Hey Hey! What’s up y’all?! Can I get a what, what?! for S.P.R.I.N.G.!!! The warmer, sunny weather always motivates me to get stuff done. And when I get stuff done, I always feel like a rock star. Last week I started working on several different things at once (you don’t do that?) but one of those things was this AMAZING Credenza. Painted, two-tone, hair pin legs, Credenza. *swoon*
Those legs, amiright?! Stop staring, it’s rude! Ohhh,okaaaay…go ahead and stare, she doesn’t mind.
About two weeks ago my husband was moving offices at work and texted me a picture of a random piece of furniture and asked if I wanted it. O to the M to the G, heck YES I want it!! I was so psyched to get a FREE mid-century modern Credenza and knew immediately I’d be adding hairpin legs to this piece for two reasons. 1. To give it some height so I could use it in my dining room. 2. to give it a little more visual interest.
Before adding these sexy legs from Osborne Wood, I first removed the handles and painted the drawers using white chalk paint and then a protective clear coat over that. I had a ton of wood grain and stain bleed through. This Credenza had been used as a coffee station for the State of West Virginia for 10+ years. She did good, she did real good. But, as you already know, coffee definitely stains. I wipe and wiped and wiped. To no avail. Many, many coats of white chalk paint later, I was satisfied with how it looked. We let the clear coats dry for 24 hours then we flipped it onto it’s back and added the hair pin legs.
Adding Hairpin Legs to the Credenza
It was so easy! I decided on the flat black coated finish and the 18″ coffee table height. We just removed the old legs (which I kept, of course!) and added the new. All you do is get your screws of choice, mark your holes, pre-drill then drive your screws in.
Next I lined the drawers with heavy duty wrapping paper. (If you follow me on Instagram you know I originally tried adhesive fabric which was an epic fail! Do not over-complicate things, lesson learned) Then I added these leather pulls. Aren’t they PERFECT?! I’ll have a tutorial next week for those, so stay tuned. This beautiful lady holds a ton of dining paraphernalia, which I was really lacking in this room.
What do you think of my Credenza with these gorgeous hairpin legs? I’m seriously so in love with this piece. I do not consider myself a furniture expert. I typically don’t makeover much furniture at all but this I am so proud of!
Supplies Used to Update this Credenza
Hairpin Legs from Osborne Wood // Rustoleum Chalked Paint – Linen White // AmericanaDecor Soft-touch Varnish // Leather Strip // Brass Machine Screws // Brass Finishing Washers // Foal Roller + Handle
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Fantastic makeover, Leigh Anne! The original piece was dated and boring and now it looks gorgeous and expensive. The hairpin legs are perfect!
i love the dividers inside. what a great find.
b
The dividers are great for storage, thanks for stopping by!
LOVE everything about this!!!
Thanks Bre!
Oh my gosh! Leigh Anne, this is seriously incredible!!! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE those hairpin legs and leather handles – such great ideas! And the two tone look is absolutely perfect!
Thanks so much Kristi! It is pretty swoonworthy!
It’s beautiful. I’m getting a large banquette in a cpl weeks maybe you can take a look at it and give me some ideas or refinishing it.
Thanks and sure, I’d love to!
I can’t even believe that’s the same piece!! It looks so professional and is absolutely perfect for your space!
Gah!! Thanks Friend!!!
So fantastic!! Love this piece; nice work!!
Love those hairpin legs with the two toned paint! Awesome makeover!
One of my favorites! Great job!
super cute merci
Wow – what an update! It looks amazing, and I can’t believe how much the legs, drawer pulls, and paint totally changed the look of it.
Beautiful.
Leigh Anne, I absolutely love this!! I’m looking to do something similar in my niece’s dining room, thanks for the inspiration! Pinning!
Thank you Roxanne! Would love to see what you do in your nieces dining room.
Oh I love this Credenza! I have been looking for one that has that vintage feel to put my LP player on it. Great makeover. Love those sexy legs too! Stopping by to let you know you are being featured on Friday’s P3 Party post! Have a great week! Thanks for pinning!
Best,
Kim
Totally OMG!!! The changes you made make this look like a different piece of furniture and so appealing to the eye!! Awesome find and makeover!
WOW what a makeover! I think I’m gonna try to build something similar, thanks for the inspiration! Love the leather handles, such a nice touch 🙂
You should be so proud of this beauty! What an incredible find it was! Pinning 😉
Thanks, its definitely one of my favorite pieces ever!