I have owned these bedside tables since the 1980’s. I bought them in natural pine, but soon painted them black to match the waterbed(!) I had at the time. They have been through a marriage, out the other side and are still used in our master bedroom.
After all these years a makeover was well overdue.
My boyfriend and I spent a day stripping off the black paint, sanding them back and repainting the bedside tables. Not all the old paint came off and the new paint is a light wash which reveals the imperfections underneath.
The renovated bedside tables are not perfect or modern. But I love the way the look in the bedroom. Now all I need to do is change the lampshades to white and I’ll be happy.
Have you been productive over the holidays? Are you an expert renovator or an amateur like me?
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We have built our bed and a double wardrobe and are finishing the house this year. Both are in use and add to the ramshackle feel of our home. I like cosy not always professional design except kitchens and bathrooms x
I love the idea of “ramshackle”, Proudscousemama. Sounds wonderful!
OH wow! I absolutely LOVE that look, those colors, and the style of your bedroom! How long did it take you to transform the dresser? I have never done a DIY project like this. Good job, you! The pillows are perfectly tied to the dresser’s colors. I love the design of each of them.
Now, go get that white lamp! 🙂
Hi Chris
It took two of us about 8 hours to do the lot. The longest job was the sanding with a wire brush attachment because my BF is a bit anal LOL.
I actually took the pillows with me to match the paint colours.
Wonderful! I love the transformation. So inspiring and uplifting. They must feel like brand new acquisitions. And I also love the lights on your bed. My new bed arrives tomorrow and while I have the new duvet I still need a cover. Had thought of going with white and your photo has confirmed it.
Off to shop.
Thanks, Kelly
White bedding looks nice, but it does get dirty quickly. Good luck with your shopping.
I love the imperfections – they make the tables look more lived in without making them look old or dingy. Love the colors and the light wash, too.
Thank you, Anne Louise. I’m glad they don’t look dingy 😉
Very cool!
Thanks, Lisa.
Oh they look so pretty and I love how your throw pillows complement them!
The pillows came first, Corinne. I took them to the paint shop to match up the colours. 😀
Gorgeous, Katie. Love the colours, and really like the light wash… the show-through adds to the appeal. I love that you have fairy lights around your headboard too. I’m a huge fan of fairy lights. 🙂