Nightstand Makeover

Nightstand…

I decided to start with the nightstand.

The furniture in this room is pretty outdated. We have had this set for over 20 years. It came from a discount furniture store. I remember helping my husband pick it out for his condo early on in our relationship when we were dating.

I plan on keeping this furniture and painting it. I figured I would start with the nightstand first to see the direction I wanted to go. Here is what I did.

Sorry but I forgot to take a picture of it before I started painting. Whoops! However, the hardware on it looked just like the matching dresser.

First, I took off the handles and the decorative metal pieces that you can see between the drawers. I patched up any holes and then painted over it. I used some white paint we had in the garage. Once it dried I used 2 coats of polycrylic to protect the finish.

To add a little interest to it, I decided to purchase some Grasscloth Peel Stick Wallpaper from Amazon. I applied this to the drawers.

To apply the wallpaper, I took the drawers out of the nightstand to make it easier. Then you just need to peel a bit of the wallpaper, apply it to the drawer and make sure you smooth it out as much as possible as you go. Trim any excess at the end.

I also switched out the hardware with these fun brushed brass handles ones and these knobs, both of which I found on Amazon.

Doesn’t this piece look happier now? Like it is smiling at us? LOL

Can you believe I found that lamp at Goodwill? I stopped in there quick the other day and scooped it up for $9! I am not totally convinced that it looks good on this table, but I’ll use it somewhere in my home. What do you think? I am liking the improvements so far.