There are so many ways to get more mileage out of our IKEA purchases. There are entire websites dedicated to doing this – IKEA Hacker is a great one.
But this project, courtesy of Lindsay at Penny People Designs, is my all-time favorite.
The equation for the perfect cheap nightstands:
The IKEA Rast dresser. Cost =$39.99 ea.
+ Creamy white oil based paint (the suggested shade is Benjamin Moore’s Chantilly Lace)
+ Minwax wood stain in a deep shade (like Dark Walnut)
+ Gorgeous brass ring pulls (these from Bellacor are my new favorites)
= this loveliness
image via Penny People Designs blog
Couldn’t you just die? Such an easy and impressive project!
Plus, I spy a Crate and Barrel Colette bed, which can only ever add to the beauty of a room. And in case you’re wondering, like I was, what the wall color is, it’s Benjamin Moore’s Classic Gray. Nice choice.
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Could you silver leaf this? If so please send instructions!
Where is the logic of spending far more for a gallon of paint alone than this pine cabinet itself?