Friday, September 11, 2015

Transforming a Scarred desk into a Beauty


I found the very scarred up desk at the local Flea Market and knew it had a lot of potential.  

 Before:


I really liked the shape and the details on the front, but the top and one of the legs were in bad shape.  I sanded down the top and it was beautiful wood, so I stained/sealed it with AS dark wax and tung oil.  The drawer fronts were also very nice, so I cleaned then up with the dark wax and tung oil too and they came back to life.  
I pulled out Marshmallow Cream by The Urban Rooster and painted the base of the desk and then distresses the edges with my scraper.  
The hardware is not my favorite for this desk, but I decided to use it anyways.  The original finish was very shiny and bright gold and I wanted to tone this down a bit.  I rubbed gilding paste on the pulls and then used AS dark wax.  
The last step was to seal the desk with AS clear wax. 








Such pretty wood! 



I love the wood on the drawers! 







Pretty, but not perfect details 
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21 comments:

  1. MarigeneSeptember 11, 2015 at 6:55 AM

    What a gorgeous piece of furniture! How did you repair the desk leg or didn't you? I love the pattern on the drawers. The hardware looks really nice, now that you have toned it down.

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    1. DD's CottageSeptember 13, 2015 at 8:26 AM

      Thank you Marigene-the leg was sturdy but just chewed up so I just painted it.

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  2. BenitaSeptember 11, 2015 at 3:09 PM

    I have a home for it!! Sadly, I am too many miles away! ;-( It is just gorgeous and you did a great job! I love the arrangement on top also!!

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    1. DD's CottageSeptember 13, 2015 at 8:27 AM

      Thank you Benita-it would be nice to live closer to each other!

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  3. Rose LSeptember 11, 2015 at 3:42 PM

    You definitely improved this piece. Not sure I would have taken it on!

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    1. DD's CottageSeptember 13, 2015 at 8:27 AM

      Thank you Rose-some of my favorite pieces are the ones no one wants and just need some major TLC!

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2015 at 3:52 PM

    Wow, such an amazing makeover Darielle. I love this desk! :) Julie

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    1. DD's CottageSeptember 13, 2015 at 8:28 AM

      Thank you Julie-I am very happy with he end result!

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  5. ℳartina @ Northern NestingSeptember 11, 2015 at 4:37 PM

    Love love love!! Darrielle you find the prettiest pieces!!

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    1. DD's CottageSeptember 13, 2015 at 8:28 AM

      Thank you Martina-I am good at spotting pieces wit potential that no one wants!

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  6. JunkchiccottageSeptember 11, 2015 at 6:16 PM

    Darrielle another beautiful re love. I think the wood is so pretty so I am glad you left some of the wood and did not paint it. I like what you did with the hardware too. Very nice.
    Kris

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    1. DD's CottageSeptember 13, 2015 at 8:29 AM

      Thank you Kris-the wood is so pretty now and the hardware is much better!

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  7. Linda@Coastal CharmSeptember 12, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    Lovin' the look of this makeover (the two tone look is my favorite).

    Blessings,
    Linda

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    1. DD's CottageSeptember 13, 2015 at 8:29 AM

      Thank you Linda-I love when I can restore the wood!

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  8. Toprak ve ahşapSeptember 12, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    gorgeus

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  9. Marie-Interior FrugalistaSeptember 12, 2015 at 1:40 PM

    What a beautiful makeover Darrielle! Smart choice keeping that beautiful wood on the drop and drawer fronts natural. I love how you distressed this piece too. I'm sure it won't be long before it finds a new home!

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    1. DD's CottageSeptember 13, 2015 at 8:30 AM

      Thank you Marie-If wood is old and beautiful I like to keep it when I can!

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  10. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresSeptember 17, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    It's gorgeous, and I really like those handles. The light paint really makes the wood pop! I'm sure it won't take long to find a new home. Will you be bringing it to Mes Amis this weekend? Thanks for sharing at VIParty.

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2015 at 7:53 PM

    Another stunning makeover! I love the natural wood with the shabby paint! Well done and beautifully staged!

    Smiles!
    Terry

    http://thecuratorscollection.wordpress.com

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  12. Christy @ 11 Magnolia LaneSeptember 23, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    I love the contrast of the dark and painted wood--those drawer fronts are lovely. Thanks for sharing it with our readers at the Pretty Preppy Party!

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