Thursday, September 6, 2012

Before & After: Bedroom Nightstand


One of the major things on my to-do list for my bedroom was to find a new nightstand. I love refinishing furniture, so I was hoping for something rather "ugly" that I could then redo into something beautiful. I was getting really down, because every time I'd take a trip to Goodwill or Home Goods, I'd walk out empty handed. How hard was it to find an ugly ole nightstand?! Turns out it was pretty hard! 

 Then I went to Home Goods with the worst attitude. I thought "I'm not going to find anything in here. Why am I here...again?!"   It also turns out that would be the day I found exactly what I was looking for. Go figure! Here's the before and after of my bedroom nightstand!





all pictures: michaela noelle designs

The best part about this table was that it was tagged for $49, but there was a red crayon mark on the side of the table. The lady ringing me up said she'd give me a 10% discount, so I walked out with the table for $45. Little did she know, that red crayon mark would soon be covered by a soft dove gray...ha! I'll take what I can get :)

 UPDATE: Paint color is Chocolate Froth by Behr.....yum ;)

 Have you refinished any furniture lately? 
Happy Thursday!
Love,
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ps. linking up with Cassie at Primitive & Proper

25 comments

  1. Cassie BustamanteSeptember 6, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    the nightstand looks fab, and the room is just so soft and pretty and SO you!

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  2. LeanneSeptember 6, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Love it! And I love the gray you chose. I JUST finished a small dresser that sits in my entry this week. I'll be showing it tomorrow :)

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  3. Skoope HomeSeptember 6, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Ooh Micheala, love it! I'm with Leanne, that gray is beautiful. I think it look wonderful with the colors in your curtains.

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  4. Simply LKJSeptember 6, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    Great find! Love the color you chose.

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  5. MeganSeptember 6, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    love it! love the color!

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  6. LisaSeptember 6, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    I laughed out loud reading "how hard is it to find an ugly old nightstand?!"...only you, my friend! :) It looks adorable all made over, no surprise there! And ahem...Texas antique stores are to DIE for. Just so you know ;) xoxo

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  7. UnknownSeptember 6, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    So cute & beautiful!

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  8. Michaela {au naturel design}September 6, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    Beautiful transformation. Such a soft colour. I love that tray, and the flowers just brighten up the room.

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  9. natasha {schue love}September 6, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    Oh it looks great Michaela! Love how you styled it too...fresh flowers always add the perfect touch! :)

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  10. ArielSeptember 6, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    So cute! Love the color you picked. It look perfect in your new room! :)

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  11. AllisonSeptember 6, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    So pretty Michaela and a lovely soft shade of gray. Your photos are beautiful.

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  12. Chrissi HoltSeptember 6, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    How wonderful i love bargains and this really works well.

    Chrissi xo

    www.christianaholt.blogspot.com

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  13. Amy @ Five Kinds of HappySeptember 6, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    Loving it! I also love your talent at vignettes. Everything looks balanced and perfect. Something I need to learn asap!!!

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  14. Kristen MarieSeptember 6, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    Love it! Haven't refinished any furniture lately, but your posts give me the itch to!

    - Kristen

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    i love this! i can't wait to see what you do once you move to LA!

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    i love this! i can't wait to see what you do once you move to LA!

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  17. NicoleSeptember 6, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    I've been thinking a lot lately about trying to find mismatched bedside tables for when we get married!! You definitely encouraged my search. :)

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  18. AllisonSeptember 6, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    Love this! And your curtains...oh my gosh where did you get them??

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  19. Barefoot in Blue JeansSeptember 6, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    Very nice and perfect for that spot.

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  20. MeganSeptember 6, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    Love it!! It would look perfect in Emory's room. Just saying! : )

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  21. The Peak of Tres ChicSeptember 7, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    Love it, Michaela! You have such a great eye!

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  22. Michelle @ Ten JuneSeptember 7, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Finished product looks SO good. I still can't believe you found such a steal!

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  23. lindsaySeptember 9, 2012 at 11:27 AM

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  24. lindsaySeptember 9, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    so so pretty! i've finally got my husband on`board with helping me refinish my thrifting finds...and he's starting to enjoy it {whether he'll admit it or not} c;

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  25. UnknownSeptember 14, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    Ooh, I love the new color, but to be honest, your curtains are what caught my eye! I've been hemming and hawing about what kind of curtains to make for our living room, and I think you just gave me the answer :)

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