I'm Busy Procrastinating: Bedroom update: Turquoise nightstand before & after

Monday, June 27, 2011

Bedroom update: Turquoise nightstand before & after

As I’ve mentioned before, we’re in the process of integrating new-to-us furniture in our bedroom, and dismantling the matchy-matchy bedroom suite that we bought when we moved into our first house. My first reveal was the Hepplewhite-style dresser I painted in a creamy white (see it here). The next three items were all painted together, but I’m going to reveal them one at a time. First up is the turquoise nightstand for The Mr.’s side of the bed.

It looked like this before:

My mom recently moved into a condo and purchased this nightstand and matching dresser from the previous owner after my sister-in-law and I were going ga-ga over them when we tagged along for a house showing. We both had visions of refinishing in our heads! I traded Mom this piece for an extra nightstand that we weren’t using, which had a much boxier profile that didn’t work for me. This one has nice legs and other details, but needed a little update because the paint finish was a little bland. Enter turquoise, which is anything but bland!
I won’t bore you with the gory details, but they included a lot of sanding, priming and painting with my sprayer, followed up by several light coats of Polycrilic. Oh, and some new hardware. The old hardware was just okay, and I love the way these new acrylic handles pop off the turquoise paint.

I’m very excited to have this project complete, and I look forward to revealing the rest of the room updates soon!

Hollie

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30 comments:

: said...; LOVE it. the color and the hardware are just too darling! xo; June 27, 2011 1:41 AM
: My Shabby Chic Home said...; this is amazing!!!Love the color!!!!; June 27, 2011 6:38 AM
: said...; I found you over at Gussy Sews and I'm loving this transformation. Looks great!; June 27, 2011 6:58 AM
: said...; oops, meant to say Life Made Lovely (not Gussy Sews).; June 27, 2011 7:18 AM
: said...; Gorgeous! That color is beautiful!; June 27, 2011 7:28 PM
: said...; I am wondering what color/brand you used? I am on the hunt for a color like this for an accent color in my living room; June 27, 2011 11:13 PM
: said...; omg that is just precious! off to explore your beautiful blog!!; June 28, 2011 9:34 AM
: said...; This looks lovely! I love the new handles, they really help the color stand out. And that lamp?!? I'm in love with that, too!

I'd love for you to check out my giveaway for 2 canvas pillows. www.alittleknickknack.com. Happy 4th!; June 28, 2011 10:27 AM
: said...; @MommaD Glad you like the color. I'm smitten. It's Gulf Winds by Behr at Home Depot.; June 28, 2011 12:08 PM
: said...; Love it - happy to have discovered you from The Power of Paint.; June 29, 2011 8:07 AM
: Monica said...; This nightstand looks great. Hope you will share at our showoff party on Sundays at http://decoratinginsanity.com...xo, mONICa; June 29, 2011 9:02 AM
: said...; That is simply stunning. I didn't see what exact paint you used...what is it?

If you have a moment today, please share this with my readers @Creative Juice Thursday Hope to see yours among all the amazing projects!; June 29, 2011 9:52 PM
: said...; @Nicolette @ Momnivore's Dilemma The turquoise color is Gulf Winds by Behr.; June 30, 2011 2:25 AM
: Erin @ How to Nest for Less said...; SUPER CUTE!! Love the knobs :); June 30, 2011 8:19 AM
: said...; Lucite knobs! I will have to give them a try, I love your restyle it looks fabulous! Your newest follower! Stop by for a blog visit :); June 30, 2011 9:04 AM
: said...; It looks amazing!! I love the color. I might have to try it out.
Check me out at www.alivedinhome.blogspot.com
I love new followers!; June 30, 2011 10:08 AM
: said...; What a great redo. I read on a diff page that you love turquoise and white, as do I. I looooove your kitchen. A big white kitchen is my dream :); June 30, 2011 10:22 AM
: said...; Beautiful, just beautiful. I pinned it on Pinterest-- you can see it here

http://pinterest.com/charityj/fab-ideas-i-love/

Cha Cha; June 30, 2011 9:22 PM
: said...; Just dropping by to tell you, that piece is beautiful! I know it took a lot of hard work. There is a paint you can use, where you don't have to sand, strip, or prime your furniture, get any possible color under the sun, and get a beautiful finish. Please visit BushWoodArt.com and Lucysbaby.blogspot for more info, I'd really appreciate it, and I know you'll love it.
Jan; July 2, 2011 12:37 PM
: said...; I just LOVE it! The color is prefect and the knobs just take the cake! Great choices! :D

Jeni @ Becoming Martha

http://jensidea.blogspot.com; July 3, 2011 2:44 PM
: said...; That is a huge improvement! I love the color you used. :0); July 3, 2011 5:21 PM
: decoratinginsanity.com said...; Thanks so much for stopping by. Hopefully we will see you next Sunday.; July 3, 2011 9:33 PM
: said...; Amazing transformation. Love the color.; July 4, 2011 8:44 PM
: said...; Absolute perfection - I LOVE this!!; July 6, 2011 5:43 PM
: said...; I love this project so much I featured it at my weekly Hookin' Up with HoH Link Party! Congrats!

Feel free to stop by and grab a button!

xoxo

Allison @ House of Hepworths; July 6, 2011 10:50 PM
: said...; That colour is just gorgeous. You are so clever. I love it!

Best wishes,
Natasha.; July 7, 2011 12:21 AM
: said...; Such a simple piece but with great lines, your color choice was perfect. Absolutely adorable with the glass of the knobs that coordinate with the lamp base. Keep up the great work!
Kristy @ 4 the love of WOOD; July 7, 2011 1:26 AM
: said...; Great makeover!! Love it!
Thank you so much for sharing this @ last week as well!
xoxo,
Vanessa; July 8, 2011 5:40 PM
: said...; Bah. I can't believe she gave it up. I hoped it would make a mysterious trek to TN next time I was in town.

Also, it looks awesome.; July 9, 2011 5:14 PM
: said...; Hollie! I love this nightstand! I'm really loving that color! great job!
gail; August 25, 2011 3:04 PM

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Bedroom update: Turquoise nightstand before & after

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