Thrifty Stop Sign Table Revamp
Yay! It’s finally done… And here’s how I did it!
I got this ugly duckling for $10 bucks at our DI, thrift store.
All heavy and ugly…. I decided to (surprise) paint him white!
I unscrewed the large, unusually heavy “stop sign” from the base…
And found a 24 inch round at Lowe’s…
Here in this section
Yup… good fit!
I had started painting it right out of the package and then shortly after realized that it needed some sanding, because there were a lot of little imperfections.
After I finished painting the top, with about 3 coats of Semi-gloss white, I screwed the base back on… and I was finished!
I love how it turned out! Just what I wanted in Aubrie’s room, for a nightstand.
And Cason LOVES It! 🙂
See… I told him it would be great!
I still have quite a ways to go with “staging” this cute table,but I wanted you to be able to see the proportions better… because a couple of people thought it looked really big! lol.
Sorry about that!
You can see how I transformed this cute little blue frame HERE
Updated table, staged:
Now… here’s the REAL question…
Who needs an over sized stop sign, shape, table top????
🙂
This project cost me
$10 for the table
$15 for the top (I know, a bit pricey, but WORTH it, for the already finished shape!)
Paint, free… I already had it.
Total: $25 bucks!
Sa-weet!
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Bud & Kim says
Sweet! Way to go Shelley. I can't wait to see the big reveal of the her room!
Amber says
so cute! Actually you should really just make a stop sign…that would be so cute in a play room…or a boys room…someday!
Allison {A Glimpse Inside} says
Looks fabulous!
1 Funky Woman says
I love it, you really did a fab job!
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Megan
Laci says
LOVE It! Want one. Your rule you know that?
Amber says
Shelley that's gorgeous!
{live.a.life.of.love} says
shelley i am LOVING house of smith's DIY! girl you are INSPIRING & super thrifty i might add. i LOVE it! i've got an old table that needs fixing up & this tutorial was the PERFECT inspiration to get me motivated do just that!!
peckette says
Super Super CUTE!
Beautiful Handmade says
Hey – looks good! Did you not think the hexagon shape would look good, even after it was painted? I guess not.
I sent you an email last night. Just checking that it's not in your spam folder!
Thanks, and SO pretty!
Debbie
Our life...special with needs! says
Yes, I LOVE it! LOL, I thought that table was huge too!! Good job!
samantha says
This turned out great! I'm still new to your blog and just realized your daughter's name was the same as mine. I love how you spell Aubrie.
Denissa says
Hmmm, I must say that I'm quite suprised at the color choice?? 😉
It looks great!
Btw, do you get the Glidden paint @ HD? Just wondering..Think I may need to do the Autmun haze color in my entry way (that is the color, right?)..it is like the black hole..lol.. and I want to lighten it up..
Becky says
OMG Perfect!!!! I love it!
Unknown says
I knew you would do something cute with it. The top looks so much better, more in proportion. It is darling for a girls room. So girly with the curves on the base. Your the best!
Brooke
Brunson's says
That is so funny. I actually have a table just like that. After the revamp. I found it in a old house that was getting ready to be burned. I love it. Mine is a cream that is distressed. My dad thinks it looks like it is an upside down bird bath. He is crazy. I was loving the stand part of it. So I had to take it.
Tamber says
I love the table and the frame. I can't wait to make a cute table like yours.
Pam - @diy Design Fanatic says
Very nice! I love it.
Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top says
What an adorable little table. Great re-do!
Chantel says
Stopping by from A Little Craft Therapy, you did a great job! I love seeing what people come up with for furniture. It looks awesome, and that isn't very expensive for such a great table.
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Chris says
What a transformation! I love it the way it is now. So jealous of your great find! 🙂
Sawdust Girl says
Looks like something you would spend a pretty penny on at a "new furniture" store. Love it.
Mandi @ Sweetly Home says
Score!! It looks so good! Ya know, we just got a Lowes in town a few months ago. I know my way around Home Depot well but have only ventured to Lowes once. I'm going to have to stop there now. Thanks for answering me about the paint question. Your finishes always look great. What poly do you use? Thanks girl!!
Michelle @ Sweet Something Design says
That turned out great! The base is awesome and the round top is so much better! Great job!
Suzanne says
That was such a good idea to change out the top. Amazing what a difference it made! Just beautiful!
Linda@Coastal Charm says
What an awesome THRIFTY table and makeover…bring her over to my NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAYS PARTY next week and show her off…hope to see you there:)
Blessings,
Linda
I’m having a GIVEAWAY…come by and check it out…I think you will like it!
Kristen says
It turned out fantastic! I totally thought it was a huge table too…like seats 4-6 type of huge! I must be hitting the wrong D.I.'s – the ones I go to stink (figuratively and literally.)
michelle@somedaycrafts says
You go girl! That looks so much better than before! Love the round top!
Jill says
Very nice! It was cute to begin with but you have good vision, it turned out beautiful!
Unknown says
Very pretty re-do! Its amazing how just some white paint can transform a piece so much (oh, and a new top, and lots of elbow grease…but mainly the paint ;0) hehe)
Poulsen Family says
LOVE it!! I seriously want to start looking for a piece just like that! LOVE the frame too!! You have the best decorating style!
Kendra Goodrich says
What a transformation! I love how sometimes all it takes is some time and love and a little bit of paint to make something ordinary into something extraordinary! Great job!
Helena says
Wow, it looks awesome! You did such a great job.
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Helena says
Oops! I totally pasted the wrong thin in my last comment. How embarressing! I meant to say "Thank you for linking this to A Little Creative Therapy, with Life in the Pitts."
Laura says
This turned out so beautiful. I love the new top.
I'm hosting "Saturday is Crafty Day" on April 24th and I'd love it if you stopped by!
Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence says
Very chic and very PB worthy–I want one now. Thanks for sharing!
Janae says
I'll admit, I was a little nervous for you when I first saw this table 😉 (My creativity is not that far along yet. I lacked the vistion). I am so impressed! I wouldn't have thought to change the top out completely! Love it!!! Now I can see!! I love the stand and the base detail!!!
Sachiko says
I love it! I love how you decorated the table too. Thank you for linking to my link party!
Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and Dreaming says
This turned out fabulous! That is a gorgeous chunky base – I love it! Great thinking with the round top! Would love to have you stop by the Sunday Showcase Party. Hope you are enjoying your weekend! You've done a great job – amazing transformation!
Rory from Tools Are For Women Too! says
Hi,
I followed you over from the Life As Lori link party. I am now a follower of yours. I would really love it if you stopped by and visited me too. Be sure to enter the drawing if you do. Keep up the good work. Rory toolsareforwomentoo.blogspot.com/
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Have a nice day!
Jeni G says
nice work! the table looks great. i was just thinking i need to find one like that.
Hyrum and Elsie says
I really have to ask.. Where did you get your daughters and your bedrooms bedding?? I honestly love it! please please tell me where I can find something like that? Thank you!
Leah says
I just bought a table almost identical to this one for (insert drumroll) $1.50 at a thrift store sale =) I was so excited because I have been looking for one on my budget (even new) and could not find what I was looking for! I'm so excited to paint and update my little table!! Thank you for your inspiration!