Shaker Side Tables

Posted on | October 28, 2009 | 5 Comments

I had my linen sent out for a tufted headboard for my bedroom. I need to start thinking about nightstands instead of pretty coverlets. Right now, our bed is on the floor with nothing but a digital alarm clock by our side, classy. I can’t wait for the room to get renovated. I’m tired of living like a college kid. It’s just plain embarrassing.

I’ve been cruising craigslist for weeks looking for affordable nightstands. The legs are never quite right—always too bulky and 80′s. I really like shaker style furniture and think it fits the overall feel of my house. The above side tables are available as a kits (or finished) from Shaker Workshops. The Shaker Candle Stand on the left goes for $130 and the Enfield Shaker Side table for $270. Totally affordable. The kit includes sand paper, stain, and other tools to help you put the piece together. Maybe I could get the Candle Stand to try it out? Check out more furniture styles available including chairs, beds, and accessories: shakerworshop.com.

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5 Responses to “Shaker Side Tables”

S@sha
October 28th, 2009 @ 1:26 pm
I completely understand your desire to get your renovation done so that you can have an “adult” house. I’ve been coping with that by stockpiling things as I can find them on sale, and making everything else that I can. I just ordered silk online in order to make my own curtains, and bought a nightstand from a garage sale that I’m planning on repainting. I’ve had curtain rods and bedside lamps in storage since last year. I just can’t wait much longer to decorate because the un-renovated state of my house is getting depressing!
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Jill from North Shore Dish
October 28th, 2009 @ 4:49 pm
I’ve bought several items from Shaker Workshops. Their products are very high quality. They have a small shop in Arlington that’s worth a trip to. Very pretty with lots of Shaker accessories. You can see the pieces in person and usually buy the kits there to save the shipping cost. They’ll give you advice on putting the kit together, what color stain to use, etc.
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Katy Elliott
October 28th, 2009 @ 5:11 pm
Oh cool jill. I had no idea Shaker Workshops had a store in Arlington. Thanks for the info and sharing your experience.
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Diane
October 29th, 2009 @ 9:08 pm
Katie:
Where did you end up getting your tufted headboard done?
I also need to have one made– the one I have my eye on is in the WS Home catalogue but it is oh so expensive…..
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Katy Elliott
October 29th, 2009 @ 10:40 pm
My mom is having the headboard done for me in Portland, Maine. I’ll ask her for info. Part of my cost was greatly reduced b/c my sister gave me the linen for the headboard.
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