Tuesday, January 24, 2012

French Linen Night Stand


Over the holidays, while I was going to yard sales with my two sisters in San Diego, I found the perfect night stand for my bedroom.  We just moved and I finally have a bedroom with tall ceilings again, so I pulled my antique, iron bed out of storage.  In our new room, we only have a narrow space between the bed and the wall next to it, so I needed a night stand that would not take up too much space. 

I love the shape of this vintage night stand and it only cost me $10.  The glazed mustard paint was chipped and dirty, but that was an easy fix.


I used one of the newer colors of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint called french linen.  It is a gorgeous gray with brown undertones. 

The drawer pulls had been painted over a couple of times and even Mr. Rubbish could not remove them.  I originally wanted to spray paint the hardware black or oil-rubbed bronze.  Considering I could not remove them from the drawers, I just painted over them again.  I brushed them with dark wax, so they would stand out a little.  Then, I accented the trim on the night stand with bright white to match the bedding.  I used my wax brush to apply a coat of Annie Sloan clear wax over the entire piece for a beautiful, subtle sheen.


I just brought this becrystaled candelabra light home from a barn sale and I am looking forward to re-wiring and fixing it up.


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23 comments:

Vintage Gal said...

Your night stand is just perfect and it came out just lovely. I love it and the candelabra is beautiful. ;-)

Our Hopeful Home said...

I love this delicate looking table. The colors are perfect, too. NIce job!

xoxo
Kathleen

tinemor said...

Lovely!!
Hug, Tine
Norway

Peggy said...

It's gorgeous! I really love the colour! Nice job,
Peggy

Meg Parker said...

I love your nightstand! I'm actually looking for one just like it for my master bedroom. I would love to do it in Paris Grey to match my decor. It looks lovely in your room!

Lisa said...

What a beautiful little nightstand! I love the transformation. It goes perfectly with the bed and that candelabra is amazing!!

Heaven's Walk said...

Beautiful job on your sweet little nightstand! I've used that paint color on a few pieces and just love the warmth of it. :) That candelabra is awesome, too! I think I need one..... lol!

xoxo laurie

Katie @ Wildwood Creek said...

Love the color and lines of your nightstand and the candelabra!

Deborah said...

Amanda that night stand is so beautiful...I adore the french linen colour!!
That'll be my next colour purchase from Annie! :)
Your bedroom looks lovely and that chandelier is perfect!
Winter blessings!!

Deborah xoxo

Sarah @ Modern Country Style said...

It's gorgeous!! What a great find/. You obviously have an eye for seeing how it's all going to look finished - lucky you!! I love that colour - and it looks lovely just there!

Sarahx

Cassie Bustamante said...

that is adorable! i love the shape and colors! what a great find!

Anonymous said...

Yumm.. I love French Linen, very sophisticated looking! So pretty! - Susan

Robin Johnson said...

How perfect for your room. I love the color you've used. And the styling is very pretty.

Katie said...

Love it! I love the gray with white accents!! Such a cute table!

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

So pretty!!

Lori said...

Love this table,a and your little bird reminds me of some I recently made...great job! I'm following so I can keep up with all your great projects. Stop by and follow back, so we can keep in touch. Lori

Sarah@budgetfriendlydecorating said...

Love the color.
Sarah
www.budgetfriendlydecorating.com

Valerie@chateaualamode.typepad.com said...

Oh my goodness loving what you've done with that nightstand. So gorgeous!

Liz said...

I was almost sorry to hear that you had moved but glad to know you are using your favorite bed again. I hope your new house is as charming as the old one was. If you live in it, chances are, you have made your surroundings look absolutely beautiful!

chateau chic said...

Great color for that nightstand. I also like how you styled the top with the candelabra.
Glad to be your newest follower, Mary Alice

The mum of all trades said...

I love this! I would love if you would link this to my blog party this weekend. Hope you can join in!

Doughty said...

Love that color! Curious about where the white bedding is from? Thanks -

Doughty

Doughty said...

Love that color! Curious about where the white bedding is from? Thanks -

Doughty

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