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.
Luxe Nightstand Makeover Video
Video of the Day
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."
1. Remove hardware
Use a screwdriver to remove the existing hardware from your nightstand.
2. Sand nightstand
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.
3. Apply primer
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.
4. Paint with pink
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.
5. Paint legs white and gold
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.
6. Seal with poly
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. Let the polyurethane fully cure, as directed.
7. Add new hardware
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.
