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There’s something truly magical about taking a neglected piece of furniture and turning it into a stunning focal point for your room. Today, we’re shining a light on side tables and nightstands—those often underappreciated items that, with a little creativity, can become stylish and functional highlights in any room. Here are ten stunning nightstand makeovers you are going to love.

Vintage Suitcase into a Nightstand

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If you have a vintage suitcase that you are unsure what to do with it, then consider repurposing it into a stylish nightstand. With its own unique history, this piece not only promotes sustainability but it also makes a great conversation starter.

Make This Craft: How to Upcycle Vintage Suitcase into a Nightstand

Painted Laminate Nightstand

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Painting a laminate nightstand can be challenging because the non-porous surface doesn’t hold paint well. Without the right preparation, the paint can chip or scuff easily. However, this thrifted piece was transformed beautifully with the right technique, resulting in a fresh and stunning new look that completely revitalized it.

Make This Craft: How to Paint a Laminate Nightstand

Table with Paint and a Stencil

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This refinished table is a stunning testament to the transformative power of creativity and craftsmanship.This table can be kept in any place, and will surely add beauty to your home.

Make this craft: Table with Paint and a Stencil

Baby Nursery Nightstand Makeover

Baby Nursery Blue Nightstand Makeover
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This craft is suitable for a child’s room and especially with a nursery. It blends practicality with aesthetic appeal to create a serene and nurturing environment for your little one. 

Make this craft: Nightstand Makeover

DIY Furniture Makeover

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Transform your bedside sanctuary with this stunning Night Stand Makeover! Discover DIY tips, elegant decor ideas, and clever storage solutions to elevate your bedroom space.

Make this craft: DIY Furniture Makeover; NightStand Makeover!

DIY Industrial Nightstand

Industrial Beige Nightstand
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This DIY industrial nightstand is a simple straightforward build that gives tons of bedside storage and ease of access to charge your phone or tablet with wood accents that are made to look like metal to give it the industrial vibe!

Make this craft: DIY Industrial Nightstand

Doily Top Side Table

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This doily top side table exudes vintage charm and timeless elegance.It serves as both a functional piece of furniture and a delightful accent to any space.

Make this craft: Doily Top Side Table

Chalky Painted Nightstand

Chalky Painted Nightstand
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This project combines the rustic appeal of chalk paint with the timeless elegance of a classic nightstand design, resulting in a piece that exudes character and sophistication.

Make this craft: DIY Chalky Painted Nightstand

Chalk Painting to Cover Wood Burn Marks

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Transform your dull and old looking furniture with just simple steps and materials. Using chalk paint you can switch up the look of any old furniture.

Make this craft:  Transforming Wood Furniture: Using Chalk Paint to Cover Burn Marks

Lemonade Stand

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This DIY lemonade stand is not too complicated and pretty simple to put together. Take a nightstand and turn it into a lemonade stand!!  The only tools you need are a drill and a screwdriver. The most time consuming part is the painting – other than that it’s pretty basic.

Make this craft: Turn A Nightstand Into A Lemonade Stand!

16 Ways to Modernize a Kitchen Without Remodeling

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Whether you’re a homeowner or a renter with a big or small kitchen, making your kitchen look and work better can really change how you use the space. And you don’t have to do a major kitchen renovation to make it happen. Here are 16 affordable ways to give your kitchen a modern touch.

16 Ways to Modernize a Kitchen Without Remodeling

15 Best Places to Sell Used Furniture Online

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Selling your used furniture online is a smart move to both earn money from your old belongings and minimize your environmental impact. Selling your used furniture is a practical step towards sustainability, all while boosting your finances. Whether you’re aiming to declutter your space or explore a side gig, here are the top online platforms to list your old furniture and tap into its hidden value.

15 Best Places to Sell Used Furniture Online

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Tamara White is the creator and founder of The Thrifty Apartment, a home decor and DIY blog that focuses on affordable and budget-friendly home decorating ideas and projects. Tamara documents her home improvement journey, love of thrifting, tips for space optimization, and creating beautiful spaces.

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