When someone hands me a free piece of furniture, it’s hard to say no. Even if it’s something I don’t need… like another sewing machine table… cause, ya know, I still don’t sew.
But with the legs on this piece, it was love at first sight. So now just to remove that pesky sewing machine…
I want to know how it can be held in with only 4 screws? Seriously, that sewing machine was a beast. But once that was done all I had to do was cut out the wiring. Easy peasy.
So my first thought was to paint it with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Pure White. But I’ve been doing a lot of projects in this color recently (great room end table, distressed desk, stenciled stools). So then I decided to kick it up a notch…
Some Modern Masters shimmer metallic paint in Snowflake.
Then that inspired me to get some new hardware, crystal and gold knobs to match the gold tipped legs.
And here’s the before & after…
It’s amazing what a coat of paint and some new hardware can do!
Since this is going just a few short steps from our garage entrance into our kitchen, I thought this piece would make a perfect Landing Table… you know, a place to put our keys, my purse, the mail, and little odds and ends.
Plus it has a little drawer for extra storage. Who knew a sewing table could work so well in this space?
The KEYS sign and knobs are from Hobby Lobby, and the rope vase I showed you earlier this week.
And here’s a view from the kitchen staring towards the garage door. Yes, this seems like a VERY WHITE area. I need some color on the walls. Like immediately. But it’s a lot to paint. And I’m just not ready for commitment like that.
Well since I had all of my furniture paints in my basement workshop and the table was free, all I needed to buy were the new knobs. Less than a $15 project.
And I have a wonderful new recycled piece with an amazing pair of legs.
Brandy says
Adorable table…love the style of it and the paint transformed it beautifully! I’ve been thinking about trying the Modern Masters paint, thanks for showing another project with it.
howtonestforless says
Thanks Brandy! My second project using the paint and I do love it! Gives some glam!!
Lobna says
It turned out beautiful! curious to know what have u used to u close that big hole 🙂 how did u fix it in there? Thanks 😉
howtonestforless says
Thank you! Since I knew I wouldn’t be opening the table, I just left the hole as is. The reason I removed the sewing machine was just to make the table lighter and get rid of the cords.
Erika says
AWESOME table! Would love to know where you purchased those knobs?!?!?
howtonestforless says
Thanks Erika! Knobs are from Hobby Lobby!
Erika says
Thanks!!!!! Headed there tonight!
LoriK says
Cute idea and paint job. I could also see adding a large basket underneath it to store items that come back and forth from school. (backpack)
howtonestforless says
Ooh, Lori… the backpack idea is perfect!
Karen Marchetto says
I love that. I had a table that was really old and I used white paint and distressed it. I bought the best knobs at Hobby Lobby for 40% off and gave it to my sister in law for her lake house .
howtonestforless says
Gotta love Hobby Lobby! So many choices for knobs that’s why I always shop there first!
Catherine says
What happened to the sewing machine?
howtonestforless says
We had to discard it since we cut out the wires from the table. Plus they were frayed in one small section. At least I got to save the table!
Carrie says
Beautiful job! And I love all the white in your space. It truly let’s everything in your home shine… reminds me of the white walls of an art gallery or those oversized bright white mats used to showcase gallery walls. I love it all and wouldn’t change a thing! (Although the idea of a great basket underneath was the first thing I thought when I saw this since I’m using a sewing table in my entry and I’m actually shopping for a basket myself. 😉
howtonestforless says
Thank you so much Carrie! You brightened my day 😉 And yes, I already bought a basket!! Perfect for my kiddo’s book bag.