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What I Did With an Outdated Wooden Nightstand


Side Table MakeoverI had this nightstand from a bedroom furniture set and it just didn’t work for me.  I mean, it is way too short for my tall bed, not to mention it was extremely outdated!  I had snatched the drawers for a project (check it out here), so I was left with a little side table without drawers.  Hmmm…what’s a girl to do?  How about make it into a cute chalk painted side table with burlap shelves?  Great idea!!

Chest Dresser BeforeI don’t have a before picture, but the night stand originally belonged with this chest, so just use your imagination for a bit, ok?

Chalk Painted Side Table Burlap ShelvesI used my trusty chalk paint recipe (find it in this post) with some leftover paint to bring some color into this side table’s life.  It was looking better already!  I then used sandpaper to scruff it up a bit, then used some wood stain to accentuate the distressing detail.  I added a poly top coat for protection and she was ready…for shelves!

Burlap Shelves Wooden Side Table Wooden Side Table Burlap Shelves

I wanted this side table to have a beachy, shabby feel, so I decided to add burlap shelves.  My husband cut out two pieces of plywood to fit, and I used my stable gun to cover the pieces with burlap.  I slid the new burlap shelves into place and smiled.  What a great transformation!

 Distressed Side Table   Wooden Side Table

I really love the distressing detail on this piece!  It makes such a cute, shabby side table now, doesn’t it?  I think one of these would be so cute in a beach house, painted a cool, turquoise blue.  What do you think?  If I win the lottery and acquire a new beach house, I may have to paint this baby again!  Actually, I could pay you to paint it!

Wooden Side Table Makeover

 

What are your thoughts on this piece?  Do you like the burlap shelves?
I’ve used burlap shelves before in another furniture piece.
Keep your eyes on the blog, because you might see it soon!

Side Table Chalk paintedDon’t you just love seeing old pieces of furniture revived? I love that I was able to take an old, worn out item with no purpose, and change it into a useful side table for a living room.  This cute little side table looks so much happier now, and I love that she brings a little bit of sunshine into the room now.

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  1. Sarah Jaskowski (SarahCelebrates) says

    November 4, 2014 at 10:28

    Hi Christie! I love your furniture updates, too cute! I wish I had the patience to do it and then the space to keep my treasures =)

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  2. jessbures says

    November 9, 2014 at 23:27

    Hey love, thanks for partying with me this week at Live Randomly Simple! So much great content this week! Hope you make it back this week! Party starts 10pm Monday night and runs through Saturday!! Cant wait to see what new goodies you have for us! You always have amazing posts and this one..well WOW so pretty. That 80s color of wood is bla and you made it AMAZING!
    Have a great week
    Jess
    http://www.liverandomlysimple.com

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  3. Lauren @ Bless'er House says

    November 10, 2014 at 22:46

    It looks so good! Definitely a beachy vibe. 🙂 Anything with burlap added is a winner in my book. I definitely have to check out your DIY chalk paint recipe!

    Reply
    • Christie Selken says

      November 11, 2014 at 08:57

      Thanks, Lauren! I am in love with chalk paint…it’s so easy to use. Thanks so much for stopping by!

      Reply

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