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.
It looks like a different table now, Rhoda. You gotta love the liquid sand too. That stuff works great and it has saved my but so many times.
I don't where I saw that idea for using stain in the crevices of furniture, but I did that to a chalkboard back in March and it really turned out old looking. I didn't think to use a q-tip though. I was using a small brush.
Lovely!! 🙂 I really like how you used the stain to age the details.
Stunning! It was gorgeous in cherry, just as beautiful painted. And, I like how you shabbied it up a bit…gave it a lot of character. I'm not one for white at all, but what you did to that little table is beautiful.
Yep…got a whole garage full of projects waiting to be spruced up and given new life. Now if only those kiddos would give me back some of my time, i could actually get some of them done!
Love what you did with that cute table. The color is perfect and so is the distressed touch you gave it.
~Amanda
Love the color up against the blue walls. You did a fabulous job with it ;o)
You did an awesome job. It looks awesome. It looks so shabby, just like I love.
looks great.. i really love that basket too.
Great job Rhoda! I like your tip about using a q-tip to apply the stain. I'll do that next time. I just painted my bed and dresser in white and love it. I'm still debating whether to distress it as well.
Have a nice day!
Sandra
Everytime I read one of your "redo" posts, I bookmark it! Your ideas are wonderful! I have some old (from grandma) mahogany end tables that actually have antique brass look metal lions heads on the corners! Would I paint right over them or cover them if I was giving them a face lift? I haven't seen anyone else with this type of ornament on furniture from about 1920.
~Nancy
Love it White! It is amazing how spray paint can transform a piece of furniture.
KEEEUTE! I love it when a project looks simple and turns out beautiful. Great job. I love that wall color too!
Blessings,
Debbie
I absolutely used to hate painting wood. But, as you have shown us, sometimes, it can give new life to a piece. Love it! ~Mindy
It came out very nice. Looks great in it's new home. Love to recycle like that. Nicely done.
I bet it'd look even better if you cleaned off your counter tops. 🙂
And the fact that you leave your appliances plugged in AND put them in a basket with material really scares me. Plus you have to deal with ugly cords. Put them away! They distract from your beautiful decorations!
it looks fab in there, love the basket too
never heard of liquid sander, I am soooo googling it
Sarah
Hello Rhoda; wow what a great redo, it looks so different love the color and how you aged it.. It looks so great in your bath. love your blue walls.
Hugs;
Alaura
Way to go, Rhoda! I can just hear people saying, "You can't paint that; it's good wood!" Thank you for giving such a good example of how we need to listen to our own hearts rather than those voices.
Just came over from Daisy Cottage – I'm a total thrift/antique/junk store addict, and can't wait to show off some of my finds every Monday 🙂
I would just like to say how much I enjoy your blog. You are an inspiration. I love the way you tell each detail of how to do a project including each detail of what went wrong. I don't have a blog, but that just leaves more time to enjoy yours. 🙂
Love it! Looks cute!