Last year’s garage sale season I was on the quest for the perfect coffee table that could be turned into an ottoman. I purchased this one and this one for $1 each, but I actually picked up this little gem for .50 cents! It has a wobbly leg so it wasn’t worthy of becoming an ottoman. It actually sat in the garage for a while until I realized that it would work as a good nightstand for Matt, rather than the stacked speakers I had been using.
I just sanded it down, primed it, spray painted it white, taped off the legs, painted them gold, and put it in our bedroom. Now I have this Dipped Gold Leg Table. Much better huh? The Nate Berkus basket I got in our white elephant exchange this Christmas fits perfectly like a drawer for Matt’s stuff. To give it a little height I added an old suitcase I picked up at the same garage sale last year. I already had both colors of spray paint from my master dresser and decorative gold spheres so this whole project rang in for just a few dollars!
Just ignore the hideous carpet under it… it’s getting replaced in 12 days!!
love me some dipped gold legs 🙂 so excited to see the rest of the room!! by the way, who in the world thought a nate berkus basket would make a good white elephant gift??
Seriously… Best white elephant gift ever! Actually Matt picked it and knew he had to hold onto it for me! I did end up with Starbucks hot cocoa though so white elephant turned out pretty good for us! I’m tempted to go around “dipping” everything in gold paint! Nothing is safe…
Love the look of gold-dipped legs! I’m thinking about painting my kitchen chairs turquoise with gold legs 🙂
Thanks, That would look awesome! Link up with a picture if you do, I’d love to see it!
Very pretty! I’m going to have to hurry and dip something’s legs soon–I love it every time I see it somewhere 🙂
Thanks! I know… nothing is safe from the gold dipping! I just checked out your blog and I am in love with your boys new headboard! I’m also your newest FB follower, thanks for the comment!
Hello adorable gold dipped legs! That table is too cute!
Thanks so much! I still have a good amount of gold left in the can which is dangerous!!! I just checked out your blog and I’m your newest follower! Thanks for the comment!
that looks great! i’ve had add dipped legs on my to do list for my hall table…you’ve reminded me of how great it will look. thanks!
Awesome, come back and link up a picture once you do! I always love seeing other people’s take on the same idea!
Jess
Love it! The basket is just perfect ~ it totally makes it more modern.
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Thanks! Our master bedroom is “vintage modern” with bit of gold and I think it is those modern touches that keep it from feeling too much like a grandma’s bedroom! I love your photo coasters, that might make the perfect mother’s day present for a few grandmas, thanks for the idea!
I love the gold! What a great table. Found you on HoH:)
Katie
http://www.funhomethings.com
Thanks! I love how gold is making a comeback!
This is gorgeous! I would love for you to link it, and any of your other projects, to the Pinworthy Projects link party! http://www.atkinsondrive.com/pinworthy-projects-party-week-18/
What a fun makeover! I always see those styles of tables when thrifting and never give them a 2nd thought NOW that’s about to change!
Thanks! Doesn’t it open a whole new world of possibilities??
LOVE this…you did an amazing job!
I am your newest follower…
Julie
http://www.thevintagebarnhome.com
Aw thanks! Following you back!
Awesome job! I love it and you might see something similar appear in my daughter’s bedroom thanks to your inspiration.
Thanks so much for linking this up to the Pinworthy Projects Party! You will be featured tomorrow at Just Us Four!
Thanks for featuring me, I can’t wait to check it out! I’m excited to see your daughters room! I’ve heard gold is the new ORB…
Oh wow…just love this retro look! This would be perfect to link up to my “Create It Thursday” post here! http://www.lambertslately.com/2013/05/create-it-thursday-1.html
I am SO into gold right now and I am loving these gold dipped legs! Pinning! Thanks for sharing at Give Me The Goods Monday! Can’t wait to see what goods you bring next week! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
Another cute one! Love. I love it with the vintage suitcase; how fun!
LOVE the gold-dipped legs and the basket is super cute too! pinning and sharing on FB later this week.
Thanks for much for linking up to support Habitat! Good luck and hope to see you back Thursday night. 🙂
Thanks for the comment, and for the pin and share! Thanks for hosting such a fun contest!
LOVE the transformation!