The coastal look for this side table was inspired by my area mats I have in our bay house kitchen. Creating a coastal side table with texture is easy and fun!
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What a fun project this was. From an orange wooden side table/night stand, to a white and tan and then finally, the patina and salt wash!
I previously painted this side table coco and white, this was one of my earlier pieces. Like, early. While it was sweet and pretty and got a lot of attention, it didn’t sell and I got bored with it. I had tucked it away for awhile and forgot about it.
I Can’t Get Enough Of
This Coastal Side Table
INSTRUCTIONS
I used two different chalk paint blues to create a blended look between the top and bottom. Applying one layer of each color, allowing to dry and then another layer to blend.
This is where the mister comes into play. Perfect to have in your arsenal.
In some areas I used Salt Wash to create a sandy texture. This is a powder form. Mixing one part paint and one part powder, it should be a thick paste. You can dab/blot this on with a paint brush (I use a cheap chip brush), making clumps and peaks for the texture.
In other areas I used a patina product to get the silver, rusty and coppery look.
Rub -N- Buff is a great product that I used to touch up other areas, adding the copper and gold for accents.
Products used:
Paint of your choice.
Dawn Platinum to wash the piece prior to painting.
Patina line of paint from your favorite paint source
Who would have thought that patina rust could look so good on a piece of painted furniture!
Now, it’s ART!
I love all the texture and color on this table. It turned out just how I wanted with the rust and crusty areas, and the gold & silver accents. This was for my house, but a shop at the Jersey Shore wanted to use it in her shop. Pictures don’t do this piece justice, in person he’s even more stunning!
“Salty Sam” is a work of art for sure! In person he is so stunning with so much to look at, it just makes you feel good. All the texture and color giving a yummy coastal vibe.
Do it with purpose!
“I want to make beautiful things, even if nobody cares!” -Saul Bass