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Tuesday, May 20, 2014

From a Desk to Matching Nighstands

So my partner, Kirsten from White Butterfly has done this trick many times, so when I found this desk, I knew I had to try taking a desk into two separate nightstands. 

This desk had a very narrow knee hole, so I didn't feel too bad cutting it up. And actually, I didn't cut it up...my neighbor did. Thanks Jeff!

 I used Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint in Dried Lavender with antiquing wax. I was going to try to swap out the knobs, but they didn't want to come off without a fight. I'm SO glad I kept them on!




Much more functional! These will be for sale at Carver Junk Company in June!

 ~Allison
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8 comments:

  1. Tombstone LivestockMay 20, 2014 at 8:33 PM

    Good job .... and if someone ever wants it to be a desk again just add a smooth door or other top to it.

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  2. Julia @ 551EastdesignMay 20, 2014 at 8:44 PM

    tall nightstands are the best! great job Alison, such a great vision to end product result!

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  3. Susan @ SunflowerHugsMay 21, 2014 at 3:43 AM

    These came out awesome! So much better as night stands than a desk. They look like they are a perfect size.

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  4. Cassie BustamanteMay 21, 2014 at 5:13 AM

    love them!!! they have a very british cottage look!

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  5. UnknownMay 22, 2014 at 7:07 PM

    What a great idea - love them - especially the color!!!

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  6. breida with a b.May 23, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    I think this is SUCH a great idea! I've got my eye out looking for the right desk to cannibalize. Our bedroom is a pretty good size BUT the only one wall we can put our bed on - and it leaves us VERY limited with space for night stands. VERY LIMITED.
    Great inspiration!
    -breida

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  7. At Rivercrest CottageMay 25, 2014 at 7:46 PM

    great idea to separate them into two. love the color too. great job.

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  8. Susan' Hearts and FlowersMay 26, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    They look much better as side tables. How brilliant to think to cut the desk that way..

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Thanks for commenting! My heart goes pitter-patter!