It all started with a bar cart. And I'm still on the hunt for that.
Since "The Draper Room" has a modern vibe, it was decided that our current furniture needed assessment. Chris's coffee tables were from his twenties: an old, scratchy wooden number complete with matching scratchy, wooden and outdated end table. I debated on trying to give them a facelift but ultimately, we decided that we needed some new ones.
Keeping with the "Hollywood-Regency-meets-Don-Draper" theme, I began searching for glass and brass furniture on Craigslist, estate sales and wherever else I could find said table without breaking the bank. Most brass tables go for about $150+ in my area. I'm looking to spend $100 or less. Full priced items online were way out of my price range, running as high as several thousands of dollars. Sheesh.
I'm a GIGANTE fan of Pinterest and find a lot of inspiration as I'm sure all of you do too. I came across some really great Ikea hack ideas and decided that (for now) I would purchase a glass and metal coffee table and transform it into brass!
I chose the Ikea Vittsjo Nesting Table because when extended, it was just about the length of our previous table. I especially love that there is a second level where I can put magazines, vases and flowers.
Since "The Draper Room" has a modern vibe, it was decided that our current furniture needed assessment. Chris's coffee tables were from his twenties: an old, scratchy wooden number complete with matching scratchy, wooden and outdated end table. I debated on trying to give them a facelift but ultimately, we decided that we needed some new ones.
Keeping with the "Hollywood-Regency-meets-Don-Draper" theme, I began searching for glass and brass furniture on Craigslist, estate sales and wherever else I could find said table without breaking the bank. Most brass tables go for about $150+ in my area. I'm looking to spend $100 or less. Full priced items online were way out of my price range, running as high as several thousands of dollars. Sheesh.
I'm a GIGANTE fan of Pinterest and find a lot of inspiration as I'm sure all of you do too. I came across some really great Ikea hack ideas and decided that (for now) I would purchase a glass and metal coffee table and transform it into brass!
I chose the Ikea Vittsjo Nesting Table because when extended, it was just about the length of our previous table. I especially love that there is a second level where I can put magazines, vases and flowers.
I LOVE how the table turned out! Assembly wasn't difficult at all and at $59.99, it was a decently priced first project. And the table is super sturdy! I used Rustoleum Specialty spray paint in gold (2 cans worth) after reading several comparison blogs on the different gold colors out there. I also plan on removing the black panel on the lower level and replacing it with a mirror to brighten up the piece.
I would still love a real brass and glass table at some point and will probably end up moving this into my office at some point. I liked the table so much, I'm planning on doing gold bookshelves that flank the couch and 2 more for the comfy movie room!
