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!!
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angie noteboom says
April 11, 2013 at 4:50 amlove 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??
Jessica McGurn says
April 12, 2013 at 1:15 amSeriously… 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…
Amy says
April 20, 2013 at 5:24 amLove the look of gold-dipped legs! I’m thinking about painting my kitchen chairs turquoise with gold legs 🙂
Jessica McGurn says
April 22, 2013 at 7:49 pmThanks, That would look awesome! Link up with a picture if you do, I’d love to see it!
Gretchen says
April 22, 2013 at 2:22 amVery pretty! I’m going to have to hurry and dip something’s legs soon–I love it every time I see it somewhere 🙂
Jessica McGurn says
April 23, 2013 at 12:23 amThanks! 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!
Chelsea @ Making Home Base says
April 25, 2013 at 4:28 amHello adorable gold dipped legs! That table is too cute!
Jessica McGurn says
April 25, 2013 at 4:50 amThanks 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!
the cape on the corner says
April 25, 2013 at 8:09 pmthat 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!
Jessica McGurn says
April 26, 2013 at 5:05 amAwesome, come back and link up a picture once you do! I always love seeing other people’s take on the same idea!
VMG206 says
April 25, 2013 at 4:09 pmJess
Love it! The basket is just perfect ~ it totally makes it more modern.
I’m visiting you today from Hepworth’s. I hope you get a chance to stop by my blog and comment, too!
~ Megin of VMG206
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Jessica McGurn says
April 26, 2013 at 5:03 amThanks! 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!
Katie Drane says
April 26, 2013 at 2:33 pmI love the gold! What a great table. Found you on HoH:)
Katie
http://www.funhomethings.com
Jessica McGurn says
April 29, 2013 at 4:42 pmThanks! I love how gold is making a comeback!
Sam M. says
May 5, 2013 at 9:55 pmThis 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/
Jennifer @ Delightfully Noted says
May 6, 2013 at 1:56 pmWhat 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!
Jessica McGurn says
May 7, 2013 at 4:16 amThanks! Doesn’t it open a whole new world of possibilities??
Julie Fagundes says
May 7, 2013 at 5:09 amLOVE this…you did an amazing job!
I am your newest follower…
Julie
http://www.thevintagebarnhome.com
Jessica McGurn says
May 8, 2013 at 3:50 amAw thanks! Following you back!
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
May 8, 2013 at 6:34 pmAwesome 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!
Jessica McGurn says
May 8, 2013 at 8:41 pmThanks 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…
Leslie Lambert says
May 10, 2013 at 2:35 amOh 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
Jenna LaFevor says
May 10, 2013 at 2:04 pmI 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
Kelly @ Cornerofmain.com says
May 15, 2013 at 8:57 pmAnother cute one! Love. I love it with the vintage suitcase; how fun!
Jocie@TheBetterHalf says
July 1, 2013 at 8:33 pmLOVE 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. 🙂
Jessica McGurn says
July 2, 2013 at 1:35 amThanks for the comment, and for the pin and share! Thanks for hosting such a fun contest!
Katie says
August 14, 2013 at 6:04 pmLOVE the transformation!