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    • Jan 30, 2011

    by Kevin

    Oil-Rubbed Bronze Knobs For My Bedside Chest

    Remember that cute little bedside chest I got from my friend Mary a while back?

    I finally hooked ‘er up with some knobs, so I can actually open the drawers without using a kitchen utensil now…

    I don’t know why I didn’t do it sooner. There’s nothing like a buncha’ drawer-fronts covered in knobs to help keep surfaces (a little) tidier. All my “stuff” is tucked inside it now- instead of on top of it, like it used to be.

    I went with some simple, inexpensive, oil-rubbed bronze knobs from Lowes…

    My groom, on the other hand, went with some bright red tulips from Walmart, the day before I got home from Nashville…

    …so he is more than welcome to continue keeping his “stuff” on top of his bedside chest.

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    68 Responses to Oil-Rubbed Bronze Knobs For My Bedside Chest

    1. Ashley says:
      Jan 30, 2011 at 7:34 pm

      Those tulips are strikingly BEAUTIFUL! I think its only fair to keep a fresh batch on your newly adorned nightstand into Spring! :)

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    2. Annie @ {PeppermintPlum} says:
      Jan 30, 2011 at 7:36 pm

      Ooh, it looks fabulous! And those flowers add the perfect touch. Way to go, buddy!

      (the title of your post made me giggle.. hee hee)

      -Anniie

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    3. Melissa @ HOUSEography.net says:
      Jan 30, 2011 at 7:40 pm

      Hahaha. My hubby is the same way with STUFF all over his nightstand and on his dresser. I bought him an organizer tray for his dresser but the stuff just keeps coming. I guess my stuff just lands in my purse instead!
      That bedside dresser is adorable and the knobs are perfect.

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    4. Loribeth says:
      Jan 30, 2011 at 7:43 pm

      The new knobs look great! Isn’t it nice to be able to open the drawers. And how sweet of your hubby to buy tulips! My hubby hasn’t ever bought flowers for me.

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    5. Jenny B. says:
      Jan 30, 2011 at 7:46 pm

      It looks gorgeous! And the tulips are lovely too. :)

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    7. Kristen says:
      Jan 30, 2011 at 7:49 pm

      Looks great! And the tulips are beautiful!

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    8. Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage says:
      Jan 30, 2011 at 7:53 pm

      How sweet!!! Those tulips are perfect! Make me think of spring!! :)

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    9. WashingtonPharmGirl says:
      Jan 30, 2011 at 7:58 pm

      My husband has piles all over the house. If I could keep it to ONE nightstand I would be thrilled. He is like a squirrel. Little pockets of crap everywhere!

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    10. Ricki Jill Treleaven says:
      Jan 30, 2011 at 8:04 pm

      Kevin is a rockstar on many levels……. :P

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    11. Flower Patch Farmgirl says:
      Jan 30, 2011 at 8:16 pm

      That Kevin! :) (I loved our little chat about how we got so lucky with our swoony dudes!)

      Also, I think I’ve said it before, but I HAVE THAT PITCHER!

      We are twins.

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    12. sorta fairytale girl says:
      Jan 30, 2011 at 8:36 pm

      the dresser looks so nice…mary has the best furniture, i bought a dresser from her as well!
      what is it with men and their messy dresser/table tops? my husband is the worst with this!!

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    13. Jo @ To a Pretty Life says:
      Jan 30, 2011 at 8:38 pm

      What a great choice for your knobs. And a great choice of a man who still buys you flowers ;-)
      I posted about tulips today, and reminisced about the time when my husband would buy me flowers. I love tulips so much that I buy them for myself.

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    14. Pine Tree Home says:
      Jan 30, 2011 at 8:41 pm

      SOOOO pretty, everything, really. I am going to be painting my bedroom furniture soon. It’s a lovely shade of knotty pine right now. I will be using your dresser as an inspiration. And…are those Combo’s on Kevin’s side table. Brings back memories!

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    15. janet says:
      Jan 30, 2011 at 8:44 pm

      The knobs look fantastic, we have oil rubbed bronze on our kitchen cabinets. The tulips also look beautiful on this lovely chest.
      hugs
      janet

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    16. Joycelyn says:
      Jan 30, 2011 at 8:44 pm

      I loved seeing the mess on Kevin’s bedside table! It’s real life. I just found your blog this weekend and love it! You have a true gift. Thanks for sharing and thanks for your inspiration, Joycelyn at http://peacetravelers.blogspot.com/

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    17. Lemonade Makin Mama says:
      Jan 30, 2011 at 8:59 pm

      Oh he did good!!!! Nothing prettier than a jug full of tulips!

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    18. meliss horrisberger says:
      Jan 30, 2011 at 8:59 pm

      I love this bedside chest. The knobs deffinitly complete the chest. Thanks for sharing such a cute idea.

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    19. Pam @ Our Adventures in Home Improvement says:
      Jan 30, 2011 at 9:03 pm

      They look great! We used the same ones in our last house and loved them!

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    20. Kendra {house of Ficek} says:
      Jan 30, 2011 at 9:03 pm

      I always have projects 99% finished too ;) it’s a mind game I think, once I get that far my mind has moved on to the next project.

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    21. Sheri @ Design Pop Interiors says:
      Jan 30, 2011 at 9:04 pm

      Lovely. I heart Walmart tulips! $5 very well spent – I have some and mine have lasted over a week! Thanks for the prettiness!

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    22. Cass says:
      Jan 30, 2011 at 10:41 pm

      Nice choice! I love oil rubbed bronze. The flowers are a nice added touch too; what a sweet Hubs. :)

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    23. Posh House Originals says:
      Jan 30, 2011 at 10:59 pm

      Soooo simple and pretty! I love $5 walmart flowers too…

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    24. ashley says:
      Jan 30, 2011 at 11:02 pm

      clearly, that is awesome. and kevin is too. ;)

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    25. Megan {Honey We're Home} says:
      Jan 30, 2011 at 11:29 pm

      Such a sweetie! The flowers look beautiful in that pitcher!

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    26. Pat says:
      Jan 31, 2011 at 12:31 am

      Awww! that’s so sweet. Love the knobs on the chest o’drawers and…
      Kevin is sweet too! LOL… don’t you love (the) guy that get you flowers, just because?

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    27. Stephanie Glover says:
      Jan 31, 2011 at 1:16 am

      So cute Layla. Love the the knobs, the tulips, and even Kevins’ nightstand. I will have to “accidentally” leave this post up on the computer screen so the hubs will get the hint that flowers go a long way! ;oP

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    28. Miss Giny / Au Pays des Merveilles says:
      Jan 31, 2011 at 1:17 am

      I love it ! :) It’s so pretty ! Gorgeous !

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    29. Ever - The red house by the lake says:
      Jan 31, 2011 at 7:20 am

      It looks great!

      Isnt it funny how such a small thing like adding the knobs can take forever and one just continues to open them with various other tools instead of sacrificing five minutes to add some real knobs? ;-)

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    30. Fairfield House says:
      Jan 31, 2011 at 7:38 am

      Layla,

      Love the look you created by adding the right finishing touch to your bedside chest. The red tulips look stunning in the white pitcher. So sweet of Kevin to make your welcome home that much more special. Thomas is also a romantic and gives me flowers often. Aren’t we the lucky ones!

      Your Friend,
      Deborah

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    31. Luciane At HomeBunch.com says:
      Jan 31, 2011 at 8:50 am

      I love it!

      .. tulips are my favorite flowers… so win-win! :-)

      Have a great week!

      xo

      Luciane at HomeBunch.com

      Post of the Day: A House in Malibu.

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    32. Steph. says:
      Jan 31, 2011 at 8:52 am

      Are those gummy bears next to the sweet tea?????????????

      I love how it looks. Are you loving the new space? My hubby put oil rubbed drawer pulls on our bedroom furniture…I wish I had taken a before picture because it made an ENORMOUS difference. I was thinking we would get rid of all the furniture before the new pulls went on but it all looks fab now.

      Layla stop by my bog sometime! Yours will always be one of my favs!!!

      Steph.

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    33. Ginger says:
      Jan 31, 2011 at 9:01 am

      The knobs look great. They go perfectly with the bed. Can’t wait for the tulips to actually start popping out of the ground here. C’mon Spring!

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    34. Roxanne says:
      Jan 31, 2011 at 9:13 am

      I just love coming here everyday! Ahh.. Such a breath of fresh air :)
      I triple love the bedroom. Always amazing.. your sense of style and how to apply it.
      Thanks for alwyas being willing to share your ideas of what works.
      It ALWAYS inspries me! :)
      War Eagle!

      Roxanne

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    35. Holly Mathis says:
      Jan 31, 2011 at 9:30 am

      your photos are so amazing…the tulips are good but dont styrofoam cups drive you nuts..my husband has them constantly..will even refill them back up..one of my biggest pet peaves..i hate seeing them around my house.i am so OCD…

      your room looks amazing..matine toile is one of my fave bedding groups of all times..i love the knife pleat ruffle on the quilt…i used it in my recent hgtv.com little shoot..so cute.

      love yall!

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      • Layla says:
        Jan 31, 2011 at 9:51 am

        Kevin does the same thing with Styrofoam cups! He likes to crunch on ice throughout the day, so I always make sure I leave him ONE cup somewhere in the house. :-)

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    36. Heather @ REOlisticRenovation says:
      Jan 31, 2011 at 9:37 am

      Looks adorable! So cute! Especially love the Popeye’s cup. :)

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    37. Kristen says:
      Jan 31, 2011 at 10:12 am

      Yall are “Real” people living in a “real” house and not just residing in the picture perfect dollhouse! ;) The knobs look Great and Way to Go Kevin on the Tulips!! :-)

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    38. Leah says:
      Jan 31, 2011 at 10:44 am

      simple and perfect… this is pretty much EXACTLY what I’ll be replicating in our bedroom – THX!

      http://www.thislinworthfarmhouse.blogspot.com

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    39. MommaHen says:
      Jan 31, 2011 at 10:51 am

      I’m relieved to see that you have ‘Stuff’ strung all over the top of your dresser too! Your room looks fantastic!

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    40. Laura B. says:
      Jan 31, 2011 at 11:34 am

      The tulips and the sweet tea cup actually work together… same greens and reds :-)

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    41. Mary Lou says:
      Jan 31, 2011 at 11:39 am

      I dearly love that chest for a bedside table. Tulips are a pretty nice touch! I think I’d keep him.

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    42. Cheri says:
      Jan 31, 2011 at 12:05 pm

      Hah..just like our bedroom — my side pretty — his side….well…..lived in.

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    43. Christine B says:
      Jan 31, 2011 at 12:14 pm

      I think his and her bedside tables are a great idea. We have IKEA dressers functioning as those in our room and we love it. And even though they did not need knobs to open we did add on some hardware too. I would have love to seen pictures of you opening it with kitchen tools though. Hehe
      form2form.wordpress.com

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    44. Miss Mustard Seed says:
      Jan 31, 2011 at 12:31 pm

      The “his” bedside cracked me up. That is just what my husband’s looks like. Men!

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    45. Jane says:
      Jan 31, 2011 at 12:44 pm

      Yes I remember that chest!
      When you don’t want it any more send it my way!!!
      I love it!!!

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    46. nic says:
      Jan 31, 2011 at 2:02 pm

      ha…that’s a beautiful trade-off, methinks. :D

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    47. Gina says:
      Jan 31, 2011 at 2:31 pm

      That’s an ADORABLE table! We all need a friend like Mary! I have started changing all my hardware in the house to oil rubbed bronze. I’m going to try a spray finish to cover over some of them. Any recommendations?

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    48. Tonya says:
      Jan 31, 2011 at 3:30 pm

      Love your little bedside chest…its adorable…especially with its new hardware!! And the red tulips are gorgeous!! I love tulips…they are my fav!! What a sweet hubby you have!

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    49. Missy says:
      Jan 31, 2011 at 7:01 pm

      It’s always nice when you can use your utensils for eating and not opening drawers. hee hee hee (been there, done that!!)
      Love the knobs, but I love the thoughtfulness of your hubby more! I think Kevin might just be a keeper! ;)
      Love ya!
      missy

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    50. Fiona's Mosaic says:
      Jan 31, 2011 at 7:11 pm

      I love having a hubby that will bring me flowers!! Yes definitely!! Hang onto him! And let him put what he wants on the bedside table!

      So lovin the cute knobs!! Heading to Lowes this week, I’ll take a looksie!

      God bless!

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    51. Holly says:
      Jan 31, 2011 at 7:21 pm

      Love the nightstand, love the pulls, love the flowers, LOVE SWEET HUBBY’S!!!

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    52. Felicity @ Our Little Beehive says:
      Jan 31, 2011 at 7:33 pm

      Awwww, what a sweetheart.

      Are you sure you didn’t take a photo of my darlin’s bedside table? Oh wait, you’re missing the extra pair of wool socks (it’s cold here!) and the camping lantern…we’ve never lost power here!

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    53. crissy armstrong says:
      Feb 1, 2011 at 8:20 am

      the room is coming together so well! it’s gorgeous. those knobs were the perfect, simple touch for that cabinet. love it!

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    54. geri says:
      Feb 1, 2011 at 8:51 am

      Layla.
      As always so beautiful, so inviting and so warm and so cozy.
      After starting to visit lots of blogs thanks to you, I enjoy how very different
      everyones decorating style is.
      The best part it’s allways very affordable.
      You however stand out as having the whole package. ( Kevin included, cups and all..hehe)
      Happy decotating, designing Monday. geri.

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    55. judy says:
      Feb 1, 2011 at 12:24 pm

      I have that identical chest! It was my grandfather’s (and I am 63 years old)..it is a treasure to me. FYI.. I believe it originally had glass knobs on it. I do love the knobs you chose…very simple and clean look. My chest is painted a very dark green with a whitewash and I replaced the original knobs with new glass knobs. It looks great in the setting it is in. I do love the way your chest looks in your room. I love your style and I love the way you and Kevin do your projects together. That is great prep for parenting! Lots of working together! You two will be amazing parents.

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    56. Tracey says:
      Feb 1, 2011 at 12:31 pm

      I haven’t seen pizza Combo’s since high school. Glad to see he was eating well while you were away!

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    57. carolinaheartstrings says:
      Feb 1, 2011 at 2:45 pm

      I’m a neat freak, I like your side better. haha!

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    58. Shannon says:
      Feb 1, 2011 at 10:09 pm

      Oh my goodness…that is so my husband’s bedside table. And do believe I have those same knobs on our bathroom vanity. Amazing what those little suckers can do.

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    59. classiccasualhome.com says:
      Feb 2, 2011 at 4:37 pm

      The table looks beautiful…especially with the tulips. I have some next to my favorite little spot that I just featured.
      Mary Ann
      PS Aren’t you so happy how easy the drawers open now?

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    60. Jen Knox says:
      Feb 3, 2011 at 8:05 pm

      Love this! The knobs really are set off so nicely on that dresser….I love the contrast. Sorry, as much as I love the knobs though, the tulips just MAKE that table. So beautiful and such a nice thing to see from here in the cold Midwest. Maybe I should leave this page open and casually ask my husband to check his email…”oops, you mean I left that beautiful post with tulips open? Sorry, honey….hint, hint!” =)

      I’m rather new to your site and am absorbed! Love it!

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    61. Chris @ SimplyBeginning says:
      Feb 15, 2011 at 7:40 pm

      It is truly amazing how much lift a new set of knobs can bring to a whole room! We just inherited some great old furniture from Katy’s grandparents, and some new knobs might be just what they need. I’ll be sure to post a write-up on our blog for all the other young couples on a budget out there! Thanks for the great post and pictures!

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    62. Joyce says:
      Apr 23, 2012 at 9:03 am

      Where did you get the pillow coverings and the toile spread?
      thank you

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