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Shabby Chic Green Coffee Table Restyle


Here is one of my latest furniture makeovers.

This gorgeous solid wood coffee table originally came to me with blue legs and a varnished light wood top. I painted the legs white a while ago, and the kids had been using the coffee table in the toy room so it had a few pen and texta marks on top.


So I gave it a few coats for shabby green chalk paint, then a sand to distress the edges and bring out some knots.




Plus a coat of clear varnish to really make it sparkle.


I'm not sure if the photos really capture the colour, but it is the most gorgeous vintage green and was a bargain for $3 on the mistint rack.


I wish this was a keeper, but it is too big for our cosy lounge room.  So now to find it a new home. :)  


x Julie


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  1. MONICA LIVASAugust 27, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    Lovely color! So simple but charming!

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  2. JunkchiccottageAugust 27, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Julie,
    You did a beautiful job on this table. It is so lovely. Love the color green you chose.
    Kris

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    1. JulieAugust 28, 2013 at 9:53 AM

      Thanks Chris! I loved the article on you in Kerry Anne's magazine! x Julie

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  3. carol janeAugust 28, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    So pretty. I love it! The color is awesome. What kind of clear varnish did you use? Thanks.

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    1. JulieAugust 28, 2013 at 9:56 AM

      Thanks Carol! I used Cabot's Cabothane Clear Polyurethane Gloss. It says non yellowing, but I tend to use it only on coloured furniture, just in case. :)

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  4. Shabby chic SandyAugust 30, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    The color is fantastic--what an awesome find! Love the legs on that table too. Looks perfect!

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    1. JulieAugust 30, 2013 at 10:18 PM

      Thanks Sandy! Arugh, I wish I could keep this one. :)

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