Sunday, October 13, 2013

Black & White Desk

It really is amazing what a little paint can do.  This desk looked like it had been completely neglected for years.
But two coats of black on the top and two coats of white on the body (both in homemade chalk paint), lightly distressed, waxed with Minwax Finishing Paste and look at what it became!
Oil rubbed bronze spray paint for the pulls and glass knob for the center drawer completes the makeover.

 I just love painted (and painting) furniture!

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26 comments:

  1. My Garden DiariesOctober 13, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Oh my goodness!!!! That transformation is Gorgeous!!!! You did a great job choosing the color combination.....you rocked it!!!!

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  2. Three Birds InspiredOctober 13, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Looks amazing! I am wondering where you sell your pieces?

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  3. Donna WilkesOctober 13, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    I just love YOUR painted furniture! Love that black top.

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  4. RuthAnne@ mayfairecottageOctober 13, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    Nicely done! I have a chest of drawers in a finish like your before picture--I think white will look very nice on my piece and am now inspired to get on with my painting! Thanks so much for your posting.

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  5. AnonymousOctober 13, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    Great job on this piece! Happy Sunday!
    Tami @ Curb Alert!

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  6. AnonymousOctober 13, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    This is my favorite makeover of yours yet! I need to get me some of that oil rubbed bronze spray paint! Did you strip the top? In the picture it looks like the black has some of the wood grain look. Love it!

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  7. KC CoakeOctober 13, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    The desk looks fantastic. It helps me visualize what the desk I inherited from my Grandma could look like when I get around to painting it. Thanks!
    KC

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  8. dee -@ The Old Fat HenOctober 13, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    Love this so much I wish it could post to Australia ha ha -love dee x

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  9. Justina McNearOctober 14, 2013 at 3:34 AM

    Wow...I love this! Great job, it is beautiful!

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  10. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeOctober 14, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Fabulous transformation, I love the black and white. What a lovely piece. I would love for you to link up to my Inspire Me party that will be live this afternoon at 2:30 Pt. www.astrollthrulife.net Hope to see you there. Hugs, Marty

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  11. Jeannie MarieOctober 14, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    You did such a wonderful job! Painted, it has a whole new life!! I had an old dresser that was fab in my living room. It's natural shabby, worn look and when we moved we offered it to anyone...my new daughter in law took it to the next level and painted it white and it really looks great in her newly redecorated dining room.

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  12. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsOctober 14, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    Great desk, Susan! It looks revitalized now with its new paint!

    Thanks for linking up to The Creative Home & Garden hop. : )

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  13. UnknownOctober 14, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    You did an amazing job! Such a beautiful piece. Most people would have thrown it away, and you gave it a new life. I am your latest follower!
    Heather

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  14. UnknownOctober 14, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    I absolutely adore furniture makeovers. I have done quite a few myself. I love how this one turned out, you really did a fabulous job Susan. Thanks for sharing.

    I’d love it if you linked this up over at Living Well Spending Less for Thrifty Thursday this week! http://www.livingwellspendingless.com/category/thrifty-thursday/

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  15. Kammy's KornerOctober 15, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    superb!!!! As always.... :)

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  16. SanditereseOctober 15, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    Love how it turned out!

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  17. Kayla @ Home ComingOctober 15, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    Great work! I love the color you chose. I'm hosting a pillow covers giveaway that you should enter! http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/10/pillow-covers-giveaway.html

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  18. Linda @ A La CarteOctober 18, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Wow, it is stunning! Thanks for sharing your great makeover at TTF!

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  19. SabrinaOctober 18, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    So pretty! I love painting furniture too :) Gives it new life. Hopping over from Kammys Korner Trash to Treasure hop.
    Sabrina
    http://4MyKiddos.blogspot.com

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  20. Cindy DIY beautifyOctober 18, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    GeOrGeOUS!! Those are my favorite things to use to refinish furniture as well!! Thanks so much for sharing at the Pin Junkie Blogiversary Link Up!!
    Cindy @ Diy beautify

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  21. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.October 18, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    Very sophisticated!

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  22. DanielleOctober 19, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    Lovely transformation. Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays! x

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  23. Lisa LynnOctober 20, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Very pretty! Thanks so much for sharing on The Creative Home & Garden Hop! I can't wait to see what you share today :)

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  24. The Pin JunkieOctober 24, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    You did a great job on this desk! Thanks for sharing it at The Pin Junkie Link Party. It was featured this week. Hope you can stop by to grab a featured button! http://www.thepinjunkie.com/2013/10/friday-link-party-40.html

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  25. UnknownNovember 9, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    Hi Susan, I featured this dresser on my latest Thrifty & Vintage Finds link party! I hope you'll link up again. http://www.dagmarbleasdale.com/2013/11/thrifty-vintage-finds-link-party-13/

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  26. EngelbertOctober 8, 2014 at 9:40 PM

    This desk looked like it had been completely neglected for years. ... lblackdesk.blogspot.com

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