A New Old TV Stand

This is my TV stand that I bought back in 1993.  It served a poor working girl well during that time.  It later housed a TV, DVD player and DVD's in the kids' room at my mom's house.  When mom got new furniture a few months ago, I got it back.  I realized it would be perfect to put out DVD player on since we moved our TV, but not our surround sound and wiring.  This is my before TV stand.

Check out that lovely "honey oak" orangey stain.  Nice, huh?  Hello 1993! 

So, I primed it with this.

Yes, I am painting in my kitchen.  It's 103 degree heat index outside.  No thank you!

Then I painted it with Behr Black Suede, (suggested by  Sarah at Thrify Decor Chick, per The CSI Project) -two coats and then lightly sanded the edges for a slightly distressed look.  I painted the hinges with Satin Nickel spray paint.

Here's the end result. 

It's not perfect, but it's sooo much better! 

I'm linking this to The CSI Project's Favorite Project of the Year!

Thanks to for giving me the inspiration to FINALLY get this done.  If you have a furniture makeover to enter at CSI Project, click on the button above. 

I am also linking to these parties:  Thrifty Decor ChickBefore and After Party and