The Ultimate Guide to Painting a Roll Top Desk Like A Pro Interested in painting a roll top desk but don't know where to stop? Here are my best tips & tricks for a successful roll top desk makeover. Roll-top desks are such classy statement pieces in any home. It’s so rare to find one
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Well, I'm happy to finally be finished this project! I started it last spring just before I started feeling icky with my pregnancy. I worked at it s-l-o-w-l-y for awhile then ceased altogether. Until last week. I had a burst of energy and decided it's time to get this project DONE! I had bought this vintage age roll top desk from Craigslist with the intention of giving it a few updates and reselling it. So, it's now for sale if you know someone in Northwest Ohio looking for a good solid desk. :) The people that were selling it had cats (read there was cat hair all over it) and it was their daughter's desk. It was good and solid but dirty and not pretty. They lived in a very small house and were getting a piano for their daughter so the desk had to go to make room for the piano. Here are some pictures of it "Before": And here it is after I added some cute little bun feet, changed the drawer pulls, painted it with Annie Sloan chalk paint (old white), and waxed it. I think it's 100% improved. You notice I didn't paint all the cubbies.... I was too lazy. :) I thought about just removing that part of it but there's just something I like about having it for organization. It was in good shape, unlike the top and the work surface. So, I just left it as it was. And I think it looks ok this way. The insides of the drawers were kinda marked up and ugly so I lined them with some pretty damask scrapbook paper. I didn't like the big 'blocky' drawer pulls so I found these pretty, vintage knobs with back plates on eBay. They were white so I gave them a coat of oil-rubbed bronze spray paint. I think they're much better. And here are some other shots 'just because'. In this picture you can see how I did the feet. First I added a board that was 1" larger than the bottom of the desk on 3 sides and screwed it down. Like this: These two pictures are shown with the desk upside down. Sorry, this is a really poor shot but it's the only one I have like this. Then I put cove (I think that's what it's called) moulding around it on the ledge I created. For the feet, I just bought bun feet and mounting plates from Menards. Screw the plates to the bottom of the desk and then screw the feet into the mounting plate. I didn't take any progress shots (they're boring anyway). And because I like side by side comparisons here's the before and after again: So there it is. Hopefully it will find a new home soon. Linking to: Between Naps on the Porch's Metamorphosis Monday Coastal Charm's Nifty Thrifty Tuesday My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia's Tuesday's Treasures Savvy Southern Style's Wow Us Wednesday DIY by Design's Winter Blues Wednesday Chatty Chics' Wild Wednesday Beneath My Heart's Best DIY Projects of February Miss Mustard Seed's Furniture Feature Friday
This is an old beat up roll-top desk that I bought at a garage sale last summer for $5. I just couldn't pass it up at that price. Other then being beat up a bit…
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You might remember Lauren’s style from her bedroom before and after; she turned a kind of boring bedroom into an exciting nautical and rustic-themed retreat. Well she’s back on a smaller scale, infusing some serious fun into an inherited desk from the in-laws. From Lauren: This past summer, I made over a roll-top desk we inherited from my in-laws…and it’s my new favorite project!
You might remember Lauren’s style from her bedroom before and after; she turned a kind of boring bedroom into an exciting nautical and rustic-themed retreat. Well she’s back on a smaller scale, infusing some serious fun into an inherited desk from the in-laws. From Lauren: This past summer, I made over a roll-top desk we inherited from my in-laws…and it’s my new favorite project!
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I love furniture, no doubt about that. But I do have a special crush on hutches and secretary desks. Actually anything that can unfold itself to me, open up and show the inside. There is just something to it..... This is an 80`s (possibly even 70`s) secretary desk. It was tiered and a little worn down. But nothing I knew I couldnt fix. When I first saw it, I knew the knobs had to go first thing. Well, that wasnt going to be very easy, because they were plugged in with wooden dowels and glued ALOT! I used every trick in the book to get them off. Finally, they went. Heres a few before pictures... See how rough the finish had become? But the wood was still so beautyfull, so I knew I wanted to keep some of the wood finish. I just had to give its old shine back. Allso, after seeing Jamie over at Andersons & Grant with her amazing two-toned rolled top desk in black, I instantly knew what I wanted the end results to be! I used Miss Mustard Seeds Typewriter for this job. I just lovet the matt, chalky finish on it. I sanded to top with machine, then I stained it. Everything that wasnt painted in black, got a few layers with hempseed oil. I have allways wanted to try MMS hemseed oil, but I havent gotten my hands on it yet, so I actually dared to try a hempseed oil from a regular health product store. And it worked like a charm! (but still want to try MMS`s...) I just love the effect on the rolled top! I sanded quite a bit to bring out the gold-like oak. Instead of waxing, I used the hempseed oil on it. All the pull handles were replaced with these golden knobs. They are just the perfect crown on this jewel. I sanded quite a bit all around the edges of the desk, to make it look more vintage. I can just imagine sitting here, writing hand-written letters on old, yellowed paper with an ink pen. Hopefully someone else will allso se the nostalgic charm in this old, renewed rolled top desk. Shared over at Amaze Me Monday Five Star Frou Frou Home Sweet Home Feathered Nest Friday Share your style linkpary
Happy weekend, friends. And better yet, happy summer! You know what that means… school’s out… …the grills are heating up… …and in between those thrilling summer thunderstorms… …the beach is calling your name! Well, when the seasons change, I like to do a little event here at The Thinking Closet called The Reader Showcase. What’s it...
First things first, a ginormous thank you for all of the kind and generous words everyone shared over our Roll-Top Desk Makeover. It definitely made it worth the countless hours of painting, painting, and more painting. I think my favorite comment of the day on Tuesday was Melissa’s because it made me laugh (and I love to laugh): You have...
The Ultimate Guide to Painting a Roll Top Desk Like A Pro Interested in painting a roll top desk but don't know where to stop? Here are my best tips & tricks for a successful roll top desk makeover. Roll-top desks are such classy statement pieces in any home. It’s so rare to find one
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Disclosure - This post contains affiliate links that I may earn a small commission on with no additional cost to you. I typically don’t consider myself “farmhouse” decorator, but I won’t lie - I love Joanna Gaines as much as the next gal. We added shiplap to our sunroom, so it feels like parts of
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Paint is amazing stuff. It covers a multitude of sins, and the right colors transform a surface from beat-up to practically new. Other people look at beautiful wood and think it’s a shame to …
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You might remember Lauren’s style from her bedroom before and after; she turned a kind of boring bedroom into an exciting nautical and rustic-themed retreat. Well she’s back on a smaller scale, infusing some serious fun into an inherited desk from the in-laws. From Lauren: This past summer, I made over a roll-top desk we inherited from my in-laws…and it’s my new favorite project!
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Disclosure - This post contains affiliate links that I may earn a small commission on with no additional cost to you. I typically don’t consider myself “farmhouse” decorator, but I won’t lie - I love Joanna Gaines as much as the next gal. We added shiplap to our sunroom, so it feels like parts of
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SOLD!!! Do not purchase. This listing is here to show you an example of previous work and ideas for custom work Made with lots of love. This is a very large, antique, newly refinished, roll top desk. The desk has been painted in layers of gray & highlighted with gold. Finally this desk has been sealed from top to bottom with minwax matt polish finish. The desk has stained wood stain drawer faces. The middle drawer is a cubby that opens with antique, patina rusted hinges. This funky & very OLD, antique desk has been beautifully refinished with tons of understated detailing. This rustic, vintage desk & does have imperfections, (such as its top middle drawer having been converted into a cubby,) which add to its charm. This is a very unique, one of a kind piece done with lots of time & attention to detail. Measures - Desk Height - 44” top to bottom Width - 32” Depth - 25” I DON’T ACCEPT RETURNS, EXCHANGES OR CANCELLATIONS Please note that furniture piece id vintage. Vintage items will show signs of age and character and may not be perfect. Due to the nature of my pieces, all sales are final. Please ask as many questions and request as many photos as you need to in order to feel comfortable before purchasing. To keep up with new designs and pieces, follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/redesign.foryou?igshid=1j7hfw3wckoo3
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I just love unique pieces. . .ones that you don't see everyday. This sweet little thing caught my eye the second I saw her. . . Well, this is actually what she looked like, but the cute little bun feet, cubby holes, and overall character stole my heart. . .I knew she was something special :) We're getting things ready for the Gardner Village Farmers Market, which opens in just a few short weeks. . .and I think I'll bring this with me. She'll make a great addition to our space. You can read all about the Farmer's Market here. I also loved this feature with the pull out, which we decided to keep in its original form for a nice contrast. . . I know she'll make some little gal happy :)
Happy weekend, friends. And better yet, happy summer! You know what that means… school’s out… …the grills are heating up… …and in between those thrilling summer thunderstorms… …the beach is calling your name! Well, when the seasons change, I like to do a little event here at The Thinking Closet called The Reader Showcase. What’s it...
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Bernhard Pedersen Danish Style Mid Century Rosewood Roll Top Desk The desk measures: 35.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 38.25 inches high When you purchase a piece we carefully clean and prepare it for shipping. If during re-inspection we discover a door or drawer isn’t functioning properly, find watermarks and visible scratches with color loss (usually on the top surface) or veneer chips, our Master Restorer Wally carefully restores the surfaces using tried and true restoration techniques with the original colors and finishes used by the manufacturer (the same way it was made) so you get an original MCM piece without the disappointment of bad refinishing or undisclosed hidden problems. We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as possible. We do not photoshop out blemishes. In almost all cases, the photos were taken before any work is done improving the piece, therefore the piece you get is often even better looking than it was in the photos. In some situations when we get the exact same piece back in stock that we've had before, we will use photos from a previous shoot. In these situations, the piece you get will be in the same (or better) condition than the photos. We know how hard it is to purchase all the mid century furniture you need from multiple sources in different parts of the country and get them restored to your liking and shipped to your door at the same time, so we try to make all this as painless and worry-free as possible. We keep you fully informed throughout the whole process - because we want you to be happy with your purchase and tell everyone how easy it is to buy real mid century modern furniture online without throwing their money away. less
