I love sharing affordable ways to refresh your home, thanks to Better Homes and Gardens at Walmart for sponsoring this post!
My search for the perfect and affordable farmhouse table has ended!
We moved a couple years ago and I filled my kitchen dining area with my (round) former dining table. It never really felt right. I envisioned a lighter color rectangular table in the space.
With just a little paint and gray stain I created exactly what I had in my mind.
This is a great option if you want to customize piece.
The family room, kitchen and eat in area are all color coordinated now.
You can create a painted farmhouse table that fits your decor perfectly too! Just think, any color will work. I actually bought all the paint and stain while I was shopping at Walmart. How much easier can that be?! Well, it can be easier if the original stained piece works for you 😉
A view from the entrance and into the family room with a peek of Murphy relaxing on the sofa, she’s always close by just in case I need her! The colors in the space have a better flow not to mention the table fits better in the tight space.
For your convenience I have included affiliate links to the products that I used.
A little about the table I chose to refresh: Better Homes and Gardens Maddox Crossing Table. The table has two pairs of crossed legs with a center beam and it can seat up to six. There are matching chairs too, the Better Homes and Gardens Maddox Crossing Chairs – set of 2 for $80.
Here’s what I did to transform the table:
- Sand down to the natural wood – if you are painting the table, you don’t have to do this. (Be sure to wiped away all the dust.)
- Stain the table top with your choice of color – I used three different colors of stain to create a weathered driftwood appearance.
- Paint the base – any color (I used Waverly Inspirations chalk, color: Mineral)
- Top coat the base and top with a protective varnish (do this after everything has dried according to directions of each product.)
- If you want to distress the table base, sand lightly in places where wear would occur – then apply the top coat.
The table comes unassembled, but it doesn’t take long to put it together. I started sanding and painting right there in the garage. Be sure to wear a mask and ear plugs.
The base color stain is gray, follow by dry brushing antique white stain and a little brown for highlights.
The base is painted (still working on sanding the top).
I love it when a room comes together! The new refreshed table looks great with my 17 year old chairs and my farmhouse coffee bar. My life is complete!
We’ve enjoyed a few meals here already.
Gray can be a little cool, so I add warmth with serving pieces, like these beautiful natural place mats and wood salad bowl. Currently the Square Jute Placemat is available in 3,000+ stores, I found a similar one if you’d like to order online: Better Homes and Gardens (4) Twisted Vine Jute Placemats.
Wood Salad Bowl | Large White Salad Bowls – 4
Simple centerpiece of potted lavender and an equally simple meal idea, fresh salad and yummy bread.
Copper flatware and farmhouse ticking napkins mix well with the faux driftwood stained top.
Guess what, the collection includes so many options: More from the Maddox Collection
I’ll be sharing details about the table finish later, I hope to create a video about the 3 step stain idea.
Sometimes we think that we can only paint old thrifted things but that is so untrue! Clearly this paint transformation proves that. The hardest thing about this was deciding on a color, y’all know how I love turquoise and aqua. I really think either of those would look great too.
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Ps. Click to see how to make these: Farmhouse Napkins – They look great with the Better Homes and Gardens Square Jute Placemats:
Hamilton Billiards says
August 17, 2018 at 8:30 amExcellent article 🙂 thanks ever so much for sharing this.
I do snooker table restorations which requires me to complete similar work to what you have mentioned here.
I’m always looking for excellent advice like this to help me with my work.
Keep up the great work!
Jo says
August 12, 2018 at 8:50 pmWhere are these plates from?!
Debbie says
August 13, 2018 at 6:33 pmThanks Jo, you can find the here: https://amzn.to/2KOZWP8 (affiliate link)
Debra says
May 10, 2017 at 7:19 pmOMG just like everyone else I love this makeover.
Even more in love with your curvy scalloped chairs!
Where are they from…they are fabulous. <3
Debbie says
May 11, 2017 at 8:22 amThanks so much Debra!! The chairs are made by Riverside and they are about 20 years old!! I have loved them since day 1!
Jamie says
January 23, 2017 at 3:52 pmWhere are your chairs from? The linked ones are not the same and I LOVE YOURS! (Sorry if you already answered this)
Sheila says
November 4, 2016 at 9:16 pmThis is all just perfect! I cannot wait to do my own kitchen like yours! Can you share where you got the highback bench setee? It all goes together perfectly!
Debbie says
November 4, 2016 at 9:25 pmThanks so much Sheila, the bench is from Marshall’s.
LIsa Hankins says
October 6, 2016 at 8:30 amare these the placemats? https://www.walmart.com/ip/Better-Homes-and-Gardens-Jute-Braid-14-Square-Placemat-Natural/128248067
i need those in my life!
Debbie says
October 6, 2016 at 8:34 amYes, those are them 🙂
Summer says
September 20, 2016 at 10:46 amAbsolutely beautiful!!! What a great space!
I have to know where you got the chalkboard with the Acts scripture!! It’s darling!!
Debbie says
September 20, 2016 at 11:11 amThanks so much Summer. I made the chalkboard from and old picture frame and wrote the quote on there with chalk.
Sandy says
September 19, 2016 at 9:37 amLooks amazing. What varnish did you use for the top coat?
Debbie says
September 19, 2016 at 6:03 pmThanks Sandy, I used Maison Blanche Varnish in Satin finish: http://maisonblanchepaint.com/category_10/Varnish.htm
Kristen says
August 30, 2016 at 11:57 amYour chandelier/drum pendant! Perfection! Is it available to buy anywhere?
Debbie says
August 30, 2016 at 9:32 pmHome Depot – here’s one that’s similar: http://www.homedepot.com/p/CANARM-Monica-3-Light-Oil-Rubbed-Bronze-Chandelier-ICH320A03ORB20/206437971
Sharon says
August 24, 2016 at 6:18 pmLove the entire space! My hubby built a farm style table a number of years ago, and it’s time for a similar refresh. Having my interiors painted a light gray, and this technique will be great with the new fresh look. Can you share where you found your gray and white striped curtain panels?
I may copy your entire room! Going to make a chalkboard too, but framed in a dark stain to bring in the flooring color, and warm it up a bit.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful home.
Debbie says
August 24, 2016 at 7:00 pmThanks Sharon!! I got my curtains at TJ Maxx. But here’s some available at Walmart.com https://www.walmart.com/tp/striped-curtains
Thank you! I hope you will email me a photo of your room!!
Debbie
kathleen haas says
August 19, 2016 at 12:31 amlove love it
Deb says
August 18, 2016 at 8:18 amI truly love this makeover! The color is perfection in your home.
Deidra says
August 15, 2016 at 12:15 pmLove the table! I am terrible at deciding color choices! I recently painted my (hand-me-down) dining table a lovely white and distressed it! Turned out LOVELY…now to decide on my chair colors!! Lord, help me! Your house is beautiful!!
cheryl devito says
August 14, 2016 at 9:20 amYour home is so beautiful and inspiring. I look forward to ideas and copying from you, every time I visit. Thanks so much!
Cathy Burnett says
August 12, 2016 at 2:46 pmVery nice! I wish I had your confidence in doing a project like this
Ruth says
August 12, 2016 at 2:07 pmLove the grey stain!!!!
Claire Dean says
August 12, 2016 at 9:38 amI think I might actually be able to do this! I wanted a project to give to a family member who moved recently and this is it:)
Debrashoppeno5 says
August 11, 2016 at 7:24 pmIt all looks so lovely. I love it all!
Pamela-FromMyFrontPorchToYours says
August 11, 2016 at 9:55 amIt turned out great Debbie! Looks perfect with your chairs.
Heather C says
August 11, 2016 at 9:21 amlove how that table came together, so pretty
Glenda Knoth says
August 11, 2016 at 8:34 amWhat a great idea! I love to refinish furniture….whether it is new or old! When my mom died at 99 years old, she wanted me to have my grandfather’s trunk that he carried with him on a stage coach when he was a young man…from Virginia to Oklahoma. When I started looking at it, I realized that it had been several colors through out the years. It was almost impossible to establish the original color so I’m refinishing it a dull grey with the metal to hold it together a darker grey. Hope I can get to it soon!
Wendi@H2OBungalow says
August 11, 2016 at 7:15 amYou did an outstanding job and love your vision for this table! Good point about painting new furniture too, we never really think about painting something new to fit out style… I have the same style base from Pier 1…hmm I may just redo it!
Veronica Smith says
August 11, 2016 at 7:10 amHey Debbie,
So much hard-work and awesomeness I’m seeing here. This is just outstanding!!
shirley Potempa says
August 11, 2016 at 1:45 amThe table is beautiful. The room is beautiful ……….. Love it all.
Lynn Fowler says
August 11, 2016 at 12:00 amLove what you did! I just used Mineral by Waverly on a piece I`m using for menus, notepads, etc. in my kitchen. Great color. Well done!
Debbie says
August 11, 2016 at 7:41 amI love the color! Sounds like you do too!
Bliss says
August 10, 2016 at 10:05 pmWundebar!
Michele Kelly says
August 10, 2016 at 9:46 pmWhat a darling table. You can dress it up or dress it down. What an inspiration. Thank you!
Gloribell says
August 10, 2016 at 6:36 pmLove all your photos Debbie! The table transformation is amazing but the details on all of the settings got me in love with this post!
Debbie says
August 10, 2016 at 7:28 pmThanks so much! You’ve made my day!
Christine Holliday says
August 10, 2016 at 6:20 pmWhat a brilliant combination of ‘stuff’…it’s stunning!
Debbie says
August 10, 2016 at 7:29 pmThank you Christine!
Leda Foley says
August 10, 2016 at 5:45 pmI love the three stain idea and your table and chairs are gorgeous together. Thanks for always inspiring me!
Marie says
August 10, 2016 at 5:12 pmThis turned out so fabulous! Love, Love, Love it!
laura janning says
August 10, 2016 at 4:12 pmamazing and I just love the copper utensils
Michael Boggs says
August 10, 2016 at 3:27 pmAbsolutely love it. I lost all my project in the recent flood. So it’s a new start and this will be my first.
Stacy says
August 10, 2016 at 3:05 pmI love the farm house table!!!
RITA F. says
August 10, 2016 at 2:59 pmDebbie – You did a fabulous job! I just love how the table and chairs blend seamlessly with your décor colours. Thanks you for providing such a clear and detailed description of what you did to achieve this look. I learn so much from you!
Janet (shabbyfufu) says
August 10, 2016 at 1:42 pmMad skills…just AWESOME work!
Chelsea Coulston says
August 10, 2016 at 1:42 pmWow, Debbie! You totally transformed that beautiful table! Looks incredible! I love the table on its own – it’s got a great shape but the finish you did is so beautiful!
Lolly Jane says
August 10, 2016 at 1:39 pmStop it right now. STUNNING, Debbie, so gorgeous!!
Karen says
August 10, 2016 at 1:38 pmYour room looks gorgeous, and the table is amazing. I bought a similar table from Target and I’m in the process of giving it a makeover. I kinda like your table better, wish I had seen it first lol. Seeing how pretty your table turned out is encouraging. I was thinking of adding galvanized metal to the top. After seeing how nice it looks with the paint and stain I think I’ll stick to that. Thanks for sharing, it’s so beautiful!
Angie says
August 10, 2016 at 1:11 pmWow. It looks great, Debbie. Perfect with your decor. I love those jute placemats too!
Marg says
August 10, 2016 at 12:39 pmThe table is beautiful and really does pull the space together wonderfully.thanks for sharing.
Rebecca M says
August 10, 2016 at 11:51 amVery pretty! The color is beautiful! I liked it withe only the base painted and the top dark also! Great job!
gail says
August 10, 2016 at 11:36 amoh wow! Debbie! Your table is is perfect! I love how it looks in your space, and your photography makes me ohhhh and ahhhhh.
Loving everything, including that scrumptious chalkboard.
gail
Rosarii Pearce says
August 10, 2016 at 11:02 amLove it! Enjoy all the posts and helpful hints.
lindalw666 says
August 10, 2016 at 10:41 amI love the paint job, it is perfect! I wish I knew why some colors are so satisfying, but your colors are spot on!
Jo Ashley says
August 10, 2016 at 10:22 amTable looks great!
Lori says
August 10, 2016 at 9:50 amseriously a beautiful idea you had.. your home looks so inviting and gorgeous!
Connie says
August 10, 2016 at 9:46 amLove the farmhouse table, absolutely beautiful!
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
August 10, 2016 at 9:37 amGorgeous. It all look so pretty. Beautiful room
laura {not a trophy wife} says
August 10, 2016 at 9:13 amGorgeous!