A Quick Sofa Table Makeover
I’ve been finding so many beautiful Facebook Marketplace finds lately! My most recent score was a sofa table, but it needed a color change. Click through for another fun and fast furniture makeover, and to see the newest addition in our formal living room…
What led to my decision to track down a sofa table for the living room? Crosby. Our doodle has a cat-like tendency to rub his side against a particular piece of furniture… our beloved mohair sofa. While he doesn’t really shed, he does leave a streak of dirt (lol?) during this particular habit he has developed. Weird, I know. If you don’t believe me, check out the sofa in the below image! Do you see faint line across the back? Luckily, our tried & true upholstery cleaner makes quick work of his “sofa stripe” but I had been hanging a blanket over the back to try and break him of this habit. No luck. A table seemed liked our best bet. Insert this Facebook Marketplace find. The culprit…
Sofa Table Before
The table has a really lovely shape, the size is perfect for our floor plan and existing sofa, but the blue color (while charming) just doesn’t work in this room. I figured a fresh coat of paint was in order!
Supplies
I kept it simple and used what we already had on hand… a sanding block, my go-to brush, and a 4″ high density foam roller. I skipped primer, per usual. I’d rather just use high quality paint! Speaking of, I opted for Benajmin Moore’s Advance paint in black. It’s the same product I used to paint the cabinetry in the basement bar.
Quick Sanding
As much as I hate sanding, it really does make for a better, more durable paint job. You don’t have to spend much time doing this… just rough up the surface for better adhesion. I quickly sanded and wiped the table down, prepping for paint.
Paint
I applied the first coat of paint, working in a thin even layer. This paint is so great, it really levels out nicely.
Brushing & Rolling
I worked with dual tools for this project… a brush for the more intricate spots, and a high density foam roller that I typically use on doors & cabinetry. It makes for a super smooth finish, without brush marks. I brushed the legs and rolled the flat areas- like the top and front. I then allowed the first coat to dry.
A Second Coat
Four or five hours later, I followed up with a second coat of paint. The key is to work in thin, even layers for the best durability. This piece required only two coats. Again- using a high quality paint helps and makes the process faster!
Sofa Table Styling
I allowed the table to cure for a day or two before I pulled out the fun styling accessories. Is there anything worse than ruining a paint job because you were too excited to start styling? Yeah- I’ve definitely been there! I kept it simple with a few books… nothing to precious, since it’s a main traffic path (and we have a crazy dog who may attempt rubbing the sofa under the table).
FAQ
Of course! I prefer a 4″ high density foam roller. These are great for doors, cabinets, and furniture.
I do! Check out all of my living room posts and tours here… you can also find before images! We’ve done a lot to this room over the years.
No storage or drawers… but it does have shelf pull-outs. I’ll drop a photo for you below. I painted those as well!
It’s actually pretty close to my other vintage console table… the one that lives in my home office! I rounded up a bunch of black console tables with storage here. Be sure to check out that post! I’ll also drop some close options above the comment section in a shopping slider for you.
Related Furniture Makeovers
I love a good furniture makeover! If you want to see more of these, I’ll link some of my favorites for you below…
- Vintage Hutch Transformation
- Small Coffee Table Makeover
- Demilune Table Makeover
- DIY Wood Pedestal Makeover
- Animal Print Chairs – A Quick Makeover
- DIY Upholstered Bed
- Patio Chair Makeover
- A Bar Cart Furniture Makeover
- Enamel Desk Makeover
- Vintage Tallboy Dresser Update
I hope you enjoyed this post! Has anyone else been finding anything good on Facebook Marketplace lately? This furniture makeover was a bright spot in my week. It has been a heavy couple of months over here, and I’ve found keeping busy with hands seems to help. I’m actually off to Spain this weekend for a work trip that involves tile (not great timing, I’ll admit). Have a wonderful weekend, friends!
