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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

$5 find turned fabulous

I found this nightstand at a local thrift shop for only 5 bucks! Isn't she gorgeous? I walked by it several times and each time my eyes gravitated towards those curvy sides. I had to have it. 


I knew what I wanted to do from the moment I bought it. This required sanding the whole thing and sanding it bare on the top. The rest was just sanding enough to remove the varnish. 

I painted the body a creamy white. The paint color was called "Soft Brie". Isn't the top attractive naked? I think so. 

I wrapped the beautifully painted body with plastic then tackled the top. I applied a pre-stain conditioner then stained it with "Red Oak" stain. 

Lastly I applied the varnish and let it set. My final touch was adding new hardware from the Martha Stewart collection at Home Depot. 



I find this piece to be very attractive and can't wait to make a matching dresser. 
Can you say drab-to-fab? I can. ;) 
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59 comments:

  1. DarcySeptember 6, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful transformation!

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  2. Julie BagamarySeptember 7, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Wow = impressive!

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  3. LindacSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    My word, what a find. And what a transformation! Looks heaps better now.

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  4. Deborah MarchSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Absolutely GORGEOUS!! I'm always on the hunt for new creamy colours...have made a note of yours!

    Deborah (visiting happily from
    http://upcyclingmylife.blogspot.com)

    {Hope you can stop by too...}

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  5. StephanieSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    It's stunning, I really love it! Thanks for sharing in the hop!


    Stephanie @ http://airforcefamilyadventures.blogspot.com

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  6. LindsaySeptember 7, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Looks like a completely different piece. Beautiful transformation! I'd love for you to share this at Show & Share--

    http://southernlovely.blogspot.com/2011/09/show-share-4.html

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  7. Nikki MonetSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    I love this!! You really brought out the beauty in this piece!

    Nikki @ http://photographernaturally.blogspot.com
    Enter my giveaway and win a $30 Target Gift Card!! Ends 9/10

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  8. LanaSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Love it! I pinned it on pinterest as a future project!

    Blessings,
    lana @ ilovemy5kids

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  9. Robin AngeSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Definitely drab to fab!
    Thank you so much for linking up to Upcycled Awesome at www.thetshirtdiaries.com

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  10. LisaSeptember 7, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    What a fantastic after! I just redid a dining room table in the white/dark stain. It's such a lovely combo, isn't it?

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  11. BrittneySeptember 7, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    I love it... and I HATE sanding! ;)

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  12. Just JaimeSeptember 7, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Awesome deal! Love the colors!

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  13. Bailey K. | Travel HealsSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    wow, it looks professionally done! way to go!

    i would love for you to come link up this or any other amazing project at my creativity party going on right now!

    letbirdzfly.blogspot.com

    thanks so much for sharing!

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  14. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinSeptember 7, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Fantastic transformation! She's so pretty now. Found you via Southern Lovely. Tootles, Kathryn http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    I love how this turned out and wow $5 bucks...
    http://shabbytochicqueencreek.blogspot.com/

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  16. Sassy Sites!September 8, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    I LOVE the way it turned out!! I've been wanting to do a furniture makeover for a couple of months now. You've inspired me!! :) I LOVE it!! Thanks so much for linking up to Sassy Sites for our FFA party! Have a FABulous Friday!!

    XOXO!!
    Marni

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  17. Jennifer VSeptember 8, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    BEE-UTIFUL! I am in love with it!

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  18. SuzieSeptember 9, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Absolutely! Drab to fab!!

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  19. ArleneSeptember 9, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Awesome! The hardware switch makes it look Pottery Barn-ish! Good job!

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  20. Delightful DeetsSeptember 9, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Love this, you picked beautiful hardware and the colors are awesome! Have a great weekend!

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  21. StephanieSeptember 9, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Looks awesome!

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  22. Katelyn- Domestic CharmSeptember 9, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Very nice, love the white with the stained top. I am wanting to do this to a piece I have sitting in the garage. ;) Now I am more motivated to get to it! Thanks for sharing!

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  23. BSeptember 9, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Holy cow, what a GREAT before and after! I love this so much! I saw your project over at Creation Corner, by the way. Believe it or not, I have two of these EXACT night stands in my closet waiting to be madeover. I scored them on Kijiji.... $25 for the pair. Not bad! I love what you've done so much with the top and staining it... I think I'm going to do something very similar with mine. Thanks so much for the inspiration!

    ~ www.billiemonster.com ~

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  24. Samantha {Moody Mama}September 9, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    That transformation is amazing :) Love it!

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  25. Jordan McCollumSeptember 9, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Gorgeous! I especially love the red oak stain color.

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  26. Ashley J @ MommyByDayCrafterByNightSeptember 9, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    This is gorgeous! I love it! I found it on Flash Back Fridays over at Love note by lauryn!!

    Great job!!

    xoxo, Ashley J

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  27. How to Nest for LessSeptember 9, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Adorable!! I put your makeover on my Friday Favorites. Hope you can stop by!
    www.howtonestforless.com

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  28. MelissaSeptember 9, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Awesome! Someone needs to teach leasons on finding $5 furniture!

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  29. foreverdecoratingSeptember 10, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    I just made the matching dresser to this beauty. I am waiting on the new hardware to come in the mail before I post it on my blog. Yours is lovely now.

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  30. I Play Outside The BoxSeptember 10, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Looks great!!

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  31. JennSeptember 10, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Oh my gosh - that is a steal of a deal! I'm jealous, it looks amazing.

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  32. KatySeptember 11, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    This is beautiful & what a great deal! I'm impressed at the potential you saw in this piece & your ability to execute it. I'm usually lacking one or the other =)

    katy @ redBuddy notes

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  33. Captain Murdock {Godwilladd.com}September 11, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Awesome idea!!! This looks amazing

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  34. TanyasTreasureTroveSeptember 11, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Hi! Following you from a blog hop!:0)
    Hope you visit me and return the follow!

    Btw if you like please join the Treasure Trove Tribune! I think you will enjoy it!:0)

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  35. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeSeptember 12, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Absolutely stunning -- would never have thought something so bad could be so beautiful! Great job!

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  36. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartSeptember 12, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Oh, very nice job! :)

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  37. DoneneSeptember 12, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Looks awesome and what a great find!

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  38. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Love the white with the dark top. Beautiful!!

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  39. UnknownSeptember 12, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    LOVE it! It's so gorgeous, I saw you at several linky parties and was linking up my recent project where I did the same thing to a goodwill table. I love the two tone look of stain on top and painted.

    Job well done, it looks great!
    What type of varnish did you use to protect it?

    Pamela @ pbjstories.blogspot.com

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  40. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comSeptember 12, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    So pretty! I love the curves and the paint/stain combo. Good job.

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  41. Kimberly HamptonSeptember 12, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Beautiful - Great job!

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  42. Chef in TrainingSeptember 13, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    this dresser looks amazing! Great job! I would love it if you would share this and/or any other projects you have been up to at Tuesday Talent Show at Chef In Training! Thanks so much and I hope to see you there!
    -Nikki
    http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/

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  43. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    This is AMAZING! What a find and what a makeover! I am currently searching or a night stand for my son's room and you have now made up my mind on how I will refinish the one I find! Yours looks awesome. Stopping by from Craftomaniac's Link Party!

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  44. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    This is AMAZING! What a find and what a makeover! I am currently searching or a night stand for my son's room and you have now made up my mind on how I will refinish the one I find! Yours looks awesome. Stopping by from Craftomaniac's Link Party!

    Cheryl @ That's What {Che} Said...

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  45. Sweet Peas and BumblebeesSeptember 13, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    I LOVE how your night stand turned out...it is amazing! Thanks for linking up to our {{What I Made Wednesday}} linky party! We loved your post so much that we'll be featuring you tomorrow...don't forget to stop by and grab a featured button! =)

    Briana
    sweetpeasandbb.blogspot.com

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  46. Marg @ I Dream of MarthaSeptember 13, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    sweet! awesome job!

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  47. CynthiaSeptember 14, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Very lovely! I love the combination of the dark top and the white paint. I just found a very similar nightstand to redo.

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  48. MarieSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    This turned out fabulous and for $5 you can't beat that! Great job! So glad you linked up with us at Show & Share!

    Marie
    mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com

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  49. AmberSeptember 14, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    I love a great bargin! Beautiful job with it. Wish I had it in my house.

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  50. MandySeptember 14, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    that was an awesome transformation!! WOWZER!!

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  51. Kaitlin SaenzSeptember 15, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    This looks so great! I'd love for you to share this with my blog party! http://notsosimplehousewife.blogspot.com/2011/09/recreate-into-something-new-6.html

    Hope to see you at my place!
    Kaitlin-The Not So Simple Housewife
    http://notsosimplehousewife.blogspot.com/

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  52. UnknownSeptember 15, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    I REALLY like this. I'm on the hunt for something similar. My husband has a nightstand kinda like this that needs work, and I'm currently using something like a tv-tray as my bedside table :( I need to find another one that's similar to my husbands so that I can finish them both! Yours is so pretty!

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  53. Lauryn AshliSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    thanks you so much for linking this up to flashback fridays. this is awesome! i love the two different colors.
    flashback fridays is going on again today and will be going all week.. go enter!
    {love} lauryn @ lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com

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  54. JenniferSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Extremely fabulous!!!

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  55. Kaitlin SaenzSeptember 19, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Thanks for responding to my invite! This is so great! I love it! Thanks for sharing it with {Re}creation Into Something New Wednesdays at Not So Simple Housewife! Hope to see more from you this upcoming Wednesday!

    Kaitlin-The Not So Simple Housewife
    http://notsosimplehousewife.blogspot.com/

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  56. ibshellSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    DEFINATELY FAB!!! SO gorgeous! you can be totally proud of this piece!

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  57. Erin @ In Between LaundrySeptember 21, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    so fabulous-- i love the stained top and white bottom. Definitely keeping this in mind for my old chest in the garage. :) www.inbetweenlaundry.blogspot.com

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  58. JenniSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    so fab! you did a fantastic job and what a steal at just $5! amazing what a little elbow grease can do!

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  59. UnknownJune 8, 2012 at 2:45 AM

    Love the charming tree! It would be perfect in my little girl's room redo coming soon.kids wall decals

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