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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

White Washed Frenchy Table


I found this great wooden table on my hunt this week for treasures.  

 Before:
It has great bones and is very sturdy even though it is delicate.  I thought it would look good with a natural top and the base either painted or just revamped with hemp oil.  I sanded down the top and sealed it with dark wax and hemp oil, but did not love the way it looked.  I started to paint the base in white chalk paint and then thought I would try wiping it off and see how that looked.  I wanted an aged/washed look.  It looked great and I decided to go with it.  I painted a section at a time and then wiped off the paint and it gave the table a driftwood/white wash look.  I did the same to the top too.  The table was then sealed with clear wax. 
The details pop now

Gorgeous legs

My favorite part of the table 

Flowers and Silver

I love how the paint stays in the crevices

Love Hydrangeas

I love the shape of the top




I think this table would look good in a foyer or entry way


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29 comments:

  1. RPK InteriorsNovember 25, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    Love it! It's such a versatile finish...shabby, or cottage or vintage farmhouse. And definitely Pinworthy! Thanks, Darrielle!
    Robin

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  2. DD's CottageNovember 25, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    Thank you Robin-I love the finish too-I live by the ocean so it reminds me of driftwood!

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  3. The Painted DrawerNovember 25, 2014 at 3:58 PM

    This is my favorite finish! I love it!

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 25, 2014 at 4:37 PM

      Thank you Suzanne -I love the finish too-neutral and rustic at the same time! It reminds me of driftwood

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  4. sewsaucysuzyNovember 25, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    I was wondering how you clean a furniture piece before adding your new finish. So many pieces I run across have been stored in garages, basements, etc. They may be really dirty and I would like you opinion as to how to best prepare them. Love your transformation on the cute table.

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 25, 2014 at 4:40 PM

      Thank you Suzy-I am pretty lazy about really cleaning a piece before I paint. This piece I just wiped down with a cloth and sanded down the top since it was very rough and scarred. If something is really grungy I just use soap and hot water to get the grime off and sometimes light bleach for any mold. Typically I just do a quick wipe down with a cotton cloth and then chalk paint sticks to almost anything.

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    2. sewsaucysuzyNovember 25, 2014 at 4:59 PM

      Thanks for the info---just dish soap?? I have yet to use chalk paint but will be doing so soon. Going to use it on a farmhouse table's legs. My husband stained the custom made table years ago, but it has only recently made it into the home we live in. I will be putting some dark wax over the dark stained top, but I want to put the ivory chalk paint over the legs and then wipe off to give the aged look.

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    3. DD's CottageNovember 26, 2014 at 6:55 AM

      Chalk paint is amazing stuff! I would love to see the table when you are finished and hear about it.

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    4. sewsaucysuzyNovember 26, 2014 at 6:48 PM

      I'll try to remember to send u a pic.

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  5. UnknownNovember 25, 2014 at 5:11 PM

    Such a pretty table. I love this effect.
    Mary @ Orphans With Makeup

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  6. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow November 26, 2014 at 7:17 AM

    It's beautiful. xoxo

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  7. DD's CottageNovember 26, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    Thank you -I like how the finish turned out too!

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  8. ℳartina @ Northern NestingNovember 26, 2014 at 3:36 PM

    LOVE the table and love the finish!! Happy Thanksgiving Darrielle!!

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 26, 2014 at 4:00 PM

      Thank you Martina-Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family too!

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  9. Donna WilkesNovember 26, 2014 at 4:23 PM

    I have a twin of this table in my paint line-up. It was the finial on the bottom cross bars that made me love it. I really like the wash of white with the wood showing through.

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 28, 2014 at 7:24 AM

      Thank you Donna-I love the final on the bottom cross bars too!

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  10. Ivy and ElephantsNovember 27, 2014 at 5:05 PM

    It is lovely, I love the white wash!
    Happy Thanksgiving!
    Patti

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 28, 2014 at 7:24 AM

      Thank you Patti-The wash was the right look for this piece!

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  11. ChristineNovember 28, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    What a lovely piece! Isn't it interesting to think that once, in its original state, someone loved it enough to put it into their home. They and the piece's time passed and here it is again. Out of the wasted pile into something really lovely and appreciated. The oak's grain with this white finish is lovely. I'm building kitchen cabinets and will do something similar with the oak doors I'm making. Thanks for the inspiration/encouragement!

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 30, 2014 at 4:36 PM

      Thank you Christine-I sometimes wish I could have a piece tell me its story! Some interesting stories I bet!

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  12. Burlap LuxeNovember 28, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    Oh Lady Darrielle, you are speaking my FRENCH Language here!!
    Truly a piece that I wish I would have found, one that I would have created just like this, but you know this of me already. Mine might have had some heavier streaks of paint in the creases, but would never turn down your rendition of how you created all things weathered and aged in this French beauty.....I so agree with you and the bot home being a favorite for you! Me as well.

    Thank you for visiting and always am joyed to send you on my comment list.

    Xx
    Bisous

    Doré

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 30, 2014 at 4:37 PM

      Thank you Dore-I love the finish too and it is simple yet gorgeous and calming. I wish I could keep it, but it needs to find a good home!

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  13. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresNovember 28, 2014 at 4:14 PM

    The white wash finish is just what this beauty needed. You're right, it really does resemble driftwood. Absolutely perfect!! Thanks so much Darrielle for bringing it to the VIParty.

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 30, 2014 at 4:38 PM

      Thank you Betsy-it does remind me of drift wood and the beach as well as it could be from the French countryside!

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  14. pam {simple details}November 30, 2014 at 5:37 PM

    Wow, that is such a beautiful table, I love the unique shape! I call that a happy accident ~ you did a fabulous job and I love the white washed finish! Thanks for sharing at Best of the Nest!

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  15. JenneliseDecember 3, 2014 at 7:54 PM

    Very lovely!! Simple and fresh!
    Jennelise

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    1. DD's CottageDecember 4, 2014 at 7:01 PM

      Thank you Jennelise-I love how it turned out too!

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