Updated Hardware on Nightstand Turned End Table

From Dated to Designer: The Secretary Desk Refresh

This transformation takes a dated, two-tone secretary desk and turns it into a sophisticated, modern statement piece. By trading the aged pink and cream for a uniform, soft neutral, the beautiful French provincial lines of the piece truly get to shine. From Dated to Designer: The Secretary Desk Refresh This project is a perfect example of how a monochromatic color palette can completely change the "vibe" of furniture. The original piece had a charming silhouette, but the mismatched pink and cream finish felt a bit scattered. The Transformation Details: The Palette: We moved away from the high-contrast two-tone look and opted for a cool, soft gray . This single-color approach streamlines the desk's appearance, making it look more expensive and cohesive. The Hardware: We kept the original crystal-style knobs . Against the new gray finish, they sparkle much more effectively, adding a touch of "jewelry" to the finished piece. The Features: The hutch’s intricate ...

I wanted to share this quick update with you. The nightstand below is a lovely solid wood piece however the Chippendale hardware dates it but this is easily fixed. I chose a Baroque pull in Venetian bronze with an old rose design along with the matching knobs from D Lawless Hardware. This hardware company has virtually everything in their catalog. Check them out!

I also used these pulls and knobs on this gorgeous rustic dresser, check it out!! It is one of my favorites.

Before putting on the new hardware the nightstand was scrubbed well to remove and past residue then rehydrated and shine added using Daddy Van's orange oil furniture cleaner.

Crazy when I was scrubbing it and it was turned upside down I found this little added hiding cubby. Isn't that funny? Now to remember it is there going forward.