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Turquoise Bedside Table

May 1, 2013 by Patti 51 Comments

My hubby, Mr. OTN, is a voracious reader. I love to read as well but usually only one or two books at a time.  He has several going at once and they’re generally stacked on the floor next to his side of the bed, or unstacked and cascading across the bedroom floor! Buying him a Kindle has helped a bit but there are still the magazines, journals and such that come in the mail and find their way into that ever morphing pile. I used to move it all each week to vacuum, then carefully re-stack everything neatly in place but alas, I’ve given up that bit of folly. Now I just leave it alone until the dust bunnies begin to make their way over into my space!

So, a couple of months back, Mr. OTN put in a request  for a larger bedside table.  One that has a place to store books, a place to set a drink, and somewhere for his iPad, clock, chargers, etc.  

“Do you think if we found something you’d paint it for me?”, he asked sweetly one day.

What? Of course! It would be the answer to both our prayers!!!

So we set off on a junk shopping trip and this is what we came up with:
It is actually a television stand, which makes it is a little taller than most bedside tables, but perfect for us because we have a high bed. The top swivels, making it nice for his iPad, the shelf pulls out for him to set his drink on and the inside of the cabinet is perfect for hiding messes.
    Hubby didn’t tell me what color he wanted it so one night while he was meeting with a group of guys in our living room I went up to the master bath and began painting away.  This is the color I chose:
Pretty, yes? The color was a surprise for Mr. OTN, but he loved it! 
 I made it by mixing up some homemade chalk paint for the body (recipe HERE) using Valspar’s Lyndhurst Duchess Blue.  I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint (ASCP) in Graphite for the top and the shelves.
 As you may have noticed in the “before” picture the piece was see-through. I added a leftover piece of bead board to the back, painted with ASCP Old White.
Observe the neatness of the books inside
 (I’m going to keep that peaceful picture in my head).  
The pull out shelf is a really nice feature for a bedside table.
Mr. OTN loves watching birds so I added a little bird and some branches to the top.  He wasn’t really in love with this addition because he‘s kinda’ rough on furniture and was worried about ruining it.  I sealed it with so many coats of Min Wax Polycrylic that I think it‘s pretty much hubby-proof! 
 I temporarily moved my Springtime cloche upstairs for staging purposes (no worries honey, this won’t fight for iPad space).
The glass knobs are new, purchased from a local antique store, and have a great iridescence to them.
Too girly for a guy‘s table?  I don’t think so. Once “staged” with hubby’s own possessions (which pretty much cover up the decorative accents) it‘s just perfect for his needs.  

I have a grateful husband and my floor will once again be clean! 
 This is a very happy situation 🙂

“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, 
live at peace with everyone.” Romans 12:18

Step one in bedroom changes complete. Watch for more to come!

      Blessings,

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Comments

  1. Deneen@dreaming-n-color says

    May 1, 2013 at 11:29 pm

    Very nice change. Love the little bird too!

    Reply
  2. Bethany says

    May 2, 2013 at 1:55 am

    Turned out gorgeous! The bird is so cute!

    Reply
  3. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    May 2, 2013 at 2:50 am

    What a charmer! Your table turned out wonderfully. LOVE the color and the little birdies on the top. You took an old piece and breathed new life into it! BRAVO!

    Reply
  4. Deb Hrabik says

    May 2, 2013 at 3:16 am

    Patti – That’s beautiful! Love the color you chose.
    The bird and branch are so striking on the black.
    Great piece!
    Deb@LakeGirlPaints

    Reply
  5. Nell at njschout says

    May 2, 2013 at 3:51 am

    I think you did a great job! Love it. : )

    Reply
  6. Wanda says

    May 2, 2013 at 12:08 pm

    Patti, it is just beautiful! I love love the colors. I think it is plenty manly. Husbands have a way of making even the most feminine stuff manly when they leave all their stuff on it. 😉 I love that you used a TV stand. This is an awesome idea with the swivel feature. Enjoy your gorgeous stand. Blessings~ Wanda

    Reply
  7. Audra @ Renewed Projects says

    May 2, 2013 at 7:17 pm

    Lovely hue turquoise, and the birds stenciled on top are such a sweet addition!

    Reply
  8. Donna Wilkes says

    May 3, 2013 at 12:37 am

    A great addition to the bedroom and a great place for your husband to store his books. However, I must warn you. I am the multi-tasking reader in our house, and I have managed to gradually overload every choice of bedside table. I hope your cabinet will be the answer to your problem. Of course, it is so beautiful you could use anywhere.

    Reply
  9. Craftynight owls says

    May 3, 2013 at 3:14 am

    I have been wanting to redo my nightstands and you have defintley sparked my fire on making it happen. good job. Carrie

    http://www.craftynightowls.blogspot.com

    Reply
  10. Cher-Ann Texter says

    May 3, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    Wow, just gorgeous!! Stopping by from My Repurposed Life’s Catch as Catch Can 120…

    Cher @ Designs by Studio C

    http://designsbystudioc.com

    Reply
  11. Marigene says

    May 3, 2013 at 4:39 pm

    Turned out fabulous! Love the color…

    Reply
  12. Amber Koogler says

    May 3, 2013 at 5:15 pm

    I love the addition of the birds! So pretty! Would love if you could come share at the Give Me The Goods Link Party {1 party, 5 blogs}!
    http://dimplesandpigtales.blogspot.com/2013/04/give-me-goods-monday-6.html

    Reply
  13. Rita says

    May 3, 2013 at 7:47 pm

    Hi Patti,
    i’m visiting from Simple & Sweet Fridays.
    what an amazing transformation. i L.O.V.E. it and the color is just perfect. i also love the bird and branches decor.
    rita

    Reply
  14. Beth@Makemeprettyagain says

    May 3, 2013 at 11:01 pm

    Beautiful colors! I love what you did!

    Reply
  15. Deborah Thomas says

    May 4, 2013 at 12:20 pm

    I love this makeover and the color is really pretty (no too much for a guy though LOL). What a great piece including its storage options. Love your blog too. Visit me at One Day at a Time.
    Debbie
    http://lovinlife1dayatatime.blogspot.com/
    PS – I’m a new follower

    Reply
  16. Krista thehappyhousie says

    May 4, 2013 at 7:52 pm

    I LOVE this!! The bird details are so adorable and I love how you had it staged on top!! Adorable, and my favourite colour:)
    Krista @thehappyhousie

    Reply
  17. srpprcrftr says

    May 5, 2013 at 3:23 am

    Great wonderful night stand, wish I could find one like that for all my “stuff” on my night stand. Love the colors you painted it with the backing you added, smart move. Perfect table for many uses.
    Glad you shared your great night stand for your hubs. Happy weekend

    Reply
  18. Virginia Megin Gallagher says

    May 5, 2013 at 5:22 pm

    Beautiful piece! Love the color and the little birdies.
    I’m visiting from Sunday Scoop. I hope you get a chance to stop by and leave me a comment, too!
    ~ Megin of VMG206
    My Mom Frame ~ Printables

    Reply
  19. TitiCrafty by Camila says

    May 5, 2013 at 5:34 pm

    What a lovely Transformation! It looks so cute! Love it and pinning it!
    It would be awesome if you could join my Link Party on Sundays and the Pin Hop on Thursdays.

    Hope you are having a lovely day

    Hugs
    Cami @ TitiCrafty by Camila

    Reply
  20. Natasha Mairs says

    May 5, 2013 at 8:01 pm

    love this table!! and the colours are just perfect!

    Would love it if you could share this on my link party Serenity Saturday

    Natasha xx

    Reply
  21. Gloria Erickson says

    May 6, 2013 at 4:04 pm

    Oh. My. This table is amazing! I would love to have one like this next to my bed!! I understand the voracious reader bit!! 🙂
    Thanks for sharing on BNOTP! Gloria @The Resourceful Gals

    Reply
  22. Gretchen says

    May 6, 2013 at 11:12 pm

    ooh, looks great! And so functional! good job seeing its potential 🙂

    Reply
  23. Jann Olson says

    May 7, 2013 at 3:38 am

    Patti, I love the colors and the bird is such a cute touch. I am going to have to buy some of the AS graphite paint. Love it! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

    Reply
  24. Wsprsweetly Of Cottages says

    May 7, 2013 at 5:53 am

    I love wearing turquoise, but I don’t decorate with it. I have no idea why because you have just shown how gorgeous it is even on furniture.
    Very popular color right now. Love it!!

    Reply
  25. Diane says

    May 7, 2013 at 10:48 am

    So smart and what a lovely color! I am just like your husband, so do not be shocked if a few magazines still find their way to the floor occasionally – lol!!

    Reply
  26. House Crazy in Michigan! says

    May 7, 2013 at 12:18 pm

    Popped over from Embracing Change. This is my first visit to your blog. Love your work. I never thought of the blue black combo together, but I really love it. Thanks for sharing.

    Small House / Big Sky Donna
    White Oak Studio Designs
    Hand-Painted Vintage Furniture Transformations
    Blog: smallhouseunderabigsky.wordpress.com
    Facebook: donnaallgaierlamberti@facebook (most of my furniture are pictured here.)

    Reply
  27. Patty Egan says

    May 7, 2013 at 2:18 pm

    absolutely gorgeous! I love the stenciled bird and it really shows up so well against the dark wood color~Those tiny knobs are so unique; great find!
    Patty from http://www.acreativechic.com

    Reply
  28. Ana Lopes says

    May 7, 2013 at 3:03 pm

    Beautiful! Love the way it turned out!
    Have a great week!
    Hugs from Portugal,

    Ana Love Craft
    http://www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

    Reply
  29. Kathy A Delightsome Life says

    May 7, 2013 at 9:03 pm

    this looks amazing! Love the color and the sweet bird on top! Beautifully done! I will be featuring your post in this week’s Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

    Reply
  30. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    May 7, 2013 at 9:24 pm

    What a fabulous makeover. I love the color and the bird on top. This is stunning. Thanks tons for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

    Reply
  31. Judy K says

    May 7, 2013 at 9:56 pm

    You did an amazing job transforming the table. I especially love the top. I would love for you to link this up to my Swing into Spring party that opens tonight at 8pm EST. Hope to see you then. http://diybydesign.blogspot.com

    Reply
  32. Michele Alger says

    May 8, 2013 at 6:34 am

    SERIOUSLY?! You made laminate look like a million BUCKS! Oh, SO beautiful!

    Reply
  33. Liz @ Quirky Vistas says

    May 8, 2013 at 10:31 am

    The bird embellishment is adorable as well as those knobs and the color is beautiful. Nice work. Don’t you just love a little pretty practicality?
    Liz

    Reply
  34. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    May 8, 2013 at 4:52 pm

    Beautiful, Patti! I love the paint color and the cute bird you added.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

    Reply
  35. Susan Fidler says

    May 8, 2013 at 11:45 pm

    This redo is so well done! I absolutely love your style and your eye for a good piece! I would love it if you would share this on my linking party friday! http://www.fidlersunderoneroof.com Hope to see you there!!

    Reply
  36. Gail Wilson says

    May 9, 2013 at 2:33 am

    I love your table, the color, the stencil, everything!
    catching you!
    gail

    Reply
  37. Deborah@Green Willow Pond says

    May 9, 2013 at 2:51 am

    Oh how beautiful! I love the color combinations. And that bird stencil is perfect. Thank you for sharing it at to What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great week!

    Hugs,
    Deborah

    Reply
  38. Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above says

    May 9, 2013 at 12:45 pm

    Love the way you did this. So pretty. Thanks so much for sharing with Wednesday’s Adorned From Above Blog Hop.
    Have a great week.
    Debi and Charly
    http://www.adornedfromabove.com

    Reply
  39. Good Time Charlie says

    May 9, 2013 at 7:49 pm

    Hi Patty, thank you so much for sharing this at my party, I am featuring at my party today, love it!

    Reply
  40. Sandi~A Cottage Muse says

    May 9, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    This is a great makeover…love the color choice!

    Reply
  41. Angie says

    May 10, 2013 at 7:57 pm

    This came out so nice! I love to see the before and after pictures. Sometimes we fail to see the beauty that something truly is and can become. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
  42. sue says

    May 10, 2013 at 11:19 pm

    Love this! A new Linking Party begins THIS Saturday over at Thet2women.com and we would love if you would link this up there on Sat! Thanks! Here’s the link:
    http://thet2women.com/welcome-to-one-sharendipity-place/

    Reply
  43. Molly Wagner says

    May 11, 2013 at 12:52 am

    I love love love this! Very beautiful!

    Reply
  44. Emilia Bellflower says

    May 12, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    What can I say- I love it!!! Knobs and little bird are so cute:)

    Reply
  45. Peggy~PJH Designs says

    May 13, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    I love the color and knobs and especially the birds! Beautiful job. Thanks so much for sharing with Transformed Tuesday.

    Hugs,
    Peggy~PJH Designs

    Reply
  46. Marie bloominghomestead says

    May 13, 2013 at 3:11 pm

    This turned out fabulous! I love how it looks. I’ll be featuring this in my party highlights this week. 🙂

    Reply
  47. Francie@EscovedoEscapades says

    May 14, 2013 at 2:26 pm

    I’m popping over from Miss Mustard Seed. I really like this furniture redo, and I love the utility of this TV stand as a night stand. Can you tell me if this was an all-wood stand or was some of it a laminated particle board? If it was a laminate, did you have to prime it with any particular product?

    Reply
  48. suzanne kay says

    May 14, 2013 at 11:16 pm

    We are so glad we found your blog! Thank you so much for linking up with us at One Sharendipity Place. We will be featuring one of your posts this Saturday in our next link-up so that others will be able to discover for themselves what a great blog this is!

    Sue @ thet2women.com

    Reply
  49. Timber Decking says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    I think it looks more interesting when bedside tables don’t match, but it is more difficult to know what to put together.

    Reply
  50. f8111564-b353-11e2-a3d8-000f20980440 says

    June 11, 2013 at 12:54 am

    You have made this a beautiful piece of furniture!! I love the knobs they are just right for this night stand. Did you paint the birds or did you have a pattern? I would like to add birds to a small chair that I am upcycling.

    Reply
    • Patti@OldThingsNew says

      June 12, 2013 at 3:28 am

      I had a stencil I bought at the craft store. I think it was a Martha Stewart stencil. Thanks for the sweet comments.

      Reply

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