Thursday, August 11, 2011

Desk Makeover Reveal

I already have a desk but just couldn't pass this one by. I saw it for super cheap and just couldn't help myself. I was going to paint it cream but my friends gave me a hard time for always painting things white or cream. They talked me into a sage green color that turned out nice. I didn't need another desk so I sold it to a cute girl who is going to be a teacher. I am glad it went to a good home. :)
 Here is the sad desk before...


And the after... much much better, I love what a good paint job can do..
 
 I was going to replace the hardware but decided to keep with the original and am so glad, it looks nice together.
 The whole thing was lightly distressed to all to the detail.
 I didn't have to do anything to the top other than clean it. It was in really good condition. :)
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12 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 11, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    the desk turned out beautiful., love the color!

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  2. Dave and NatalieAugust 13, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    ok I need step by step directions on how you do this....I have some bathroom cabinets to redo!

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  3. LindsayAugust 15, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Nat, We will make you bathroom cabinets beautiful! I will have to come see them to get a look at your whole bathroom-colors ect.

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  4. Deborah MarchAugust 17, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Oooohhh, it's just GORGEOUS!!! Perfectly lovely colour!

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  5. AmandaAugust 17, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Love how this turned out and I adore the two-toned look! You did a beautiful job on this and I LOVE the color!

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  6. Catherinas Creative CornerAugust 17, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Awesome job as usual!!! :-)
    Hey, I painted the bed!!! Thanks so much for the tips! It turned out just how I wanted it. Heirloom White...uh oh...I might just start painting everything that color!! ;-) lol

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  7. LindsayAugust 19, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Cat, Im so glad it turned out for you. Yep I know Heirloom White is my favorite..

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  8. JacquelineAugust 21, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    The desk looks gorgeous! A fantastic makeover!

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  9. shelbs87November 6, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    LOVE the desk! did you sand or prime the desk before you painted it? what type of paint did you use?

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  10. AmandaMarch 18, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    Lindsay what color is this green? I have fallen in love with oatbran and foxtrot.....now I need a green too:) thanks

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  11. RebeccaJune 10, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    Was the desk solid wood? I have a desk I would like to paint, but it has that wood looking vinyl and some has come off. Do I sand it, or pill it all off?

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  12. Let Us WanderlustSeptember 7, 2014 at 12:42 AM

    I absolutely love your blog!! I found you through pinterest (your amazing sofa table) and am now looking through all your past projects! So inspiring :) can I ask if that desk you redid above was laminex? I have a desk that I want to paint but not sure if you can just paint over laminex or not?? Thanks so much for your help!

    Carly

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