Ikea Farmhouse Nightstand Makeover

Refinished Solid Oak Queen Headboard – Classic Black with Rattan & Elegant Details

This stunning queen-size headboard is a true statement piece, crafted from solid oak and beautifully refinished in a rich, classic black. It features gracefully curving finials, intricate oval cartouche accents, and a striking inset rattan panel that adds texture and timeless appeal. Finished with a smooth satin clear coat for durability and a subtle sheen, this headboard blends traditional charm with modern sophistication.

Who doesn't love a good IKEA hack?

This solid pine Hemnes nightstand set were sourced for a customer to add to her farmhouse white collection. See other pieces she has purchased or had painted for her home: this sofa table, this old family desk, a sentimental family secretary desk, and this sweet little accent table.

Usual first step is to remove doors, drawers and hardware then clean well however the drawers were not wanting to pull out. Thanks to YouTube I found the answer after quite a time searching so thought I would share a quick video "How to remove IKEA Hemnes drawers"

Then all surfaces were scrubbed well.

We went with Fusion Mineral Paint's lamp white like the secretary desk. Two coats were applied.

Then distressed, right shows distressing and left is two coats.

Once I had the drawers out, I removed the back to slide out the drawer bottom. As in many used drawers there was some wear and tear. I added marble look contact paper to fit perfectly over the drawer bottom,