Antique Armoire

I found this piece at a consignment shop, and after negotiations I got it for $22.  It was not a bad looking piece, it was in great condition and is very solid wood.  I decided to paint this piece white and antique it with black, and while painting it, I decided to do a gray accent on the doors and drawers.  I liked the look of the old hardware, so I kept the originals.  I love the way this piece came out, it still has the antique look but has a more modern feel to it.

Bi-Level Table

I found this table on Craigslist for $10.  I loved the unique design of the table, I had never seen a bi-level table. It was a dark brown laminate with a few dings.  Once I saw it I instantly had an idea for how I wanted to paint it. I started by sanding it to remove the smooth coating and even out the dings.  I decided to do a tape pattern on the large part, and a coordinating solid color on the smaller one.

I was going to list this table for $60, but once it was done I just didn't want to get rid of it, I really loved how it came out!  This was the color scheme of our old living room set, and I still have some accessories in those colors. So, I decided to keep this table and use it in our living room when we move.