Updated Side Table

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I purchased a little side table from a thrift store. It wasn’t in bad shape, just need a few little repairs and updating to be loved again.

Here's the original table, and it looked like it originally came from Target according to the label.

Here’s the original table, and it looked like it originally came from Target according to the label.

Updated Side Table

There were some minor scratches, and it had fallen over creating a gouge in the table side. I used wood filler to fill the hole, let it dry, and then sanded it.

There were some minor scratches, and it had fallen over creating a gouge in the table side. I used wood filler to fill the hole, let it dry, and then sanded it.

I cleaned the whole table with Denatured Alcohol and Krud Kutter.

I cleaned the whole table with Denatured Alcohol and Krud Kutter.

I painted the top of the table with 2 coats of Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint in the color Castle as my base coat. I followed the bottle's instructions for the time between coats and then let it dry completely.

I painted the top of the table with 2 coats of Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint in the color Castle as my base coat. I followed the bottle’s instructions for the time between coats and then let it dry completely.

I painted the accents in the base with Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint in the color Metallic Silver.

I painted the accents in the base with Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint in the color Metallic Silver.

I painted the entire top with the Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint in the color Metallic Silver. Once it was painted, I let it dry completely.

I painted the entire top with the Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint in the color Metallic Silver. Once it was painted, I let it dry completely.

I placed my Plaid Folk Art Welcome Stencil in the center of the table. I used Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint in the color white to stencil the pattern on. I only stenciled the wreath on, not the word welcome. I loaded my Plaid stencil brush with paint, and then dabbed it to get most of the paint back off the brush. I then pounced the stencil brush up and down onto the stencil to add the paint to the table. I carefully peeled the stencil away and let it dry completely.

I placed my Plaid Folk Art Welcome Stencil in the center of the table. I used Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint in the color white to stencil the pattern on. I only stenciled the wreath on, not the word welcome. I loaded my Plaid stencil brush with paint, and then dabbed it to get most of the paint back off the brush. I then pounced the stencil brush up and down onto the stencil to add the paint to the table. I carefully peeled the stencil away and let it dry completely.

I painted the top with Folk Art Home Decor Varnish to protect the table top.

I painted the top with Folk Art Home Decor Varnish to protect the table top.

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What can I use as a side table? I'm sharing a DIY side table makeover from a game table I found at a thrift store.

Are you looking to add a unique touch to your furniture? Have you considered stenciling on wood? In this blog post, I'll take you through my process of upcycling a side table that I found at a thrift store. With a few materials and some creativity, I transformed this piece into a statement item that fits perfectly in my home.

Check out some of my other furniture makeovers!

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Beverly says:

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I love your table makeover, Chas! The stencil is lovely. We must have similar tastes given the similarity of our projects! Pinned.

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  Thank you so much Beverly, and I totally agree. Absolutely love your project as well. Thanks for the Pin and joining the party.
  
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Grandma's House DIY says:

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Love love how this turned out, so excited to start our new Blog hop together!

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  Thank you so much Tarah 🙂 Love your project too and thanks for hosting with me 🙂
  
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Marie says:

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Love how your upcycled table turned out, Chas! The grey painted top looks like wood grain.

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  Thank you so much Marie, I’m thrilled you like it.
  
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Jo (A Rose Tinted World) says:

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What a fabulous project. Love seeing new things made from what some people would have regarded as junk!

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  Thank you so much Jo, I appreciate it 🙂
  
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Kate | The Organized Dream says:

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I love the way your table came out. The light grey color works great!

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  Thank you so much Kate, I appreciate it.
  
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Kim says:

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Beautiful! I love farmhouse and DIY. Great pics as well. #senisal

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  Thank you Kim, I’m thrilled you like it and love the farmhouse style as well.
  
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Jen says:

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Love the stenciling. The video is a huge help in learning how you painted the tabletop to have a look of wood grain Thanks! And pinned.

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  Thank you so much Jen and I’m thrilled you thought the video was helpful. Thank you for the feedback
  
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Michelle says:

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Another great makeover, Chas!

Thank you for linking up to Creative Compulsions!
Michelle
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  Thank you Michelle, and I’m thrilled you like it 🙂
  
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Sarah @ The DIY Mommy says:

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Always love the transformation a little side table can make to a space! Great work, it’s super cute!

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  Thank you very much Sarah, I appreciate it.
  
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Teresa says:

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It turned out beautiful!
Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned.

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  Thank you so very much Teresa
  
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Marilyn Lesniak says:

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Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn

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  Thanks Marilyn, and thanks for sharing!
  
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Beverly says:

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Love your table makeover. Congratulations, you are being featured at Over The moon Linky Party. I hope you stop by.
eclecticredbarn.com/2020/02/over-moon-linky-party_16.html
Hugs,
Bev

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  Thank you so very much for the feature Beverly and all the support, I appreciate it.
  
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Milissa S says:

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I have two cheap plastic side tables that are for outside and they are faded from the sun. bought some spray paint to just give to make them look decent again but I love the stencil idea and might add that to the top of the table…I usuall just cover them with a table cloth because it looks so bad. And I might turn one into a Plant stand…thanks for the ideas!!!!

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  Thank you for sharing Milissa, I love hearing what other’s have done. Love that you want to incorporate this into your tables.
  
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