I got this piece a few weeks ago at a garage sale around the corner from our apartment. I went in the afternoon and couldn’t believe it was still there. I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it. So let’s talk about how I transformed this $8 Night Stand Table!
I’ve seen a few posts on Pinterest with tables like this where you wallpaper the inside. That was my original plan; however, when I started looking for wallpaper I realized how expensive it was and how hard it was to come by these days in a pattern that is modern. I did some research and found a much cheaper and probably easier alternative. Fabric and mod podge. This combo works wonders and I will definitely be using it in the future. It took me a while to pick my colors. I had grey in mind and originally was thinking a mint color for the paint. After some googling, some pretty coral pieces caught my eye and I was hooked.
Being new to all of this wood working stuff, I asked my brother what kind of prepping this piece needed before I started to paint. He said just some light sanding and I should be good to go. I figured this was the time to buy my first power tool 🙂 I went to Home Depot and got myself a hand sander. I was pretty excited about this sucker and couldn’t wait to use it.
For $8 this piece was definitely worth it! I’m proud to say that I have sold this to a young woman on Craigslist – my first sell! I hope it’s happy in it’s new home!
Stephanie says
Hi! I just saw the nightstand you did and I absolutely love it! I want to do the same thing with my daughters nightstand and I was curious if the nightstand you had was made from real wood or pressed wood? Mine is pressed and I was wondering if I sanded it if the paint would stay on. I’ve heard that you can’t sand and paint that kind of wood, that’s why I was wondering.
Richa says
Hi Breanna,
I absolutely love your work and would like to re-do my nightstand I bought recently from a fellow student. I am a student and am looking for something low-budget. Can I send you an email with pictures so you can suggest what I can do with it?
brepurposed says
Hi Richa! Absolutely! You can email me at bre@brepurposed.com 🙂
Janie says
Hers a piece I just finished using chalk paint and umber wax. Distressed of course and solid wood sanded down, stained and polyd. Looking for someone that needs a garbage can holder, dirty laundry hamper or potato bin.
Natasha Foster says
Sorry if I missed it, but I LOVE this grey color and was wondering what brand and color it is. Cute!!!!!
Andrea says
I know you said you used Glidden paint but I’m wondering what finsh? Flat? Semigloss? Satin? Chalk? I’m wanting to do my first dresser with matching nightstand in paint with decoupage drawer fronts but don’t know what paint I should be using.
Ashlyn says
Is this for sale?
Ashlyn says
Hey! Is this for sale?
brepurposed says
No I’m sorry it was sold a while ago!
Margie says
Love the color. What is the coral color you used?? I’d love to know if you wouldn’t mind Sharing.
Margie says
the coral color is perfect! Would you mind sharing what it is??
brepurposed says
Hi Margie! It’s called Pink Salmon by Glidden 🙂
Katie says
Love this! Just wondering what kind of paint and what colour this is?
brepurposed says
Hey Katie! It’s called Pink Salmon by Glidden 🙂
Sue says
I am SO impressed with your work. I have a piece that is dark wood stained and want to have it fit into my beach house but have no idea where to start??? It is real wood but the shiny brown finish it has got to go! I would appreciate any help, suggestions, etc. from you to help me get started. I’ve never done anything like this before but have other pieces that could use this technique too. Thank you in advance!
brepurposed says
Hi Sue! Thank you so much for the sweet compliment 🙂 What type of look are you going for? Do you want to keep the wood showing, or paint it? Feel free to email me directly with more specifics!
Sue says
Definitely was thinking of painting it, like a white washed look. Just do not have the foggiest idea on how to start. I’m always so nervous about starting something like this and missing a step and then ruin the table. I love the table. I just need to stop procrastinating and do it! 🙂
brepurposed says
That sounds lovely! Definitely don’t be scared! It’s a learning process but if you mess up you can just sand off the paint and start again 🙂 You can do it!
Sue says
Thank you! I’m anxious to start my project!
brepurposed says
You’ll do great!
Heather E says
OMG – love it!! Great job – thanks for the ideas.
brepurposed says
Thank you Heather!
jasmin says
What color did you use I like it a lot plz reply thanks
Matilde says
Hello Bre,
Can you please tell me if you did any treatment to the fabric once glued to the night stand? Something that could help get it clean?
Thanks!
brepurposed says
Hi Matilde! I applied Mod Podge over top of it to protect it 🙂
Rose says
What type of fabric did you use?
brepurposed says
Just regular fabric from JoAnns!
Tanya Smith says
did you paint it with a brush or spray paint? Flatinish or semi gloss or eggshell? It looks great. I have this exact stand at home and you gave me an idea of how to redo it!
brepurposed says
Hi Tanya! I used a paint brush and it was a flat finish 🙂 Good luck with your table, I’d love to see how it turns out!
Tiffany says
I love this coral color! Could you tell me the name of this color?
Alycia says
Absolutely love this! I also live in a small apartment and have found my front porch and patio are my work spaces. Can’t wait to see more!
brepurposed says
Thank you Alycia!! Front porches are the best work spaces 😉
Amy | Canary Street Crafts says
The nightstands in my bedroom are built similar to this one and are begging for a makeover. I’ve never seen the wallpaper/fabric on the inside idea, but I think I’m going to try it! Thanks for the inspiration!!
brepurposed says
You definitely should Amy! I’d love to see how they turn out 🙂