A nightstand makeover using paint.
Here’s the before:
And now:
Here’s how I painted the nightstands:
1. Sand and wipe down.
2. Paint three coats Behr Lake Blue:
3. Distress with 120 grit.
4. Stain with Minwax Special Walnut.
For comparison on the left is before stain, on the right is after stain:
5. Seal with clear satin poly.
A fun change to update our bedroom.
Slightly nautical, slightly rustic American, I always love a little red, white and blue.
~ChubbyMommy says
February 5, 2012 at 12:16 AMLOVE your nightstand!! And the shutters behind the bed? Awesome!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
February 5, 2012 at 12:48 AMthey look fantastic, jaime! i love the color they bring to the room!
also, we received emmy's toadstool change purse today- it is ADORABLE!!!!! thank you SO much!!!!
Katy says
February 5, 2012 at 1:38 AMlove that color
Feral Turtle says
February 5, 2012 at 4:35 AMJust gorgeous! I love the burst of color they add. Great choice.
The Inspired Nest says
February 7, 2012 at 2:22 AMI am in love with the color! It really made this sweet nightstand make a statement!
Lacy
Maury Kilgo says
February 7, 2012 at 8:06 PMLove the dark blue! It really pops!
Kristi says
February 8, 2012 at 3:24 AMThe blue on this is so fantastic…the perfect shade! Love the slight weathering to it, too! Would be delighted for you to link up with us at Mop It Up Mondays (going on through Friday): http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/02/mop-it-up-mondays-party-2.html
{HUGS},
kristi
Suzanne@Meridian Road says
February 8, 2012 at 4:16 AMI love that blue! They pop~and your headboard is great!
I think the room has sort of a Ralph Lauren look to it.
Katie says
February 8, 2012 at 1:46 PMWOW this is gorgeous!!! Love the blue!
Vicky says
February 9, 2012 at 4:50 AMLooks great! I don't know if I would have had the guts to paint it blue but I just adore the result! I am a new Pinterest follower visiting from Somewhat Simple. Vicky from Mess For Less
sstone says
February 9, 2012 at 6:32 PMI LOVE that blue color. It's gorgeous!
Shiloh
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Patti says
February 9, 2012 at 11:24 PMwow…that blue is gorgeous! Nice makeover!
Unknown says
February 10, 2012 at 6:33 AMLove, love, love the color you chose!
Looks awesome!
Would LOVE it if you'd link this up to my Feature Friday FREE-FOR-ALL party which is live right now!
http://www.fivedaysfiveways.com/2012/02/feature-friday-free-for-all-6-little.html
P.S. I'm a new follower : )
~Abbie
Jessica @ Decor Adventures says
March 6, 2012 at 3:21 AMFabulous color! I think I got it once for a tester, which is why I like it so!
Great change for the space 🙂