May 192010
This is the furniture make over I was talking about in THIS post…
My mom and I totally made over my college desk! This thing cost $100 dollars and has been a big part of my home since college…
It was time for a makeover in order to be a part of the
Multi Purpose room!
Here is the room inspiration:
b e f o r e:
see the ring stain…that was there when we bought it, and the reason it has the stained checkered pattern…
taking the desk a p a r t :
the drawer has been broken since the day I bought it, and it was always a little wobbly…the bf and mama helped fix both of these issues!
s a n d i n g :
I sanded the entire piece lightly…just make sure you can not feel any ridges
s p r a y p a i n t i n g:
Put the legs back on the base and begin the spray pain process. I used Rust- Oleum brand oil based spray paint…the entire desk took 3 cans. The trick to spray paint is s l o w and steady. Let the layers dry in between and spray at least 18in. away from the object!
a f t e r:
UPDATE: HERE is the paint I used
UPDATE: The desk got another addition…HERE is the tutorial!
23 Responses to “C.R.A.F.T. #47: Desk Makeover”
Comments (23)
Hey cutie, you are up today! Thanks for being a Fabulous Friend!
I'm really in the mood to restore items I already have. Its fun to see others projects.
PS found you on Night owl crafts
http://www.lifelovegreen.com/2010/05/holy-names-wall-hanging/
I love the results, it's absolutely awesome!! I think ikea is probably your best place for shelving… they have so many options!!
Awww so cute! I love the color and it looks amazing! Thanks for linking it up to Hoo's got talent!
Hi there — I'm here from the Boardwalk Bragfest. I love your project, but don't see a link on your post to the party. Please try again! Thanks!
Hello! What a remarkable transformation this was, I love it. Although I also loved the checkered board pattern it had, minus the circled stain, but it came out great. Anyway, I'm tagging behind from the Tuesday blog hop – but I made it here – and I'm your newest follower.
Hope you'll visit my blog and follow me too?
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I love the color you used, it looks so cheerful and pretty.
Very pretty! What a tranformation!
What a transformation! Such a pretty color!
I so love furniture make-overs!
Love the desk/table from college.. so glad you kept it,, memories!
Sandy
Oh, I love the lines of that table! So great. And the color is wonderful! Great job.
That is such a great colour! You both did a fabulous job. I love it!
Best wishes,
Natasha.
Very pretty! It turned out great!
What color did you use? It's gorgeous!
WOW!!! I love it..
Thanks for joining Get Your Craft on Thursday at Life As Lori. Please join me next week for another great party.
You did a great job.
I love recycling things in my home.
I linked to the same party-
Stop by if you have time,
Laura
I love this! you did such a great job…that color is awesome!
Love it! What color is that? I need to redo my desk and am really liking that color.
Nice project. I would love it if you would link this up in Modern Craftswoman Monday. Very well done. Rory
Wow, fabulous redo–worth the effort!
Love the shape of the legs – what a fabulous piece! Great color choice too! Great makeover! Thanks so much for joining The Sunday Showcase. I greatly appreciate it! Hope you have a wonderful week! ~ Stephanie Lynn
Nice work! I actually like the sanded down top of the desk too. Looks like a Ballard wall hanging. :d
What a transformation! Love the color you chose. Can't wait to see what shelving you choose to go with it.