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Sleek metal legs and new paint and knobs give these Pine bedside tables a contemporary look.
The project
My challenge was to rescue, reimagine and completely revamp these dated and damaged '80s colonial nightstands.
I removed the decorative base skirt trim and replaced the swollen, water-damaged MDF bases with new fibreboard from Bunnings.
As the tables were too short for modern beds, I decided to add 15cm gold legs for a sleek, modern feel. I sanded, cleaned and filled any gaps (the Pine tops on these were both split and needed gluing and clamping).
The painted finish was all hand-brushed by me, starting with a base of Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 primer from Bunnings. I gave it three coats in a tranquil colour palette and some complementary new hardware.
Now they are so beautiful, clean and sleek looking, and at 65cm tall are the recommended standard height for modern beds. I feel confident that these lovely bedsides will have a long life ahead of them.
How to upcycle furniture
Resident D.I.Y. expert MitchellMc has put together this simple step-by-step guide to updating a bedside cabinet with paint and varnish.
More upcycling project inspiration
Bunnings Workshop member Oddchair22 used striking stencil paintwork to pair an upcycled chest of drawers and mirror.
Workshop member marisamoloney upcycled and an old coffee table and and an old hutch as part of her stunning mud room makeover.
There are also plenty more great ideas in our collections of Upcycled buffets and Upcycled bedside drawers and tables.
Let us know if you need a hand with your own upcycling project – we're here to help.
