Marble Top Accordion Table: A Before and After
One of my own rules of furniture re-fab that I’ve adopted through the years is– Buy now, think later. Of course this doesn’t apply to everything. And before the financial advisors out there startthe protesting,let me add another of my rules to live by: Always use common sense.
What I’m saying is– don’t pass up the unbelievable deal on that piece you know you can use.
My new marble top accordion table in the Piano Room is the perfect example of this.
At under $25, I think we all agree it was a good deal.
But the thing is, it didn’t look like this when I found it on the clearance aisle at Target.
Back then, it looked like this…
It was cute as is, but, I knew with a little spray paint and creativity, it could be dreamy. Ever since I bought my Olivia table from Ballard last year, I’ve loved the accordion style.
And after sitting in my garage for weeks, the new table finally got its makeover.
I started by giving the table base a few coats of my favorite Krylon Gold Foil Metallic.
And as for the marble top— well, it’s not really marble. For this, I summoned my inner faux finisher from years ago and gave it my best shot.
Then I went back over the same line, painting a thinner version of the original line.
Hope you like it! Go try your hand at some faux marble. Lots of fun!
I’ll be sharing this with some of these sites. Check them out!
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August 15, 2013 @ 1:46 pm
This turned out beautiful! I just love it! xo Kristin
August 15, 2013 @ 1:56 pm
Thanks, Kristin! So glad you like it 🙂
August 15, 2013 @ 1:53 pm
Wow I can't believe that is the same table. Excellent makeover. Thanks for sharing.
August 15, 2013 @ 1:57 pm
I know! I'm pretty proud of it! 🙂 It was so fun to do. I'm glad you like it too!
August 15, 2013 @ 3:07 pm
Wow. this is such a steal of a table and such a gorgeous makeover! I would have never thought you could paint it like marble and have it look this good!
August 15, 2013 @ 10:52 pm
Thanks! I know–paint works wonders 🙂
August 15, 2013 @ 3:47 pm
looks great!! what a nice update!
August 15, 2013 @ 10:52 pm
So glad you like it!
August 15, 2013 @ 6:54 pm
Wow, it looks so rich and high end! I love it!
August 15, 2013 @ 10:52 pm
Thanks, Jenny!
August 15, 2013 @ 8:11 pm
wow, this looks absolutely stunning! i want one for my new apartment! 🙂
August 15, 2013 @ 10:52 pm
Ha! Maybe you'll find one!
August 16, 2013 @ 12:34 pm
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! I love the faux marble top! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
August 16, 2013 @ 5:52 pm
Thanks, Jenna!
August 16, 2013 @ 4:43 pm
This is gorgeous! Your home is lovely. Stopping over from MMS.
I can't wait to follow more of your projects. Have a lovely weekend!
Rita
http://www.ferrytaleshome.blogspot.com
August 16, 2013 @ 5:52 pm
Thanks so much, Rita 🙂 Glad to have you here!
August 17, 2013 @ 12:02 am
Wow. Turned out amazing. I didn't even know this was possible!
-VP
http://www.etsy.com/shop/visualphilosophy
August 17, 2013 @ 12:49 pm
Thanks so much 🙂
August 17, 2013 @ 12:52 am
Wow, you really out did yourself on this one! Your inner faux self was spot on that day. Love it!
August 17, 2013 @ 12:50 pm
Thanks, Stephanie! So glad you like it!
August 17, 2013 @ 2:41 am
Wow! I would never be able to tell that it isn't marble! LOVE the finished project, so impressive! 🙂 Stopping over form TT&J! 🙂
August 17, 2013 @ 12:50 pm
I know! Hard to tell unless you look closely 🙂 Thanks!
August 18, 2013 @ 5:08 am
Looks gorgeous! Love this! If you get a chance, please link up to my linky party going on now: http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/08/sunday-linky-21.html
August 19, 2013 @ 11:49 am
Thanks for the invite! And thanks for stopping by 🙂
August 18, 2013 @ 4:43 pm
wow thats amazing! table and room looks beautiful!
August 19, 2013 @ 11:49 am
Thank you, Tina!
August 19, 2013 @ 2:20 pm
Great tutorial! I have a gold table that needs a refinished top — I'll probably be trying out this technique! Thanks so much!
– Lora
August 19, 2013 @ 7:44 pm
AMAZING job. I'd have no idea that the top wasn't marble. Great work. I'd love if you'd link up to The DIY'ers: http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-diyers-and-our-country-weekend.html
August 24, 2013 @ 10:10 pm
can you tell me what kind of flooring you have and where you got it and how much it was? thanks a bunch. it looks gorgeous!!!
August 25, 2013 @ 1:18 am
We bought our flooring from a local flooring store. I do not have the brand name of it, but it's a pre-finished, hand-scraped walnut floor with deep walnut stain. Hope that helps you!
August 25, 2013 @ 7:50 am
Very pretty! Love this little table and what you did to it. I'd love it if you linked this post up at my weekly party – Mod Mix Monday at Mod Vintage Life.
September 2, 2013 @ 7:31 pm
Beautiful ! Love it ! Great idea and an amazing job !
best,
Marlin
January 15, 2014 @ 2:21 pm
I don't know how I missed this, but it's fantastic! I love the faux marble top…you could have fooled me!