Desk Makeover in White and Gold
Desks are my favorite furniture item to makeover. For this desk makeover, a pitiful Goodwill found desk was turned into a real gem.
Goodwill Desk Makeover in White and Gold
Desks are so useful and one of my favorite furniture items to makeover because they are easy to sell as people are always looking for a desk to use in a home office or for a child’s room.
Before the Makeover- This Desk Needs Some Loving!
I found this desk at the Smith Mountain Lake Goodwill.
It is an Ethan Allen piece and its construction is super solid. The yellow paint is from the factory and the top is laminate.
It was pretty ugly in its before state, but immediately upon spotting it at Goodwill I thought that it would be a great candidate for a makeover.
The Goodwill worker who helped Mr. SP load it into our truck thanked him for getting it out of the store. I’ll bet if he could see it now, he would be surprised!
After – This Made Over Desk Looks So Pretty!
I knew I wanted to paint this desk a neutral white but decided to jazz it up a bit with metallic gold accents.
After cleaning, doing some minor repairs, and sanding the desk, it was painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Pure White.
The top was stenciled with a Herringbone Pattern Furniture Stencil from Royal Design Studio using Metallic Gold
paint by Ralph Lauren.
Instead of waxing this piece, I sealed it with General Finishes High-Performance Top Coat. (I can’t recommend a better top coat! This one is hands down my favorite!)
I used this same stencil for a table makeover and the metallic paint for a stenciled wall in our family room.
The top drawer of the desk and also the two larger ones on the side were accented with the same gold paint used to do the stencil.
I also accented the grooves in the legs with this paint.
The pulls and knobs are clear glass from D. Lawless Hardware.
I love the feminine and antique look that these pulls and knobs give this desk.
I originally thought that I would line the drawers with paper but later decided that the wood is too pretty to cover.
I’m working on a chair to go with this desk and should have it finished soon.
If you are a regular here on the blog, you’ve probably noticed that this is the third desk that I’ve made over this year. I’m finding that I like to work on desks! I kept this desk and sold this one in my shop.
Don’t Miss Checking Out These Desk Makeovers!
Pin It!
I would love for you to pin this project for others to discover!
I can’t wait to see what the DIY Furniture Girls share for this month’s neutral challenge. Click on the links below to see each project shared.
Perfect choice to give life to this dated desk, Paula. It’s so fresh and the stencil makes it fun. Totally pinning!
Thanks, Larissa! I love the end result of this makeover.
Paula
I absolutely love the top of this desk! I would love to work at this desk. Such a great makeover! You nailed it!
Thanks, Lindsay. If I didn’t already have a desk, I might keep this one.
Paula
Oh wow, Paula! This turned out gorgeous! It looks like a match to a dresser I made over not too long ago…the yellow really through off my creativity for a bit. You rocked this! XO
Thank you, Christy!
Paula
Paula, what a transformation! Great job! Everything you did looks fabulous! I would never even know it was the same desk!
Hugs,
Karin
Thanks, Karin! I love how it turned out and hope someone will fall in love with it and buy it soon.
Paula
A fun and totally creative makeover. This unique piece will make someone very happy. Awesome job. XO Susie from The Chelsea Project
Thanks, Susie! I hope someone will fall in love with it soon and buy it.
Paula
Such a huge improvement! Love the gold stenciling on top and the pretty hardware. You did an awesome job.
Thanks, Amy! I’m so pleased with the end result.
Paula
Wow Paula, talk about from drab to fab! I’m swooning over the gold herringbone top and the pretty glass pulls. You rocked this makeover girl! Pinning, sharing, swooning ☺
Thanks, Marie! I’m thrilled with how this turned out.
Paula
Loving the stencil you used and the knobs and pulls are icing on the cake. Great update!
Thanks, Lucy! When the knobs and pulls came in the mail I knew that they would be perfect for this piece. Now I want to use them for something else.
Paula
Beautiful job, Paula! This desk looks so much better in pure white and gold! <3
Thanks, Jen! I’m so pleased with how it turned out.
Paula
Hey, Paula,
I love, love the metallic look! You did a great job! I have tried this paint in a much smaller project and think it is wonderful! My daughter would totally love this desk for her room!
My quart of metallic paint has been used for so many projects and it’s still half full! I really do like that product.
I’m hoping that someone will fall in love with the desk and buy it soon!
Paula
Such a fresh makeover! Love the stencil on the top!
Thanks, Bre! I’m really pleased with the end result.
Paula
The stenciling on top was such a surprise, and I just love it! The white and gold are such a classy combo, and really brought the desk up to date!
This is SO cute! It may be my favorite furniture makeover yet! The gold stencil and accents are gorgeous!
I love the gold accents … especially the stenciled top! Beautiful!
This desk looks fabulous!! The gold accents gives it an elegant charm. I’m sure it will find a good home. I would like to invite you to link up to our party, Sweet Inspiration. It starts on Friday and runs until Tuesday. Hope to see you there!
Paula, I am not a huge fan of gold but I have to admit your desk looks gorgeous!! Love the subtle details and the stenciled top, it is really cool!
Thanks for sharing with us at Sweet Inspiration party. Have a wonderful week!
What a cute feminine updated! The gold on white looks amazing!
Great makeover on the desk. I think the man at Goodwill would be surprised!
Paula,
That is a pretty makeover! First time to comment here & see your blog! I love the desk & plan to check out your other desks, since I have one I need to do. You did a great job! Love the stencil on the top! Isn’t it nice to start out with a quality piece of furniture from the beginning? I’ve worked on some real junkers. I’m surprised that Ethan Allen piece was so hard to move at the Thrift Store. Anyway, lovely job!
Oh My Goodness! You really brought this piece to a state of classiness again! I love, love, love the detail of the top of it, it really took the whole vision up a notch! Well Done! If you feel like joining in one more link party Making Broken Beautiful furniture party is happening right now over at the Curator’s Collection. It runs every Thursday thru Sunday. You do lovely work and I’d be happy to host your talents! I hope you will come and inspire!
Have a wonderful day!
Smiles!
Terry
The Curator’s Collection & Making Broken Beautiful
http://thecuratorscollection.wordpress.com