This post is brought to you by Leather Hide Store, but all opinions are my own.
Hey guys! I’m back with a furniture makeover today and it’s a pretty cool one, if I do say so. 😉
I got this little midcentury table at a barn sale a couple weeks ago for $6. Not a bad deal!
I decided to paint the body of it white (Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Pure White), protect it with clear wax, and then use this gorgeous chocolate brown leather from Leather Hide Store to cover the drawer fronts:
I flipped the leather over and traced the drawers with a pen. Then I got to cutting… I used my old sewing scissors and I definitely had to put some muscle into it! The leather I chose is thick and very high quality. (I took the next few pics at night when all three boys were finally asleep and I could get some work done…haha)
I glued the leather on with E6000, set a bunch of heavy books on top, and let it sit overnight.
And here she is…
I just L.O.V.E. the texture of the leather!
I’d love to know what you think of my midcentury table makeover.
I couldn’t resist staging it with some of my favorite vintage accessories.
Here’s a handy before/after collage if you want to pin it:
Now for the fun stuff… how would you like to win a $50 credit to Leather Hide Store for your own project?
Enter below through Tuesday, March 15th (U.S. only). Winner will be randomly chosen and contacted on 3/16/16 and will have 24 hours to respond.
Good luck! xo
Jen
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Susan
March 11, 2016 at 7:00 am (3 years ago)I would use the leather to make a tote bag!
Jen
March 11, 2016 at 11:56 am (3 years ago)Ooh that sounds like fun!
kathy@petticoatjunktion
March 11, 2016 at 10:18 am (3 years ago)I really, really, want those suitcases! I love the table too.
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Jen
March 11, 2016 at 11:55 am (3 years ago)Thanks so much, Kathy! The suitcases were a lucky find. 🙂
Marty Crosson
March 11, 2016 at 11:49 am (3 years ago)I’d use it on a boring bedroom door!
Jen
March 11, 2016 at 11:56 am (3 years ago)That sounds really interesting – I’d love to see it!
Marie, The Interior Frugalista
March 11, 2016 at 11:58 am (3 years ago)Wowsers Jen, what a gorgeous MCM makeover! Love your use of that beautiful leather hide. The Leathet Hide Store carries such beautiful leather, don’t they. Pinning your sweet dresser to share ?
Jen
March 11, 2016 at 6:15 pm (3 years ago)Yes they do have so many beautiful choices! Thanks Marie! xo
Lindsay Eidahl
March 11, 2016 at 12:58 pm (3 years ago)Love this makeover! Gorgeous!
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rrjane011749
March 11, 2016 at 1:20 pm (3 years ago)I’d love to do a table like this one!
gina lovejoy
March 11, 2016 at 1:28 pm (3 years ago)I have a foot stool that I need to recover.
Larissa ~ Prodigal Pieces
March 11, 2016 at 1:37 pm (3 years ago)You totally nailed this, Jen! Leather is by far an addiction of mine. 😀
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Jen
March 11, 2016 at 6:15 pm (3 years ago)Thanks, Larissa! It might be a new addiction of mine too. 🙂
Beth
March 11, 2016 at 1:38 pm (3 years ago)Love this makeover and giveaway! Thanks!
Amy @ Highstyle Restyle
March 11, 2016 at 1:38 pm (3 years ago)Gorgeous leather and it really makes the table a statement piece!
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Susie@TheChelseaProject
March 11, 2016 at 2:36 pm (3 years ago)Wow. The change is remarkable. You did such a great job. I’m inspired to try this myself. Thanks for such good directions.. XO
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Karen
March 11, 2016 at 4:25 pm (3 years ago)I love the table! The leather is so luxurious, just gorgeous! I do not have a Twitter account, so I hope that doesn’t disqualify me. Thank you.
Jen
March 11, 2016 at 6:14 pm (3 years ago)Thank you Karen! It won’t disqualify you at all – it’s just a third option for entering the giveaway. 🙂
Helen Holley
March 11, 2016 at 5:25 pm (3 years ago)This is great! Love the leather and you can never go wrong with white.
Helen H
Kathryn Jarboe
March 11, 2016 at 9:12 pm (3 years ago)Where did you get the map wallpaper? Love it
Jen
March 11, 2016 at 9:30 pm (3 years ago)Thank you, Kathryn! It’s actually a shower curtain that I got from Urban Outfitters last year. 😉
Ann Cluck
March 11, 2016 at 9:27 pm (3 years ago)I have an old wooden filing cabinet that the leather would really dress up!
Jen
March 11, 2016 at 9:30 pm (3 years ago)Ooh that sounds like a great project, Ann!
Cindy B
March 11, 2016 at 9:42 pm (3 years ago)My rocking chair needs a new seat cover. Leather would be awesome!
Jen
March 14, 2016 at 7:33 pm (3 years ago)Oh that sounds so nice! They do have soft and durable leather for seats!
Carol
March 12, 2016 at 12:43 am (3 years ago)I would use the leather on one of my memory boxes
Gina S.
March 12, 2016 at 8:22 am (3 years ago)I would use it for trim and handles on a bag.
Jen
March 14, 2016 at 7:32 pm (3 years ago)Wonderful idea, Gina – Thanks for entering the giveaway!
Anita Hoefle
March 12, 2016 at 5:54 pm (3 years ago)Love the make over, its great to get ideas from beautiful redos!
Karen
March 13, 2016 at 2:43 pm (3 years ago)I love the leather table and the suitcase!!!
Jen
March 14, 2016 at 7:31 pm (3 years ago)Thank you so much, Karen!
Dixie Lee
March 14, 2016 at 6:33 am (3 years ago)In our recent move, a few doors and tabletops (laminate furniture) were damaged. This would be a great way to not only repair but improve those pieces!
Jen
March 14, 2016 at 7:31 pm (3 years ago)Oh yes, that would be a big help!
Amy | Canary Street Crafts
March 15, 2016 at 8:39 am (3 years ago)Such a unique idea, Jen! Love how it turned out.
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Paula@SweetPea
March 15, 2016 at 4:33 pm (3 years ago)What an awesome idea to use leather on the drawer fronts of this dresser. It gives it a masculine look that will look great in a bedroom or study. That leather is so pretty and I’ll bet it smelled great while you were working with it.
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Bre
March 21, 2016 at 1:09 pm (3 years ago)Love the idea of using leather on the drawer fronts, it turned out awesome!
Jen
March 22, 2016 at 9:45 pm (3 years ago)Thanks so much, Bre! xo
Merryjo Agnel
March 27, 2016 at 11:31 pm (3 years ago)What an awesome idea to use leather on the drawer fronts of this dresser. The leather is so luxurious, just gorgeous!