Upcycled Nightstand with Repurposed Window (door)

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I curbed this nightstand so many years ago. I think someone used it for a trash bin because there were hinges on the bottom front.

How to make a cabinet with an upcycled nightstand

 

green upcycled nightstandI posted this on my Facebook page while I was cleaning out the garage, and I asked if I should “keep” or “toss”. The consensus was KEEP, and there were so many great ideas  of what to do with it.

Add shelf to upcycled nightstand

add a shelf to repurposed nightstand The very first thing I did was to give it a quick coat of primer to take away all the ugly, but I can’t find a picture before adding the shelf.

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I took the measurements of the cabinet, and searched through my stash and found THIS window that would make the perfect door! So, after choosing this window, I then knew where to add the shelf (shown above).

Paint old nightstand

finish max paints upcycled nightstandOff it goes to the paint booth. I took the easy road and used my HomeRight Finish Max.

spray paint underside of old nightstand cabinetWhenever I use my HomeRight Finish Max Fine Finish Sprayer , I always start by spraying the underneath side of my pieces. In this picture you can see I added my shelf using pocket hole screws.

spray window with paint sprayerThis is the window after I brushed on some white DIY chalk paint primer—it’s ready for the Finish Max treatment.

Use paint sprayer to paint repurposed window

This is after the Finish Max. Don’t be mislead by overspray. The Finish Max has very little overspray, but I knew it would be easier to scrape the paint off if it were thicker. The paint is True Value’s  Easy Care (Sugar Sweet)  the same I used on the recent kitchen cabinet makeover.

Add hinges to window to make a nightstand cabinet door

add hinges to window to make a cabinet doorI attached my hinges to the cabinet, then laid the cabinet on it’s side (raised up with some 2×4’s) to attach the hinges to the window. I must say this was the easiest time ever for me on installing hinges.

 

Secure reclaimed wood to back of window cabinet

upcycled nightstand with reclaimed woodI used some old fencing to enclose the back. If you look closely, you’ll see that the nails used from my nail gun, caused some splitting/chipping of the wood at the top. I ended up cutting a small piece of plywood, painting it, and using it to cover this mess. Worked fabulous!

scrape paint on window repurposed nightstand cabinetI used a razor blade to scrape off the paint from the window. You can see that the layer of paint easily scraped (peeled) off the window.

scrape or tape a window to paintPaint all gone!

Paint and secure handle to window

repurposed or upcycled nightstand made using a vintage window as a doorI have some handles I got at the restore that are sort of a golden bronze. Oil Rubbed Bronze spray paint gave it a quick update.

upcycled window cabinetI initially decided to add the rustic fence to help give some weight to the back so that opening the window/door wouldn’t allow it to tip over. However, that wasn’t an issue—the door worked fine without the added weight on the back, but I had already decided the rustic touch would look great. (don’t you agree Catherine?)   My friend Catherine suggested I use some of my rustic fence in this way months ago. Smile

supplies for using a Finish Max Now that I’ve shown you my latest project, I want to show you the tools I use when I use my Finish Max Fine Finish Sprayer to spray paint.

 

How to clean a paint sprayer

I use the bowl of water to dilute my latex paint, and to soak my brushes, etc. As soon as I finish painting, I add water to the extra paint cup to flow clean water through my Finish Max. Usually I store any leftover paint for touch ups in a small container with a lid. I use the veggie scrub brush to clean the Finish Max. (see below)    The soup ladle is great for measuring the paint, and adding water to the paint cup for diluting. If my paint is old, I use the mesh paint strainer to make sure I don’t have any lumps in my paint. I always wear a respirator when I use my Finish Max  in an enclosed area.

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how to clean a finish max using a vegetable brushThis veggie scrubber does a great job of getting the paint from the rim of the Finish Max. I think I should have used it on my fingers too!

use a kitty litter box for storing suppliesNow, I want to show you my secret storage container—a kitty litter bucket!

 

Everything fits nice inside the bucket, which makes gathering all my supplies a piece of cake!

garage storage paint sprayersBecause I’m lucky enough to have both the Command Max and a Finish Max, they each get their own bucket. This is how I have the extra paint cup mentioned earlier. I have them stacked on my new lumber work bench.

Check out some of my other HomeRight projects.

UPDATE:  I sold this cabinet, check out how cute it is in use!

 

book cabinet made from an upcycled nightstand and an old window Repurposed Window Cupboard

 

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I have partnered with HomeRight—aren’t I a lucky gal? I truly love and recommend this sprayer to anyone who will listen to me. This is a sponsored post, but you know all opinions and thoughts are my own.

 

how to turn an old ugly nightstand into a pretty and useful book cabinet and display case

See more DIY Repurposed Window Ideas Here.

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ABOUT GAIL WILSON - A teacher at heart, Gail Wilson relishes the chance not to show off her projects, but to help others find their inner handywoman, step-by-step. Her blog, MyRepurposedLife.com, chronicles her scrap-saving adventures and has been featured on countless DIY magazines and websites, including Women’s Day, Design*Sponge and Apartment Therapy. She is a longtime influencer for both Homeright and Gorrilla Glue. With a tribe of more than 450,000 followers, Gail is inspiring a new generation of DIYers to pick up some tools and get to work.

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  1. Becky Cassera says

    July 30, 2018 at 12:04 pm

    You are so incredibly talented! I always look forward to your emails, because you consistently think “outside the box.”

    Thank you for sharing.

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  4. Elic says

    July 18, 2018 at 12:13 am

    Beautiful! I could use something like this in my front room. I call it a front room instead of a living room since that would imply we might sometimes entertain guests in it, and we do that in the kitchen.

    About using the litter buckets to store stuff. Up until a few years ago, okay, maybe 10 years ago, they didn’t let us put litter buckets in the recycling. I ended up with a ton of empty litter buckets. Now that they allow them to be recycled, I will put my regular recycling in an empty litter bucket until it is full and then I take it outside to the city recycling bin. I can normally get 8 or 12 buckets in the bin. While I might not generate that much of the regular recycling,this way fewer of the small things escape and end up in the street. I can not tell you how many times I’ve had to go out and pick up recycling they just left in the middle of the street.

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  6. Sandra Brown says

    July 17, 2018 at 2:33 pm

    You, my dear, are too fabulous for words! I love all of your projects! Excellent job 👍🏻👏🏻🌷

    Reply

  8. Jennie says

    July 17, 2018 at 10:28 am

    It’s so cute. There are window mask so you don’t have to scrap windows, but I put a little vasoline or crisco on them. Just a very, very thin layer, with a silicone bowl scraper from the kitchen. Paint and scrap it off with the same scraper. Takes me 2 minutes to put it on and about that long taking it off. I hate taping things off.

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    • Gail Wilson says

      July 17, 2018 at 10:13 pm

      There’s something I like about scraping layers of paint off windows (with the right scraper). The same with mirrors. 🙂

      I don’t like taping either.

      I use vaseline for hinges sometimes . . .

      gail

      Reply

  10. delloraine says

    September 29, 2016 at 1:05 pm

    I found you on the 50 blogshop and have been enjoying not only the daily emails but binge reading your inspiring and imaginative projects! Thanks for creating

    Reply

    • Gail Wilson says

      September 29, 2016 at 6:59 pm

      Thank you so much Delores! I appreciate you leaving such a sweet comment! 🙂 There are definitely a LOT of projects to keep you busy reading and perusing. 🙂

      I’m here if you ever need anything.

      gail

      Reply

  11. Leslie Gill says

    April 30, 2015 at 11:04 am

    Another awesome project Gail! I just love how creative you are with thinking outside the box.
    ps: those kitty litter containers are great to repurpose, aren’t they? I have building blocks for my
    grandchildren in one, legos in another 🙂

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  15. Laura Clark says

    November 18, 2013 at 9:29 am

    Gail, what a cute idea! You are so creative. Thanks for using the HomeRight Finish Max Sprayer, we love partnering with you.

    Laura
    HomeRight

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  18. Mindi says

    November 6, 2013 at 10:01 am

    This is adorable and my very favorite part is the rustic fence wood you added to the back! You are so awesome Gail!! Pinned!

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  19. Karl Micheal says

    November 6, 2013 at 9:33 am

    This project turned out really well. I agree with the others that the repurposed old fencing for the back is a great touch.

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  20. Pat says

    November 5, 2013 at 11:29 pm

    Okay! this little cupboard is cuter than all get out!
    I love it. The rustic fence in the back…just makes it that much more charming.
    your friend Catherine–has a keen eye!
    Patricia

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  22. Shelia says

    November 5, 2013 at 10:09 pm

    You’re just amazing! I would have just tossed it out and look what you did with it. I love how this little piece turned out. Thank you so much for your kindness to me and I appreciate it so very much.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

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  24. Hollie @ I'm Busy Procrastinating says

    November 5, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    Very cute. You are so great about putting disparate pieces together and making them look great! I also found it interesting that you choose to scrape the paint off windows rather than taping off. Have you found that to be quicker overall than taping, or do you just not enjoy taping? 🙂

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    • gail@myrepurposedlife.net says

      November 5, 2013 at 7:43 pm

      🙂 nope, not left handed. I’m not sure, it was just natural for me to put the handle on the right, because I’m right handed. hahahaha

      gail

      Reply

  30. Nadine says

    November 5, 2013 at 10:32 am

    I have a pile of windows I need to do something with before the hubby makes them disappear…something like this would be perfect! Love this as I do all your projects.

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  31. Stephanie@cre8tive says

    November 5, 2013 at 10:31 am

    Love it Gail. What a genius idea to add the window front. And I love the tip about the veggie brush. I need to get something like that for mine.

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  33. Cheryl @ That's What Che Said... says

    November 5, 2013 at 9:58 am

    I Love this Gail! It turned out so great and I also LOVE my Finish Max! I named him Finn 🙂 I also just want to say I am 100% jealous of the fact that you have a stash so awesome that you had the perfect window for this project…I clearly need a better stash 🙂

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  39. girlfromwva says

    November 5, 2013 at 9:03 am

    looks great Gail!! ( I use kitty litter buckets for storing my car cleaning stuff and hand held gardening tools. the height of the bucket helps things fit right in!)

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  40. Pam says

    November 5, 2013 at 8:59 am

    AWESOME job yet again…I love that. I need a workshop…..better yet, I think I need a body that will allow me to work in a workshop! lol …Great job Gail.

    Reply

  41. Sylvia says

    November 5, 2013 at 8:35 am

    The fence on the back is the best part. I’m surprised you haven’t used the command max and/or the finish max to paint the cat litter buckets.

    Reply

  44. Terri says

    November 5, 2013 at 7:05 am

    This turned out so cute! Love how you attached the window, completely changes the look!

    I must have missed the orginal post about the “Finish Max”…what is the difference in that and the Command?

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    • gail@myrepurposedlife.net says

      November 5, 2013 at 6:11 pm

      Terri,

      Thank you Terri!

      Currently the machines are the same, they just changed the name. There may be some new changes coming down the road. 🙂

      gail

      Reply

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