Midcentury Modern Nightstand Makeover
I just finished the nightstand that I bought with my midcentury bedroom dresser (if you missed the dresser, click HERE to see it). It was in way worse shape than the actual dresser and I opted for painting the entire piece.
My son wanted the nightstand for his room since he didn’t have one yet and when I asked him what colors he wanted, he said “something cool and similar to yours.”
He didn’t want the neon pink but loved neon, so I bought neon orange. Orange is one of my husbands and son’s favorite colors! There is also a very sad story behind it which has annual meaning for us over Memorial Day, but this wasn’t supposed to be a sad post. Lets change the subject and go back to the nightstand.
For the trim I went with metallic blue. It looks a little like automotive paint.
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| I found the globe at Goodwill last week for $6. It lights up too! And my son bought the little Eifel towers on his trip to Paris last year. |
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| If you want to see the lamp makeover, then click HERE. |
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| Did any of you Americans read “Asterix and Obelix” cartoons growing up? My son loves them and so did I. |
And I actually love the contrast of the 200 year old French antique bed paired with the colorful midcentury modern nightstand. I’m total aware that this isn’t for everyone and some might cringe.
love the colors on this one! what a great design and fabulous piece!
Thanks Cassie!
You always do such an amazing job! Love the pops of color against the white! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
Thanks, my son loves the pops of color too!
Oh wow Julia, the colors on the nightstand are so fun. Such a beautiful makeover. Hope you enjoy your vacation.
Thanks and I will!
Would love to find a nightstand like that for my bedroom. Awesome! I’m going to snoop on your blog for more views of your son’s room…it looks fun and bright!
Ha, I need to link some more of his room photos I think. Thanks for reminding me!
I love this!! What an awesome transformation! I love that you painted the whole thing. Way to blend modern and sophisticated with fun and child friendly!
Thanks Megan!
The bedside table is PERFECT….It’s amazing what you did!!! Just the right finish for his room!!!
LOVE IT!
Tank you Patty
You work wonders lady! Both pieces are perfect.
😉 Thanks Tiffany!
First….a globe that big for $6? that is a crazy, crazy deal. Second…the nightstand looks really fantastic, I wouldn’t have thought blue and orange would really ‘go’ but you made it work like nobody’s business. Third…how did you like the orange spray paint? I have some hot pink spray paint – the same brand- and I have had nothing but issues with it. Every time I haul it out the project ends up being a disaster – the coverage is horrible.
Thanks.
It is a little tough to get coverage. I first used metal primer which didn’t work out well. After using my favorite Kilz spray primer things went well . But I didn’t have a big surface to cover either.
Hope he appreciates what a stylish room he has! 🙂 Another great job and color combo!
I hope so too. But sometimes I have the feeling that he just doesn’t really care 😉
And thanks Pam.
I love it and that bed too!
Thanks!
Cute dresser, bet your son loves it! Have a nice mini vacation.
Thanks Karen
It looks fantastic! I was pretty scared when I saw the spray paint colors, but relieved when I saw they were only accents, lol. I love the way it looks with the bed too. I never would have thought of the combo. Your style is amazing!
Aww thanks so much for the oh-so-kind-words!
Wow! I love it! You got a great piece…now it looks smokin HOT! Have a nice min break!
Thanks Geesha!
Wow! That looks great–it’s perfect for a boy! Have a good holiday weekend 🙂
You you know how I adore neon!! Great job Julia. It’s the perfect addition to your sons room!
So much fun, love your choice of colors!
beautiful! LOVE it! love how you transformed it! you did an amazing job with the nightstand! lately I’ve been liking the color orange too! I think it’s because of my son’s toys! 🙂 About the camera, I have a Canon rebel and it’s been over 3 months now that I haven’t been able to take clear pictures; my son dropped it from our kitchen table and it has not been the same either! like you, would love to know if I can fix it or not! Enjoy your time off Julia! 🙂
Oh it is so perfect! I should share this on my FB page, since orange and blue are our Gator colors.
His little side table looks darling! I love the mixture of colors you choose and works so well with its lines and shows off the details!
I had a few minutes on my hands and I was dying to check out what you did with this nightstand after seeing the before on your FB. Oh my gosh, I just love it. Super creative with the orange and gold ascents and that globe is a great find! Enjoy your vacation and memorial day holiday!
I had been waiting to see what you ended up doing with the nightstand. I love it, Julia! (Especially the little peek of gold!) And it looks terrific paired with the(envy inducing)antique bed.
That is one fun nightstand! Love the color choice. It looks great in the room!
I love the contrast too honey!!!! That space is a happy space! You have such a great eye for design 🙂
xo
Enjoy your break!
xoxo
Awesome job!! This is so unique..love it!!
This turned out SO AMAZING Julia!! I just adore the colors you chose and the gold on the bottom makes it look so luxe. Just fabulous!
Love it! I’ll hopefully be painting a few dressers for my boyfriend’s sons soon (once I find them). Great way to keep it classy yet still masculine and “cool”!
Wow was für eine Veränderung, sieht echt grandios aus!
Das Bau ist super mit dem Orange,
Daumen hoch;))
This looks so fabulous!! Great job!
Krista
Another amazing makeover, Julia! Looks fabulous with the rest of the awesome room!
Hallo. Wie geht’s dir? So nice to see a proud German out there. I am married to an “alien” and learning German along with my two kids. Your room is gorgeous!! I love the colors and the modern fresh look! Amazing!
That is awesome! Nice to meet you! Is he a crazy German too?
Hi Julia! I found your blog through Emily A. Clark’s Kids’ Spaces link-up. I love the color combination you used on this dresser. I would never think to use a neon color, but love it. I posted a link to your room on my blog. {http://thirdandpatterson.blogspot.com/2013/07/kids-spaces-link-up-party.html} Really enjoying your blog!
~Megan
P.S. I was born in Stuttgart 🙂
How cool, my brother lived in Stuttgart for several years.
Great job on the dresser! Love the globe too. 🙂 Thanks for linking up!
this is so great! love that you used the unconventional spray paints on furniture. such fun!