I love writing desks, so when I found this one at a local sale, I snatched it right up and knew I had to paint it in my current favorite color 🙂
I did the usual prep work that comes along with a piece: removed the hardware, filled the holes (3 times), sanded the whole piece, vacuumed and wiped it down, then painted. I used OFMP in a custom mixed color for the outside, it is a really pretty brown-grey color, and the inside portion where the middle opens is painted in General Finishes Milk Paint in the color Persian Blue. To finish it off I drilled new holes and added these octagon, white milk glass knobs from D. Lawless. It still has it’s vintage flair, but with a more modern finish and style 🙂
Linking up with:
 DIY Show Off * Mod Vintage Life * Knick of Time * A Bowl Full of Lemons * Elizabeth & Co.Â
So pretty! Love the surprise when you open it!
I love the color with the detail of the legs. Looks perfect.
Beautiful upgrade! I love the color you chose. I'd love if you'd link up to The DIY'ers – and don't forget to enter my giveaway for a free chandelier! http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-diyers-42.html
Beautiful!!!
-andi
Reeves this is so beautiful. I love your custom colour and it pairs perfectly with the persian blue.
It's fun to have some color on a neutral piece 🙂 Thanks!
Great writing desk! Gorgeous color!
so pretty and functional. love the pop of colour