kim,
thank you very much for your welcome visit,lovely comment and becoming a follower. would def do the same here , I love what you share. have a lovely weekend
Colette x

Designs By Pinky said...

LOVE the new color on the table and love the new chairs. This is a newer, more modern look, to me. Happy belated b-day to your Mom, hope you had fun today! XO, Pinky

thistlewoodfarm said...

Seriously.....I love Kooboo chairs! I have looked at those over and over again....brilliant! They are perfect with your new table!

blessings,
karianne

beachcomber said...

i love your grain sack seat covers! i have the same chairs, you've given me an idea, thanks!
x

Honey at 2805 said...

Changing the color of your table was a really good idea Kim! It blends so well with your room!

chateau chic said...

Hi Kim, What a change painting your sweet table makes in the room, especially with your new chairs. Love the new look!
Mary Alice

classic • casual • home said...

Super pretty with the gray wicker. Looks so inviting.

Olive Cooper said...

Love the table with the chairs. You can edit out the cords but it takes time you probably do not have.

Tardevil said...

I really should not have read this post. That lamp is AWESOME! I assume it's new, too! The greige looks great w/ the new wicker chairs. I almost bought ones just like them at TJ Maxx, and they were gone when I went back for them. I think I'm starting to collect chairs, too. ;o)

Maki said...

The table looks so good!! I think the color is perfect! The new chairs are nice and can be used in most any
room when you get the urge to re-arrange. I love furniture that is like that, 'cause I'm always moving things around! lol

xo, Maki

Maki said...

The table looks so good!! I think the color is perfect! The new chairs are nice and can be used in most any
room when you get the urge to re-arrange. I love furniture that is like that, 'cause I'm always moving things around! lol

xo, Maki

Teresa@Magazine Your Home said...

I think it looks wonderful as always! I love the worm holes in the table and the new lamp.

Scribbler said...

Mucho bettah! I like it.

Babs said...

Your table looks sooo good. Love the color and the graphite paint really shows the detail.

Pam said...

love it! looks really great

sissie said...

Love the table Kim. It looks so pretty in between the two wonderful chairs. This is such a great room.

hugs
Sissie

Daffodil Hill said...

Everything looks so pretty, Kim. I love those new chairs. Your old ones will find a good home!

Deserae said...

Your new chairs are wonderful..... and your table in the new grey color looks great paired with them :o)
Have a great weekend!
~Des

cavaliermom said...

Wow the new chairs are perfect!Love the added texture they bring. Love the table makeover too:) Carrie

Pat@Life At Lydias House said...

Your old look was fine with me but I LOVE the new look! Isn't it amazing what a little paint can do!

Vickie @ Ranger 911 said...

What a pretty little curvy table with that great green lamp on top!

Linda (Nina's Nest) said...

Everything looks great, Kim....the table and the new wicker chairs. Great idea. It's so hard for me to consider getting rid of something I have (instead of recovering it), but you have convinced me. Sometimes a fresh new and different look is just what you need! Linda

Kelly said...

The table turned out great. Your colors blend very nicely together in now. I bet you'll enjoy this lighter color palette this summer even more!

Andrea said...

I love the after. The table looks amazing and the chairs look great with your grain sacks added. Have a great weekend, Kim!

Julie Taylor and Danni Greenwalt said...

Kim, I love it!

pam {simple details} said...

There's nothing better than a fabulous before & after! WOW!

Butterbean Row said...

Your table and new chairs are fabulous!!

♥charlotte

Lisa - A Room with A View said...

The new chairs add texture to the room. Love the grain sacks on the seat. The olive jar is wonderful - love to collect items like that.

Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...

Kim...I love the way it turned out...I am so anxious to start on my painting projects...need to find the time!..I so love your red carpet...Did you get it on Shades of Light?

Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...

I love the new chairs - though I loved the old ones too! I basically LOVE your sunroom and everything in there! lol! We had a sun room at our previous house- it was on the wrong side of the house to get much sun- but I did love sitting in there with all those windows!!
Thanks for linking up!

Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...

I love the new chairs - though I loved the old ones too! I basically LOVE your sunroom and everything in there! lol! We had a sun room at our previous house- it was on the wrong side of the house to get much sun- but I did love sitting in there with all those windows!!
Thanks for linking up!

Candylei said...

I love the new color! Awesome!!!

Beth said...

those chairs are great and I love that you mixed paint and wax, I wanna try now! Thanks!

SHERRY HART said...

2 words...love them. They add so much texture!

Nancy @ Nancy's Daily Dish said...

It looks great Kim!
I want some of those Kooboo chairs and have been looking for them. I have seen them on the World Market website but we don't have one here and they don't ship. I wish I'd ordered some when I imported furniture...probably could've gotten them for next to nothing! I just LOVE them! They look perfect in your space!

Nancy

p/s I love your new (antique) olive jar in your recent post! They are so beautiful!

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Love the new paint color of the table, Kim. I have been looking at these chairs for when we move. I think they look great in your sunroom. xo, Sherry

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...