Outdated Nightstand Makeover

MCM is really gaining popularity.  I have to admit, several years ago I just wasn't a fan of the style, but lately I have really begun to appreciate the look.  I have had this set of nightstands for awhile now, and I finally got around to giving them a makeover; I guess you could even call it a major facelift.  Somebody before me had attempted to refinish this in an interesting forest green color. Check out the before and after picture:

Almost unrecognizable, right?  Let me show you how I completed this transformation!


First, I removed the hardware and patched the holes.  Then I added trim around the drawer fronts. I purchased the trim at Home Depot, it is thin enough that it wouldn't stick out too far but added some depth to the piece.  I cut the trim to size and then used wood glue to attach it and clamped it overnight to the drawer to dry.

Its already starting to look better! It needed a new top though, as the old top piece seemed nonexistent since it sat flush with the first drawer.  I cut new wood to size and then used screws and wood glue to secure.  Then let it sit overnight and sanded it all smooth.  Here is the piece ready for paint and stain:

I did this to both nightstands.  I stained the top a mixture of General Finishes Weathered Gray and Espresso water based stain.  I sprayed the drawers and base with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint, then sealed everything with several coats of General Finishes High Performance top coat in Satin.  New holes were drilled and the hardware was replaced with new knobs.  Here is the final product:

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