This project was started on a complete whim. I honestly have absolutely zero painting or refinishing experience and yet somehow now I'm hooked and have two other pieces of furniture currently in the process of beautification.
If you remember, I decided to completely over-haul our office space and I started by purchasing this ugly little gem for $5. Since the office was going to be my space, I gravitated towards a combination of shabby chic and beachy cottage decor and with that I began my journey.
I innocently ventured into Home Depot, looked at the paint chips and picked out a blue that I thought would work best. Simple enough right? I also grabbed some bristled paint-brushes and sand paper.
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| The supplies |
In doing some research, I found it was best to sand as much as possible to remove any finish on the desk, however I wanted the dark wood to seep through and if I sanded it too much, I would lose the darkness. So, I did just a brief sanding, dipped my brush in a little bit of paint and away I went.
I only did one coat of paint and once it dried completely, I sanded around the edges a bit to create a more worn look. Since I used a matte paint, I decided to use a clear polyurethane once everything had dried to seal it all together. After finding the perfect hardware for it ( a combination of Anthropologie and original)....its ready!
*Drum Roll*.....................................................................................
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| Beauty |
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| Side view |
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| Pop of yellow |
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The detailed edges
The Before and After |
Now I'm absolutely in love with it and can't wait to haul it upstairs to its new home. Next up...whitewashed bookcase and a green dresser!
