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Painted Desk Makeover

July 2, 2015 19 Comments

Last year, I found a beautiful desk at a yard sale. The owner had stripped it so she could paint it and never got around to it so she was selling it. I loved the desk and was so happy it was all prepped and ready for me to take it home and paint it. I am sad to report that this past winter, I noticed the wood on the top of it started to split pretty bad. I knew I would have to add a new desk to my list of things to look for during my spring and summer yard sale hunts. This painted desk was destined to happen and I am excited to share it with you. 

About a month ago, I came across this Empire style desk.

Are you looking for a desk for your home, but want one that is pretty? This Painted Desk Makeover took an old desk and made it a beautiful piece to work on.

Of course, the hardware drew me in, but I also loved all the storage in this desk. It has four more drawers than my last desk and I can always use more storage. The top of this desk was not in great condition (but I didn’t think it was horrible) and that is why the owner told me she was only asking $10 for it.

$10?

I’ll take it!

The first thing I did was sand down the top. Then, I stained it a dark color.

Are you looking for a desk for your home, but want one that is pretty? This Painted Desk Makeover took an old desk and made it a beautiful piece to work on.

The rest of the painted desk got a couple of coats of “Elegance” from Country Chic Paint.

Are you looking for a desk for your home, but want one that is pretty? This Painted Desk Makeover took an old desk and made it a beautiful piece to work on.

I did take some sand paper to the edges and corners to rough it up a little bit.

Are you looking for a desk for your home, but want one that is pretty? This Painted Desk Makeover took an old desk and made it a beautiful piece to work on.

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As soon as I put the painted desk in its spot, I started filling the drawers. And, I actually have extra drawer space! I know it will not take me long to fill them, but it is such a luxury to have all the extra storage. The chair I have at the desk is old and fabulous, but we can’t seem to get the spindles on the legs to stay in tact. We have glued and glued them, but it isn’t working. I am going to have to replace it and find something great to do with this chair.

I was really lucky to find a desk that I not only needed, but that was better than the one I had previously. You really can find things you “need” at yard sales. You just have to be persistent and keep going. Trust me. It does happen. You would be amazed how many great things you can find for your home while you are out yard saling.

Would you work on this desk?

If you don’t have time to paint a desk, I found some cute options online:


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Are you looking for a desk for your home, but want one that is pretty? This Painted Desk Makeover took an old desk and made it a beautiful piece to work on.

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Comments

  1. Cynthia - Clockwork Interiors says

    July 2, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    I love how you transformed your new desk. It is so soft and pretty now. Good luck finding that chair! 😀

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    • Lindsay says

      July 2, 2015 at 12:09 PM

      Thank you Cynthia!

      Reply
  2. Amy | Canary Street Crafts says

    July 7, 2015 at 7:35 AM

    Your desk is fantastic! Love how you painted it and that door behind it is gorgeous too!

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    • Lindsay says

      July 7, 2015 at 8:28 AM

      Thank you Amy!

      Reply
  3. Lory from The Robin's Nest Designs says

    July 9, 2015 at 1:08 PM

    The desk turned out beautiful! Love the colors you used. We love redoing furniture also.Thanks for sharing! Found you thru Lambert’s Lately! I am also having a linky party and would love for you to visit and link up some projects. http://www.therobinsnestdesigns.com/2015/07/08/the-living-with-style-linky-party-2/
    Have a great day!
    Lory

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    • Lindsay says

      July 9, 2015 at 1:33 PM

      Thank you Lory! I have linked up with you!

      Reply
  4. Jennifer says

    July 9, 2015 at 7:37 PM

    Your desk looks fantastic! I have been looking at purchasing a desk; however, you have me thinking that I might like to find a desk and refinish it. Thanks for sharing.

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    • Lindsay says

      July 10, 2015 at 4:05 PM

      Your welcome Jennifer!!! Good luck in your search. The hunt is half the fun!

      Reply
  5. Tara @ Lehman lane says

    July 11, 2015 at 6:54 AM

    Such a pretty desk! I love how you transformed it! Those pulls are fantastic too!

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    • Lindsay says

      July 12, 2015 at 11:52 AM

      The pulls are amazing! I lucked out that they were all there!

      Reply
  6. Susan @ Gray Table Home says

    July 11, 2015 at 10:23 PM

    Love it! Great color and finish choices.

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    • Lindsay says

      July 12, 2015 at 11:51 AM

      Thank you Susan!

      Reply
  7. pat buresh says

    December 27, 2015 at 6:21 AM

    I love the stain/paint combo

    Reply
  8. Pat says

    January 15, 2016 at 3:47 PM

    Wow. Looks great! Is that a laminate on that desk? Did you just paint over or remove? I picked up a Lane Cedar chest with laminate on the outside, the inside is perfect. Some of the laminate is coming off at the bottom, and I’m thinking I might need to remove it all.

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  9. Laura says

    January 16, 2016 at 9:00 AM

    This is beautiful. What a dreamy and serene little space.

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    • Lindsay says

      January 17, 2016 at 1:34 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply

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