So I had an itch. I needed wanted to paint something reallll bad! Do you ever get that way? I really didn’t need anymore furniture, so I thought I would re-do one of the pieces I already had. The kitchen table needed to go first! I painted it white over a year age (which I have loved), however my son unfortunately got the best of it. 
So I decided to make a change…
Do ANY of you remember my first kitchen table makeover? Probably not. I think a year ago there was only about 50 people reading this blog. I originally found this table on craigslist for $60 bucks! With the chairs! I thought that was an awesome deal.. because this is a real sturdy table. In this picture I didn’t have the leaf in, it’s in now. I love the square look.
I did love the plain white and black… but I’m LOVING the stripes so much better. Okay and please notice the chandelier. I’ve hated it for the past year and FINALLY did something about it!
I also have to say I think my photography has gotten A LOT better. That picture is horrible. lol.
My table was definitely in dire need of a makeover! Between paint, crayons, spaghetti stains, fork marks… you name it, it was trashed! Okay maybe not trashed but it definitely wasn’t holding up well. I did things a little different this time… and I’m hoping it will withstand Carson’s destruction.
I’ve always been a black and white kind of girl… it just looks so classy! I knew I wanted to keep the table black and white, I just wanted the black to be a little more dominant. I also knew I wanted some type of design on top. I was thinking of doing a chevron pattern at first, but then I just decided to stick with the classic stripes. I’m glad I did.
I LOVE how it turned out. At first I thought I went a little over board on the distressing, but I think it’s perfect! If Carson drags his fork on the table… all the better! ;)
I also gave my candle a little makeover. What do you think?
Ah the Chandelier looks SO much better!! A little trim goes a LONG way! Thank you Jo-Ann’s 50% off coupons!
I also made this cord cover that took seriously five minutes. Why didn’t I do this sooner?
So there you have it… my Black and White Striped Table.
I think it looks awesome in our kitchen. I can’t believe it’s already been a year since our kitchen makeover. Crazy how time flies!
So what do you think?
I think I’m in LOVE.
Stay tuned to for more details on this project. I’ll fill you in on all the how-to’s. :)
Happy Friday!
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and managing editor of iheartnaptime.net. She is married to her best friend and together they have two beautiful children just under two years apart. Her days are filled with lots of snuggles, crafts, e-mails, avoiding the ever-growing pile of laundry, play dough, sneaking bites of chocolate and wondering, “Is it nap time yet?!” I Heart Nap Time is a creative site sharing DIY home projects on a budget, crafts, sewing tutorials, easy recipes, tips and techniques.
laxsupermom
It looks fantastic! Love all the changes! Love the trim on the chandelier shades, and the striping on the table! Your little one is just adorable, too! Thanks for sharing.
Kelsey @ Tattered and Inked
LOVE this. The stripes are gorgeous and I love the updates to the chandelier :) Great job!
Bobbi
That looks fantastic!!!! Great job!
Brianna!
oh me oh my
I am in LOVE with this
AHHHH
SO MUCH
fantastic RE-DO
xoxo
bB
Brittany
Wow! It looks fantastic! I'm glad you went with stripes too. Chevron may have looked too busy.
Mandy @ Sugar Bee Craft Edition
that looks so great!!
Jennifer
Fabulous! Really striking combination of the black and white :)
The Answer Is Chocolate
Wow this looks fantabulous! I am in love with your table!
jasper
Wow…great make over!! Thinking you need to come to my house!!! Looks great!
The Brownings
Oh I love it!! I actually remember, the first time I started reading your blog was during your kitchen makeover! That's what made me stick around! You are just fabulous and I LOVE the chandelier! I love how the entire room comes together with your table and the pop of color with the curtains is perfect! Good job you!
xoxo
Amber
I love it! Your house is so stinkin cute!
Renee
The table looks amazing!
Amy
How fun!
Kara
Wow! I LOVE it!!! I also love the changes to the chandelier!!
melanzana
Ovo je prekrasno…
Pozdrav.
Bliss Images
I have a table that is very similar, it is in need of a makeover. Thanks for sharing! New follower from Blissimagesandbeyond. :-)
Barefoot Apron
{LOVE} the boldness of it. :) keep up the good work!
Heidi
It looks amazing! Come decorate my house!!
Dezeray Jule
I LOVE it! such a good idea… I love black and white too… I just finished remodeling my bathroom and i did it black and white. white walls with 3 black stripes going across….
Necha
Love it!
Anthony and Erin Mills
love it!
Sommer
These kinds of projects make me kick myself for not reaching out of my comfort zone! I would have been too scared to do something like this but yet it turned out so INCREDIBLE! Thanks so much for linking up to the VIP party @ Designer Garden! Hope to see you again next week with another great project!
~Sommer
The Keele's
Can I have your kitchen??? :D
Burke & Chelle
That seriously looks amazing! I love it!! I"m so going to have to try that someday :)
Janine
Spectacularly fabulous!
Life In The Thrifty Lane
It looks amazing! Great job :)
Anna
LOOOOOVVVVVVVEEEEEE IT!!!!! Amazing.
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Chrissie
Your table is amazing! I love the black and white!
Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com
Your table is so fun!!
I shared it on my TT&J FB page. Love it!
xxox
Jen
Kara @ Mine for the Making
GORGEOUS!!! Turned out so lovely! What a smokin deal! $60!!
Marriah
I love it! I am currently in the works of tunring my kitchen black, white and green. I am going to paint my kitchen table how you did your first but opposite black on top and white on the bottom. All I have done so far is the two chairs that go in there http://mylifeunzipped.blogspot.com/2011/03/chair-lift.html
Lauren
Looks AMAZING!!!!! Nice job
Denissa
Awesome job!! I love it :)
Becky
LOVE the table!!!! The cord cover is very cute. Did you use velcor or how did you put it on? My husband would kill me if I tell him we have to take down the chandelier to put on a cord cover.
Kirsten
I LOVE IT! They both look fantastic!
AliLilly
WHOA!!! I love it! LOVE IT!
Kristy Carberry
Great job. I love the table, but the chandelier really makes a big difference!
Creative Escapes
This is awesome!!! I simply adore it!
Ty and Whitty
I am in love with this table. Are you sure you don't want to give it to me? ok ok I will just put this in my inspiration folder. I need something striped in my home for sure. Thank you for sharing and thank you for the opportunity to participate in your link party. I am new to the whole crafty thing and it is so much fun.
Vivienne @ the V Spot
Oh wow! That is quite a transformation! I love how you distressed the edges too. Great job!
(And yes, I like the candle re-do too!)
:)
Nike
Ooooooo! Adore, adore, adore.
Heather
I absolutely love this. You did such an awesome job with the distressing.
Amy Kirchhoff
This is about perfect! Fab job, lady!
Kimbo West @ a girl and a glue gun
featured this on my blog today!
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Denise
Love it! Very clever idea.
Neabear
That do-over looks wonderful! You did and awesome job on it. The whole room looks great. Now I am drooling….
~Linnea
Humble Homemaker
I love it! So sytlish and chic. Very cool. :)
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Terry
It looks amazing. I especially love your chandelier transformation. I can hardly believe that's the same lamp. Beautiful.
Kara
I {LOVE} black and white too! Now you just need to come to my house and re-vamp my furniture. It looks so modern chic! Happy Crafting!
Heather
That looks excellent! Great job!
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radn
Love the new look! Very unique!
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Katie @ EyeSpyDIY
So cute. I think the white knobs really make it pop. Great work!
Colleen @ MuralMaker&More
Very, very cool. I like the stripes better than chevron too. But, hey, the next time you get an itch to paint, grab a canvas, or piece of paper, and drop by and try out one of my tutes. I seriously need some testers! 'Course, guess I could actually invite people to try them out . . . duh!
Have a great weekend!
Star Graf Design
I love it. Can't go wrong with black and white in or near the kitchen.
Margaret
The BabbyMama
Awesome! I just showed it to my husband who is totally in favor of doing this to our own table, yay!
shopannies
what a classy look love it
Kara
It turned out awesome! I am featuring it tomorrow at Creations by Kara. :)
Pam
The stripes really add to it. Looks great. Nice job.
AGohl
What an awesome idea! I would never ever have thought of doing stripes on a table like that, but it turned out fantastic! Love the chandelier too!
craftyashley
I have that table, and let me tell you $50 for it was a GREAT deal. The finish on the top of ours is starting to wear- who knew Clorox wipes could be a problem?!
I will definitely think about doing some stripes!
Christina @ The Tattered Tag
Such a nifty idea!! I too have be bitten by the paint bug. :) Thank you for linking up to my K.I.S.S. blog bash last week. This weeks blog bash is in full swing again!! If you haven't already please be sure & link up more of your creativity, I look forward to seeing all your great ideas. :)
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Nikki
This is Gorgeous! Beautiful Job!
Amanda
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Kristina
I just love this! The stripes are a very nice touch! I do like how the black is a little more dominant!
I have a distressed coffee table, so when the puppy was teething, no big deal. I think distressed is the way to go! :)
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Amy @ Positively Splendid
This is absolutely fabulous! I love black and white, too. :)
linda @ craftaholics anonymous
Hey girl! Love it! Your kitchen is to die for! Big thumbs up over here ;o)
So are you going to CE or Spark? I would love to room with you! CE would have been tons funner if you’d crashed in the closet with me more! lol that sounds bad. ANYWAYS…..
happy crafting!
Linda
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Holly L
The stripes are fabulous! Classic – you cannot go wrong. What a great “punch” to the room. Pretty chandelier too.
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Dawn
Oh my stars, I love it – have always adored the crisp contrast of black and white stripes – it can be sophisticated or it can be wacky. And on a table, in that setting, it’s the coolest thing I have ever seen!!!
I♥naptime w/ Chocolate Sundaes
ah thank you! I’m definitely a sucker for black & white stripes! :)
Joy Craft
Now you just need to come to my house and re-vamp my furniture. Your table is so fun!! You did such an awesome job with the distressing.
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