See that?! See the dark peeking through the primer? That will ruin your finish if you don’t use primer. See full disclosure at the bottom of the pageįor these nightstands I applied two coats of primer for maximum stain-blocking (allowing each coat to dry in between.) I usually use Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3* because it’s strong, durable, stain-blocking and water-based (no messy oil clean-up.) *This post contains affiliate links to products I use. Primer not only levels the surface of your furniture and provides a strong base for your paint to stick to, but it also blocks stains and tanens from bleeding through. A colour VERY likely to bleed through paint in a short period of time. The wood stain on our boring brown nightstands was a deep brown with hints of red in it. Next up is primer – and please, please, please don’t skip this step – it is the most important one. I started with a 120 grit sandpaper and then went over the nightstands with a 220 grit to smooth everything out.Ĭlean off all of your dust residue with a damp (not wet) cloth and let dry. Just get all the nicks and scratches out and make sure everything is perfectly smooth. If you are planning on painting over furniture (versus staining) you really don’t need to sand all the way down to bare wood. I started by giving the nightstands a good sanding to remove all the furniture polish and varnish that had accumulated over the years. My boring brown to bright white nightstand makeover is pretty simple really, but if you are following along and attempting this yourself please DON’T skip any steps – as mundane as they may seem. I didn’t want to get rid of the nightstands because they are a matching set and while we don’t need them in our master bedroom anymore, I could do a nightstand makeover to update them and give one to each of our girls. (They are particularly dusty because they’ve sat in my She-Shop for months) They are about 15 years old (we bought a bedroom set when we got married) and they are decent quality, but they have a few scuffs here and there. We share everything you need to know, from how to match beds and bedroom furniture to how to style different size bedrooms.These were our boring brown nightstands before I built our PB knock-off ones. If you are wondering what factors to consider when ordering your bedroom furniture, check out our guide. Add touches of personality and practical elements. Are you unsure whether to style your bedside table with a statement table lamp or an array of accessories? Here are six tips on how to style your bedside table. There is an art to dressing a bedside table, and they are perfect for pulling your overall bedroom look together, reflecting your personal style and serving as a home for your belongings. Whether you like a minimal environment to sleep in or indulge in a luxurious bedroom style, the right choice of furniture will help you create the perfect sanctuary. How we furnish our bedrooms should reflect our personal tastes. Why Great Bedroom Furniture Mattersįinding bedroom furniture that complements each other from different ranges is a great way to create a custom look in your home that feels unique to you and your space. Find a colour palette that works with your bedside table, chest of drawers, dressing table and more and layer two or three accessories in the colour palette shades throughout that room. When it comes to furnishing your room with mismatched bedroom furniture you can easily tie all the pieces together with accent colours.
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