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March 10, 2014 22 Comments

Two Toned Nightstand in the Master Bedroom

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Our little master bedroom is finally coming together. Just a few more finishing touches and I’ll be showing it off here on the blog. This weekend we tackled a few things, one of them being a new nightstand! Last year I was really excited about my mint nightstand (anyone remember it?) and while I still absolutely love the piece of furniture itself it just doesn’t work well in our bedroom anymore. It’s still floating around the house and I will be sure to share where it ends up. The new nightstand is another painted furniture piece that came out way better than I ever could have imagined!

Two Toned White and Wood Nightstand

My husband found a little chest on craigslist for super cheap a couple weeks ago. It’s the perfect nightstand size so I knew right away that I wanted to use it in our bedroom.

two toned night stand before

Here’s the before. Not my taste at all but tons of potential. We even played “one of these is not like the others” with the handles. Can you find the one that doesn’t belong? Ha.

Matt did all the hard work and sanded it all the way down to bare wood. I loved the grain so I ended up staining the whole thing with the intention of keeping it all wood. We seem to always paint and I kind of wanted to keep something just wood. After the stain dried, I wasn’t really loving it. Then I saw this amazing two toned table my friend April from House by Hoff painted and I fell in love.

Two Toned Nightstand

I was feeling inspired so I thought I would give it a shot. I shared this photo on Instagram and asked for your advice. Stick with the two toned or go all white?

Two Toned Night stand

Most everyone agreed that two toned was the way to go and now that it’s all done I couldn’t agree more. The original hardware had to go. I picked up these really pretty ones from The Home Depot. They were brass. I loved the shape but not the color so I spray painted them white.

two toned nightstand

We still need a bed skirt and a rug but the nightstand makes a big impact don’t you think? I think it fits the space and feel I am going for.

White and wood nightstand

What do you say? Was two toned the right way to go on this nightstand?

Have a wonderful week!

I’m sharing this project at these great parties: Home Stories A to Z and My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia, Savvy Southern Style

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About Chelsea

Chelsea Coulston is the resident decorator, baker, and pillow hoarder around these parts. A wife to an active duty Sailor and mom of two girls, Chelsea's got a knack for decorating even the most challenging spaces (just see her military base house!) She's inspired by cool beach tones and warm natural elements that remind you of a day at the beach. After living in a half dozen rentals, she's enjoyed spending the last few years in a cute ranch style home that she and her husband have almost completely renovated themselves. Chelsea lives in sunny Jacksonville, Florida with her husband and two daughters.

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  1. Amy @ Homey Oh My! says

    March 10, 2014 at 3:00 pm

    This is KILLER. You made the right choice to go two-toned! It’s gorgeous!!!

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  2. Allison @ The Golden Sycamore says

    March 10, 2014 at 5:59 pm

    Love it, Chelsea! I think the two toned look is so classy and sophisticated! Well done, my friend!

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  3. Brandi - Nest of Bliss says

    March 11, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    Talk about gorgeous!!! You did a beautiful job!

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  4. April says

    March 11, 2014 at 6:38 pm

    Your night stand turned out gorgeous, Chelsea! Thanks for the shout out! šŸ™‚

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  5. Heather {Woods of Bell Trees} says

    March 12, 2014 at 6:45 pm

    That is a gorgeous nightstand! LOVE IT!

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  6. Leslie says

    March 13, 2014 at 7:02 am

    Chelsea, this is BEAUTIFUL! I love the two-toned look. Just gorgeous. It gives me a good idea for a summer project! Pinning now! šŸ™‚ Thanks so much for sharing!

    ~Leslie

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  7. Kelly says

    March 13, 2014 at 7:30 am

    My mom did this to a dresser she has in her bedroom. I’ve always loved it. Yours turned out beautifully! xo

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  8. Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says

    March 13, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    Girl, I am having total nightstand envy over here! First your amazing mint creation and now this? SO stunning! Excellent, excellent job, Chelsea!

    ~Abby =)

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  9. Laura @ Over The Apple Tree says

    March 13, 2014 at 6:29 pm

    Love the two tone! What a great idea instead of all paint, would especially be great for an older piece that might have damage on the top.

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  10. MJ says

    April 11, 2014 at 7:53 am

    Gorgeous! I used the same pulls on a dresser I made over. Loving the two-toned look!

    Reply
  11. Corey @ sawdust2stitches says

    January 12, 2015 at 3:38 pm

    Oh, I love the two tone! Love it.

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