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    Home » DIY » Build It » nightstand kitchen center updated

    nightstand kitchen center updated

    Published by Gail | Published July 11, 2013 | Updated April 9, 2019
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    nightstand into kitchen centerThis is pretty much where we left off in the last post—me trying to figure out whether I should use the spindles, or center the counter on the nightstand that makes up the kitchen center.

     

    primer red

    Because I seem to be in my “red” phase, I reached for some ASCP in Primer Red. I’m hoping this kitchen center will be gender neutral, so that I little boy might feel comfortable using it as well as girls.

     

    red nightstand repurposedLoving the red!

     

     

    giana granite paintI decided this kitchen center needs a granite countertop. Smile  Using what I have left over from when I painted my countertops, I got busy giving the Giani treatment to this miniature version.

     

     

     

     

    paint on the primerThe first step is to apply primer. On my countertops I used a roller, but I took the easy way out and used a brush for this project.

     

     

    adding the cooktopThe primer is such a FLAT black! I cut come trim to mimic a ceramic cook top stove.

     

     

    primed the trim for the cooktopI put the same primer on the trim.

     

    I taped off the cooktop portionUsing some Scotch Blue painter’s tape, I taped off the cooktop, then removed the trim so I could start sponge painting the “faux granite”.

     

     

    sponge on the Giani paintsThere are three colors for the Giani Granite paint.

     

     

    continue layering the paintsI worked in small sections. You can seethe portion to the left of the cooktop is just about done, and I’ve moved on to the area to the right of the cooktop.

     

     

    work in small sections till finishedDone!

     

     

    measure the trimI measured and cut some trim for the backsplash.

     

     

    use polycrylic for a top coatI used polycrylic on the entire countertop and cooktop surface. I also painted and poly’ed the trim, and attached the backsplash trim and the cooktop trim.

     

    how to make a kitchen center from a nightstandAnd she waits for more work. I feel like I will NEVER get this baby finished! I have picked up a faucet at the ReStore. Still need to figure out what I’m going to do for the knobs, and the spindles.

    I appreciate all the ideas and input from the last post about the spindles. You’ve really got me thinking about what I can do to make it more stable with those spindle legs.

     

    I am hoping for a cooler day to get this project knocked out very soon. I’m so over it, and ready for it to be D.O.N.E. Smile

     

    gail

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    1. Holly

      July 11, 2013 at 4:10 pm

      It's looking great Gail! I can't wait to see it finished. 🙂

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    2. debbie

      July 11, 2013 at 2:54 pm

      Love it Gail,, its looking great. Cant wait to see it finished.

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    3. Sylvia

      July 11, 2013 at 2:53 pm

      Another great job! Can't wait to see the final product.

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    4. Mindi

      July 11, 2013 at 12:58 pm

      It is looking SOOOO good!! The counter is amazing!! I love the red, and the bead board, and the trim...I can't wait to see the finished product!!

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    5. nova c.

      July 11, 2013 at 12:17 pm

      Love the way it is looking!!! Can't wait for the next update!

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    6. Toqua's Crafts

      July 11, 2013 at 11:31 am

      Gail, Has anyone told you lately that you are AWESOME?!! You are doing an AMAZING job.

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    7. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.

      July 11, 2013 at 9:43 am

      Wow, your little kitchen is going to look just like the real thing!

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    8. Terri

      July 11, 2013 at 8:32 am

      It is coming together perfectly...I can't wait for this to be done so I can see the end result! Lovin' the red, great choice. Perfect way to do both the counter and the stove tops! So freakin' cute!

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    9. Susan

      July 11, 2013 at 7:43 am

      That is going to be awesome Gail! The countertop finish is a perfect addition!
      Susan

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    10. cassie

      July 11, 2013 at 7:19 am

      WOW! it is looking SO good!

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    11. Doris Henson

      July 11, 2013 at 6:45 am

      Ya want to come do my counter tops?? This is awesome!!! Can't wait to see it finished too!

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    12. Sue

      July 11, 2013 at 6:14 am

      Instead of knobs you could go with the very sleek and modern version of touch control (maybe made with the Silhouette). I'm thinking something along this line: http://www.whirlpool.com/kitchen-1/cooking-2/cooktops-3/-%5BG9CE3065XB%5D-1001302/G9CE3065XB/
      Have a wonderful rest of the week Gail!
      Hugs,
      Sue

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