After working on a few craft items for our office/craft room makeover, last week I got started on giving some furniture a new look. The first piece I tackled was an old desk. I’ve had this desk for at least twenty years and over that time, it’s been painted a few different colors. The last time it was painted, it was done in black and was being used in one of our guest rooms. A few months ago, I moved it into this room and I’ve been using it as a work station for crafting. Now that it’s been given a fresh coat of paint, it’s just right for this space.
I love that the desk is solid wood. It’s held up great over the years. While I’ve been using it as a work station recently, it got scuffed up and bit and has a few paint splatters on it. I’ve been planning on repainting it, so I wasn’t too concerned about that.
Using chalk paint meant that very little preparation was needed for the desk. I dusted it off, lightly sanded away the paint splatters, and removed the hardware. For this desk makeover, I chose to use Art Minds Chalk Paint in Porcelain.
To give it a pop of color to match the peacock color palette of the room, I painted the center drawer with Waverly Chalk Paint in Peacock.
The hardware was cleaned with TSP before getting two coats of paint.
Shelf liner was used in each of the drawers.
After the paint on the hardware was dry, I waxed it before reinstalling it.
The final step was to use Waverly Clear Wax to protect the desk. I did a hand application with a microfiber cloth and hand buffed it with another cloth.
I love the pops of colors and my Lazy Susan Craft Supply Caddy looks great on top of the desk.
I decided against distressing the furniture for the room. I like the bright, fresh look for this space. It’s going to look even better once I paint the walls. Painting walls is not my favorite thing to do, so I’m putting that off until I have all of the furniture pieces completed. I do realize it might have been better to have done the walls first, but saving the hardest part for last works for me!
I’m pleased with how the desk makeover with chalk paint turned out. My vision for the room is starting to come together! Keeping in mind that I’m doing this room makeover on a budget, painting is the way to go.
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Desk Makeover With Chalk Paint
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Laurie says
August 7, 2017 at 11:04 amBeverly, Just have to say that for me, the walls would have been the easy part! The desk looks wonderful! I love the bright clean color and adding the peacock color to the center drawer is a lovely accent. I like how the handles on the desk are the peacock color and the center drawer is white. How do you like the wax finish? I’ve never used it, always opting for some type of polycrylic for durability. I have a few furniture pieces I’d like to do at some point, but like your walls . . .they are just sitting for the time being! Your craft caddy looks great on the desk too! Pinning and sharing!
Beverly says
August 7, 2017 at 11:25 amThank you! This is the first piece that I’ve used wax on instead of a polycrylic. It was easy enough to put on and buff, but not as easy as a polycrylic. I used it because I had it on hand and didn’t have any polycrylic. I hope it holds up well. I’ll let you know! I do plan on putting a piece of foam board on the top when I’m using it for a craft station to protect it. I don’t mind painting walls so much as I hate spending the time prepping them and adding painters tape all around the baseboards and ceiling. Thanks so much for sharing!
Mary says
August 8, 2017 at 1:39 amBeverly that is one beautiful makeover. I love how you have painted the drawer a different color and the hardware also. It really stands out.
Beverly says
August 8, 2017 at 11:10 amThank you, Mary! I wasn’t sure about using the peacock color for the center drawer. I had Gloria take a look at it and she gave it a thumbs up, so I kept it. I’m happy to know you think it looks good!
debbie-Dabble says
August 11, 2017 at 1:23 amLOVE IT!!! The aqua ia stunning!!
Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Beverly says
August 11, 2017 at 10:09 amThank you, Debbie! I’m loving the color, too.
jelica says
August 12, 2017 at 1:09 pmThis is a lovely makeover! I love chalk paint and plan on doing the same kind of makeover for an old sewing table passed down to me from my mother. when i saw this post, it got me excited about it! Great tips in here, too. pinning for later!
Beverly says
August 12, 2017 at 4:33 pmThanks, Jelica! Chalk paint makes it so easy to give a piece a new look. Thanks so much for pinning!
[email protected] says
August 12, 2017 at 1:11 pmGorgeous! Your desk turned out beautifully and I love the accent color you are using in your office/craft room.
Beverly says
August 12, 2017 at 4:34 pmThank you, Sharon! I’m really loving this color, too!
Angie ~ ambient wares says
August 13, 2017 at 1:54 pmIt looks perfect beverly! it’s so clean and bright 🙂 Thanks for sharing with us at Funtastic Friday!
Beverly says
August 13, 2017 at 7:26 pmThank you, Angie! I’m pretty pleased with it! Thanks for the party.
Cathy Lawdanski says
August 14, 2017 at 5:32 amSo bright & fresh! Love it!
Beverly says
August 14, 2017 at 8:52 amThank you, Cathy! I’m enjoying the new look for the desk.
Jess says
August 16, 2017 at 8:51 amI love how this turned out! Love the colors!
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Beverly says
August 19, 2017 at 10:47 amThank you, Jess!
Beverly says
August 16, 2017 at 10:01 pmBeverly,
Love the desk and the peacock color. Your room is going to be awesome. Thanks for sharing your wonderful posts at Over The Moon Party.
See you next week.
Hugs,
Bev
Beverly says
August 19, 2017 at 10:49 amThank you, Bev! I’m enjoying giving the room a makeover. Thanks for hosting Over The Moon! Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond says
September 7, 2017 at 5:03 pmyou are so clever and it looks fabulous. what a stunning makeover. thank you for sharing with us at #blogginggrandmotherslinkparty i’ve shared on social media.
Beverly says
September 9, 2017 at 10:14 amThanks, Sue! I’m enjoying the new look for the desk. Thanks for the party and for sharing.
Teresa - Aging Like a Fine Wine says
September 12, 2017 at 9:33 pmI love the colors you chose for the desk. It looks great! I’ve pinned and shared. Thank you for linking up at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty.
Beverly says
September 16, 2017 at 10:06 amI’m loving the peacock color, too. Thank you, Teresa!
Lori Hill-Smith says
September 24, 2017 at 6:00 pmLooks great! Thank you for sharing at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty
Beverly says
September 25, 2017 at 10:52 pmThanks!
Grammy Dee | Grammy's Grid says
October 1, 2017 at 12:05 amCongrats Beverly! Your post is Featured at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. See here: http://grammysgrid.com/blogging-grandmothers-link-party-20/
Beverly says
October 1, 2017 at 7:26 amThanks so much, Dee! I’m delighted to have my desk makeover featured at your party! I’ll be by soon to link up for this month!