Aubergine MCM Nightstand

Soft Neutral Shades Media Cabinet

Fresh Start for a Veneer Classic This manufactured media cabinet—with its once orange-tinged wood veneer—has been completely refreshed in a soft, neutral taupe called French Villa . Inside the glass-front doors, the adjustable shelf pops in Truffle , a beautifully rich and earthy shade from a newly released palette. The warm, complementary colors work together to give this piece a stylish, modern update and a brand new lease on life.

I prefer to buy solid wood pieces but this sweet little combination solid wood and laminated press board seemed so lonely tucked in a dark basement bedroom I had to take it home and give it new life.

Check out this aubergine color chalked paint from Rustoleum, isn't it gorgeous??

Did you see the metal garden stake I painted with it?

I applied 2 coats with a cute little round Rustoleum paint brush that came in the project kit

I chose the matte topcoat included in the kit to seal this piece

Two coats were applied

I also used the decorative glaze in the kit applied with an angled synthetic brush but as you can see it pooled on the top and not to my liking. Easy fix though as all it took was another coat of aubergine paint, the decorative glaze directly on the paint this time with a chip brush to get the desired look and finally sealed with the matte topcoat.