I am so excited to show you this desk!
I am in love with this color and pattern!
I have been wanting to add a pattern to a piece for awhile!
When I got this finished it just needed something, the WOW factor.
How I refinished this desk:
First, I removed all of the hardware, next I sanded it down to rough up the clear coat on the desk and make sure any and all imperfections were sanded out the best they could be. Next I primed everything to ensure the paint would really stick well. After the primer dried I ran a 220 grit sand paper over everything to ensure a smooth finish. I wiped it down to remove any dust and then I added the paint color. When painting less is always more. The less paint on the desk the less likely it will chip and peel. After it was painted I added the stencil! I added a little bit of white to my paint color so the stenciled part would be a little lighter, to give a subtle contrast. Once the stenciling was all dried I ran sand paper over everything to antique it a bit and add more character. Sanding something can really help to bring out the pieces own character. Once I liked how it was antiqued I sprayed it with Mini Waxes Poly Acrylic to help protect the piece!
I also turned this old cupboard into a chalkboard with knobs for hanging items on.
TTFn Brooke
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11 COMMENTS
Crystal
9 years agoI love it all…both the desk and chalkboard!! You did a great job!!
Crystal
9 years agoI love them both!! You did a fabuluous job!! Love it!!
Diane
9 years agoBrooke, this is so cute!
~Diane
Shabby chic Sandy
9 years agoOh, I love that color! Good job!
Cynthia
9 years agoIt looks so pretty and fresh. I love that colour, too. And by the way, that turquoise pitcher you have sitting there is gorgeous, too!
creativeblossoming.com
9 years agoWhat a beautiful desk! I love that pattern. I have it in a Martha Stewart stencil set. It's very versatile. Great job!
Callie @ Callies Crafts
9 years agoI love it! The stencil adds so much.
Christine
9 years agoI'm in LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality! I can't wait to see what you link up tomorrow evening!
Christine
9 years agoCONGRATS!!!
You have been featured at The DIY Dreamer!! Come on over and grab your featured button… you deserve it!
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Don't forget to come back this evening to link up again! 🙂
Kara
7 years agoCould you share your paint color? Gorgeous desk!!!!