Thrifted Desk Makeover
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It is in the beginning of December and instead of decorating for Christmas, I took a little break and decided to work on this thrifted desk makeover. I mean isn’t she a beauty??! I like having a spot in our living room to set the computer up or for Lauren to do her homework so I had been looking for the perfect piece. I still can’t believe what a deal I got it for. It was only $45!!
Back in the day when I was a senior designer at a large design firm in Los Angeles, we would fly back to High Point North Carolina for the furniture show. I got to know many of the furniture brands well and Hekman was one of them. I know they are a great company and known for quality so when I saw it was a Heckman I thought $45 was an amazing price for sure.
So here is the before . . . .
And here it is after my magic . . . .
Isn’t she pretty looking now??!! I love the 2 toned color. So here is the tutorial so you can work some magic on one of your pieces.
Thrifted Desk Makeover:
Materials:
- Paintbrush
- Stir stick
- Drop cloth ( I love this one because it is cheap and big)
- Old rag
- Maison Blanche Vintage Furniture Paint (I used Maison White for the drawers and Franciscan Gray for the body)
- Maison Blanche clear wax
- Krylon gold spray paint
Directions:
Step 1: Remove all hardware.
Step 2: Lightly sand your piece of furniture down. I love this sander and use this grit sandpaper for it. It is such a light sander and so easy to use. Sand in the direction of the grain and in wide circular motions. Wipe down with a slightly wet cloth to remove dust.
Step 3: Spray paint hardware. I used this gold spray paint and did 2 light coats.
Step 4: Paint the body of the desk with 1 chalk furniture paint color. I used Franciscan Gray. Let dry for 20-30 minutes. Apply additional coats as needed. I only used 2 coats.
Step 5: Paint the face of the desk drawers in a contrasting color. I used Maison White. Let dry for 20-30 minutes. Apply additional coats as needed. I used 3 coats.
Step 6: Let your furniture piece fully dry overnight. Then apply clear wax using a dry cloth. Dab the cloth in the can and rub it into the bookcase in long broad strokes. Make sure no excess wax build-up is in the corners.
Step 7: You are done!!
I really love the two-toned effect too. It really makes this piece stand out in our room. You can check out more of my projects using Maison Blanche paint right HERE!
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Thrifted Desk Makeover
Transform an old thrifted desk into a stunning piece of furniture with chalk paint! Follow this step-by-step guide to create a unique and stylish makeover that will breathe new life into your workspace.
Materials
- Paintbrush
- Stir Stick
- Dropcloth
- Old Rag
- Maison Blanche Vintage Furniture Paint
- Maison Blanche Clear Wax
- Krylon Gold Spray Paint
Instructions
- Remove all hardware.
- Lightly sand your piece of furniture down. Sand in the direction of the grain and in wide circular motions. Wipe down with a slightly wet cloth to remove dust.
- Spray paint hardware using the Krylon gold paint. I did 2 coats for maximum coverage.
- Paint the body of the desk with 1 chalk furniture paint color. I used Franciscan Gray. Let dry for 20-30 minutes. Apply additional coats as needed. I only used 2 coats.
- Paint the face of the desk drawers in a contrasting color. I used Maison White. Let dry for 20-30 minutes. Apply additional coats as needed. I used 3 coats.
- Let your furniture piece fully dry overnight. Then apply clear wax using a dry cloth. Dab the cloth in the can and rub it into the bookcase in long broad strokes. Make sure no excess wax build-up is in the corners.
- You are done!
What it the clear wax use for, do you have to wax it frequently?
It is used to seal the chalk paint. I have only used it the one time to finish the piece and it still looks great!
She sure IS a beauty. Love your color combo, she slips right into your home now. What a great price and a great piece!
Love the style of that desk and the makeover is perfect.
This is a beautiful makeover!