I just found this end table on the side of the road.
Even though it’s technically not an outdoor table I’ve decided to give it a new home on my deck.
Since it’s free I’m thinking a coat of paint and some marine varnish could protect it nicely from the elements. If it doesn’t work and the table gets damaged then I won’t be heartbroken. If it does work then score one for some fancy curbside spotting.
I like that you can see the individual boards on the table it top makes it feel more like a picnic table to me. It could be fun with stripes on the table top to mimic the new pillows? Or I could cut the legs down a bit and us it as a coffee table, mixing things up a bit and breaking up our matching set?
Or perhaps in a cool turquoise, fun cobalt, navy blue or lime green color like our flower pots and lanterns? Or maybe something more subtle and understated? Seriously all ideas are welcome.
So here’s where you guys come in. I need your help. I’m calling everyone to help me decide what to do with this curbside find. Yes that means you, all my regular commenters, sometime commenters, first time commenters, lurkers and newbies …this means you.
Leave your suggestions in the comments I can’t wait to see what you come up with!!
15 comments :
Lisa June 7, 2012 8:32AM
This is fun, I think Navy or Cobalt Blue would be wonderful.
Courtney June 7, 2012 1:46PM
Could be fun in a nice neutral gray too
Shelby June 7, 2012 3:25PM
I vote for a nice dark blue to tie in with the planters
Sarah L June 7, 2012 3:27PM
I think an ombre top to tie in with the pillow would be cool. Since it’s outside you could go a little more daring in your color choice than you typically would inside.
Jen Z June 7, 2012 3:28PM
I’m really loving Kelly Green right now. Not sure how it would tie into the whole scheme but it could be a fun contrast.
Julia June 7, 2012 9:14PM
You could paint it a nice coral to match the darkest color combination in the striped pillows.
Cyndi June 7, 2012 9:18PM
I like the idea of a dark blue, cut off the bottom of the legs to use it as an end tabl and possible do a “dipped” leg painting the bottom half a lighter color
Jackie June 7, 2012 9:22PM
Stopping by from missmustardseed, newest follower here. I’m so uncreative when it comes to these things but I can’t wait to see what you come up with.
Karena Campbell June 7, 2012 11:41PM
Coral would be pretty
Lil June 8, 2012 9:19AM
I love the lime green of that lantern. It would really be a fun summery colour for the table. I would definitely NOT cut down the legs though. If they were straight, it would be OK, but the Queen Anne legs cut down would look really strange.
Our Lake Life June 8, 2012 9:47AM
Thank You everyone for your wonderful suggestions. These are all great ideas 🙂
Barbara June 8, 2012 1:56PM
I just painted a table similiar to this for my screened porch. I painted in CeCe Caldwell paint colors: Mesa Sunset and Alaskan Tundra with a fairly dry chip brush. After it dried, I sanded and sprayed with a clear polyurethane. The table is so casual and so much fun.
Our Lake Life June 8, 2012 2:37PM
Ohhh sounds lovely 🙂
Cath August 31, 2012 4:16PM
HOW ABOUT THE BASE COAT THE SAME AS THE CHAIRS WITH A THIN TOP COAT OF SOFT WHITE THEN…ANTIQUED WITH SAND PAPER TO SHOW THE TWO COLORS COMING THROUGH AND THE SEPARATION OF THE TOP BOARDS. HAVE FUN WITH IT! GREAT SITE.
Maria September 6, 2012 8:59AM
Great Suggestions, Thanks Cath