DIY Nightstand Upcycle: From Garage Sale To Glam

Yesterday I revealed a beach-glam bedroom refresh done for a client.  Because the budget was low, we needed to be creative in coming up with furniture options. A side table with storage was a requirement, so we tracked down a fantastic but cheap old chest at a garage sale.

My client couldn't believe we could turn this ugly laminate box into something befitting the glamorous guest room she envisioned. Oh, how I love freaking out rookies. 

Below is what it looked like when we picked up for $3.50 at the garage sale. 

• I removed the hardware, used wood filler to fix some dents, and lightly sanded down the laminate wood finish.

• We then spray painted it with two coats of white enviro-friendly Krylon H2O paint (about $10).

• As I always do, I put 3 coats of water-based high-gloss urethane on top.

• Then I added shiny new oversized knobs picked up at IKEA for $10. 

Easy-peasy! And she doubted me. Pfft. :) 

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