9.21.2010

Before and After: Nightstands

Every time I complete a piece I swear I love it the most, and this one is no different.  I'm so happy with the way these turned out!



And for a little something special, I painted and papered the drawers:


To refresh your memory, here's the before and some info about how I found them:


These nightstands perfectly prove the point that classically constructed furniture never goes out of style, especially when you're handy with paint!

Details to come soon with my refinishing tips!

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30 comments:

Life is Pichey said...

Love, love, love, Dayka! They look great!

Life is Pichey said...

They look great, Dayka! I love them. I really like the papering of the inside. I have a few pieces i need to refinish and I'll definitely be using that idea.

Angela said...

They are gorgeous!! I knew they would grow up to the lovely because of the their good bones.

Terry said...

Fantastic, and with jewel solitaire pulls.

K. Rock said...

Great job! They look awesome!

niki.mac said...

This came out very chic! Great job Dayka :)

Decor I Adore said...

PERFECTION!

Bri @Meyouandawienerdog said...

wow you did a great job with those!

Karen@StrictlySimpleStyle said...

You did a fantastic job. Who would ever guess that the tops had been scratched. Now the shape of the stands is the star of the show.

CASABrasi said...

Love them! They are so cool. Good job!

Swtpee1010 said...

Amazing! I love it! Just gave me an idea...not that I would try it myself. I'll leave that to the experienced and print your post as a guide :-) Luv ya!

Dayka (Life +Style) said...

thank you, thank you, everyone!! i'm excited to bring them upstairs today!

CURLY+NERDY said...

VERY CLASSIC! ME LIKEY!

autumn said...

de---lish!!
they really look spectacular, and like they cost $1200 a piece. way to go!

alison (semi-fab lane) said...

these do have a very classic shape yet modern at the same time. love what you did! and you always go the extra mile with the drawer detail, love it!

Doug Eash said...

great job on some different and interesting night stands.

Jesse said...

Fabulous!!

Freckled-Mind said...

This is so nice. I wish I could do some of these things you do...I'm going to try with something simple like some picture frames and spray paint them black! We shall see

theLENNOXX said...

I was looking forward to see this, and I absolutely love how they turned out! I'm so envious!

Tonia of Chic Modern Vintage said...

They look fabulous. I have some similar in the garage. I've thought about painting. Love how they turned out.

AB HOME Interiors said...

Oh they are just awful....heheAs usual they just look fabulous with your awesome touch! You ready for the designers challenge? It appears you have been too busy painting. Hope your ready, cuz AB HOME is bringing it! haha
xoxo
amanda

Mrs. Chic said...

Those are perfect, love it!! I tired to comment yesterday, but my laptop was being a but head, lol!!

LindsB said...

I never would have guessed those are the same end tables as before- they came out just beautiful!

Hello Lover... said...

Gorgeous! They don't even look like the same pieces! I really love the brass and crystal knobs

Erika at BluLabel Bungalow said...

WOW, these are gorgeous. What a professional job Dayka. I can tell you took your time with these.

brian patrick flynn said...

WHOA! These look almost factory-new. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. The finish came out fantastic. Kudos, GIANT kudos.

L.Duncan@Home23DuncanBoys said...

Love them Dayka! Of course I would! You're fab when it comes to refinishing pieces!

Mary @ RoomPolish said...

ummm...I can tell that your blog is going to be one of my MUST-READS. So glad I found it! You mix great style with DIY...just my kind of blog , yay!

elizabeth@themustardceiling said...

Your end tables turned out gorgeous. I love the black with the new pulls. I just found your blog, I'm excited to read more!

WhitneyJ, myCHICischeap; cheapchicbywhitney.blogspot.com said...

I really love the end tables. The knobs are really cute too.

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