Do you remember when I shared my original plan for my office/craft space and I showed you the bare bones picture of the room after I moved my four year old's things to his big brother's room?
See that table there, all disassembled on the floor. Yeah, that was what I was working with for my work surface in the new office. I liked the clean lines but to be honest all that dark wood looked much heavier than I thought when I first created my inspiration mood board:
My first inclination was to paint the legs white. But hubby quickly vetoed that (could it be because I've already painted the dining room table twice in the past four months and still am not happy with it?)
Soooooo....I had an idea while at Walmart the other day-what about removable white contact paper? Ding-Ding-Ding! I had to give it a try!
This was a trial and error process. I first tried to wrap the legs and tabletop base while the table was assembled and it turned out horrible.
I realized I need to be able to wrap the entire leg with one piece and try to hide the seam along the inner corner of the leg. So the table was disassembled.
The key for me to get a good result was to lay my contact paper down on the floor with the backing removed then place the outer corner (most visible) of the leg in the middle and smooth from the center to the outer edges with a gift card to remove air bubbles. I took my time and the result was exactly what I wanted!
So, one more time, before:
And after!!
I'm finishing up the final touches on the office this week and will share the full reveal with you as soon as possible-I'm so unbelievably excited by how it has turned out!
Would you try a temporary furniture makeover with contact paper?
Inspire Me Heather says
Whaaaa? That's TOO COOL Melissa! See I would have never, ever thought to do that (WalMart does not inspire me....) I think I need to go shopping with you one day. Your desk looks fabulous and your office is looking beautiful!
Ann says
I love contact paper and it's come a long way since it first came out! Awesome pics. I've shared everywhere!
Tiffany | offbeat + inspired says
What a great idea!!! Amazing alternative to painting! I'm totally going to try this. Thanks for sharing!! 😀
Sheena says
I love it!! I have a desk that has the clear coat and I have been unsure about painting it. I'll have to remember this idea.
Melissa says
Please let me know if you try it Sheena! It took some patience but way less work than painting!
Beverly says
Wow! I have used contact paper but never thought of it to cover a desk. Great job! It looks wonderful.
Bev
Melissa says
Thanks Beverly!
ngnrdgrl says
It looks so much better with white legs and apron! It's certainly a creative solution. How would you compare it to painting? If you had another table you wanted to do a makeover for, would you opt to this solution over painting? I'm going to pin this. Never know when this technique may come in handy in the future.
Melissa says
Overall the process was faster than painting and gave me a non-permanant solution. If my hubby would have let me paint I probably would have gone that route but he really didn't want me to so this was a great alternative! You can tell up close it's contact paper so if you're the type that would be bothered by that I'd stick to painting.
Courtenay says
What?? Now where in your brilliant little mind did you get an idea like this? I'm staring my coffee table down right now and wondering.... hmm....
Jacque says
Look at you! Love this idea!
Christina @ Floridays Mom says
What a brilliant idea and it really turned out fantastic! It gives the table a whole new look and I think actually looks WAY better than painting them.
Melissa says
Thanks Christina! I was so pleased with the end result!
Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says
How cool is that? I would've never thought of that. Awesome!
Nancy
keri @ shaken together says
You are genius girl - that desk is AMAZING!!
Laura Beth says
That is amazing! I would have never thought of it, but it really is a perfect idea if you have an old piece that you are afraid to paint...but want a change! Way to go :o)
Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says
I cannot believe you did that with contact paper...awesome!
Crystal says
Way too cool!! I can't believe you did it with contact paper. Simply Genius! Incredible!!
Melissa says
Awwww, thanks Crystal!
Michele says
Very cool idea. Love the look! So cute how your kitty and toddler hung out for your makeover:)
Mel says
That is a great idea it turned out really well.
I used vinyl to do a dresser in the kids room - best thing is that if you want to change it up it's really simple. I wanted sesame street which I knew they would outgrow so repainting in a year or two wasn't really appealing and it's so easy to clean feel free to check it out https://mellywoods5.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/jaw-dropping-draws.html
Melissa says
That's a great idea Mel!
Karen @ Dogs Don't Eat Pizza says
Holy cow! I thought you had painted the legs and base! It looks great - great idea!
Melissa says
Thanks so much Karen!!
Ruth says
This is an amazing idea. I would never thought it was contact paper. It looks amazing.
Ruth
Melissa says
Aw, thanks so much Ruth!
laura@Top This Top That says
Melissa- this idea is brillant! I never would have thought to use contact paper on furniture. you are awesome.
Melissa says
That means so much coming from someone as awesome as you!! 😉
Jenn says
I would never have guessed you used contact paper! Sooo cool! I'd love it if you stopped by to link up at Thrifty to Nifty Thursdays at A Jennuine Life. https://www.ajennuinelife.com/2013/02/thrifty-to-nifty-thursdays-6.html
Melissa says
Thanks Jenn! I've been out if town but will be sure to link up this Thursday!
Ira Morse says
Wow, what a cute table you have here Melissa! Yes, contact paper is an inexpensive and easy way to revamp furniture.
Melissa says
Thanks Ira!
Megin says
Wow! I never would have thought... great idea!
~ Megin of VMG206
Tia says
Neat! A nice alternative to painting.
The Style Sisters says
Wow this looks soo good! Who would have thought to use contact paper of all things! Come link up to Centerpiece Wed. and share this post with us.
Karin
katie goldsworthy says
Way to think outside the box! It turned out awesome! Just featured this in my DIY round-up from last week's Monday Funday party!
https://www.creativelylivingblog.com/2013/02/diy-round-up-features-from-monday-funday-5.html
Thanks for linking!
Melissa says
Thanks os much for the feature Katie, and thanks for hosting-I love that party!!
Ania says
I love peel and stick! I rent, so I don't get to re do the right way. I have to be able to have everything temporary and easily cleaned up.
I just re did my entire falling apart, water damaged chip board kitchen cabinets, the color of poop, with black leather contact paper from Home Depot. Black high gloss latex paint finishes, candy apple red details.
$30 at the most! Wish I could show some pictures!
Love your legs!
Melissa Riker says
I'd love to see pics Ania!!
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