They were pretty basic and outdated, but sturdy and in good shape. I put on one coat of the duck egg blue and for the second coat, I decided to try a new chalk paint trick. Since chalk paint thickens so quickly, the second coat can go on a bit heavy sometimes so I poured a little paint in a cup and watered it down quite a bit...
Not only did I save some of this expensive paint, but I liked how smooth that second coat went on and no brush strokes.
I painted the drawers in Martha Stewart's Sharkey Gray (sample bottle) and added some duck egg blue to the detail.
I added a coat of clear wax, distressed, buffed and painted the the brass pulls in graphite for a bit of contrast...
Much better...
Nothing like the power of a little paint!
Kristen
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They turned out beautifully, Kristen! Thanks for the tip on adding water to the second coat going on. The brush strokes can be a pain.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job on the stands. Love the colors you used.
ReplyDeletebeautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love the way you tied in the black with your accessories - especially the fun striped bowl!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog!!! I love what you did with these night stands!!!! Absolutely wonderful!!!
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Chris :o)
I have always like blue, white and black together but I never thought about painting a piece of furniture with all three. But I will now, I love how you did these end tables and the black and white accessories were fantastic.
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Traci
These turned out so cute. I love how you used the different tones of paints.
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sissie
What a great find, and they turned out beautiful! The duck egg is one of my favorite colors in the ASCP.
ReplyDeleteThose turned out beautifully!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! You've done a lovely job and you've decorated them very well too - gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteamazing how different they look. I love them!
ReplyDeleteI would have never guessed that they were the same seeing the before and afters! They turned out fantastic! Creative and inspirational!
ReplyDeleteDee dee
Pretty! I love the color and you did a great job! XO Cindy
ReplyDeleteLove how they turned out and I especially love that duck egg blue. Great job and thanks for the inspiration. I'm a new follower. :-)
ReplyDeleteVery nice! The pulls look great painted!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great color combo & such a good tip on adding water to the chalk paint. I'll have to remember that!
ReplyDeleteThese are so adorable! I love them. You did such a great job. xoxo, Cristi
ReplyDeleteLove the nightstands. (You're a talented stylist, too!)
ReplyDeleteSo pretty...what a transformation! Love the color you chose and that basket underneath is fantastic. Would be delighted for you to link up to Mop It Up Mondays: http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/02/mop-it-up-mondays-party-2.html
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new follower Kristi
They look awesome Kristen. You sure are getting a lot done. Way more than I am - so your booth at Cameron will be much fuller :) Guess I'd better get to work right?
ReplyDeletetammy
Cute, cute! Love the color choices! Visiting from Sunday's Best! Drop by for a visit sometime! I'm one of your newest friends!
ReplyDeleteLove these and I love the accessories you used to pull them together!
ReplyDeleteJust fabulous staging on this! The black and white neutrals paired with teh aqua is a very modern yet traditional color selection... perfect for an update! Little clock is too cute! andrea@townandprairie
ReplyDeleteOh what wonderful transformations! Love those soft colors.
ReplyDeleteSuch cute tables. Love the black accents!
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
What an amazing transformation! I love the bold color choice and how you styled the dresses. Cute!
ReplyDeleteI love these! That color is lovely. Great job :)
ReplyDeleteThese look amazing! I just purchased my first can of ASCP in that same color and have been loving it!! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDelete~Angie
those are gorgeous! love the two toned look on these and the basket added below!
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love those night stands. You did a beautiful job.
ReplyDeleteHolly
Love how your little tables turned out! Such a pretty color and love the accent of white!
ReplyDeletebe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
I'm so happy you were able to stop by & link these up! They're just so fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThese are just beautiful! I love the color combination you chose.
ReplyDeletePlease stop by and link this to my new linky party:
http://creatingyourhome.blogspot.com/2012/02/make-it-yourself-monday-no-3.html
What beauties!!!! Love the paint you used and LOVE the striped bowl! I've been looking for a statement bowl like that!
ReplyDeleteLove them, went from boring to beautiful. Love your color combination each one complement the other. Love the basket and striped bowl. Thanks so much for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday's Best Par.tay! PS - now following you on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteI love the new look! They turned out great! I featured them today!
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Not only do I love what you did with the tables but your staging items are fabulous...esp that huge striped bowl. Do you have a source for it?
ReplyDeleteFound you through Craptastics Friday linkup:)
Love these little tables! I have this color (almost exactly) all throughtout my home! Great job new friend!
ReplyDeleteKelsey
{The Green Dresser}
I love these! Just lovely!!
ReplyDeleteThose tables turned out really beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThose are the exact nightstands that I had growing up. My niece has them now or I would be tempted to steal your idea! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteJenny
GORGEOUS!!!
ReplyDeleteSaw this on pinterest, the tie in with accessories was very well done!
ReplyDeleteYour nightstands there are super cute, so very well done and I've got this linked to my DIY nightstands post too today!
ReplyDeletethese tables turned out great. I love them!!
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