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$10 Pallet Topped Side Table

Once upon a time I picked up a side table at a garage sale because I thought it was interesting.

If I recall correctly the lady told me her son or husband had put the table together from other parts of tables and spare wood.

She was sort of apologizing for it, but those facts just made the table more interesting to me, no apology necessary.

Pallet Wood Top Table Fusion Bayberry, Bliss-Ranch.com

I brought the table home by leaving ten dollars, kept it in the garage for a year, and then eventually it was taken back to the shed 'o schidt to be forgotten.

I know that was at least two years ago, could of been three or four and over the weekend the mismatched table once again saw the light of day.

Truth be told at the time I thought I could paint it and fix it up for my oldest daughter, but when she saw it she didn't think it was quite right, so her and I both forgot about it.

Pallet Wood Top Table Fusion Bayberry, Bliss-Ranch.com

The top was beat up, the bottom shelf was just stained plywood, and the scrolley legs had a grain on them that is hard to see in the photo, but I wasn't liking it. 

I did like the trim around the top as well as the edge, but none of the woods matched in grain or shade and I think that's why I, and Daughter #1 didn't like it.

Pallet Wood Top Table Fusion Bayberry, Bliss-Ranch.com

Last week the two of us headed out to the occasional sales in Buffalo Minnesota.  I don't know how many little vintage shops are there these days, but we went to eight of them.

Pallet Wood Top Table Fusion Bayberry, Bliss-Ranch.com

She was hoping to find an end table, and she did see one she liked for $85 which prompted me to announce that I have the perfect table for her for less back in the shed.

Also last week, Fusion Mineral Paint sent me some of their new colors - I've been using the Tuscan orange on my last couple projects - and for this table I used the new Bayberry.

Pallet Wood Top Table Fusion Bayberry, Bliss-Ranch.com

Bayberry is the type of green I like, it is a bit olive, but not that green, it has a gray cast to it I guess instead of emerald, and I think it looks like a vintage color.  

Whatever color you see in it, it's a great match for Daughter #1's living room.

Brawn sized up some pallet boards, sanded them down and nailed 'em on, and the boards provided exactly the look I had in my head. 

Pallet Wood Top Table Fusion Bayberry, Bliss-Ranch.com

The legs, lower shelf and top edge trim were all painted with the Fusion Bayberry, and then I gave the whole thing a wash of walnut stain to tone down the fresh looking paint so the whole table looked a bit more lived on.

Pallet Wood Top Table Fusion Bayberry, Bliss-Ranch.com

The pallet wood has some grays in it which I love, so I stained the edges and then only a very light coat on the top so the weathered look would still show.


The shelf is perfect for all the books and things she likes to keep handy when she is lounging.

Pallet Wood Top Table Fusion Bayberry, Bliss-Ranch.com

She and I both liked the look of it the second time around. 

Pallet Wood Top Table Fusion Bayberry, Bliss-Ranch.com

It's sort of rustic, and different, with a bit of storage, and the colors are just right.   And the best part is that Daughter #1 and her husband both like it.  That makes me happy.

Pallet Wood Top Table Fusion Bayberry, Bliss-Ranch.com





12 comments :

  1. Well, isn't that a dandy? You did a nice job and it really blends rustic and a bit of formal with the 'curlicues'. I actually LOVE that color. I had a lot of green for a lot of years and I find greens like that very easy to live with. xo Diana

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  2. Yes, everything yes! The pallet top really makes it!

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  3. OH I love how that turned out! So nice to use what you have...and one thing gone from the shed!

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  4. Another great piece, B! Lucky daughter.

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  5. Very cool... I usually have a severe allergy to pallet wood, but this I love! Beautiful mix of colour, style and wood. Patiently waiting for your Halloween series Bliss..... :) xo

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  6. I love that Bayberry color.they were highlighting it last week on Instagram. The table is perfect!

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  7. I agree with you about the bayberry. And nothing beats slapping on the pallet wood!

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  8. Love the make over! And what a great idea to use the walnut stain as an aging glaze. Great job, girlie!
    The Other Marian

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  9. "Parts is Parts" furniture better than an $85 table any day! Great look for less!

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  10. I love it with this makeover. Lucky daughter to get custom made over furniture by mom!

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  11. Is that funny what garage sale sellers apologize for? Little do they know apparently. I just LOVE the new look. Bayberry goes very nicely with pallet wood!

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  12. love the bayberry color. Beautiful table

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