One of my girlfriends really wanted to find a unique and affordable nightstand or dresser to add additional storage to her closet. We browsed a little and ended up finding a great piece that had a ton of character, and no serious flaws as far as structure. Those two elements are always important when selecting something to redo. 
This stand was only $20.00 so we couldn't resist! I love the flower details on the doors.
First we made sure to lay out a plastic tarp that we got at the hardware store. It really pays off to invest in items you can use over and over when crafting. The tarp will protect the ground and creates a great surface to be painted on.
It's really important to completely wipe down and item with rubbing alcohol or an all purpose cleaner before painting. That way, no dirt or dust will get stuck under the paint creating an unfinished, bumpy look. Next, always be sure to use a primer of some sort. Many spray paints now have primer included, so just be sure to look. I really liked this particular brand of spray paint because it's able to be used on multiple surfaces and dries really fast! We decided that powder blue and pearl were the colors we would use.
Always remove doors first on items like this. I unscrewed all of the hinges and knobs and placed them off to the side. These doors look so cute in a modern color! Totally accentuates the floral carving. I made sure they were completely dry before putting them back on the nightstand. I spray painted all of the knobs and hinges, and screws separately and off to the side. I chose to use a white to give it a Tiffany's look. I covered them completely with two coats and let them dry
completely.
After everything was totally dry, I reassembled the nightstand and maneuvered it into the closet for additional storage. The finished piece looks so cute and updated! Adds a great pop of color to the closet and is visually interesting.
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