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Monday, November 2, 2015

How to get a Farm Table from a Craftsman Style Table


Awhile back I found a well made Mission Style Table that was very grungy, but solid wood and I though I could change it up. 
Before:
The top was in bad condition, but sold wood and I thought this table could have a farmhouse look with some altering.  I got out my handsaw and cut out the slats on the bottoms.  I sanded the top and sealed it with tung oil/dark wax and it was a beauty! 
The planks on the top are tong-and-groove and you can see the wear on the wood and its so nice!  For the base, I mixed up some Flow Blue milk paint by Miss Mustard Seed  and painted it with 2 coats and waited for the chippy magic to happen.  Since the wood was pretty dry it didn't chip as much as I wanted so I helped it along by scraping it with my spackle knife.  
The last step was to seal the table with clear wax. 

Side slats are gone 

I added a crystal knob to the little drawer



I love the scratches! 




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29 comments:

  1. thompsontammy6463@gmail.comNovember 2, 2015 at 6:42 AM

    Magic happen's when you get near a distressed piece of furniture !!!! Love it , TT

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  2. UnknownNovember 2, 2015 at 7:04 AM

    It's amazing what a difference removing those slats made. Totally turned it from Craftsman to Farmhouse. Love it!

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 2, 2015 at 7:16 AM

      Thank you Linda-it is amazing how just the slats gone changes the look!

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  3. UnknownNovember 2, 2015 at 7:04 AM

    It's amazing what a difference removing those slats made. Totally turned it from Craftsman to Farmhouse. Love it!

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  4. Row homes and CobblestonesNovember 2, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    Wow another outstanding transformation you've created. Happy creating!
    xo

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 10, 2015 at 5:37 PM

      Thank you -I do love to create so I will go create some more!

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  5. At Rivercrest CottageNovember 2, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    Well done! If I'd known it was that easy to get rid of the Craftsman look (not a fan) I would never have passed up some garage sale pieces in the past.

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 10, 2015 at 5:37 PM

      thank you Sugar-When I saw the before of this table it just said farmhouse if you take me home-so I did!

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  6. BarbaraNovember 2, 2015 at 4:07 PM

    What a transformation. You had great vision for this piece and it turned out wonderfully!

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 10, 2015 at 5:38 PM

      Thank you Barbara-I was lucky my vision turned out!

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  7. UnknownNovember 2, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    Great vision! I love how you transformed it to Farmhouse style by such a simple change. So much more appealing.

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 10, 2015 at 5:38 PM

      Thank you Mary-the table is so much more appealing now to me without the slats!

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  8. Rose LNovember 2, 2015 at 6:16 PM

    That is something I would have passed right by! You had vision and it worked!

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  9. Mrs. CNovember 2, 2015 at 6:44 PM

    Great idea removing the slats from the side! I love the more open look, a beautify transformation!

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  10. handmade by amaliaNovember 3, 2015 at 1:04 AM

    I love love love this transformation, DD. You do have the touch.
    Amalia
    xo

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 10, 2015 at 5:39 PM

      Thank you Amalia-I am glad the transformation turned out-they don't always!

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  11. Marie-Interior FrugalistaNovember 3, 2015 at 7:04 AM

    Love the color and just the right amount of chippy goodness. Removing the side slats was very clever for this transformation - love it!

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 10, 2015 at 5:40 PM

      Thank you Marie-I agree the table does have the right amount of chippiness!

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  12. Debra HowardNovember 3, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    That turned out really great...it would look great in a beachy style lakehouse too ;)

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 10, 2015 at 5:40 PM

      Thank you Debra-it would look great in a beach or lake house!

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  13. AnonymousNovember 7, 2015 at 2:01 PM

    WOW! Love the chippy primitive feel of this piece! It looks better without the side pieces for sure! Well done ... as always :0)!
    Smiles!
    Terry

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 10, 2015 at 5:41 PM

      Thank you Terry-I agree that removing the slats made this table a winner!

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  14. Thirty Eighth StreetNovember 9, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    Such a pretty finish! All that chippiness made me weak in the knees. :) Thank you for linking up with Friday's Furniture Fix this week!.. Carrie

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 10, 2015 at 5:41 PM

      Thank you Carrie-chippy goodness makes me weak in the knees too!

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  15. CyndeeNovember 13, 2015 at 7:06 AM

    Turned out really nice!

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