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Dusty Blue Nightstands

May 16, 2010 by Cassie 69 Comments

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One of my favorite colors to use is a color by Behr called “Waterscape”. Just the name itself is soothing, makes me think of being on a lake somewhere and espcaping reality. It is the very color that is on one of the dressers in my own bedroom. What I love is that it is soft, dusty with gray tones, but steers away from being too feminine.
Last week I picked up this pair of nightstands (free! Thank, you Naval Academy Professor!)
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They were faux painted in a blonde wood finish that had most likely been done in the 70’s. Blech! I had visions of turquoise, but when I started to pull out my blue paints I came across trust old Waterscape, and new it was a winner for these nightstands. I got to work, sanding the old finish, priming, and painting. I didn’t want to add too many more layers to the pieces, and one coat of primer was all it needed. Fortunately, this paint color covers well, and one coat of paint did it as well. I then distressed them, and gave them an all over sanding, just to give it some more wear and tear. Once that was finished, I went over them with a stain to give them a warmer glow. Here they are now!
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  1. B Lines says

    May 16, 2010 at 11:34 pm

    Ooh, I’m lovin this blue! They turned out great!

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  2. Atticmag says

    May 16, 2010 at 11:42 pm

    I think those look so Gustavian and very chic. Jane F.

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  3. Magic Brush says

    May 16, 2010 at 11:51 pm

    Perfect!

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  4. Sue says

    May 17, 2010 at 12:06 am

    BEAUTIFUL!!! Love them. I am about to start on my first Craig’s List table and chairs and feel so intimidated…maybe I should have started smaller. Would you mind suggesting a white that is nice and then what stain/glaze I can use to distress the white paint? I want to paint the legs white and then the top of the table either black or a black stain. Any tips gratefully accepted 🙂

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  5. [email protected] says

    May 17, 2010 at 12:11 am

    Cassie! they look great! I love the color (blue is my favorite color) I don’t have any colors with names. All my colors have the same name … oops 🙂
    I’ve got a little gem I’m going to start on this week, I don’t know what color I’m painting it, but I am going to distress it. It will be my first piece that I’m distressing. I’m a little nervous!
    gail

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  6. Katie says

    May 17, 2010 at 12:29 am

    LOVE those nightstands! and the blue is perfect!

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  7. Anonymous says

    May 17, 2010 at 12:44 am

    Beautiful redo! Love them. Toni

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  8. Amy Kinser says

    May 17, 2010 at 12:54 am

    They look marvelous!

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  9. Shari @ My Cottage of Bliss says

    May 17, 2010 at 1:05 am

    Fabulous makeover! I recently did a post about a new line of pastel furniture by Coastal Living magazine & Stanley Furniture. Your sweet little tables look cute enough to be from that (very expensive) line of furniture! 🙂

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  10. Rebecca@This Present Life says

    May 17, 2010 at 1:41 am

    I love them! I have a couple of nightstands that I want to repaint. I just might have to go with Waterscape (ahhhh…)!

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  11. Pam @ diy Design Fanatic says

    May 17, 2010 at 1:46 am

    The nightstands look great! I love the color.

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  12. Debbie says

    May 17, 2010 at 2:15 am

    Loving the color and the style. You did a really nice job. You have some great ideas here on you blog. I have a new linky party all on thrift stores etcc…..I would love if you linked up to my first party. Hope all is well.

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  13. Veryirie says

    May 17, 2010 at 2:18 am

    You did a REALLY great job on these nightstands; well done!

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  14. Mimi says

    May 17, 2010 at 2:29 am

    Cassie, your nightstands are fabulous! Love the color.

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  15. kim says

    May 17, 2010 at 2:33 am

    I love the color of those and love the distressing.

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  16. Kristine at The Painted Hive says

    May 17, 2010 at 2:48 am

    Hey Cassie. Love these. The colour, distressing, hardware. So lovely.

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  17. canngil says

    May 17, 2010 at 3:20 am

    Lovely! someday I will get up the nerve to do something like that!!

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  18. Gloria says

    May 17, 2010 at 3:41 am

    Hello! BEAUTIFUL job! And thanks for sharing the color you used. I have been looking for something in that hue, so I might have to try it!
    Best regards,
    Gloria

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  19. Tales From My Empty Nest says

    May 17, 2010 at 4:30 am

    That blue is beautiful. I have some old bedroom pieces that I would love to refinish and I am thinking about using that color blue. It is so pretty. Thanks for sharing. Love & blessings from NC!

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  20. Jane says

    May 17, 2010 at 5:33 am

    Love the color…and the lines of the tables! Fabulous makeover.

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  21. The Prudent Homemaker says

    May 17, 2010 at 12:40 pm

    Beautiful! They have really great lines, but that blonde had to go. I can’t believe you got them for FREE!

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  22. Renze says

    May 17, 2010 at 12:40 pm

    Very pretty…you just gave me a new favorite color!! I can’t believe how much you get done over a weekend.

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  23. MCH PHOTOGRAPHY says

    May 17, 2010 at 2:15 pm

    Cute tables, Awesome color

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  24. The Frosted Gardner says

    May 17, 2010 at 2:25 pm

    Love love the color! I want them!

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  25. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    May 17, 2010 at 3:33 pm

    Oh wow! I adore it. What a wonderful metamorphosis.

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  26. Missy says

    May 17, 2010 at 3:44 pm

    What treasures! Great job, thanks for sharing! Our bedroom will be the very last project on our list (isn’t it always us that comes last?) But I can’t wait to look for treasures to fix up like these!

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  27. Kaysi says

    May 17, 2010 at 5:01 pm

    Those are great! I love the look of them and the color!

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  28. Jannet ~ Simple Matters says

    May 17, 2010 at 6:20 pm

    I love them, I may have to use that color for one of my pieces!

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  29. Londen @ Sixty-Fifth Avenue says

    May 17, 2010 at 7:50 pm

    FREE!? They could not be more perfect, and that color I will be writing down for a later project.

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  30. Life in Rehab says

    May 17, 2010 at 7:52 pm

    Oh, they came out awesome! I love that color too. Just beautiful.

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  31. A Cottage Muse says

    May 17, 2010 at 11:00 pm

    These are fabulous! I can’t wait to try this color, thank you!!

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  32. Julie says

    May 17, 2010 at 11:00 pm

    These are GORGEOUS! I love the way the details really show with the distressed treatment.

    I’m hosting my very first blog party this Friday – I would love it if you would link your project up!

    http://www.FrugalFabulousDesign.com

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  33. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    May 18, 2010 at 2:24 am

    Beautiful… all painted up in this pretty shade of blue…I have one just like it…it was my MIL’s and it’s a dark cherry. Happy NTT!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  34. Heidi says

    May 18, 2010 at 2:26 am

    Excellent! I love the color, you did a great job! Stop by for a visit sometime,
    XO
    Heidi – Heart and Home

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  35. Debbie says

    May 18, 2010 at 2:48 am

    Thanks so much for linking up….the party ended tonight so not sure if you will get any looks on it. I will be doing the party starting every saturday running through Monday. I do look forward to you participating in the future.

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  36. Infarrantly Creative says

    May 18, 2010 at 3:03 am

    Wow those are gorgeous…nice solid wood piece. Love the paint treatment…Beeeeeautiful!

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  37. Kirsty says

    May 18, 2010 at 3:22 am

    Those were…not cute. Now, they are sooo very cute. Love them!

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  38. Katherine @ Grass Stains says

    May 18, 2010 at 3:28 am

    STUNNING! I have about six tables that I should paint this very color. I love it! I could really use a pop of color in several rooms (I love brown, but it isn’t very colorful), so I might have to get right on this!

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  39. Robyn says

    May 18, 2010 at 3:41 am

    gorgeous gorgeous! LOOOOOOOOVE that color and technique they are so very lovely now!

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  40. Emily says

    May 18, 2010 at 3:44 am

    Gorgeous! They are absolutely beautiful… I may have to paint a set for my bedroom! 🙂

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  41. raggygirlvintage says

    May 18, 2010 at 6:21 am

    What a handsome pair, and that is a lovely color!
    Tracey

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  42. Sandy says

    May 18, 2010 at 11:14 am

    Whow! I have the exact night stands.. left by my mom… except mine have an oval design etched in the top…
    you did a wonderful job and the blue is perfect!
    Think I might drag mine out and re-do them!
    Thanks for sharing
    following from Coastal Charm!
    Sandy

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  43. Rene @ cottage and vine says

    May 18, 2010 at 11:27 am

    The color is gorgeous and I love that you kept the hardware.

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  44. Lisa@Pickles and Cheese says

    May 18, 2010 at 11:54 am

    These are just perfect. Nice job and I am inspired!

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  45. Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says

    May 18, 2010 at 1:16 pm

    Cassie, thanks for telling me about that blue table! I must have snagged it from your shop after doing a search online for an inspiration piece! THat’s so neat.

    I love your painted pieces here. This color looks so much like the aqua pieces I just painted for my livingroom, great color!! Thanks for coming by this week at Thrifty Treasures

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  46. Sarah @ Hennessey House says

    May 18, 2010 at 1:53 pm

    free!? awesome. i looove these 🙂

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  47. Kim says

    May 18, 2010 at 7:21 pm

    Absolute perfection! Love the shade of blue. You done good!
    xoxo,
    Kim

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  48. Tonya says

    May 18, 2010 at 10:31 pm

    Great job! I love the color!

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  49. Kansas Amy says

    May 19, 2010 at 1:50 am

    Love them! So inspiring. And what a beautiful paint color!

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  50. Wendy says

    May 19, 2010 at 4:04 am

    They look GREAT!

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  51. {All Thingz Related} says

    May 19, 2010 at 1:18 pm

    I think im in love! These are BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for sharing at Anything Related!
    ~Bridgette

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  52. Ashley Ann says

    May 19, 2010 at 8:51 pm

    I am LOVING those nightstands! What color is that?

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  53. Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed Boys says

    May 20, 2010 at 2:00 am

    I love the color! What’s the name/brand?

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  54. Brandye says

    May 20, 2010 at 2:13 am

    LOVE the color! They are gorgeous!

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  55. Suzanne says

    May 20, 2010 at 3:31 am

    Wow! You worked some magic on those! I love the color, and the distressing is just right. That color is going in my files.

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  56. Marianne@Songbird says

    May 20, 2010 at 11:04 am

    Looking good! Looking very good indeed.

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  57. Holly says

    May 20, 2010 at 2:23 pm

    Thanks for stopping by! I am so glad you did so that I could then find your blog!!! I love it here 🙂 Refinishing old furniture is one of my favorite things to do, and I absolutely LOVE these night stands. You did a fantastic job! I am now following!

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  58. Andy Porter says

    May 21, 2010 at 12:28 pm

    Holy comments batman! It looks like we all love them!! I really want to steal them for my guest bedroom. Fantastic job! Thx for the link!

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  59. The Ware's says

    May 21, 2010 at 3:09 pm

    I LOVE them!! I must paint something that color now!

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  60. Stephanie says

    May 21, 2010 at 3:43 pm

    LOVE them!! : )

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  61. Amy R. says

    May 22, 2010 at 12:38 am

    These turned out great! I love that color. How do you sand them on top without making it look scratched up? I can distess edges, but the top always looks scratched in the surface with some wood showing through in places. Can you give me any tips?
    Thanks!
    [email protected]

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  62. Laura says

    May 22, 2010 at 4:41 am

    These are so pretty! I love the color you chose.
    I’m hosting a blog party right now and would love it if you linked up!
    http://www.iamalongfortheride.blogspot.com

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  63. Stephanie Cameron says

    May 22, 2010 at 4:45 am

    Love it!! Way to stay off the turquoise bandwagon!

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  64. Rory from Tools Are For Women Too! says

    May 25, 2010 at 12:06 am

    Nice project. I would love it if you would link this up in Modern Craftswoman Monday. Very well done. Rory

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  65. Karla Herrejon says

    May 27, 2010 at 3:31 am

    Those tables are a wonderful find and you did a great job!

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  66. Sue @ Laundry for Six says

    May 29, 2010 at 8:50 pm

    Those are gorg! I think I see them in your picture from the antiques fair last weekend (which sadly, I didn’t make it to) – did they sell? If not, I am interested!!

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  67. Dawn says

    May 31, 2010 at 4:57 pm

    Oh, I love the color (thanks for the tip!) and it looks beautiful on the nightstand!!!

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  68. Katie says

    July 28, 2014 at 1:02 pm

    I am so glad you posted this. We recently had our bedroom nightstands repainted and distressed and we used this color as well. We love the way the color looks!!!!

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    • Cassie says

      July 28, 2014 at 2:09 pm

      so glad it helped!

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