Hemnes bedside table upcycle

Sometimes it only takes a tiny tiny bit of creativity to transform a regular and affordable piece of furniture onto something pretty that you love. This is the case of this bedside table I got from Ikea, the Hemnes nightstand in white. When I bought it I knew exactly what I was going to do: add some marble self-adhesive paper on the top and change the pull to a brass one, that easy, that quick, yet it completely glams up the look, don't you think? I already had the marble self-adhesive…

What a difference the recessed bobbin trim made to the once plain IKEA chest of drawers. It gave the dresser a charming, handcrafted modern cottage look.

By adding a scallop trim, paint and new handles, we completely transformed these affordable bedside tables! Here’s all the details…

I have a pair of matching black Hemnes side tables from Ikea. They're great looking cheap little pieces, one of which I bought from the As-Is section of the store. Now that I have a new bed with a lower platform profile, I need shorter side tables. It's all part of my bedroom makeover. Yesterday, I chopped three inches off of the table legs. Now they're the perfect height for my bed! I also spray painted some gold accents to freshen up the look of the tables. I also wanted the tables to fit…