We started out with a pair of junky bedside tables from the thrift store, but on a new apartment budget they were perfect. A little inspiration, paint, and elbow grease can fix anything. 45$ for two? Sure, we’ll take ‘em.
The first step was to sand down the tired finish that was on all the surfaces. Then we primed the bedside table (this helps give the paint a good layer to cling to, especially in a refurbish project).
| $22.50 each? Why not? | Sanded and Optimus Primed |
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Next we got the colored buckets out and got after it. We decided on a nice coral inside the drawers that would be a nice little surprise when we opened the drawers in the morning. For the exterior of the bedside tables we went with a turquoise to brighten the room up. We have golden wood floors and white walls, so a little blue to bring some pop to that situation was perfect.
| Coral inside the drawers for a nice surprise | A calming turquoise exterior |
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It did take two coats of each color to get the right amount of pop out of the color that we wanted, but it turned out great. Even found a nice matching drawer knob that matched our color scheme perfectly (Anthropologie is a great source)
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If you liked this article, check out Trevor’s Farmhouse Table, Farmhouse Bench, or Red Entryway Bench projects.
Hello! Ive been reading your website for a lengthy time now and finally got the bravery to go ahead and give you a shout out from Lubbock Texas! Just wanted to mention keep up the very good work!
Thanks for the shout out Casque. Actually, I’m headed to Austin, TX this weekend for Austin City Limits. Cheers!
This is awesome. I am in need of some bedside tables @ the moment so I will definitely use this as a resource. Hope you guys are doing well out in Cali!
Thanks Kurt – it was a fun project. Life’s good in CA, but the only way to know it is to see it, so you’ll have to come visit soon!