Hey guys! Today is Themed Furniture Makeover Day with my blogging friends, and this month’s theme is Neutral.
I bought this little 70’s Provincial nightstand and matching desk at an estate sale last year. It had yellowed so much over the years that it just looked really dirty and gross even after I cleaned it really well. My initial thought was to brighten it with a crisp coat of white and add pretty paper inside the drawer, but that’s not exactly how it ended up…
Here are the products I used:
* Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Pure White
* Modern Masters Metallic Paint in Oyster
* Modern Masters MasterClear Topcoat
* Paintbrushes
* Sandpaper (320 grit)
I started by painting it with two coats Pure White like I planned. I distressed it a little and it looked pretty good, but a little too plain for the style of this nightstand. I decided to paint over it with this little bottle of Modern Masters metallic paint in Oyster (a beautiful creamy/silver). You can see the difference in paint colors below where I missed that giant area on the bottom shelf. (That’s what I get for painting at night in a half-lit room..Ha)
I ended up doing 4 coats of Oyster (and still have lots of paint left in that little bottle), distressing some, and finishing with the MasterClear. And here she is……
Oh, I am seriously in love! That metallic finish is exactly what this sweet little nightstand needed.
So glamorous.
You can see the texture and the shine really well in these photos – it’s almost a silver-leaf look. (Perfectly imperfect)
And I finally got to show off some of my favorite turquoise vintage glass collection. <3
What are your thoughts on this nightstand makeover? I’d love to know! Personally I think it’s about a million times better than that dated yellow look. Anything would’ve been an improvement!
Oh… and the paper inside the drawer didn’t end up working out. Let’s just leave it as a “project fail.” 😉
Jen
Now it’s time to visit my friends’ Neutral makeovers below by clicking any of the photos:
Larissa ~ Prodigal Pieces says
Ooh…love the metallic finish, Jen! I have an Art Deco nightstand I’ll be using Modern Masters on too. Great minds think alike! Pinning for sure…
Lindsay Eidahl says
I am loving all the metallic paints I am seeing! They are so pretty! This table looks fabulous now! High end table from a major store! Great makeover!
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Christy@Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says
This is gorgeous, Jen! I LOVE that color…it really is very glamorous and the staging in front of that gorgeous fabric is perfection! XO
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Kimm at Reinvented & Roadkill Rescue says
Wow wow wow! That finish is just gorgeous, Jen! And you’re photo styling is “so on point”, as my teenager daughter would say. 😉 LOVE!
Susie@TheChelseaProject says
Beautiful job all the way.. The finish. …The styling. A totally transformed and lovely piece. Susie from The Chelsea Project
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Karin Chudy (ART IS BEAUTY) says
Jen, I just love this! The pop of metallic just made the whole piece. Oh and that glassware! GORGEOUS!!!
Hugs,
Karin
Amy | Canary Street Crafts says
So pretty!! That metallic finish is perfection. Love how it turned out.
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Lucy ~ Patina Paradise says
Your piece is a precious pearl now! I can’t wait to give some metallic furniture paint a try!
Marie, The Interior Frugalista says
Wow Jen, what beautiful glam makeover! Love how it turned out.
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Paula@SweetPea says
Metallic paint gives this nightstand a glamorous look that I love! It’s so pretty!
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Kathy Owen says
Beautiful Jen! I love the old French Provincial pieces. They look great painted. Yours is a stunner.
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Kim Jones - Hunt and Host says
Jen
Your table is just gorgeous! I need to try this! Love it, job well done!
Denise Hardy says
This is beautiful and love the metallic finish. I also love your blue glassware and the wallpaper behind the nightstand 🙂
Breanna says
That metallic finish is so beautiful! And so are your photos! 🙂
Janie says
Jen, I love the night stand. But…… WHAT IS THAT BEHIND THE NIGHT STAND?!!!!!! it’s beautiful and looks great with the furniture and your glassware.
Jen says
Thank you, Janie! That’s actually a fabric shower curtain I bought a long time ago. 🙂
Stacy @ Anastasia Vintage says
I have yet to try Modern Masters products, but you might have just convinced me to give them a shot! I LOVE how you staged it with your vintage glass. I would have never thought to pair them with the nightstand, but the combo is striking!
Dixie Lee says
I’ve been thinking of doing a silver over red finish on a bathroom vanity (the tile floor is red….well, cranberry) and this makes me think that I should give it a try!
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MaryBeth says
Love it! Love your glass collection too!
Barbara says
That nightstand is just lovely, might try to do something similar if I can get some metallic paint.
Cleo says
OMG, I have two of the extra same nightstands and matching dresser. I plan on refinishing them and love what you’ve done. How has the top (plasticky) held up with the paint?
Jen, Girl in the Garage says
Hi Cleo,
That’s so cool that you have the same pieces from this set! I wish I could tell you how the top held up, but this one sold shortly after I painted it. I would think it would be fine, I’ve never had any complaints from anyone after they’ve bought my pieces. 🙂
Cleo says
I know it’s so strange to have this same set. I do wish you were nearby as I’d have you finish it for me…..guess I’ll give it a try and hope for the best.