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    Home » Thrifting/Craigslist

    Dining Room, Furniture Makeovers, Kitchen, Thrifting/Craigslist

    Dingy To Dark and Lovely Coffee Bar Update (video)

    (updated 10/2021)

    Some black paint was all it took for a dingy to dark and lovely coffee bar update. As the first steps in my breakfast nook makeover, I have to say we're off to a good start.

    Fun fact I’ve never owned a piece of black furniture. Let alone painted one black before. But, I’m so glad I took the leap! Because I just adore how it turned out. 

    Black Coffee Bar Makeover

    Over the years I've share my coffee bar many many times. Including my annual hot cocoa bar setup.

    This vintage faux bamboo sideboard is one of my favorite finds while thrifting A.K.A “treasure hunting” a few years ago. 

    When I first found it, it was a dingy yellow.  I partnered with  HomeRight for a gleaming white makeover. 

    faux-bamboo-sideboard-before161029-6

    The bright side is since that makeover in 2016 this vintage bamboo sideboard turned coffee bar has definitely been getting used on a daily basis.

    However, years of daily use have it looking dingy and drab. The stained top from hundreds of micro spills of tea and coffee over the years was the worse part.

    Vintage Faux Bamboo Sideboard dirty

    Dingy To Dark and Lovely Coffee Bar Update

    Since this my second time giving this faux bamboo sideboard a makeover. I didn't need to do much prep before painting. Just a quick wipe down with a slightly damp cloth. 

    To start this makeover I did one coat of black spray paint primer. Followed by two coats of Rustoleum flat black paint. As always let it dry in between coats. 

    Rustoleum Black Spray Paint Flat

    Two days later back in the house it went. Then I wiped down the inside and replaced the old contact paper with a new gray colored contact paper.

    Gray Contact Paper

    Now onto the hardware, the black paint with gold hardware was my initial plan for this coffee bar update.

    But...

    Once I got it back inside and put on the gold knobs. I wasn’t in love with the "glam" vibes I was getting. 

    Gold Knobs black sideboard

    However, I did like the new hexagon knobs I got better than the existing button knobs. In the end, I decided to go with the new knobs along with the two existing ring pulls.

    Instead of gold, I went bold. And decided to try and achieve a monochromatic look by also painting the hardware black.

    Black Spray Paint Knobs

    And wow! The finished look is even better than I pictured in my mind. This admittedly feels like a bit of growth in my decorating.

    I've never owned a piece of black furniture before, and even as recently as two years ago I would have been completely opposed to using black paint.

    Faux Bamboo Sideboard Painted Black
    DIY Black Painted Dresser

    One of the best part of this makeover is the inexpensive cutlery tray that proved to be the perfect solution for keeping my K-Cups Pods and sugar packets organized.

    I share more info and also how to organize your tea packets in the video below. The mugs are new as well. They are a nice big size (16 oz) and were only $2.

    K-Cup Organization for cheapK-Cup Organization for cheap

    Having my coffee bar feel “heavy” in my breakfast nook was my biggest fear when I decided to paint it black. Thankfully that’s not an issue at all!

    Having a nice big window right across from this piece I think helps keep the overall space still feeling airy and bright.

    Black Vintage Faux bamboo Sideboard

    Now not only does my coffee bar no longer look dingy and drab. It's super organized now with a place for everything and in its place!

    Be sure to watch the video for more info on how to organize your Keurig K-Cups for cheap. How I’m protecting the top from future spills, contact paper update, and what I’m housing in the cabinets below!


    Coffee Bar Update Video

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    Check out the full makeover plans for my breakfast nook HERE:

    Breakfast Nook Decor Ideas

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    Comments

    1. JAMALA WALLACE says

      November 03, 2020 at 12:35 am

      The new look is very elegant! Although I did like the white, but this black is definitely a winning look!

      Reply
    2. Jess says

      October 28, 2020 at 3:58 pm

      Wow. Great makeover! And nice styling. So sorry for your loss. Our pets are such a special piece of our lives. Hugs. ~Jess

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        October 30, 2020 at 10:20 am

        Thank you, Jessica ❤️ ! She was special to us. We will pass on the love to a new furry friend pretty soon. 😊

        Reply

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