The colors that I chose were inspired by We Heart DIY's Lil' Vintage Dresser. They actually used black and white, but I thought it was navy and white.
The before of this desk kind of looked like this one.
I painted the top and drawers with a base coat of ASCP Paris Grey and two coats of Valspar Indigo Streamer homemade chalk paint.
The top had three leather panels that I was able to paint right over. I painted the rest of the desk with Valspar Swiss Coffee homemade chalk paint. I used a silver metallic spray paint on the hardware.
**The bottom left drawer
is a double drawer and I have since painted the trim in the middle
white to have it mirror the other side.
I finished it with the Minwax Paste Finishing Wax for the first time. I was nervous that the paste is a light brown color, but it goes on clear. It was so easy to use! Just apply it with a clean cloth or cheesecloth, wait 10-15 minutes and buff. The desk is super smooth.
I had been using the ASCP clear wax, but felt it was very time consuming--I was spending just as much time waxing my pieces as I was painting them--and that it was coming out blotchy. I didn't want to invest in a wax brush, so I decided to try the Minwax Paste since it was only $10 for the 1 pound tub. I am so glad I did! I now only use this wax if I don't plan to use a dark wax.
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The desk is beautiful! Perfect color combo! What type of cloth did you apply the wax with? The last time I used wax, I used a lint free one but it still left lint!
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It looks great Susan! I love navy on furniture and the lines of that desk are great. Minwax is fantastic and a much more affordable alternative to Annie Sloan's wax.
ReplyDeleteThat color combination is so elegant and classic. I love it!
ReplyDeleteI just love this desk, Susan! Beautiful job.
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Great job! I love this, and love your tips.
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Your desk turned out beautifully Susan! I love your color combination - crisp, clean and so classic!
ReplyDeleteWhat difference a little paint makes...wow looks great
ReplyDeleteWhat a make over, it looks stunning! Really love your tips, I haven't so many furnitures before, thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteWOW! The desk looks fabulous!!! The colors are amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer... From Dream To Reality!
Just found your blog. Your instructions are very easy to follow and the extra information you give is very helpful. Your makeovers are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I've got a dresser sitting in my dining room that I just bought and was wondering how to refinish - this would be perfect! (Stopping by from Kathe with an E blog hop!)
ReplyDeleteThe desk turned out great! I'm glad to hear you like the minwax. I've been wanting to try it and now I definitely will!
ReplyDeleteThe desk is awesome, I love your tips about using a different wax, I have pinned this :)
ReplyDeleteWow! I can't believe the difference between the before and after. Beautiful! I found you from Southern Lovely.
ReplyDeleteYour desk is amazing. I love the new drawer pulls. I am starting to look at old ratty furniture in a different way.
ReplyDeleteSusan, I love the colors you chose. I love how the off set and compliment each other. Beautiful job! I just started a new blog hop and would love for you to come over and link up your post or any social media. http://designeddecor.com/talkin-about-thursday-2/
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What a gorg desk redo! Awesome job, girl!
ReplyDeleteThat turned out great--love the colors! Interesting to hear that the Minwax was easier to use than the Annie Sloan wax...Minwax is all I've ever used, and I kind of hate it. But maybe I just hate all wax, and there's no point searching for something else!
ReplyDeleteI use Johnson's Paste Wax, which is half the cost of Minwax!! and doesn't have the orange/brown cast. I make my own dark wax by scooping out some of the Johnson's and adding black shoe polish. Works great!
ReplyDeleteWow, it looks great! I love the colors. You did a wonderful job. Thank you so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent last week. I am so thrilled to have you share. So sorry that I am just now visiting, I had one of those weeks!!! LOL I just followed by email and G+! Love you blog.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend. :)
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ReplyDeleteI love the colours you have used; such a classic palette.
ReplyDeleteThe handles in gold would have been really good; think coco chanel classic blue and white striped shirt with a link gold necklace, but they look great in silver too.
I love what you have done! I have a dresser waiting for something like this. I am keeping this in my back pocket as possible color combo. Nice work!
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