The problem is that we hate spending money on sensible things and really don't have $500 to spend on a dining room table right now. So I decided to start checking the classifieds to find something that would work better for our family than the old Wal-Mart Special, but not break the bank.
Presenting our new table...
Dave and I both loved the unique look of the chairs. When they turned out cool and comfortable, we were sold. The larger table (with leaves!) was just a bonus for us.
Now I know this looks like something that your grandma might have purchased in the early '70's. But never fear! I have big plans for this table. After all, as I said to Dave this evening, "you can't call yourself a crafty blogger if you haven't reupholstered something." So I plan to recover the chair cushions with a more modern fabric and we plan to paint over all the wood.
Of course, I'll be posting updates as the project progresses. But first I need to do some fabric shopping!
Oooo, super excited to see the finished product! Are you planning on sanding the table or just painting? If you aren't going to sand use a deglosser before you paint or the paint won't stick to the wood. That is great you were able to find something so cool!
ReplyDeleteI think we'll need to sand it at least a little bit. But thanks for the tip... I probably would've just tried painting it and it would've ended badly. :)
DeleteSoooooo COOL!!! They are going to look great when you are finished with them! Make sure to link it up to From Dream To Reality when you do :)
ReplyDeleteChristine @ theDIYdreamer.com
Will do! Thanks for stopping by, Christine!
DeleteI LOVE those chairs! Too bad they didn't sell you the lime green VW bus too. So excited to see what you do with it.
ReplyDeleteThe chairs were definitely the selling point for us. You should be sad that I cropped most of the VW bus out because the entire interior was covered in tie-dye. It was intense.
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