I love when something so simple looking can turn around and make a big impact, like this simple little Nightstand.
This piece has seen its better days and was ready for the trash. I always find a little bit of good in all these tossed to the trash items. I took one look and thought she is sturdy and I think she can have a new life, so I took her home.
I don’t think she was very pretty in her former life, but she told me she had the power to have a little sparkle. It always amazes me what a little TLC and paint can do to transform these pieces. She sure is pretty now with a coat of Tropical Cocktail.
I started by lightly sanding down the entire outside surface. This piece had some type of glossy covering, so I wanted to be sure to get great adhesion. The majority of times, you do not need to sand with Country Chic Paint, but you should sand on anything that has a shiny or gloss finish.
I applied 2 coats of tropical cocktail and waxed with the antique wax to give the piece some more color and depth. I spray painted the inside of the drawers and the knobs in a deep bronze color. You can always tell when a piece of furniture was in a kid or teenage room, they have stickers and drawings on the inside, that is why I chose to spray paint the inside of the drawers.
I am loving how fun of a color this tropical cocktail paint is, I cant wait to use this color on a few old picture frames.
What about you, do you think you could use this fun color on some furniture?
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Debbie @ Deliciously Inspired says
This project turned out great. The hardware is wonderful in the bronze color. I’m a new follower from Glitter, Glue and Paint Pin It Party.
Designed Decor says
Debbie, thanks for stopping over! I will be over to your site too!
Chelsea says
So cute! I have been looking for a nightstand to upgrade, and I love the way yours turned out! Beautiful!
Designed Decor says
Chelsea, keep your eye out at thrift stores, they usually have great small pieces.
Yvonne says
Looks fantastic. Your makeovers are impressive and I have been inspired to tackle some DIY projects for the first time.
Designed Decor says
Yvonne, good luck with getting your DIY on! The spring weather is always a good motivator too!
Trine @ Creative Pink Butterfly says
It looks great! I just painted a nightstand and a stool coral and it made a huge difference. Thats what I love about painting!
Designed Decor says
Trine, the coral is a great color! I am redoing my guest bedroom and using coral as the accent color! I love painting furniture and seeing how pretty they can be.
Crystal says
It’s beautiful!! I love the color!! I love that you can see the potential in a piece. Great job!!
Designed Decor says
Crystal, I love the color too! I usually play it safe in color and loved going bold with this color.
Leslie says
I love the color! I can’t wait to try some diy projects this summer.