Updated Hardware on Nightstand Turned End Table

Modernized Solid Pine Hand Crafted Heart Wall Shelf

Bringing New Life to a Country Classic. We’ve all seen them: those solid, well-built pine shelves from the 80s and 90s that have a lot of heart (literally) but are stuck in that unmistakable "orange" stain era. While the craftsmanship is top-tier (this one was hand crafted by my father in law), the color can often feel a bit too retro for a contemporary home. In this tutorial, I’m showing you how to take a vintage 9-cubby wall shelf and transform it from a dated relic into a bolder, fresher, and more current statement piece. By applying a rich chestnut brown stain , we’ve traded that brassy orange hue for a deep, sophisticated tone that highlights the wood grain. Follow along as I walk you through the prep, the staining process, and how this simple color shift completely changes the vibe of the piece—making those iconic heart cutouts feel intentional and chic rather than just "country."

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.