Kolt and I haven't had a kitchen table since the first year we were married. Which is kinda nuts since we've been married for almost 7 years now and only two have we been at my parents. That leaves almost 4 years eating on the couch/floor/standing/whatever. nice.
I've been on the search for a table ever since we found our new place and last weekend I found it!
The good news: it looks super similar to a table from
Restoration Hardware
the bad news: it was stained something ugly in a previous life and it was all flaking off after being outside for an indeterminate amount of time. I actually liked the weathering it got, but the finish was still holding on so we had to take care of it.
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| the leg on the left is sanded, the right is how we found the table. it looks way worse in person. |
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| these brass plates really made the table awwwwwwwwwwsome!! I was super stoked. even better than the one at Restoration Hardware. |
The bits and pieces that are missing in the photo are just needing to be glued back on. I think I'm going to leave the legs untreated and then wax the top of the table so we can use it to eat on and everything else a table gets used for. What do you think? I'm pretty sure RH doesn't treat their tables to keep the light/matte finish. Am I crazy for not finishing my table? perhaps I'll just do the top in a clear lacquer...
3 comments:
Oh I'm so glad you posted a picture of the table since I somehow managed to leave on Sunday without seeing it! Very exciting! I can't wait to see your house with all your stuff in it. What style you have, fun fun!
What in the why didn't you tell me about this. I demand to know all of your decorating news.
BRASS PLATES!! Le sigh. It is a beaut.
We need to talk about lacquering. I have experience. It is way harder than you can even begin to imagine. But I shall train you, young one. Let's discuss.
Envy, envy! Covet, covet!
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