Decorative Knobs add Charm
Painted Furniture
Is this a beautiful paint color or what? The color is bold and crisp and awesome. The black decorative knobs are the perfect contrast. I’m smiling.
The nightstand is part of the free furniture haul from my neighbor. Sometimes I feel guilty when people give me things for free because I spruce them up and sell them in my booth. Does that make sense? After I paint and sell the free pieces I may do something nice for my neighbor. They have 4 daughters and our granddaughters play with the three youngest when the girls come to visit.
The runners on the nightstand were in bad shape and the drawers wouldn’t stay in so the JTS made some new runners.
He’s the best! It was a bit of a learning curve for him but he got it done. Of course I wasn’t around to take photos.
The paint color is Dragonfly by Delta Ceramcoat. It’s a matte acrylic paint. I wasn’t sure about the color until I opened the jar….then bam!
The paint container is made of the cloudy plastic stuff and I couldn’t tell how bold the color was until I opened the jar. Bold….Bright…Beautiful….my kind of color!
I applied a clear coat of Ceramcoat wax. Sometimes I use a brush to apply the wax and sometimes a rag. I let the wax dry overnight then buffed with a lint free rag (old sheet).
I could have used the original white knobs or I could have painted them the same color as the nightstand. But I didn’t do either. I chose the decorative black and white knobs from my stash. The contrast is perfect. The knobs are from Hobby Lobby (half-price).
What do you think of the color and do you think the decorative knobs add charm to the nightstand? Would you prefer different knobs?
See you tomorrow for crafting with Sofi. Have a great day.
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Rachel O. says
March 31, 2016 at 10:19 pmGasp! This is gorgeous! LOVE the color and LOVE the pulls! You are so talented!! (And don’t feel guilty-you put a lot of work into something that wasn’t in great useable shape as is. 🙂 ) Thanks for sharing your link at the #HomeMattersParty !
Maria @ Pastels & Macarons says
March 27, 2016 at 3:22 pmGreat tutorial and tops Kathy! And I agree, something so simple like knobs can make a HUGE difference! 🙂 Thanks you for sharing at The Creative Corner Link Up! I’m featuring you tonight, Sunday 6pm PST! Pop by to see you’re feature. Can’t wait to see what you link up this week. Thanks so much. Maria
sara says
March 24, 2016 at 1:19 amThat is a great makeover! Love the knobs! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday. Have a great day! Visiting from http://www.twelveonmain.com
Marie, The Interior Frugalista says
March 17, 2016 at 9:45 pmOh wow, what a pretty makeover and yes, those knobs are fabulous with this piece! Pinning this baby to share Kathy ☺
Sherry says
March 16, 2016 at 3:39 pmAwesome!
KitsyKeelSmith says
March 16, 2016 at 12:27 amKathy,
I love what you do with color and that you are not afraid to use lots of different ones. You give me so many ideas. Keep on posting your beautiful, colorful, transformations. They are just great and so are you.
SONJA HANSEN says
March 15, 2016 at 8:04 pmBeautiful! I love the knob choice, they are just perfect. I am a great fan of some of the fun knobs available at Hobby Lobby.
Karen says
March 15, 2016 at 9:37 amLove the knobs! Dragonfly is beautiful.
Dena Gomez says
March 15, 2016 at 9:12 amI LOVE the color….and the knobs! I live in the Southwest and turquoise is my “go to” color choice! It’s the perfect color in whatever shade it is. It’s calming and cheerful at the same time! I love your site, Kathy! I have so many ideas but my painful body refuses to perform. So, I get such joy from watching you transform trash into treasures to be passes on again. Thank you for sharing your time and talent with all!
Dena
Sherry Fram says
March 15, 2016 at 8:53 amAwesome color! Just the right brightness! The knobs are perfect & the design mimics the detail at the top. One of my favs that you have done! Runs a close second to the red chest!