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Hi,
I used to be a decorative painter. This will be easy as long as you can do it out side or in a well ventilated area. First lightly sand any spots you think are rough. Use a finer grit sandpaper so the sanding marks won't show through. Use spray primer in white first. If you don't prime you'll go through 10 cans of expensive white spray paint. When the primer is dry sand any drips etc. Now your ready to spray the white paint. I would use a satin finish. High gloss will show all imperfections. Don't spray to close because you will get drips. Go slow and steady with a sweeping arm motion about 10 inches from the piece. You should spray the white paint twice if needed. Remember spraying too close will create drips. DON'T use water based spray paint! It just doesn't work as well.
Best of Luck!

don't forget to start and stop off the piece as well, I find that helps with drips.

If the piece has a clear finish on it already as opposed to being raw wood, you should lightly sand the entire thing with fine grit paper before proceeding as above. Just go over it enough to take the shine off the existing finish.

I am wondering if anyone has done this, and if so... how has the paint held up? I also hate my kitchen table (similar to shown) and would love to paint it, but I am afraid of the paint chipping/ scratching.

wow thanks so much fleadell and everyone, im glad this is an option!