I’ll be honest, this very rustic nightstand had some issues with it when I found it. The chalk paint finish on the legs felt, well…..chalky. The sides were starting to split a bit. And the top had some nail pops. In my world, none of those things are necessarily horrible. But there was definitely room for improvement!
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Rustic Nightstand
Ikat is everywhere!
It seems that you can’t go into a store these days without spying an Ikat print, or ten. It comes in every color under the sun and works with loads of different interiors. Don’t think that your decor needs to be eclectic, or have that world traveler look, in order to make this work. It works with just about everything…..modern, vintage, ‘Pottery Barn’, industrial, beachy, and even traditional. These funky designs are what inspired my recent wrought iron bench redo!
Modern interior with Ikat rug:
Pottery Barn living room with Ikat pillows:
Vintage pieces mixed with Ikat pillows:
Beachy style:
Traditional room with Ikat upholstered chair:
Industrial style with Ikat curtains:
Here’s just a few examples of what I came across on my recent shopping trip to Homegoods!