Isn’t it a little strange that it’s technically still winter until March is almost over? It’s March! I don’t care if it’s 10 below outside, it’s March! And March equals spring! And spring equals happy colors as fresh and bright as springshine. That should be a real word.
Here’s a happy media console makeover from Shawna at Furniture Works. We are not officially sure that this really is a media console, because it obviously hails from a time gone by, where the only media available was like, your grandpa’s slideshows. But that’s what Shawna decided it’s going to be today, and after a glossy coat of Peppermint Leaf, it’s so lovely it can be whatever it wants.
And here is a relative of Shawna’s console: this sweet buffet table from Better After reader Kristyn. Doesn’t it look like they could be cousins? Step-sisters? Anyway, she painted it with the luxurious shade Deep Ocean, which emphasizes the gold handles in the best possible way, and makes me long for spring! (I’m just trying to be sympathetic, it’s actually glorious weather here. Ha! I mean … sad face).









10 Comments
Jane
March 5, 2014 at 7:27 AMAh … some bright spring colors is just what the doctor ordered! Love the fresh green and oceany blue.
I never tire of looking at the “before” and thinking I would have no idea what to do with it … and then to see the “after”. WOW!
Debra Lewis
March 5, 2014 at 7:28 AMI love these colors! So refreshing. And we are having great weather here in Florida also.
Amanda {NoDakNest}
March 5, 2014 at 8:02 AMThese are great! Do you know what type of paint was used?
Bee
March 5, 2014 at 8:26 AMThat green table is improved but still a strange shape to use. Would like to see it in context. Is she going to put a TV on it? I wonder if it would work as a bench, with a cushion on it. In an entryway. Either way, it’s a good save.
The white-to-blue serving table is a fabulous makeover. That table was meant to be blue; it just didn’t know it. I would merchandise it as a bar table…but that’s just me. Good job!
Jessica H
March 5, 2014 at 8:40 AMYes, these were both good. They weren’t painting anything but cheap wood and the second one is just perfect. I’d love to find a piece of furniture like that at a yard sale. I have just the spot for it.
Beth @ Sawdust and Embryos
March 5, 2014 at 9:05 AMI’ll give you a pass since you live in Arizona, but until these 20″ of snow start melting, I’ll be hibernating. Spring hates us in the midwest! 🙂
Lindsey @ Better After
March 5, 2014 at 11:31 AMugh! You and your family are welcome to come visit anytime Beth!
Shawna [FurnitureWorks]
March 5, 2014 at 10:24 AMAmanda, you asked what kind of paint I use. I always use Advance by Benjamin Moore on all my furniture redos, then finish with a paste wax top coat. Thanks for looking! And thanks to Lindsey for featuring my table! 🙂
Bee … the table is 24″ high so it’s a bit tall for a bench. It seems to lend itself to a TV on top — it would be about the right height for TV viewing. I sure wish I knew more about its origins!
Beauty and the Bump
March 6, 2014 at 12:44 PMOMG the green is gorgeous! I love it.
Kristyn
March 6, 2014 at 6:37 PMAmanda, I used Benjamin Moore, Regal Select Deep Ocean in a pearl finish. It went on beautifully! Thanks so much for all the love and to Lindsey for featuring my piece:) I’m ready for spring!!!