Vintage, fir/softwood, likely home constructed, and very handy to have in the kitchen. First wrote about this drop front three drawer desk (here) and (here - curbside and free). Never painted the interior of the desk, just left it natural fir plywood with its dark stain.
After painting:
Saturday I was given a sample pot of Autumn Fat Paint chalk paint from Maris of Rescued and Restyled Home Decor (Facebook here) . Couldn't wait to try it out so I painted a stool top last night. Loved it, finished with Satin Varithane (3 coats).
Still loved the color this morning. Was VERY tempted to paint the towel cupboard in the bathroom this morning. Held off.
This is the desk before any painting.
The process was fairly quick. Sunday afternoon I cleaned out the accumulated stuff inside the desk interior, with Organization in mind.
Gathered a few supplies, put on my red painting apron. Used my new small pot of chalk paint - Autumn Fat Paint and my favorite paintbrush (1 1/2" size).
Tried a bit of Autumn on the edges of the little shelves. Yes, this went with the green exterior. Painted one coat. Let it dry.
Next was MinWax Polyurethane, I need a hard finish because this is my 2nd 'work station' and gets a great deal of use. Not a water cleanup (my usual choice of anything related to painting). Used a foam brush, discarded afterwards. Used goo-gone to clean my hands. Slower to dry, added second coat of finish 5 hours after I started.
I plan to paint the knobs Autumn later on this week and will add that picture too. Have to remove them to paint.
Back to my organization thoughts - premise that everything needs a place: the desk area will be for work related items that are office related to my business (and NOTHING else - I can see your tiny smile).
Desk filled (evening photo). I painted the end of a cardboard box with black chalk paint, found a black box to hold the tags, labels, string and scissors, used a jar for the pens and pencils and felts, and the little shelves to hold little things (what else). Only cost for this project was time, all supplies were from previous projects.
Sharing with:
Nancy of Slightly Coastal (August 13/15)
Sarah of All Things With Purpose (June 10/15) Last party hosted by Sarah - thank you Sarah, it has been a pleasure to join in with your party each week.
The Copper Roof (January 16/14)
Miss Mustard Seed, Cozy Little House, Smiling Sally, Little Red House, The Girl Creative, Homemaker on a Dime, Under The Table and Dreaming, Navy Wifey Peters, I Gotta Try That, Alderberry Hill, C.R.A.F.T, Boogieboard Cottage, You Are Talking Too Much, The Dedicated House, Nifty Thrifty, Coastal Charm, Elizabeth and Co., A Diamond in the Stuff, Knick of Time, Savvy Southern Style, Domestically Speaking, The Farmhouse Porch, Ivy and Elephants, Rose Chintz Cottage, I Gotta Create, Brambleberry Cottage, StoneGable, Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson, Rooted in Thyme, The Charm of Home, Funky Junk Interiors
How beautiful! I love the color combo and the best part of it is that they are free....Christine
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ReplyDeleteGreat job - lovely colours.
~Pernilla
Thank you Joy for sharing your results with our Autumn FAT Paint! It's one of my favourite colours in our palette, so I'm happy to hear that you like it too!!
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I'm not familiar with chalk paint, but your desk looks lovely. I like that blue/green color. Thanks for playing today.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blue Monday and Happy Thanksgiving, Joy.
Awesome collection of Vintage thanks for sharing joy. Happy Thanksgiving! - Travel Quest
ReplyDeleteFantastic colour combo - I love the desk.
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Your desk is great!
ReplyDeleteThe desk is wonderful! I've already sent a link to it to my daughter-in-law, suggesting she might want to try something similar with the old maple "secretary" desk that "came with" my son when they married. (I'm hoping I don't get fallout from my son!)
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What a difference in the old and new desk. I am not into makeovers, but enjoy seeing what others can do. Well done.
ReplyDeleteOh I love this!! I have a desk similar to this that I'm considering repainting, but I'm not sure if I want to yet or not. I'm still considering it. I really love the different color on the inside though!
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WHat a difference the paint makes. You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteYour drop front desk is a cool piece of furniture! Nice paint! Thanks so much for sharing @ Submarine Sunday!!!
ReplyDeleteT'onna @ Navy Wifey Peters Aboard the USS Crafty
Wish I could find a desk like that. Beautifullly done-ChicByTab
ReplyDeleteI love the color. It turned our great. What a difference. Thanks for the tutorial. I am so wanting to try some chalk paint.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week and a Happy Thanksgiving.
Sherry
I love this! Great job you did. Glad you linked up at "I Gotta Try That" Have a great Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteMarcie
That is sincerely AMAZING!! Love what you did with what others would have considered trash. SO pretty!!
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with this desk. I have one similar but hubby won't let me paint it. It is wood he says. Hmmm. Valerie
ReplyDeleteYou did a beautiful job with this desk! I am new to your blog...found you through your link on Cozy Little House. I hope that you will visit me and become a new follower on my blog as well! Looking forward to getting to know you better. :-)
ReplyDeleteNow I can photograph it, but I have no earthly idea about all these paint options! Paint and I are a mystery to one another...
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Great color combination. I love a little desk like this one.
ReplyDeleteIt looks really great!
ReplyDeleteI like painted furniture too.
blessings..Trish
Hello Joy,
ReplyDeleteI love the blue green colour! There is something oh so charming about painted furniture. Wonderful job, and thank you for sharing this at my HOME. Have a beautiful day.
Blessings,
Sandi
The color palette is just perfect on that furniture. I looked at the old version of it and it was really a big change, more eye catching too.
ReplyDeleteJoy, It turned out awesome! Thank you so much for sharing. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family too!
ReplyDeleteJody
Wow! This is a real transformation! I love how you saved the pieces and gave them new life. You are truly "Vintage Green"!
ReplyDeleteHappy thanksgiving!
Patti
Looks amazing! I am in the middle of painting a wooden cabinet for our kitchen. It's really not that easy. But such a great feeling when its done!
ReplyDeleteYou did a wonderful job painting it, looks pretty in BLUE :-) Dropping by for Blue Monday :-)
ReplyDeleteI just love the mix of colors!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create!
<3 Christina
Painting the inside of your desk really makes it so pretty! And I've never heard of Fat Paint!
ReplyDeleteYou really did a great job. I will be featuring this tonight at my Fall into Fall party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I've Been Featured button. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI love the color combo on the desk. So nice to have everything so organized. Thanks for sharing it with Share Your Cup.
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Jann
Nice makeover! Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home!
ReplyDeleteSherry
This turned out just great! What a wonderful transformation!
ReplyDeleteGreat makeover! I love painting the insides of drawers, etc, a different fun color. Love it!
ReplyDeleteNancy
I can not believe how a little paint sure changed that piece. Wow, it is wonderful now. Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteThis looks wonderful! I have one of these desks with the bookcase on top of it and really want to paint it one day and turn it into my blogging station. I pinned your post so I will remember where to find details when I go to do my makeover.
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