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Breakfast Nook Table Makeover & a BIG Giveaway!!!

When we first moved into this house I found this awesome (and old) table that my husband hates but I love. It’s the perfect shape for the space and it has 3 leaves so it can be really big or really small. The best part about this table is that we can comfortably seat 8-10 people around it, which we do quite often.
The orange color of the table was all wrong but I kept going back and forth on what to do with it – paint it black, paint it white, stain it a different color??? The options were endless and I was stuck, for 2 years, trying to figure out what to do with it.

Breakfast nook table - before

Finally, after finishing up most of the kitchen, I got inspiration for what I wanted to do with the table. I decided that I wanted to completely strip it down, stain the top and paint the legs white, and that’s exactly what I did last weekend.

Breakfast nook table - before

I ended up having to use a belt sander to get the layers of lacquer off the table but this picture gives you a better idea of the color and how scratched up it was, which is one of the things Matt didn’t like about it.

Breakfast nook table transformation - Ask Anna

After it was all stripped it was so pretty! I loved that you could finally see how pretty the wood grain is. To scuff the legs up I used a sand paper sponge since I didn’t need to strip them down all the way. It worked great and made it really easy to sand all the edges and grooves.

Breakfast nook table transformation - Ask Anna

The first thing I did was stain the tabletop because I was so excited to see the pretty new color. I used Special Walnut by Minwax and topped it with a water-based polyurethane.

Dining room table transformation - Ask Anna

While the tabletop was drying I set up my new HomeRight Spray Shelter in the garage so I could spray the table legs white.

HomeRight Spray Shelter - Ask Anna

The Spray Shelter was easy to set up and to protect the garage floor I placed a plastic drop cloth underneath it. As a “blogger side note” I’d just like to say that the Spray Shelter helps make the best photography lighting! I’m thinking I might need to set this thing up for photo shoots from time to time. 😉

HomeRight Finish Max Pro paint sprayer - Ask Anna

Anyways, moving on… to spray the table legs I used the Finish Max Pro Sprayer, which worked beautifully! Years ago I hand painted some table legs and the brush marks STILL bother me, I’m thinking I might need to go back and spray them so they look as good as my breakfast nook table legs do now!

Breakfast nook table makeover - Ask Anna

I sprayed 3 coats since I know they will get knocked around a lot with the chairs and bench. After they were finished drying, and the tabletop was dry, I flipped the top upside down to screw the legs back on.

Breakfast nook table makeover - Ask Anna

Once the leaves were dry I put one of them back in because we need to be able to seat 6 people at the table every week. I left the other 2 leaves out because I like having a little more space in the breakfast nook.

Breakfast nook table makeover - Ask Anna

I think it turned out lovely. I LOVE that you can see the wood grain now and I’m so in love with the new color of the table! Remember how I mentioned earlier that my husband didn’t like this table? Well my goal was to make him love it as much as I did and when I put it all back together he told me it looked “freakin’ amazing” which made me happy to hear. 🙂

Breakfast nook table makeover - Ask Anna

I can’t tell you how good it makes me feel to have this table finished, after 2 years of trying to decide what to do with it! I’m also glad I didn’t try to paint it way back when, because now that I have the HomeRight tools, it made the job so much easier than it would have been before!

Breakfast nook table makeover - Ask Anna

Do you have a painting project you’ve been putting off forever? Well today is your lucky day because I’m giving away the HomeRight Spray Shelter (a $46 value!) AND the HomeRight Finish Max Pro (a $125 value!).  If you win, you’ll have no more excuses, trust me, it will feel SO good to have it finished, and your reward will be to look at your beautiful, finished product every day. 🙂

Breakfast nook table makeover - Ask Anna

Breakfast nook table makeover - Ask Anna

To see more details on the complete Breakfast Nook Makeover, click HERE. To enter the giveaway, fill out the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

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Comments

  1. Anne Marie says

    September 14, 2015 at 4:34 am

    I would also redo my kitchen table – it looks like your “before” and I want it to look like your “after”.

  2. Holly F says

    September 14, 2015 at 5:28 am

    Laundry room cabinets – paint gray or white

  3. Julie says

    September 14, 2015 at 5:36 am

    I’m about to start painting kitchen cabinets. I so need this! 🙂

  4. Jennie says

    September 14, 2015 at 6:13 am

    I have a dresser that I have needed painted for some time now.

  5. Joan Kubes says

    September 14, 2015 at 7:22 am

    I would redo an old table.

  6. Julie Wood says

    September 14, 2015 at 7:25 am

    I want to make over my hutch by stripping it down and painting it a new color!!

  7. Dawn Jones says

    September 14, 2015 at 7:30 am

    I would probably work on a dresser that needs a facelift. Have a great day!

  8. Sharlene Piscitelli says

    September 14, 2015 at 7:31 am

    I have several pieces of furniture that could use some help from Homeright.

  9. D Schmidt says

    September 14, 2015 at 7:31 am

    I would tackle cabinet painting.

  10. Kelly Methey says

    September 14, 2015 at 7:52 am

    Your project turned out really nice! I have a table that was my grandma’s that I would love to tackle and make it gorgeous.
    Thanks for the giveaway! I would absolutely love to win this!! ?

  11. sarah o says

    September 14, 2015 at 7:56 am

    I’ve been stuck on my kitchen table too!!
    I feel like I might just paint the whole thing gray (my favorite color!) – EVENTUALLY.

  12. Kaye Newman says

    September 14, 2015 at 8:00 am

    I have a old antique bed that I would love to use this on.

  13. Kelli J says

    September 14, 2015 at 8:05 am

    I too need to redo our kitchen table. I looked everywhere to find a kitchen table with lovely scalloped edges and fold down sides. We finally found one on craigslist, We put it in the kitchen and said oh this summer we will paint it, but the thought of that is daunting and time consuming so we agreed to do it in the spring. Will it ever get done, who knows!

    • Anna says

      September 14, 2015 at 9:29 am

      Haha, I know how you feel, that’s exactly what this table was for me. It took me two years but I did finally do it. 🙂

  14. Jackie says

    September 14, 2015 at 8:10 am

    If I won, I would tackle painting my garage and basement.

  15. Elena says

    September 14, 2015 at 8:11 am

    I would paint my backyard fence

  16. Christy Soloveichik says

    September 14, 2015 at 8:13 am

    I have several projects I would use this on: two tables and two dressers to start with! I’ve been looking for a good spray painter anyway!

  17. Carol says

    September 14, 2015 at 8:27 am

    Lovely result for your hard work.

  18. ctaylor says

    September 14, 2015 at 8:57 am

    I would redo my family room table.

  19. JennyA says

    September 14, 2015 at 9:03 am

    Thanx for the great giveaway opportunity…I have an armoire that I need to paint and have been putting it off because I am presently disabled and in too much pain to do so…. What a blessing it would be to win this!

  20. Katiana says

    September 14, 2015 at 9:08 am

    I have a couple of dresser projects that I would take on and they need to get done since they are for my kids!

  21. Sandi says

    September 14, 2015 at 9:11 am

    I love your new Nook redo. The table is amazing. Hugs,

  22. Melissa says

    September 14, 2015 at 9:32 am

    We have a desk we bought for Landon two years ago. I would love to paint it and put it in his room.

  23. Auntiepatch says

    September 14, 2015 at 10:01 am

    My grandmother’s dresser lived in my son’s room for 25 years. A boy’s room. I can’t imagine what he did to it to make all those scratches! So, that is my next project!

  24. Angela W says

    September 14, 2015 at 10:06 am

    I want to paint a rocking chair and some shutters.

  25. amy tolley says

    September 14, 2015 at 10:20 am

    i have a bench i would redo

  26. Bethany says

    September 14, 2015 at 10:36 am

    LOVE the way this turned out! I have my grandmother’s table that looks identical to this…the giveaway tools would help me to achieve the same look and preserve this special piece of furniture for generations to come! Thanks for sharing!

  27. Seyma Shabbir says

    September 14, 2015 at 10:41 am

    We need to paint our living room!

  28. Sandra says

    September 14, 2015 at 11:42 am

    I have a jewelry armoire that could really use a makeover!

  29. MomQueenBee says

    September 14, 2015 at 11:46 am

    Oh, so many projects I have that would use this!

  30. Cheryl says

    September 14, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    I would tackle an entertainment center.

  31. Debbie @ Refresh Restyle says

    September 14, 2015 at 1:21 pm

    Love it! You did a great job!
    Debbie

    • Anna says

      September 15, 2015 at 8:55 am

      Thank you!! 🙂

  32. Susan says

    September 14, 2015 at 1:40 pm

    I have a mid-century bar cart that I want to refinish.

  33. Lexie says

    September 14, 2015 at 3:04 pm

    Wow, my table really needs help, maybe I could do this too…

  34. Caz says

    September 14, 2015 at 3:05 pm

    We have recently moved into a 1950’s ranch……there is a LOT to be painted ! Would love to win ?

  35. Bree T says

    September 14, 2015 at 3:32 pm

    I have been wanting to repaint my bedroom set a nice dove gray. It’s an antique in solid wood, you can’t find the kind of craftsmanship anymore! … But it is covered in hand painted flowers, which my husband hates, and the finish is coming off in some places, which I hate. It’s time for a facelift!

  36. danielle reynolds says

    September 14, 2015 at 3:34 pm

    Love!

  37. Cindy A. says

    September 14, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    I have two vintage bedroom sets that I plan to paint. They are in rough shape, but I’m confident I can make them beautiful again. The HomeRight Spray Shelter and Finish Max Pro Sprayer would definitely make it easier! Thank you so much for the chance to win them.

  38. Melissa S says

    September 14, 2015 at 5:20 pm

    I am thinking of painting my sons bedroom set, this would make that job so much easier.

  39. Rana Durham says

    September 14, 2015 at 6:27 pm

    painting an amoiree i found at thrift shop

  40. vic says

    September 14, 2015 at 7:52 pm

    i have 2 barstools i’d start with

  41. Kalina says

    September 14, 2015 at 10:17 pm

    I would probably start with dressers, no wait – my desk. Darn… table, bookcases, etc, etc, etc. So much fun!

  42. Renee Simmons says

    September 15, 2015 at 3:23 am

    I actually have several, a table, old cupboards of my mom’s (passed recently), so I am redesigning my kitchen & not have your basic kitchen cabinets, open shelving & these shabby cabinets (and they are on wheels so I can move them easily.

  43. Rhonda says

    September 15, 2015 at 5:23 am

    I want to re-do a blond cedar chest that was my mother’s. This is one project that has to be done in perfection in my eyes.

  44. Katherine says

    September 15, 2015 at 5:56 am

    My grammas old dresser

  45. Breanna K says

    September 15, 2015 at 7:18 am

    dining room table! My girls spilled nail polish remover on it and the finish is not looking so good-it needs some love

  46. r says

    September 15, 2015 at 9:03 am

    if I won, the first project i’d do is makeover of a changing table sitting inthe garage into a potting table.

  47. Jessica says

    September 15, 2015 at 9:51 am

    If I won I would use this to paint our kitchen cabinets. It would make the job sooo much easier!

  48. Tara King Meashaw says

    September 15, 2015 at 10:19 am

    I have a chest that needs a makeover!

  49. carol clark says

    September 15, 2015 at 10:59 am

    i have some cabinets id like to paint

  50. steve weber says

    September 15, 2015 at 12:40 pm

    We need to paint the fireplace and the entire basement.

  51. Veronica says

    September 15, 2015 at 4:43 pm

    I have a small cabinet I’d like to paint! This would be used to display some collectables.

  52. Patricia C says

    September 15, 2015 at 4:49 pm

    I think I would tackle my fences if i won

  53. Leah Hudson says

    September 15, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    It is so beautiful, Anna! I love that you gave it a new life!

    • Anna says

      September 15, 2015 at 10:29 pm

      Thank you!! 🙂

  54. Heidi says

    September 16, 2015 at 2:30 am

    I would like to paint our kitchen cabinets, and I have a table very similar to yours that needs a makeover.

  55. Amanda S. says

    September 16, 2015 at 2:57 am

    I would paint my front porch rails. The thought of painting it by hand gives me nightmares. 🙂

    • Anna says

      September 16, 2015 at 9:23 am

      Seriously. That’s one of the reasons why it took me so long to paint mine!

  56. Barbara Brannon says

    September 16, 2015 at 5:07 am

    Your table is amazing! Would LOVE to win the HomeRight sprayer as my kitchen table AND 6 chairs badly need a paint job and this would be the boost I need to get on it!
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    Barbara in TN

  57. Geri-Lynn says

    September 16, 2015 at 6:02 am

    Your table came out great!!! I also would redo my dinning room table. Thank you for this giveaway.

  58. Tori says

    September 16, 2015 at 8:54 am

    If I won……..OMG! I would paint EVERYTHING!!! LOL Ok maybe just a few 100 things. But I’d start with my table, then a desk that needs a serious makeover!! It’s a roll top so brushing is OUT of the question!!

  59. Pamela says

    September 16, 2015 at 10:23 am

    I like the combination of painted base and walnut stain! Great way to update this kitchen/dining table. Looks great!

  60. DJ says

    September 16, 2015 at 10:57 am

    Updating my kitchen with a new paint job.

  61. Kiera Chambers says

    September 16, 2015 at 12:14 pm

    I would tackle the same thing…my kitchen table plus my chairs! I NEED the tent, how amazing is that?!?

  62. Joye says

    September 16, 2015 at 1:51 pm

    I have several pieces of orange furniture similar to your original table that would benefit from new stain or paint. Nice job!

  63. Kathryn says

    September 16, 2015 at 4:03 pm

    I would do something with my coffee table

  64. SONJA HANSEN says

    September 16, 2015 at 5:46 pm

    Oh, how I wish I had known about this equipment when I repurposed my kitchen table and painted it to go with our banquet a couple of years ago. It was a real ordeal. Ugh!

  65. Chuck young says

    September 16, 2015 at 6:21 pm

    Would be great to get this. I have a couple sets of faux shutters I am needing to finish after I get recuperated from surgery. The spray shelter would be great for keeping the little leaves in the yard off the finish.

  66. Linda Moffitt says

    September 16, 2015 at 7:30 pm

    I would paint walls they all need done

  67. Merry says

    September 16, 2015 at 10:30 pm

    I have an old dresser that belonged to my parents that needs repainting. I would love to win this!.

  68. Allison CB says

    September 17, 2015 at 7:14 am

    I have PAtio furniture that really needs painting!!!

  69. Lauren H says

    September 17, 2015 at 10:26 am

    I have some chairs that need spraying

  70. Kathie Craig says

    September 17, 2015 at 11:15 am

    I have a dresser and headboard I would love to paint. The Spray Shelter and Pro Sprayer would be perfect for these projects!!

  71. Jenn H says

    September 17, 2015 at 12:05 pm

    I would love to do my cabinets!! they need a good refresher before we list our house!

  72. Susan M. says

    September 18, 2015 at 4:28 am

    First on my list is an antique children’s secretary – just thinking about painting all the cubbies by hand makes me groan! Thanks for the opportunity… my fingers are crossed!

  73. Noel says

    September 20, 2015 at 10:36 am

    I would do my kitchen cabinets!

  74. Angela S says

    September 21, 2015 at 6:34 pm

    I would love this! I have a coffee table and end tables that I want to tackle and a small cabinet.

  75. Faye says

    November 22, 2015 at 11:20 am

    I need to re-finish my dining room table and chairs. I have two leaves with my table that will need to be refinished, also. Plus, I have a chest of drawers, that were my parents, that needs to be refinished. I sure could use those two items!

    • Bethany Davis says

      November 24, 2015 at 8:38 am

      Hi, Faye! I’m Anna’s assistant, Bethany. Unfortunately, this giveaway has ended already, but keep an eye out on the blog for more giveaways in the future! These products really do help with refinishing so I hope you win something similar soon! 🙂

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