I shared a few years ago that I definitely enjoy building furniture rather than just painting it to resell.
![Thrift Store End Table Makeover quickly makeover a thrift store end table with paint and stain](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJeNxZvpAOZhCa2cyovr1357HsBiUMAWam_I42WGsVE8QH5QNITFHlB6W3_PkkzEXAY1CZwZou3eFIzHF6xXxYGcxXyizqXTCYfB_W3MiMmtALnoTZr1qQV8hk6OUQ_tlGrBdYPpwY4sgD/s280/nightstand-before.jpg)
But, sometimes things are a no-brainer, like buying this little icebox reproduction nightstand for a few dollars from the thrift store. I knew it would be a quick makeover with a little paint.
![Thrift Store End Table Makeover upcycle a thrift store end table with paint and stain and give it a rustic cabin look](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrKBHT1R27_kjlJMl9oL09aSITSqx9B5IjkWVJET4uF5mFRu8YYLsL6h1w8KKvWRsMyjs0v3hu0frhAs8oXNivb-A4FzcKkNHWXvbawjh7xeEVFwl4qaXW9id2qqozz-9OpshgbYMJ2mQw/s280/ice-box-end-table.jpg)
I sanded the top well for stain, and gave the rest of it a light sanding for paint. I used a green interior latex from my local hardware store. The color is called Bay Leaf.
![Thrift Store End Table Makeover give an end table a rustic cabin look with paint and stain](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkN7RCou6BbD_Q7T563mlQIEb0Rv-IgPiXea4DPpboYscf5NlAdofGJALeMxGYmSMbbPrtJrg91F-EHGAPi2HHWcbs-C_NghSopZCVjwC5CVQ13Ye6hXjzQ0cTwZcYNX6fdoOBrDxVTAK2/s280/paint-makeover.jpg)
I painted the base, and then stained over all of it with Special Walnut stain from Minwax.
NICE!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
DeleteHa - I have these EXACT night stands at our lake house. I like how these turned out. I may be re-doing mine now. LOL.
ReplyDeleteHa-ha, yes Kim, they were quite popular back in the day (whenever that was). I think paint really helps to breathe new life in them.
DeleteWhat an awesome find and DIY project! How fun and creative! Love the distressed look to it! Fantastic job! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteI am loving the two tone look!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carlene. I really like leaving some wood.
Deletewowser. great job
ReplyDeleteThanks you, very quick and easy!
DeleteI've had two oak ones as nightstands for many years now. I love the green base you did on yours.
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb, I am really into this green right now. It is not the hunter green of the early nineties, but warmer so I really like it.
DeleteWhat a great update. I love the green.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rebecca!
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