Simple and Thrifty Upcycle

You see these old octagon end tables all the time in consignment shops and Goodwill.  I have always passed them up, until I noticed that they have a lot of storage space!  So, I thought I would give it a facelift with a little paint and new hardware.

I will let you in on a little secret...for small furniture with a veneer finish, just use a spray paint with a primer!  There is no need to sand these pieces down, or waste time with primer.  

I use Valspar Satin White spray paint with primer.  Next, I used sand paper to distress, and replaced the hardware.  Very simple upcyle, and a great table with plenty of storage!