How about another makeover?
This pretty cherry finish nightstand used to be in the beachy guestroom, until I found that neat round table from TJ Maxx that I painted the top black and put in there. I picked this piece up somewhere at an antiques store and can’t even remember exactly where I found it in Atlanta, but it has served me well in a guestroom over the years. But, now it’s time to change it. I had a spot in mind in the master bathroom that I just knew it would look great and replace another little piece that was in there.
So, this one got a new coat of paint. All I did to prepare it was wipe it down with some of my liquid sander. Deglosses the wood and gets it ready to paint. Sprayed with white spray paint and did several light coats.
I actually used some yardsale paint that I picked up for about 50 cents for 2 cans. Just enough for this project. It was by Krylon, Living Color in Ivory and was just perfect for what I needed. I’ve also used Porcelain by Valspar brand and it’s a good one too, as well as Heirloom White which is used all across blogland. It was a little too perfect, so I decided to shabby it up just a bit. (this carpet is not pink, it just photographs really strange every time. It’s a beigy color)
Got out some sandpaper and hit the edges and the detailed molding to take off the paint and get down to the bare wood in a few spots.
Then I got out some Cherry stain and hit those spots with a Q-tip, just to darken and age it slightly. Wiped off excess stain right away.
And here’s where it will go, replacing this wicker and iron stand that I’ve had for ages.
Cute, huh? I really like how it looks in here against the blue walls.
That basket was found at Homegoods and matches my bedroom paisley fabric. Perfect for holding the hair dryer and flatiron, headbands, clips, brushes. Wish I had another plug in here, but it is what it is, so I keep it plugged in all the time.
So, instead of getting rid of this piece, I just moved it up and gave it a facelift. And it’s just perfect for me now! I put my wash cloths in the drawer and I can stack a couple of towels underneath.
Do you have anything that needs a facelift?
In just a couple of hours, it can be done and you’ll be enjoying a whole new look.
I love how your table turned out!
May I ask where you got the roman shade in your bathroom? I've been looking for something similar.
Thanks!
Love how it turned out and the stain idea is great!
Does anything around here need a fa elift, talk about a loaded question.
The night stand make over is amazing. I am a frequent Goodwill shopper and I am always on the look-out for things I can re purpose like that. I have two bar stools as well as a bakers rack that I found and cleaned up/painted and am now using in my kitchen.
Blessings
Robin
Great timing on this post for me! I finally bought my first bottle of liquid sander and my first project will be my sewing cabinet. It is old and the stain on the wood is quite worn. My plan is to strip it and paint it an off-white, but no distressing as this is a more contemporary looking piece and I have a very modern chair that I use. Hope this goes well because I have plans to redo our kitchen table and then bathroom cabinets! You have inspired me for quite some time and I'm finally going to take the plunge into repainting!!
love this makeover. I have an old desk of the same style that would probably look so much better with a fresh coat of paint
Very nice work Rhoda! I've been on a major paint-distressing and antiquing kick for the past few months and will have to try your tips about the liquid sander and staining afterwards.
Tricia
Thanks so much for the quick reply! I'll send you a link when I post the story…
joy c. at grannymountain
Wow, my husband would absolutely freak out if I were to paint "cherrywood"! Looks good white though in your home!
That looks amazing! I absolutely love it!
I love it…great job and great suggestion
Looks great – I wish my house was a bit bigger and I could get the opportunity to remake items like you – I really get inspired. Thanks
Rhoda,
It turned out so well! I want to try something like this in the worst way, but am so nervous about it. Everything I touch turns out awful! I have a few things to practice on, so I think I'll get up the nerve to do that. Is the Heirloom white color by Valspar, too?
Nancy
Wow, Rhoda! That looks really great! I love the way you distressed it. Thanks for the tips. I've got a few "too perfect" white pieces I'd like to soften some. I never thought about gel stain…so much easier to control! Thanks…Debbie
Thank you for that tutorial. I will definitely use it as a reference in the future. The distressing part is always the part that "stresses" me:)
Have a great day.
I need to get me some of this liquid sander. I've rad about it several times, and well, I'm just plain tired of sand paper. Your little table looks cute in the bathroom 🙂
Rhoda, Does the liquid sander have a strong odor to it? Can you use it indoors?
Pam
What a great piece. It looks perfect painted white. Such a lovely piece in the bathroom. Love it. Hugs, Marty
That looks great! It's amazing what you can do with paint.
Suck my breath away … awesome renewing of a gorgeous table. Love it! TTFN ~Marydon
I love what you did with the night stand!! Thanks for the step by step technique you used. Different people do things differently and it is fun to see how each one does theirs.