Saturday, March 19, 2011

Nightstands made from a vanity

A year or so ago I bought a vintage vanity at the Salvation Army for like $15. I've tried it in my room and Sami's room, but it just didn't work in either. Here is the most recent color it was after Sami's room.


It has been sitting in the gutted hallway collecting dust and getting in the way. So, I decided I was going to incorporate it into my bedroom by taking it apart and using it as two night stands. Here it is apart. It was so easy and took me about 2 minutes to turn it into this:


I knew I wasn't going to distress it (I know, can you believe I just said that), because I didn't want the apple green to come through. For this reason, I painted it 3 coats with white semi gloss. I am so pleased with how they came out.




One of the original pulls was broken, so I left the top two and replaced the other 6 with awesome glass knobs I found at TJ MAXX. They were only $2 each.






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Posted by Serendipity Chic Design at 9:38 AM

26 comments:

  1. Cassie BustamanteMarch 19, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    these are always my fave kinds of nightstands! i have made a few sets out of vanities and they are the perfect size for tall beds and narrow spaces, and they are pretty, too! i love yours and love the knobs you used. your bedroom is just so pretty and i like the lightness they add next to the dark wall and bolder bedding.

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  2. DebbyMarch 19, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    What a great idea. They look better as nighstands anyway. Look great by the bed.

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  3. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementMarch 19, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Great job Lisa! They fit perfectly in there and pop against the dark walls. The knobs looks so cute too. Your bedroom is SO pretty-I love the wall color and ceiling!

    Have a great weekend!
    Pam

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  4. The Frosted GardnerMarch 19, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    OH these are great and so functional! What a great idea - love the white too. My favorite color.

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  5. AnonymousMarch 19, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Lisa,

    You are so clever! I've seen this done before but not as cute of a vanity! Love all the drawers and legs! They look so pretty against the dark walls. I heart your bedding, too. Gorgeous!

    Happy weekend! :)

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  6. AnneMarch 19, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Hi Lisa, they look fantastic! The white paint really lets you see the pretty lines of the top and legs. The whole room is beautiful!

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  7. Joy@aVintageGreenMarch 19, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    White and just the right width for your bedroom space. What a great re-design.
    - Joy

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  8. KatieMarch 19, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Such a good idea! It's so hard to find tall nightstands! And I love the little legs!

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  9. Ali RichardsonMarch 19, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    SO awesome!!! Way to think out of the box :)

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  10. EmilyMarch 19, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    wow, such a perfect fit! ive always wondered how easy (or hard)it would be to take those things apart.

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  11. LilaMarch 19, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    I love it! I have been looking up all morning how to make a sofa table and you are such an inspiration.

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  12. Mandys Creative CornerMarch 19, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    What an amazing idea! These are the exact shape of nightstand's I've been wanting for a long time but I never though to get them from a vanity... looks like I've got a new project! Thanks for the inspiration =)

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  13. ElaineMarch 19, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    This is genius! I love the way they turned out.
    Your bedroom looks like mine, blue walls and white mouldings, very pretty!

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  14. Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~March 19, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Very cool idea and the vanity works perfect as a pair of nightstands. LOVE those glass knobs ... very pretty! Your bedroom looks GREAT!

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  15. Dragonfliez MadeMarch 19, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Such a good idea. My mother in law is looking for tall nightstands and it is getting to be nearly impossible to find any.

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  16. sharminMarch 19, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    I love what you did! It would never have occurred to me. They look wonderful!!!

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  17. Laura at Ms. Smartie PantsMarch 19, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    So very cute~ I just found a really old roll top desk that was falling apart and thought about doing the same thing but decided to use the salvage wood in other ways. Love those lines!

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  18. NikkiMarch 20, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    L.O.V.E. these! what a wonderful idea! the knobs are great!

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  19. Sandi~A Cottage MuseMarch 20, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Great idea...looks just perfect in your room! The knobs are the perfect finishing touch...they have a great vintage look!

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  20. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.March 22, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    What a perfect solution!

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  21. DeannaMarch 23, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Look perfect in your bedroom!

    Deanna

    http://deelitefulcreations.blogspot.com/

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  22. UnknownMarch 23, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    This is a fantastic idea! I've had a similar vanity and matching dresser since I was 5 and was finally getting around to thinking about a new "grown up" bedroom set. Decided to keep the dresser and shabby-chic it. Now I can have matching bedside tables! Thank you!

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  23. Sue@Uniquely ChicMarch 24, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Great idea, Lisa, and they turned out so beautiful. They look perfect in your bedroom!

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  24. Zane WooderNovember 18, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    Those glass knobs are really nice. I honestly think it looks better separated. It was a good call on your part to do that.

    -Zane of ontario honey

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  25. JennAugust 30, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    Can you shoot me some instructions on what tools you used and where you started on it. I'm not too good with what tools to use.

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  26. CindyApril 7, 2014 at 1:13 PM

    Can you tell me how you did it and what tools you used and what refinishing you had to do after. thanks.

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