Repurposing furniture can be as simple as changing out the hardware or painting it a different color. Come see how we updated these vintage yard sale nightstands and transformed them into Modern Painted Nightstands with Country Chic Paint and a little bit of imagination!
I have been waiting to share this next furniture makeover with you for awhile now!
Perhaps its because I enthusastically scored these lovely side tables at a furniture yard sale for the bargain price of $50, then brought them home to sit while I decided which paint color to paint them.
I'm affectionately calling this next furniture makeover the Hudson Side Tables and these twins have been a labor of love!
A big thank you to Country Chic Paint for sending us the furniture paint for these painted nightstands!
Perhaps its because I enthusastically scored these lovely side tables at a furniture yard sale for the bargain price of $50, then brought them home to sit while I decided which paint color to paint them.
I'm affectionately calling this next furniture makeover the Hudson Side Tables and these twins have been a labor of love!
A big thank you to Country Chic Paint for sending us the furniture paint for these painted nightstands!
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They don't build furniture like they used to so anytime you can find vintage pieces of furniture with good bones, it feels a little bit like winning the lottery! ;)
There's nothing that a little sanding, staining or painting can't do to make old furniture pieces look new again!
Here's what my $50 bought. A pair of end tables. Aren't they both cute and sad looking all at the same time?
MODERN NIGHTSTANDS MAKEOVER
Here are the supplies I used to modernize the look of these tables. If you love this furniture paint color as much as I do, you can order this paint color here. Be sure to use this coupon code so you get 10% off your order!
Here are the supplies I used to modernize the look of these tables. If you love this furniture paint color as much as I do, you can order this paint color here. Be sure to use this coupon code so you get 10% off your order!
PAINTED MODERN BEDSIDE TABLE SUPPLIES
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MODERN PAINTED NIGHTSTAND DIRECTIONS
First things first.... ditch the doors! Since one of the doors were warped and un-fixable, it made the decision really easy!
I removed all of the hinges and applied wood filler
to the existing screw holes and to all of the knicks in the piece.  |
After about an hour the wood filler
was completely dry and ready for a light sanding.
This is such a pretty shade of blue!
This top coat was applied after 24 hours and the hardware received a much needed facelift with a coat of Pocket Watch Metallic Cream.
Here's another look at our before and after Modern Painted Nightstands.
If you aren't interested in a DIY project, Amazon has some really lovely and affordable modern nightstands to choose from.
Mirrored Nightstand: If you're looking for a modern mirrored bedside table, this is a collection of some of the highest rated mirrored nightstands on Amazon.
There are some pretty fantastic ones to choose from!
Modern Nightstand: I'm drooling over these modern bedside table! Here's a popular selection of modern nightstands!
Click here to see how we modernized this thrift store dresser!
If you enjoyed this furniture makeover, we would love it if you'd share it on Pinterest or Facebook!
Take Care!
Carrie || Thirty Eighth Street
This top coat was applied after 24 hours and the hardware received a much needed facelift with a coat of Pocket Watch Metallic Cream.
Here's another look at our before and after Modern Painted Nightstands.
MORE MODERN BEDSIDE TABLES
If you aren't interested in a DIY project, Amazon has some really lovely and affordable modern nightstands to choose from.
Mirrored Nightstand: If you're looking for a modern mirrored bedside table, this is a collection of some of the highest rated mirrored nightstands on Amazon.
There are some pretty fantastic ones to choose from!
Modern Nightstand: I'm drooling over these modern bedside table! Here's a popular selection of modern nightstands!
Now, I hope you'll go and find YOURSELF a great vintage piece and have fun fixing it up! You've got this!
We have a few more repurposing furniture projects that you might like!
Check out our DIY Modern Hairpin Bench Tutorial we built from wood and some hairpin legs!
Or our Repurposed Emerald Green Cabinet we created from the top of a china hutch.. it will get your wheels spinning!
You can see our very favorite furniture paints to paint furniture with here!
MORE PAINTED FURNITURE PROJECTS
We have a few more repurposing furniture projects that you might like!
Check out our DIY Modern Hairpin Bench Tutorial we built from wood and some hairpin legs!
Or our Repurposed Emerald Green Cabinet we created from the top of a china hutch.. it will get your wheels spinning!
You can see our very favorite furniture paints to paint furniture with here!
Click here to see how we modernized this thrift store dresser!
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If you enjoyed this furniture makeover, we would love it if you'd share it on Pinterest or Facebook!
Take Care!
Carrie || Thirty Eighth Street
MODERN ACCESSORY IDEAS
These are so charming and chic!!! I love them!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Katelyn! I'm in love with Country Chic Paint's Midnight Sky color. :)
DeleteOh my gosh these turned out absolutely stunning! LOVE that blue! Our To grandma's house we go link party just opened this morning, we would love to have you!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the invite & for your sweet compliments!
DeleteWhat an amazing color! I would have never thought of removing the doors. They look more modern now!
ReplyDeleteI love the color too! Thanks, Emy!
DeleteThese are beautiful! Gorgeous colour and I love how you converted them to open shelving. Just lovely. Sue via #CreateLinkInspire
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that you liked them! Thanks for stopping by, Sue!
DeleteI love the blue color! It looks great! I glad to see that you can't really see the spots where the woodfiller filled in the holes. I need to replace some handles on my sons dresser and the new one I got are smaller so I am hoping that some wood filler will hide it enough so that it won't be noticeable that there use to be a hole there. I might have to do a test run first because drilling holes in the front of his dresser makes me nervous. I don't want to ruin it.
ReplyDelete- Jaclyn
You'll be great! Wood filler will work. Sometimes it takes a few cycles to fill and sand, then fill and sand again... but it will work! Good luck with your dresser!
DeleteThese turned out a-maz-ing!!! Love the color and the new open shelving! I can't believe how smooth the finish turned out!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you, Samantha! I'm smitten with the color too!
DeleteHi Carrie! I am featuring your amazing nightstands at Totally Terrific Tuesday tomorrow. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteWow! Thanks so much Sherry! It's an honor!
DeleteCarrie, that color is absolutely stunning. And I'm not someone who loves gold as an accent, I usually steer towards silver but the blue and gold look fantastic together.
ReplyDeleteWill definitely be checking out these products, I love that you were able to get good coverage and two coats, and the color is just stunning.
The color is so vibrant, it's definitely one of my new favorites! Thanks so much, Nikki! :)
DeleteCarrie, these are gorgeous and the color is perfection! Thank you for sharing, you are one of the features at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to this week's bash! http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2016/10/make-pretty-monday-week-194.html Have a lovely Fall week. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Kathryn! I'll be sure to stop by! Thanks again!
DeleteHoly moly. Absolute perfection! Can I ask what does the tough stuff do and why was the metallic paint applied? I would love to try and do my first DIY with just a few tips. Thanks in advance. Totally lusting over these!! xo Starla
ReplyDeleteThank you, Starla! The Tough Coat is a clear coat that protects the paint. The metallic paint was brushed just onto the hardware and not the actual piece itself. I say Go FOR IT! Practice painting a small piece that you don't necessarily care about first to get your feet wet. It really isn't hard! I like the Purdy paint brushes. A 2" or 2 1/2" is a good base to start with. Prep your piece- wipe it down, make sure it's free from dust and dirt. A light sanding all over will help with the adhesion. Paint in light coats and let it completely dry between coats. Wait 24 hours to apply your top coat. If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask away! Good luck... you'll rock it!
DeleteThese turned out so beautifully! Thanks for sharing at the Creative Collection Link Party.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you liked them, Marie!
DeleteStunning color! I love how attractive they are without the doors. You're a feature tomorrow at Welcome Home Wednesdays! Congrats. See you there!
ReplyDeleteIsn't the color great!? Thanks so much for the feature, Erin!
DeleteIt's such a pity that one of the doors was un-savable, but you did an amazing job transforming the Hudson twins Carrie. Thank you so much for sharing with us at the Sweet Inspiration party
ReplyDeleteYes! I did everything I could think of to try and straighten it out.. some of which looked really silly. ;) Thanks, Michelle!
DeleteThese are stunning! I love that blue! Featuring these at tomorrow nights Best of the Weekend Link Party. Thanks for linking up with us!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jenna! :)
DeleteTotally love your gorgeous nightstands. The color is spectacular. Thank you so much for sharing at Snickerdoodle Create~Bake~Make link party!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Sharon! Have a great weekend!
DeleteI am featuring you nightstands on Snickerdoodle Create~Bake~Make link party today.
DeleteI am featuring you nightstands on Snickerdoodle Create~Bake~Make link party today.
DeleteLove that blue color especially with the gold hardware!! You have transformed those tables into amazing, elegant pieces!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it a pretty combination?! I'm glad someone else thinks so too! Thank you for sweet compliments, Keri and.... I love your name. ;)
DeleteI'm going to be doing this to some nightstands I found- the colour will match perfectly! Question - Is the tough coat necessary? and did it change the look of the paint at all?
ReplyDeleteCountry Chic Paint's Tough Coat adds a protective layer to the paint. I would highly recommend it for any table top surface. The Tough Coat is clear and deepends the paint color a little and adds a light sheen. The pictures you see here have both All-in-One Decor Paint and Tough Coat applications. Hope that helps!
DeleteSuper transformation! I love the shade of blue. Great post!
ReplyDeleteIt's one of my favorite shades. Thank you! :)
DeleteHi Carrie, I just saw this post on the nightstands, and love love the blue. Have you any experience with CSP's Peacoat? Can you compare it to Midnight Sky for me? I'm wanting to paint an old secretary and don't want it to come out too dark.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a great post.
Kaye
Hi Kaye! Both colors are pretty bold. I would say that Midnight Sky has more of a purple undertone to its color. We painted this repurposed console here in Peacoat so you can see the difference. http://www.thirtyeighthstreet.com/2015/10/the-donovan-console.html
DeleteSo Pretty!!! Well done :-) I am going to copy you..! Regards from the UK - Henriette B
ReplyDeleteGlad you've been inspired, Henriette! Best of luck with your furniture project!
DeleteThese are AMAZING! I love a good furniture redo project. Paint really is the best, isn't it?
ReplyDeletePaint IS magical... I couldn't agree more! Thanks for your kind words, Gabby! :)
DeleteWhere did you get this paint?
ReplyDeleteHi! This furniture paint is called Midnight Sky and is from Country Chic Paint line. If they don't offer this paint color anymore you can mix a custom paint color to match it!
ReplyDeleteWow! I just picked my jaw off the floor! LOVE the color and removing the doors was a fantastic idea! I'm ready to transform some of our furniture with the inspiration I've gotten from your post. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHi Carrie! I haven't tried Country Chic yet but I did purchase Peacoat, Bees Knees and Crinoline so I can try it out. I really appreciate your blogs about furniture repairs and painting. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi there amazing job on the stands! I just wondered if you could tell me where you got the area rug? Thanks❤️
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