Get the luxe look for less with this gorgeous nightstand makeover. An easy paint job and a simple hardware swap go a long way to add major glam to your boudoir.
Things You'll Need
Drop cloth
Screwdriver
220-grit sandpaper
Tack cloth
Paint tray and liner
Paint roller brush
Paintbrush
Solvent-based primer
Pink paint
White paint
Gold metallic paint
Painter's tape
Polyurethane
Gold door hole filler plate
Lucite cabinet knob
Tip
I used Benjamin Moore multi-purpose oil-based primer and paint in the color "Springy Peach." For the gold-tipped legs, I used Martha Stewart multi-surface metallic acrylic craft paint in the color "Gold."
Step 1
Use a screwdriver to remove the existing hardware from your nightstand.
Step 2
Place a drop cloth under the nightstand to protect your floors and then lightly sand the nightstand with a fine grit sandpaper. Wipe away the dust with a tack cloth or soft cloth.
Step 3
Use a roller brush to paint a coat of primer onto the nightstand. Let it dry completely.
Tip
If you're painting MDF, use a solvent-based primer. MDF is quite porous, so a water-based primer would cause the wood fibers to swell.
Step 4
Paint a coat of pink paint on top of the primer and allow it to dry fully. Then paint a second coat on top to ensure full coverage.
Step 5
Paint the legs white. Once they're dry, tape off the bottom 3 inches of the legs with painter's tape and paint the tips gold. When dry, carefully peel off the tape.
Step 6
Allow the paint to dry completely and then seal the entire table with a coat of polyurethane to protect the paint from scratches or scuffs.
Step 7
Once the polyurethane has dried, add new hardware to the drawer. I used a gold door hole filler plate to add a bit of metallic glam and topped it with a hexagonal Lucite knob for a modern touch (both found at my local big-box hardware store).
Now you have a gorgeously glam nightstand that didn't cost a fortune but looks like it did.
