The Mezzanine and a Table Transformation

There is a spot in our living room we call "the mezzanine" - actually it is a parsons console table placed behind the main couch that faces the TV.  Two upholstered dining chairs from Pier 1 make this an ideal spot to have a snack, surf the net, or work on a crafty project while whatever "gripping" drama plays out on TV.

This parsons table was custom made many years ago in (wait for it) pale lavender laminate during my "Southwestern phase."  It coordinated with a rose/lavender/khaki tweed sectional couch and a custom pieced carpet. There have been several couches and carpets since that time, but the table has lingered on in various places around the room. It's a perfect size and quite functional - the only drawback being the color.

When the most recent couch came to live in the house, the lavender laminate just did not work with the cinnamon colored leather. I searched for a replacement table without success - how could one improve on perfection?  It became very clear that it was time to "refresh" or refinish the parsons table. (Note: I've been looking for a photo of the table in its lavender skin, but haven't found one.  Apparently it has been successfully obliterated from the history of our furniture.)

With the man of the house voicing his skepticism, a roll of brown kraft paper and a jar of Mod Podge began the transformation.  The paper was ripped into pieces of varying sizes and applied to the entire surface of the table overlapping the uneven edges.  In some places, the paper rippled a bit, but I liked the texture it gave to the table. It took a few evenings of work to cover the whole table - the legs were time-consuming since they had to be covered on all four sides.

Below you can see the torn edges of the paper on the legs and some of the uneven overlaps that add texture and interest to the surface.

Table legs

Parsons table corner

Parsons Table Top

After all the lavender laminate had been covered, the table cured for about two weeks. I wanted a "top coat" of something  to seal the surface and after some looking around decided to apply several coats of Mod Podge Hard Coat. It was looking good.


Below is the parsons table in all its glory.  It is the perfect color to give the perfect table a perfect new look to complement the most recent (and final) perfect couch purchase. Success!

Cheers!

S.