Lately I have been wanting something more design-wise. I love a simple painted piece, but sometimes they can be a little too plain. I picked up this desk from goodwill for a crazy inexpensive price with all the hardware removed and the top plus one side already sanded. I think someone else attempted this project and them backed out – good for me!
I’ve had this idea of outlining each drawer in an ikat-ish design and finally sketched it out and decided to give it a go on this desk.
I sanded, filled holes and painted the whole piece with 2 coats of General Finishes Coastal Blue milk paint. After is had cured, I painted on the ikat design in Behr’s Bayside (left over from this makeover). I was super nervous to paint it on since it was going to be all free hand, but I just went for it and it turned out better than I thought! Once dry the whole piece got sealed in clear wax and new hardware was added to finish off the look. I think it turned out great and is not just a plain piece you see all the time.
Disclosure: General Finishes sent me the milk paint to try out free of charge, all opinions are my own.
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so fun!!! love the colors and design!
Thanks Cassie!
It is great! What a nice way to change things up.
Your design really makes the drawers pop! Great job!
You did such a great job with this! If you like to link up come over to Craft Frenzy Friday at http://www.craftdictator.com!
WOW! What a beautiful transformation! I cant believe it is the same desk. If you get a chance, please link up to my linky party going on now: http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/09/sunday-linky-24.html
That is the prettiest deep blue color! Love the desk. So many little drawers!
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I love this transformation! Ikat makes me happy! Thanks for joining the Dream-Create-Inspire party.
This is such a clever idea! I love the KNOBS! and the ikat design is very clever and so cute! You did a great job!!! Thanks for linking up at Dream.Create.Inspire. xoxo
Okay that ikat effect is super awesome! I love the whole makeover- gorgeous blue!! I would be thrilled if you have the chance to share this at our new Fall DIY Challenge if you haven't already- today we are linking up BLUE projects – old or new! Hop over to The Happy Housie to share yours! Hope to see ya there!
– Krista
What a beautiful way to dress up a desk.
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Another stunning piece Reeves. Love it!
Beautiful update and great color choices! I'd love if you'd link up to The DIYers! http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-diyers-28.html
So fun! Love the colors!
Pretty colors together; love it!
You always have such fun creative make overs! I love this desk and all the details! I would love for you to come link up at my Furniture and Paint Party going on NOW!!
http://startathome.blogspot.com/2013/09/furniture-and-paint-party_11.html
Hope to see you soon!
Brooke
your work always catches my eye, great job!
Yes! I like changing things up and not doing the same thing over and over. Keeps it interesting!
That looks amazing,love the knob, color and design on the drawers.
I love that you branched out and added that extra step instead of keeping it "safe" Very pretty! Thanks for linking up to the Dream*Create*Inspire party!
Thanks! Glad you were able to stop by!
Love the way this turned out – pretty and unique!
This is so great! I love the freehand design! It looks amazing!
This is fantastic! I love the color and the style. Thanks for sharing at Throwback Thursday- I'm now a new follower of your blog too. 🙂
What a fun and pretty makeover! I like the colors you went with too.
I love the color you chose for your desk and especially love the detail around each knob. Thanks so much for sharing with this week's Throwback Thursday.