Now on to the business at hand. This desk was finished about 2 months ago, but I'm just now getting around to posting it. Denise found it at a yardsale where it looked like this:
Not great, but it had a lot of potential. Dovetail drawers, nice hardware, pretty feet and loads of detail.
We painted the entire piece with A.S. Paris Grey.
We are very messy painters!
Then went over the drawer fronts and moulding details with A.S. Old White, followed by some light sanding and Minwax Dark Walnut stain over the entire piece, which I wiped off with a clean, soft cloth. Finally, a coat of clear wax was applied.
We also added crystal knobs to the middle drawer. Very happy with the results.
This desk is available for sale if anyone is interested. It will be coming with us to Clover Market in the Fall.
And here's a peak at our latest project.
Thanks for visiting and have a fabulicious weekend!!!
xoxo,
Kim
32 comments:
Wow, it looks beautiful now, Kim! I love the use of both paint colors. I think the Paris Grey is the color I will try next in the AS line.
Beautiful!!! I would love this! I don't know how you're able to turn loose the furniture you redo. You find such unique pieces. I'd become a hoarder for sure! lol!!
The is so beautiful. And I had done a desk in this paint combo as well :-) Great minds right? The details on your desk is so much fun! I wanted to ask you about how you put your stain on. Do you put it directly on before any wax at all? Thanks and great job!
Looks great! I want to paint stuff that I find a yard sales but my husband talks me out of it. One of these days...
I love the color!
What a gorgeous piece. You chose two fabulous paint colors. Soooo beautiful!
Wow! That is so very pretty !! Great job.
Very pretty. I love the color and the technique that you used.
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Sissie
I'm always so impressed with your work!
Wow! Looks very pretty. I love the color. Can't wait to see the next piece.
Quite a transformation! The new paint really highlights the wonderful moulding and features.
That is sooooo pretty!
Loooks great--love the details.
Melinda
Turned out so pretty! I really need to try that paint!
Great job you did on this piece. I liked your wire cloche from the last post. Trish
Kim, the desk is so lovely. It will sell quickly! :D I am visiting today trying to get caught-up on reading your blog.
xoxoxo,
Ricki Jill
Hey friend! I love what you did with that and the color choice was perfect! And, I just got caught up on your past few posts and wanted you to know that I will be praying for your precious daughter and all of you as you on on this journey together. That age is sooooo hard no matter what and when you add something as challenging as what she is dealing with it must just feel overwhelming at times. She is absolutely beautiful and honestly, reminds me of just how naive and innocent I was at that age! I'm thinking that is mostly a good thing considering how much we see of the opposite in girls these days, you know? Anyway, sorry for the book long comment but I'm so glad you let us in to this other part of your life so that we can support and pray for you all!
Blessings,
Vanessa
Dude, you've got some talent!!! That desk looks amazing now!!! I know you'll sell it in no time!
Wow....that is gorgeous! I have a can of Paris gray just waiting for the perfect piece!
This desk looks fabulous! You really know how to transform a piece of old furniture- keep it's charm, but make it look fresh and pretty! Blessings!
The desk looks fabulous! All the pretty details are accented! You make me want to get busy fixing up some old beat-up pieces I have! Blessings! Linda
Kim,
Beautiful! I don't think it will be for sale long!
Wendy
Kim, that piece is fantastic. Love the colors.
Love it! Looks great!
Beth
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Wow, truly beautiful, Kim! It's going to be snatched up quickly, I'm sure! I can't wait to see what you do to the next piece, too!
This desk is REALLY BEAUTIFUL! I love how you finished it. Great job.
Love the feet, and perfect color!
wow that desk is incredible!
Oh my! This is stunning. I am loving my ASCP too. Thanks for sharing.
To put it plainly, WOW! I cannot believe it is the same desk. You did such a wonderful job. I so want to paint my dining room table but am afraid. I guess I better buck up an do it. Your desk is gorgeous.
Oh wow! That turned out so beautiful. I love the addition of the old white on the drawers. I just love it!
Hi Kim! Thank you so much for stopping by my page to say hello! Would you believe that I've been to your blog before, and I actually read this post! On Sunday, I thought I was seeing the desk for the first time! Now I know what paint to buy if I ever need to apply a quick touch up!! Great to meet you! Lovely blog! Give the men that lugged the desk into my trunk a BIG thank you for me.
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