Antique White Desk

I never appreciated furniture before starting this little painting/blogging journey.  If I wanted something I wanted it to be new and I wanted if from the furniture store (I know, I know, but please put the stones down and hear me out!).  The old adage "don't judge a book by its cover" is my mantra now.  I love finding an old piece of furniture that has been neglected and forgotten.  If you've been with me for a while you know I have a soft spot for curves, great legs (yes, I am still talking about furniture here!), and lots of detail.  But, unless you make furniture your business or have a special interest in it you probably don't have those kind of pieces just lying around the house (or maybe you do!  Lucky you!!)

More often than not I am revamping every day pieces that you can probably find at most garage sales.  And, I love it, too (ok, maybe not quite as much as that antique buffet with the queen anne legs, but...).  

My clients bring me all kinds of furniture.  And, I guess this post is to show you that you don't have to have great antiques to get in on the painted furniture craze that is going on right now.  *I think I might have mentioned that I painted my Walmart computer desk and get lots of compliments on it. ;)

This little pedestal desk was your average particle board (yes, particle board!) piece of furniture.  It was solid and in good shape, but needed a face lift.  

My client wanted something that would go with this buffet (I still love it and was more than a little sad to let it go, but it has a wonderful home now!).

Before-pretty standard

 After

I painted it white and then stained over it with Early American by Minwax.  I normally don't like the look of staining over white because it can look "dirty", but I found that if you use a light enough stain color it helps with this and gives it a nice antiqued look.  It actually reminds me of tea stained paper.

I love how a little paint can make any piece look like a million bucks (and make it look like it was made just for your space!).

I wasn't thrilled with the original hardware, but after spraying it with Oil Rubbed Bronze (my go-to color!) I think it looks a million times better.

The top on this desk is my favorite part.  

I thought she turned out great and will be the perfect companion piece to the buffet!

 Now go paint something!! ;)

I think I might have a post a day this week so stay tuned!

 Laura @ The Ironstone Nest
 and

Judy @ DIY by Design

featured this desk today!  Thank you so much ladies!

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