Painted Console Table

Alternate Title: Pitiful Wall: Take Two

Say hello to the pop of color my living room has desperately been needing!

Yes, I painted my new console table and I'm finally making some progress on my pitiful wall. Last you saw, the large statement wall in my living room looked like this:

Nothing impressive, but better than the IKEA nightstand that's been there for the last ~~year~~ few months.

OK, back to my newly painted console table - I ordered the table from Wayfair, but didn't love the black and cherry finish. Mostly because I already have a black dining room table and it's a beast to keep dusted and clean. I started by painting a coat of primer on the table. Then I painted two coats of Lagoon by Martha Stewart - I fell in love with the color after seeing a coat rack painted that color in HGTV magazine. Finally, I rubbed the table down with some Minwax Wipe-On Poly and replaced the knob with a glass one from Hobby Lobby.

I love it, but I still need to hang artwork and style the table. You'll see that in Pitiful Wall: Take Three, but for now, here's my plan of attack:

So, I definitely have a lot more work to do, but I'm lovin' the progress. The blue table is a lot more welcoming than the nightstand that used to be there.

10 comments

Brooke @ Inside-Out DesignOctober 10, 2012 at 10:07 AM
I love it in that color!! The "before" looks so similar to what my console table looked like at first too- black with a dark wood top. Not bad but boring. Your's is anything but boring now- such an awesome pop of color!
Pamela BatesOctober 10, 2012 at 12:54 PM
i love it too. that color rocks and totally transforms that piece. good work Sam!
Our Pinteresting FamilyOctober 10, 2012 at 2:06 PM
That color is fantastic, Sam! I think it really pops and adds some great color to your space. I can't wait to see what else you do with that wall. Megan
Linda {Calling it Home}October 10, 2012 at 3:19 PM
I love the color....wow, lots to do. You go girl.
Brandy@MAKE+MODELOctober 10, 2012 at 4:39 PM
Love the new color. Can't wait to see it staged. - Brandy
JodiOctober 10, 2012 at 6:55 PM
I love the color! I can't wait to see it all decked out! :) I am for baskets in the bottom; I LOVE baskets! :)
UnknownOctober 11, 2012 at 3:30 PM
It looks great Sam!!! Can't wait to see the whole ensemble!
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Cre8iveMotivesOctober 11, 2012 at 6:00 PM
Love the table! Love the color! Great job Sam :)
Breezy BrieOctober 11, 2012 at 7:00 PM
Definitely more welcoming! I love the color :) And the glass knob is really pretty too. I'm excited to see the rest!
BethOctober 12, 2012 at 5:07 AM
It's gorgeous! I have dozens of magazine clips and Pinterest pins of painted furniture but have never actually had the guts to do it...but I can't believe how much more expensive and stunning the table looks now. Can't wait to see the rest of the wall evolve into something awesome!