How is everyone doing?
We’ve been busy and HOT around here.
This heat is going to kill us!
Do you remember the little table that I showed you last week on my Facebook Page?
The one that I paid $4 for?
Well it got a little makeover!
Let me show you…
Crazy… but wait you have to see the inside.
Crazy fun I say!
This post is to show you that you should never underestimate the treasures hidden in a Thrift Store.
$4? We are taking about FOUR DOLLARS?
How cool is that? I should give myself a sticker!
TUTORIAL
This nightstand was made with the laminated plywood that the 70’s found so attractive.
A few weeks ago I did a tutorial of how to paint laminated plywood furniture,
well today I am touching the basics again.
1
The first thing you need to do is to remove the hardware from the furniture.
This night stand had as a handle a piece of something and the bottom drawer was missing it,
so it has to go. Please forgive my tools…
2
Yes that was a knife and a meat tenderizer hammer.
After the removal it was time to thoroughly clean the nightstand.
I used soap and hot water to remove any oil and dust from the nightstand.
3
After the nightstand was clean and dry I used some wood putty to fill the holes and scratches.
Let the putty dry and after sand it softly.
4
Remove all of the dust from the sanding and all you have left is to paint.
Click HERE to see some tips of how to paint laminated plywood.
I purchased some wood knobs and painted them yellow…
As simple as that!
My girls loved the inside… Isn’t it so fun?
Just in case you are wondering I want to share the paint colors with you
The yellow is 310B-5 Spiced Butternut by BEHR.
The gray is my very favorite gray.
The name of the paint is Quilt { D16-2 } by Olympic ONE.
I hope this post and makeover inspires you to look around for pieces of furniture with great potential.
Now I better go and keep painting, another piece of furniture needs some love.
I will be posting about it soon.
Now click here to visit the link party!
Happy Wednesday!
Besos
Desirée
I’m sharing this project at these fabulous parties!
So pretty! I love the fun pop of color on the knobs and inside the drawers. I am definitely inspired to look around for a few potential makeovers.
Oh my Goodness…This night stand is just like one I did….What are the odds of that? Here is the link to mine: http://spittin-toad.blogspot.com/2012/06/wow.html
I payed $4.99. 🙂 Check it out if you get a chance.
Denise
Is that really the same nightstand?! My hands have really been itching to makeover a piece of furniture lately, and you’re not helping! lol I thought it was painted white until you mentioned it was grey, guess it’s a really pale grey? Can’t wait to see the whole room finished, you’re doing a great job!
I was waiting to see what you were going to do with this. It looks so amazing! You have done it again…oh, and I like the butter knife as a tool, I use one all the time!!!! I actually have on in my toolbox..hehe Great Job Desiree!!
Missy, you know for sure how to make my day! Thank you for your sweet comment 😉
Awsome job, thanks for sharing.
Wow, simply amazing makeover! I love the white and yellow, so fresh. It is hard to believe it is the same piece of furniture, incredible.
Thank you Antonia!
What a transformation! I love this! So bright and cheery!
Thank you Taryn for the comment and the visit!
Have a great day my friend!
Oh how fun! I just bought a $7 nightstand that I can’t wait to redo! I have to ask… where did you get that clock? It might just be the cutest one I’ve ever seen… did you make it?
Hi Ashley!
I got the clock over at Target. They have them in two other colors also.
This looks so chic! Great job!
Thank you Bethany!
I’m so happy I came across this. I’ve been wondering whether I could makeover plywood. Well now I know I can!! Yay, Thank you!
Agy, the key is to let that primer set. I can’t wait to see what you do!