I love a fun pop of turquoise and this nightstand is the perfect piece to try a new to me color called Bimini on. I was lucky enough to win a paint package giveaway from Cottage Paint on Instagram and this was one of the colors I chose.
I sourced this vintage nightstand this summer passing on the matching dresser that was badly damaged. I planned to save this little beauty in a fun color.
After a good scrub inside out and upside down it was time to paint. I used a new angled 2" synthetic brush to apply this bright ocean blue color.
This is the first coat, two coats were brushed on and lightly sanded smooth.
The original pull was super cute but needed an update too.
Now to seal the night table. I went with Cottage's wax I had on hand from a past project applying with a damp sponge. However when dry it showed streaks. I applied a second coat which helped but not totally. I contacted Cottage Paint for suggestions and the owner actually called me. How is that for customer service?
She recommends using their
varnish to seal the paint and had tips for using their wax. It seems the acrylic in the wax makes applying it to be more like a poly requiring straight lines with your brush strokes and not rubbed in circles like a traditional wax. Well that explains allot, thanks Gail :) And you can apply the varnish over the wax which is another tip seeing they are both acrylic based. Traditional wax is always the last step.
I added a pretty contact paper to the drawer bottom and the nightstand is complete.
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What a beautiful transformation! The pop of turquoise really brings out the charm of the vintage nightstand, and Bimini was the perfect color choice—so refreshing and vibrant, it feels like a breath of ocean air! I love how you involved your followers in choosing the hardware finish; it adds a personal touch to the project. The silver pull complements the blue perfectly, and the contact paper inside the drawer is a lovely detail. It's also great to hear about your positive experience with Cottage Paint—customer service like that makes all the difference. Amazing work!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Anna for. your kind words and attention to my details :)
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