So I was in search of a new desk and while checking my favorite site craigslist I came across these beautiful filing cabinets. What made them beautiful you ask? They where only... wait for it... 5 bucks for the pair. Love it perfect for me to work my magic.
After paint and a desk top here is my new custom desk. Ta da...
I used the same painting technique I used on the dresser and vanity. What can I say I love that old vintage look and the big plus is in a house with kids this look is great cause the more they use it the more vintage it looks. "That's not a scratch it's just more character." If you want the painting steps look here. I even used the same spray paint Rust-Oleum Satin Espresso and Vintage White.
Note: When painting the drawers I coved the inside of the drawers with garbage bags. I didn't want to waste time or paint on the inside of the drawers.
I did get to reuse the hardware on this project. As you can see they started out brass. I tryed hammered platinum but then settled on using the Rust-Oleum Satin Espresso. Just sprayed it on. Note: I did put the screws in the hardware when I sprayed it so they would be brown too.
When I was done I took a lovely drive to one of my favorite places Ikea is it just me or does everyone hear angles singing when you hear the word Ikea ok just me. So as I ate my dollar ice cream and hot dog I purchased the top for my desk. I went with the Vika Amon 78 by 24 that was normally $45 but the as-is gods were looking down on me and I found one there for 20 bucks wooo hooo.
So $25 bucks later I had myself a perfect custom desk. It fits the odd space I had planned for a desk. It has tons of practical storage. And last but not least it looks like a beautiful piece of furniture and not an ugly piece office furniture.
Hope your inspired to redo something. Let me know how it goes and don't forget to leave a comment.
Your Crafty Friend,
Desiree
