White Shabby Chic Furniture Distressed
I still think white shabby chic furniture distressed heavily is in style. A pretty wood finish showcased by distressed white paint is perfection.
Shabby Chic White Table
Day 1
I’m trending white décor. Too bad I would have to change everything in my house to get the look I’m dreaming of. Maybe one piece at a time.
What a pretty table….right? Except it has a lot of missing veneer on the table top. So I decided on paint. Surprise!! I purchased this table when I went shopping with my friend Beth. We shop flea markets and junk shops for thrifty finds. No new stuff for us. It’s always fun to have a girls day too. We talked and shopped and talked and shopped.
I used Beyond Paint in Off-White for the finish. Not too white and not too tan. The paint is a three in one product. No priming, sanding, or sealing!
We gathered the large sea shells on our trip to Kodiak Island to visit our daughter and her family.
I did a little distressing by hand where the veneer was missing on the top. Sometimes it’s easier to distress by hand instead of pulling out the electric sander. I have more control when sanding by hand. It takes longer but the finished look is worth it.
I dry-brushed the leg columns and thought that was a great look but then decided the table looked too choppy so I distressed the feet…..really heavily….so they would match the leg columns. For the heavy distressing on the feet I used an electric sander. So……what do you think?
Watch my video where I take you through a complete furniture makeover using Vaseline to distress the paint.….
Vaseline Distress Technique
Find more Reclaim Beyond Paint projects here …15 Beyond Paint Furniture Makeovers. Paint reviews and how to purchase on Amazon…. Beyond Paint
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Carolyn says
I have some old items, I’ll have to try some of your suggestions.
Sette Design says
I love the look and the photos you took. The contrast is what is great!
Cheers,
Natalie
janice schaub says
I love the table. I normally like the dark finish on old furniture. This one is exceptional the white is perfect.
janice
Carolyn Smith says
Wow. You really have a good eye. I love what you did with this piece. You must be very happy with it. 😉
Kathy Owen says
Thanks Carolyn, I really do love this piece!
Coreen @ 58 Vintage Faire says
I have a 1/2 moon table that has a veneer missing from the back corners…less than 1/2 inch each…I was going to fill, stain, etc…so I could have a wood top and creamy legs…but this is an inspiration…I may even pick a little more veneer! Saw is on MMS…thanks for sharing…Coreen
Amber of WhatAmberLioves says
Your table is super cute! I found you via TatorTotsAndJello’s party! I’m going to look around your blog a bit! It looks like we have some common interests! I love junking and renovating any piece of furniture that will still for me, too! 🙂 🙂
Deana says
That is gorgeous!! I love the super worn look.
valarie says
WHAT DO I THINK? WHAT DO I THINK? oops sorry to yell, but once again you have BLOWN ME AWAY!!! GORGEOUS!
Quandie says
Absolutely love it! I think the uber-distressing is what makes this piece so awesome. Straight out of Jeanne d’Arc!
Prissyville says
Oh man that’s pretty! Perfect wear and distress. Perfect staging too (which is what caught my eye). Stopped in from Miss Mustard Seeds Friday Linky Party!
kathy says
I love the off-white look! I would rub the base with dark wax so it would have the darker wood showing through like the spindles. I really like how you paint your furniture, mine never has such a smooth finish as yours!
Kathy Owen says
That’s a great idea about the wax. thanks Kathy
Dawn says
Love it in white. Pinning for sure.
Patty says
I love what you did, I think the distressing is perfect. I wish I could work up the nerve to do some of my tables. I have had them from 20 to 40 yrs, some I bought some are hand-me-downs, but all were antique when I got them and I’m just kind of tired of them. I love the white and think it would certainly brighten this place up a lot.
Beth says
Kathy this looks so great. I love the white. It looks so cute. 🙂
Denyse says
Beautiful! ❤️
regina says
A major improvement!
Lynn says
Love!!
Stephanie says
I love it!!
Sandy says
Love it! Your blog was my inspiration to start collecting and painting old furniture finds!
chris aka monkey says
i like this table and really like the paint job on it… well done xx
Andrea Burke says
I love it, however, I think I would have not distressed the feet so much….but, this is my kind of table!…I love your little end tables, occasional tables and half tables and side tables! Especially in love with the metal paints, like silver! THOSE are my faves….!!!
Jeanine says
I really like the look!! What a cute table.
Vicki says
Love the white distressed table. Especially how you graduated the distressing from teh top down. Very nicely done!