DIY Nightstand Makeover
I did a painted update to our basic nightstand to give it some personality and add some color to our dark room. I am super happy with the outcome.
You can see on the left how it looked before, and the right is the current state!
Fortunately, Michael’s had a stencil that matched my design and I purchased it! Link to the stencil: https://www.michaels.com/diy-home-bone-inlay-laser-stencil-set-by-artminds/10478855.html.
I had to do this project indoors, so I put it on some trashbags to protect the floor.
I used a brush because I wanted it to look hand painted, but a roller would work as well for a smoother finish.
I pulled out the drawers and I used the chalk paint in Rust-o-leum’s Coast Blue, matte chalk paint. No primer needed.
Just making fun of myself for having to paint in the living room.
The directions say you can place with tape, but painters tape was pulling off my chalk paint so I just held it down. It wasn't perfect, but I was happy with the results.
You can see for the bigger areas a sponge is going to give you a lot better coverage.
Here's what it looked like with the recommended placement of the stencil
This is once the basic stencil was completed.
You can see on the top I added more free hand details and on the bottom drawer that's only the stencil design.
Here's a shot of all the details up close
Here's the finished product!
Here's the final product. I am planning to do some small touch ups, adding a top coat to seal it, and adding interesting knobs.
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Melody Kelley on Jun 03, 2021
LOVE IT!!! I'm not going to lie... I'm actually kind of obsessed with it, seriously though it's Beautiful 😊
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What would you use for a glossy finish?
I agree with the lady above, Lori. I’d get some cool legs and paint them white. Lift that bad boy up and show it off. It’s awesome!
Question: WHERE did you get those COOL long wooden looking accent pieces above the nightstand? I’m like obsessing over them!!!
Curious about the hanging piece wher dud you get that grom