This weekend I found multiple pieces at garages sales. I really was not looking for anything specific, but I found a lot of great things! One of those was this sofa table that could also work as a writing desk or entry piece. The orange pine needed to go, but it was inexpensive and had great potential.
I got a few more pints of other milk paint colors from General Finishes. One the colors was Persian Blue and it got used on this desk. The whole piece got sanded – the top with the electric sander and the rest by hand. I then used 3 thin coats of the paint. I’ve said it before, but I love the consistency of this paint and the finish of it. It is a flatter finish but insanely smooth – I just love it!
I had tried to do the dipped leg look. But after 3 different attempts I gave up and just went simple with it because none of the colors I chose were looking quite right. Once everything had dried and cured I sealed it with clear wax. To finish off the new, less orange look, I added knobs to the drawers. Now this is the perfect beach style desk or sofa table!
Disclosure: General Finishes did send me the milk paint free of charge, but all opinions are my own.
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Love the desk, love the color and love the chair you've used with it! Nice touch mixing the old with the new!
What cute desk and a great color! And I just love that chair!
It is really beautiful!
Love LOVE this. Do you hand brush or spray your pieces?
I LOVE this! Perfect color. So gorgeous. I popped over from Inspire Me Please! Thanks for sharing!
~Abby =)
I love what you did with this desk!! Come link up with us at Craft Frenzy Friday at http://www.craftdictator.com!!
Amazing job! I would love to include this in a roundup I am putting together, which will be posted on my blog. I will just grab a picture and give you a link back. If you'd prefer that I didn't use this project, please email me at nancy.verly@gmail.com
Love this little desk makeover! I love the color choice. If you get a chance, please link up to: http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/08/sunday-linky-23.html
Beautiful update. I love the whole space! Don't forget to link up to The DIY'ers. http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-diyers-27.html
The desk is beautiful! Definite improvement over the stained wood. And I absolutely LOVE that chair!
Angela @ Number Fifty-Three
Always done by hand! I just paint with brush, never invested in a sprayer. I really like the look and thought of hand painted pieces though 😉
General finishes is self leveling, so it always comes out smooth. Love it!
Thanks Angela! Just a good, old ikea chair. It does get a lot use around here!
I love what you did with the desk. I mean I really LOVE what you did! Come show off your creativity with us at Craft Frenzy Friday. Visit us at http://obsessiveandcreative.blogspot.com
We can't wait to see you!
Once again, gorgeous!
Featured your beachy desk today at my party – Mod Mix Monday at ModVintageLife.com. I love that chair too!
Always a joy to visit here!
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Just discovered your blog and i love it. You have probably refinished more furniture in your young life than i have in my 63 ! ( = I thought I had done quite a few but you are the master. Every piece is so professionally done and i love all the hardware you picked to go with each piece. I have signed up so I'll be watching for more pieces of inspiration from you. Thanks