Look for Less #1

Welcome to my very first Look for Less. I am going to recreate a look found in some of the popular catalogs, magazines and websites but on a budget. As for now I plan this to be a monthly feature.

Here are the inspirations. SO MANY CHOICES!!

Chrome 

http://www.laylagrayce.com $526

Hammered Nickle

www.thedesignerinsider.com $399

Brushed Aluminum

https://www.brocadehome.com $299

Polished Aluminum

http://www.zgallerie.com, $100

Hammered Copper

http://www.finecraftsimports.com $499 

Antique Mahogany, Bronze and Marble

http://newel.com, $18,500

Hammered metal Cocktail table

http://www.valuecitynj.com/Item.aspx?ItemID=1439566418&ItemNum=45205, no price specified

BEFORE

And here is my sad little table. Looking more than a tad worn. 

So which way did I decide to go on my sad little table.  Chrome? Hammered Nickle? Brushed aluminum? Polished Aluminum? Hammered Copper? Antiquey Wood and Bronze?

X The chrome table won't work because the shape is completely different, not to mention the finish will be difficult for me to recreate since it is mirror like.
? The hammered nickle  table is a contender. The circular shape and overall height  works . The base is different but the finish could be re-created
X The brushed aluminum table won't work even though they are both circular tables the overall profile is to dissimilar. However, I think the finish could be re-created.
X The polished aluminum is also eliminated. The lines are comparable but the finish is to mirror like for me to recreate.
? The hammered copper  table is a contender. The circular shape and overall height  works . The profile is dissimilar but the finish could be re-created
? The antiquey  table is a very strong contender. The circular shape and overall height  works. The lines are very similar.. The marble look can be created  with faux paint, the bronze finish can be replicated and the detailing can be mimicked with decorative trim work.
? The hammered metal cocktail table is a contender. The circular shape works. The height, profile and base are  dissimilar but the finish could be re-created

You would think the antiquey table wins but it looks a little to heavy and staid. So pick again. Here's a clue...

AFTER
Yep I went for a hammered metal finish with a twist. Soooooo (drum roll please)....

I think the nailhead trim gives it some oomph!

You can really see the texture here.

Wanna see how I did this? Check my blog on Tuesday (Feb 28th)  and I will give you the details including cost.  CLICK HERE

How did it turn out? Is it a hit or miss?


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