Are you tired of furniture makeover posts yet? I really hope not because we have a whooooole lot more coming.
Between having to furnish my parents’ entire guest bedroom and replacing a lot of our existing furniture in the new house in a couple of months, Craigslist better watch out. I’m a comin’ for it.
But oddly enough, while I was on the hunt for a pair of nightstands for the guest room, I had exactly zero luck on Craigslist and in thrift stores the past couple of months. Thrift shopping is so much harder in the winter because the inventory always seems low. (Spring cleaning and yard sale season needs to hurry up already.) So I ended up having to buy a pair of new ones.
I managed to catch them on a major markdown at Kirkland’s and I had a coupon, so they ended up being about what I would have paid at the thrift store anyway.
If painting new furniture is wrong, I don’t wanna be right.
Supplies Used: (Affiliate links are provided below for convenience.)
- Fusion Mineral Paint in Brook
- Fusion Mineral Paint in Algonquin
- Homestead House Wax in Espresso
- 1.5″ angled paint brush
- Wax brush
- Clean, dry rag
Since we’re sticking to blue and mint tones in this bedroom, I thought the Fusion Brook color would be perfect. But I still wanted to retain a little bit of wood.
These nightstands were veneer, so I couldn’t strip them down and restain them like I did the French blue dresser, but I was able to get them looking very similar to a stain using the Algonquin color on the drawers followed by a layer of the Espresso wax.
I’m LOVING this pretty shade of bluish green. And the rug I chose for in here has the exact same shade of mint in it as the nightstands now.
My parents found the perfect bed on Craigslist that I was able to paint for them too, but I’ll be sharing more of that later as more of the room comes together.
I can’t believe how far this space has come already. I mean… it was long overdue.
After all of this furniture makeoverin’, I might need to crash in that bed once it’s all finished. But since we’ll be living here in March while we’re between houses, I might as well get used to it. 😉
*A big thanks to Fusion Mineral Paint for providing paint to sponsor this post. As always, all opinions are 100% my own.
Mary Barber says
February 8, 2017 at 7:19 amI will never tire of seeing furniture make-overs!
Lauren says
February 8, 2017 at 10:22 amDitto!
Linda says
February 8, 2017 at 7:21 amAMAZING. Beautiful. I’m always shocked at the before and after photos – and I have a question. I’m curious as to whether your ability to see the possibilities in an area is a God-given talent, or something you’ve learned? No matter how hard I try, I wouldn’t be able to have such original ideas. I can copy what folks like you do, but to come up with the idea on my own would NEVER happen. Can you comment?
Lauren says
February 8, 2017 at 10:20 amYa know… that’s a good question. Hmm…I’ve been a visual person for as long as I can remember. Before starting this blog, I was a dance and colorguard choreographer. My mom always said I had a little dancer in my head even when I was young because I would just invent choreography and visuals on the spot while listening to music. So I guess my little dancer has turned into a little decorator? I can “try out” different colors and move things around in my mind when I’m looking at something, so I guess that’s related. I’ve learned from watching others too, but I don’t ever remember a time when I couldn’t envision things. Sketching on notepads and playing around with room designs on Polyvore helps me visualize too though.
Elaine Gentry says
February 8, 2017 at 12:36 pmThis is Lauren’s mother and I have to chime in here because you will get a kick out of this, Linda. When Lauren was in first grade, her teacher showed me a picture that she drew in class one day to illustrate a story she had written. The teacher said, “See all these details she put into the picture? Other students don’t usually do this. She is very detail oriented.” The picture was of a little girl in bed. Beside the bed was a night table with a lamp and a flower in a vase and a clock. Over the bed as a picture in a frame. We should have known her calling even back then. I keep meaning to look in her keep-sake box from when she was little. I think I saved that picture. 🙂
Lauren says
February 8, 2017 at 12:46 pmWhat?! Mom! How did I not know that story?!
Linda says
February 8, 2017 at 7:42 pmLove that story! That answers my question – she was born with that blessing! Thanks for the answers ladies!
Sheila Wise says
February 8, 2017 at 7:46 amFabulous as always, Lauren! Trying to come up with some ideas for my own nightstands over here. It’s too bad I have a baby due in 3 weeks! ?
Lauren says
February 8, 2017 at 10:13 amAw but you go enjoy every single minute of that thrilling anticipation. So exciting! Congrats!
Shellie Meehan says
February 8, 2017 at 8:15 amWould love to see the instructions on how to get the finish you created on the bed! Hoping the “How To” will be included in your future posts as this room transpires! It’s gorgeous!
Lauren says
February 8, 2017 at 10:11 amThank you! The tutorial on the bed should be happening next week. 🙂
tish says
February 8, 2017 at 1:00 pmCan’t wait to see the tutorial on the bed…I’ve been wanting to paint the bed in our masterbed room and this just might be the inspirational post I need to help get me started! Beautiful work!
[email protected] says
February 8, 2017 at 8:40 amThose turned out amazing! Great project, Lauren!
Lauren says
February 8, 2017 at 10:09 amThank you, Traci! By the way, I am absolutely loving following along on your journey with sweet Sania. <3
Jeanne says
February 8, 2017 at 10:12 amI am always amazed by the makeovers. I always think “how can that piece be any cuter” and then it always looks so awesome! Keep ’em coming!!!!
Lauren says
February 8, 2017 at 10:36 amThank you, Jeanne!
Mia Gafner says
February 8, 2017 at 11:12 amSo beautiful – soothing colors!!!❤️
Lauren says
February 9, 2017 at 10:56 amThanks!
[email protected] Stroll Thru Life says
February 8, 2017 at 12:44 pmLove the two tone and the nightstands are such a great size and tons of storage too.
Lauren says
February 9, 2017 at 10:44 amThank you, Marty! Yes! I always love a nightstand with great storage too.
Mary-the boondocks blog says
February 8, 2017 at 12:47 pmWhat a sweet shade of paint Lauren. The room looks a thousand times better already. And that is one gorgeous bed! Take a nap, you so deserve it! 😉
Lauren says
February 9, 2017 at 10:44 amThanks, Mary!
Leeanna says
February 8, 2017 at 4:27 pmBeautiful! Can I ask for a little more details of how you did the drawers. I have dark night stands that I would love to lighten a little, but I have no idea how to keep them looking somewhat like wood with painting.
Lauren says
February 9, 2017 at 10:33 amHi Leeanna! You can find more details about that step in this post: https://www.blesserhouse.com/2016/04/how-to-create-a-weathered-wood-look-with-paint.html I went a little lighter on the wax for these nightstands than in that previous post, but it’s the same concept.
Angie M says
February 8, 2017 at 4:55 pmThe room is coming along so beautifully! Congrats on the new house!!!
Lauren says
February 9, 2017 at 10:32 amThanks, Angie!
Karen says
February 8, 2017 at 10:27 pmI’ve missed something! “Between houses” “new house” What is happening? What blog did I miss? And, no, I’ll never tire of your furniture makeovers and the nightstands are terrific!
Lauren says
February 9, 2017 at 10:27 amThanks, Karen! Yep! We’re moving! Sorry for the confusion. 🙂
Judy Clark says
February 9, 2017 at 7:28 amI just discovered your blog. You are a very talented lady. I wish you the best during your move. We moved from GA to TX last Summer. I know that your new home is going to be beautiful. Can’t wait to see it. Blessings to you and your family.
Lauren says
February 9, 2017 at 10:24 amThank you, Judy!
MARY-ANN (FROM CANADA!) says
February 9, 2017 at 10:44 pmYou have done a lovely job of this Guest Room! You have been blessed with a wonderful gift!
Blessings, Lauren!
Lauren says
February 11, 2017 at 3:17 pmThank you, Mary-Ann!
Briana Kim says
February 10, 2017 at 12:58 pmWow! Absolutely love the color! I will be doing a series of furniture makeovers for my master bedroom and this was a super helpful post to read in preparation. Thank you! – from a fellow Charlottean 🙂
Lauren says
February 11, 2017 at 3:14 pmThanks, Briana!
Vanessa says
February 12, 2017 at 12:51 pmMay I ask where you got the bedside lamps from?
Lauren says
February 12, 2017 at 9:03 pmI got them at Kirkland’s. Here’s a link to them: http://fave.co/2htGTzu
Carol ("Mimi") says
February 12, 2017 at 10:53 pmLove the mineral paint finish! Subtle and lustrous. The night stands complement your bed so nicely without being too matchy-matchy. Great job!
Lauren says
February 13, 2017 at 10:48 amThanks, Carol!
Stephanie says
February 13, 2017 at 10:11 amBeautiful! I love that the drawers match the finish on the bed. Where is your rug from? I love it and that everything goes together so well 🙂
Lauren says
February 13, 2017 at 10:47 amI picked up the rug on Overstock. Thanks! Here’s the link to it: http://rstyle.me/n/ce5tp6b5ky7
Pamela Smith says
February 13, 2017 at 11:35 pmI’ve been looking for nightstands too, with no luck. I love how yours turned out. Pinning for inspiration!
Lauren says
February 17, 2017 at 10:41 amThanks, Pamela! Maybe you’ll get lucky and find some inexpensive new ones. 🙂
Amanda W. says
February 16, 2017 at 10:53 amI am working on a couple of my first projects right now and man oh man I didn’t realize how much work goes into every project! The nightstands look great…..I also love the natural distressed look that the bed is rockin’. Was that something you did as well or did you buy it like that?
Lauren says
February 17, 2017 at 9:46 amIt goes faster with practice, I think. Or maybe after a while it just doesn’t phase you anymore. 🙂 I’ll be sharing the bed on Monday. It was a Craigslist piece that I painted and distressed as well.
Angie ~ ambient wares says
February 21, 2017 at 8:38 pmThese turned out gorgeous and it’s really great how you achieved the color on the drawers. Thank you for sharing with us at Funtastic Friday! Pinning
Lauren says
February 22, 2017 at 10:12 amThank you, Angie!
Zoe says
April 19, 2017 at 2:42 pmI’m trying to achieve a similar look. Original cabinets are dark pine so I wondered how many coats of paint you needed to cover the original black colour? Thanks