DIY Thrifted Nightstand
January 17, 2019This post contains affiliate links. All opinions are mine alone.
You all know I love a good thrift store makeover. I have been known to make over just about anything from the thrift store… like this, this and this. There’s something so fun and satisfying about taking something old & dingy and bringing it back to life with a little elbow grease & paint.
I have been wanting a new nightstand by my bed for a while. We currently have two of these tables in our master bedroom as nightstands. We picked these up… oh about ten years ago. I originally loved the dainty size and cool shape. However, the tabletop surface was not big enough. I have a lot of stuff I want to keep within reach by my bed… including at least TWO drinks (usually a hot tea & an iced lemon water – yea, I know that’s high maintenance), various hand creams/lotions/serums, my lamp, my jewelry organizer and other random stuff that lands there. See how crowded that is?!
DIY Thrifted Nightstand
I have been checking out what’s available at the stores when it comes to nightstands and I wasn’t impressed. I couldn’t find the perfect combination of unique shape, right color scheme, spacious tabletop, ample storage and affordable price. I decided making over something from the thrift store might be my best choice. When I spotted this table at the thrift store on a 50% off day, I knew it would be perfect. I loved the legs … is that mid-century modern? I’m not an expert on home design eras but I think I have watched enough HGTV to know a few keywords! 🙂
DIY Thrifted Nightstand
It was all wooden and I knew that wouldn’t work in my master bedroom. So I started by sanding down all the surfaces: top, bottom, sides.
Next, I whipped out the white eggshell paint and began rolling it on. I put on two coats onto the top, sides and front of the piece. I kept the back original because I’m lazy smart. I kept the legs original because I thought it would add visual interest to the piece.
DIY Thrifted Nightstand
I also painted the doors of the cabinet portion. Note that these are not cabinet doors that swing open. They are doors that slide left and right. In order to add a bit more interest to this piece, I decided to add a few simple navy blue stripes to the doors. It ties into our navy blue headboard and a few other navy blue accents in the room. I also replaced the original door knobs with chrome ones.
DIY Thrifted Nightstand
I made a quick trip to Burlington to pick up a few pieces to add to the top surface. I’m feeling a bit self-conscious that maybe the navy blue stripes make this piece look like something fit for a teen boy’s bedroom. So I’m trying to add some glitz and glamour to the tabletop, like the glittery frame, marble decor, and glass vase. I’m even thinking about adding a bit of color to the tabletop too… maybe a small container of pink flowers.
I’m pretty happy with the way it looks… and all the room I have now!!
DIY Thrifted Nightstand
What do you think about this makeover? Do you think I did a nice job? Should I add some pink decor accents to the top?
I love that piece and I’m thinking I need to take a trip to a thrift store. I also like the way you made it your own and I think you did an amazing job. It’s so pretty!
That nightstand came out so pretty! I love the colors you picked. You did a great job!
What a great makeover! I’m always on the hunt for thrifted furniture and love this modern touch you gave it.
I just love how this turned out. I’m a big fan of thrift stores too. There will be even more stuff now that people have started the Marie Kondo craze. I haven’t, so their loss is my gain 😉
That looks absolutely awesome. I have never been the most creative person when it comes to that kind of stuff. This makes me feel like I might actually be able to do it. Great job.
This is really cute. I have a coffee table and end tables that are in dire need of refinishing. I may just sand them down and paint them.
What an awesome job! And I see those types of nightstands at thrift stores and flea markets all the time. I think maybe even I could do that!
You did an amazing job with this transformation. I love the way it turned out and you color selection.
That nightstand turned out super cute!! I used to DIY a lot of my furniture and thenI gave ti all to my little brother when he needed stuff…LOL!!
Oh my goodness what a difference some DIY makes! I would love to be able to make sure huge transformations with things as just wow!
This turned out super cute! I love upcycling cool but beat up or out of style furniture I found at the thrift store.
Wonderful work on this nightstand! Isn’t it great to take something and make it over into something one of a kind? Or two of a kind if it’s a pair. Thanks for sharing this!
I love it! What a cute nightstand. It’s very vintage and reminds me of The Brady Bunch for some reason.
I have a nightstand like this at home. I’ve never thought that it turn out so beautifully . I should try your tips!
Love this transformation. I love that you put a small blue in it. Everytime I visit your blog, I learn something new.
What a beautiful idea to DIY thrifted night stand. This is a really cool project, I know that I’d have fun doing this. It came out great!
Love the look of it!
That nightstand came out so pretty! I love the colors. So vibrant! You did such a great job!