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chalk paint desk, diy chalk paint, painted secretary desk, painted vintage desk, shabby chic desk, vintage desk
I was recently at one of my favorite “furniture” thrift stores {this one is not really very good for anything else, but I’ve lucked out with furniture there several times} looking for a chair {which I did not find} and came across this little desk. I love the legs, but I really love the way it opens and COMPLETELY closes to hide “STUFF” if you want to. I love hiding “STUFF”! I think it’s a secretary desk, or something close to that, so that’s what I’m going to call it. It was in great condition and priced right, so of course I took it home with me!
I would have loved to paint this in ASCP Duck Egg Blue or Provence, but since I was hoping to put this desk in my kitchen “office” I wanted something that would work with my pedestal table as well as the colour scheme of the room {which is not painted yet, but will be Revere Pewter}. I also promised myself that I was not going to buy any ASCP until I used up some of the paint I already have in the garage. Soooo, instead I decided to mix Benjamin Moore Muslin with Ivory and make my homemade chalk paint {I use unsanded tile grout}. The color looks very close to the CeCe Caldwell Vintage White. 
I made the chalk paint pretty thick… this is it after one coat with some major distressing. I actually really liked it like this, but ended up doing one more coat and not as much distressing.
I like how the top opens and the back part flips up… it’s actually perfect for my computer monitor. 
I’m now sitting at my new desk typing this post!
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gorgeous!
I’m looking to paint my computer desk… found this while searching. I think it
turned out great.
I’ve never used the grout…only the plaster of paris.
Your desk turned out really cool ~ love it!
Now I’m going to be hunting for something similar… that’s a fantastic looking desk!
Love the paint job, & you’ve inspired me to try making my own chalk paint with the umpteen cans of leftover shades in my basement.
Thanks! You definitely should make the chalk paint… it’s so easy – good luck!
I totally love this and I really wish it was in my work room! haha I would love it if you linked this project up at my link party! Here is the link:
http://thewellcraftedhome.blogspot.com/2012/08/well-crafted-wednesdays-18-link-party.html
love how it turned out. It is really a lovely piece of furniture. I use the same mixture of paint with non-sanded grout, but then add water to make it thinner. Market Nine’s blog has a great recipe that is easier to use than ASCP and turns out looking the same. Check out her blog and look at her grey homemade chalk painted bed.
Now I am going to search for a secretary that looks like your because I think it would make a super kitchen island. thanks for sharing!
This desk is called a spinet desk because it closes like an old spinet piano. I have one in my living room (unpainted) that I got out of the neighbors trash! Lucky me. Love yours too.
Thanks for the info! I’m going to google it!
I’m so glad that I found your blog! I am in love with this transformation. Now I’m inspired:)
Katie
http://www.funhomethings.com
Thanks so much!
Your desk is fabulous. I admire your vision in realizing that the second coat needed less distressing. You nailed it.
It looks great! Nicely done! Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party!
Holly
this is so pretty! you did a great job on it!
Thanks so much!! I’m loving it.
Really pretty!
Beautiful! I think the lighter color really brings out the curves and details on the furniture.
I’m a fan of the lighter distressing you went with in the long run, but the first look was neat too!
Stopping by from DIY by Design’s Sizzle into Summer party.
Thanks! I’m liking the lighter distressing too – it’s a little more in my comfort zone!
Love the transformation>>> great job… It looks wonderful…
Cindy
so pretty! i just love this style of desk!
What a beautiful desk – and you transformed it perfectly!!!
I like the light distressing better. Great desk.
Beautiful redo there my friend. I love all your work! Thanks for sharin
Thanks Debbie!
Take my breath away gorgeous!
Connie
Your desk looks amazing!! Great work as always!!
I can not believe it–but I have one of these desks just like yours–only mine has a drawer also–and I have thinking about painting it white–but did not know if I should because of the antique value of it!!!! and I would like to cut off a couple inches of the legs–I am short!!!!!
Thanks so much for sharing what you did with yours
Hugs, Di and kitty–miss gracie
Would love to see a picture of yours! I didn’t have a problem painting mine because it was already painted a chocolate brown when I bought it…
If you decide to paint it, please let me know… I’d love to see it!!
Wow, I love how pretty this is opened up, Kathryn, but love the option of being able to close it up, too. I’m hoping to find a desk to redo for my daughter for Christmas. Our Salvation Army here sounds like your thrift store ~ good for furniture but not much else. I’m planning to visit there each week hoping I hit the jackpot!
Thanks! I hope you find one!
I love it!! It looks great!
Susan
Kathryn, this desk is ADORABLE!!!!! Great find and wonderful job!!!!
Hugs,
What a great find you made. I have never seen a desk like that, I’ll bet it is perfect for your space.
Thanks! I haven’t seen one like it either. It’s great for our space because it’s pretty small.
I love it and it came out perfectly as usual!!
Cynthia
What! Awesome find and great job on the finish… I love it!
good job!!! How do you like “ASCP”? I found out that for the CeCe paint works well on the bare wood, but for the smooth surface, i had to paint couple layers on it… what about ASCP?? Rocky doesn’t think CeCe is that much special, and told me to finish the ones i bought already then think about to get new ones… lol and how did u do the distress? use sand after each coat? or just cloth to wipe the corner? I haven’t tried yet…
This is soooo cute, well done you!