Update: Be sure to check out the tutorial on painting laminate furniture, using this side table, here.
When the big floor plan switch takes place over holiday break, I’ll have room for a side table. I’ve been anxious to get started on the whole process so I went and shopped all my usual haunts for a good side table – Goodwill, St. Vincent dePaul and Craigslist. With no luck. Boo.
And then just before Halloween I was at Goodwill meandering the 50% off sale when I found this sad little campaign-style nightstand. (For those unaware, campaign-style furniture is furniture marked with metal, usually brass, brackets in each corner.)
What a sad little thing. Beat up. Laminate wood. Dingy brass. Smelly. 
So of course it was love at first sight. And at $4 (it was 50% off furniture day) I couldn’t say no.
Things are looking up for this little table.
And here’s proof that a nightstand doesn’t always have to sit next to a bed. This is going to be an awesome little side table in the new living room.
I’ll have all of the DIY details (painting laminate, colors I used, cost, etc.) next week. But for now, I’m going to enjoy my little green table.
- emily
p/s: If you can guess the name of the green spray paint used I will give you one billion internet points.
p/p/s: There’s only one way to find the stuff you want at Goodwill. You MUST go ALL.THE.TIME.
I love that bright color! I am really excited to hear how you painted over laminate…
~Stop Me if You’ve Heard This One
It’s super easy! I’ll post what paint I used/the entire method next week. I used to think laminate was hopeless but so far so good with this paint job!
So cute! I can’t wait to hear more about the makeover.
i can’t wait to get the DIY instructions on painting laminate. I tried it once and ended up with tons of bubbles and had to toss my project.
Love it! So jealous. I can never find anything at Goodwill, but I don’t go often.
Is it Kelly Green?
Sidenote: Kelly Kapowski Green would be a great name!
Love that name! If any color were named after a Saved by the Bell star I would snag it! Just wait until I reveal the real name on Wednesday. I didn’t want to in the post because I didn’t want to sway any opinions of the table!
I love it! It looks so expensive!
Thanks Katie! I thought so too! There was actually an entire bedroom set of this at Goodwill, but I only picked up one nightstand. Wish I would have grabbed more…
SHAZAM! That’s slap yo’ momma worthy!
Haha! Agree! Not sure my momma would though…
What a transformation! She is definitely a happy girl now!!!
Thanks so much!
Hi, Emily! I just wanted to let you know that I’ve picked yur Sad Turned Happy Table for my first evah “Bold Pick of the Week”…I love it. It’s BOLD…
How exciting! I’ll do a little publicizing of your post
. What a great idea for a series!
Wow! What an incredible transformation. Awesome job!
holy green guacamole! okay, not that the green is like guac but i like rhymes. and i LOVE that side table!
perused your blog after seeing gwen’s feature on the bold abode…and now i’m a-followin’!!
keep ‘em coming!
amy
Thanks Amy!!!!
I really like you before and after end table and want to feature it at my up-cycled Wednesday
Cool! Let me know and I’ll post a link back to you!
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i am SO in love with that! the color and the style are spot on!
Thanks so much Cassie!!
This looks fabulous! What an eye – it looked sad before, but looks straight out of a decor magazine now. Can’t wait to check out the rest of your blog.
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wow! I love the green/gold combo! love all your books too
Thank you! I have a very mature taste when it comes to reading – NOT!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
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