I had this piece of furniture. As you can see it is an older desk that was originally the basic brown color. After thinking about it for a while I decided that I would try to make it work by using what I already had on hand.
The first step was to remove the knobs and sand it. This piece took a lot of sanding. I think it was because it had a shiny coat on the top. After tons of sanding I added my first coat of paint.
I went with the green paint because I had an entire gallon left over from painting my kitchen.
Once the first coat was dry, I decided to try a different technique. I brushed on a second coat, and went back with a dry brush and removed some of the paint. I am super happy with the result. You can see just a little of the brown showing through, and I have to say that I think it is fabulous.
I went shopping in my attic again, and found this big picture that I had purchased at a thrift shop a while back for $10.00. I thought I went perfectly with my newly green desk. What do you think??
(I still have to put the knobs back on!)
Now, I just have to figure out what to put on top of my desk. That will probably be my next project.
You can find more great Thrifty Thursday projects over at Tales From Bloggeritaville.
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2 comments:
I love the green!! You newest follower!!
I LOVE the desk makeover -- it's a great shade of green -- you did a wonderful job!!
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