Before
We have had this desk in our storage for about six months. It was time. Time for a makeover!
After
This desk turned out to be
a-mazing.
It is chunky yet the extended legs provide a delicate feature.
The backside of the desk has some nice beadboard features.
I think I mentioned I was an eyeing another typewriter.
And her she is in all of her greyness!
I needed grey.
I think she is lovely.
We added a nice contrast with the new white and brushed silver knobs and pulls.
This desk has nice features on both the front side and the back side. That is always something to watch for when picking a desk.
The two bottom drawers fully extend which provides for additional storage way in the back.
And the three top drawers have bottoms that are planked wood. I cannot think of a better vintage flair.
I sure wish I had a craft room / home office to put this in. But oh shucks I do not.
It is Super Bowl 2011 tomorrow.
Enjoy!
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We have had this desk in our storage for about six months. It was time. Time for a makeover!After
This desk turned out to bea-mazing.
It is chunky yet the extended legs provide a delicate feature.
The backside of the desk has some nice beadboard features.
I think I mentioned I was an eyeing another typewriter.And her she is in all of her greyness!
I needed grey.
I think she is lovely.
We added a nice contrast with the new white and brushed silver knobs and pulls.
This desk has nice features on both the front side and the back side. That is always something to watch for when picking a desk.
The two bottom drawers fully extend which provides for additional storage way in the back.
And the three top drawers have bottoms that are planked wood. I cannot think of a better vintage flair.
I sure wish I had a craft room / home office to put this in. But oh shucks I do not.It is Super Bowl 2011 tomorrow.
We will be partying at my folks with good eats and delicious treats
and
kids running all over the place.
Enjoy!
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How I wish I lived near you! I love that desk!!!!
ReplyDeleteIf you lived in Arizona that desk would be mine! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Di
That is a BEAUTIFUL desk!!! The transformation is lovely!
ReplyDeleteIt is so stately and yummy. LOve it! Have a great Super Bowl Sunday!
ReplyDeleteThat is one big beautiful desk! Love those curvy legs!
ReplyDeletelove it!
ReplyDeleteAw...Melanie- I KNEW that was going to be beautiful and you did not disappoint. I love it...love it...did I say I loved it? I think I told you that I learned to type on one of those Royal typewriters...all the letters were covered with blank caps so you had to learn to type of memorization. To this day, I am a good typist-in spite of being my teacher's NOT PET. I was a thorn in her side-cuz I was always making the kids laugh...and I was her star typist...she hated me-lol The feeling was mutual. Hugs- Diana
ReplyDeleteit's too bad you can't keep it for your own office- it's sooo nice! love the hardware you used!
ReplyDeleteperfection! I love it!
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful lines and such a unique piece! I love the hardware you chose, too! xo shaunna :)
ReplyDeleteYou're not going to put her in your new office? She'd look SO GOOD in there!
ReplyDeleteYour Marie desk is beautiful and I like the back as well as the front! Very pretty. Great hardware and love the typewriter, too.
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS my friend!!! It turned out so beautiful and it is just a great desk in every way! I love the front and the back like you said, it is nice to have that feature for more options in a room. I hope you enjoy your super bowl party and I hope that all is still going well at work!! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece; gorgeous little vignette!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
Sue @ Beach Bungalow
xo
Lovely! Just lovely!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I love the antiqued black color with the typewriter on top. Very nice job!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out beautiful!! It's so chunky...I love it! :)
ReplyDeletewow, this turned out fantastic. Be sure to stop over at my blog for a giveaway.
ReplyDeleteWow! That is incredible! I have serious desk envy!
ReplyDeleteHello Pottery Barn Melanie! You exceed my expectations every time...
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Lisa
Melanie,
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful! Great job. It is so exciting to give those old pieces a new life.
What a transformation! Looks great! I love the old typewriter!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job on that desk and I love the old typewriter!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Love this desk...it came out gorgeous - well done!
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Happy Valentine's Day!
That typewriter is so dang cool! But that desk is even more cool!
ReplyDeleteWould you be willing to share some secrets? I have a desk that needs a makeover. I have done one in the past but I don't think I really know what I'm doing. The one I have is pine I think with an orangish finish. I'm wondering if I need to strip it down in order to paint it, or if I just need to do some light sanding? Also what type of paint do you usually use? Oil,latex, other? and what finish for furniture. Do you brush it on? If so what type of brush? Thanks so much for any tips you might share. Virginia. dps625@msn.com
ReplyDeleteLove the shabby sanded black finish on this stunning desk makeover. I am currently redoing my massive steel desk and work area to look less daunting and more organized and friendly. Love your work!
ReplyDeleteThis desk turned out just lovely. I have a similar desk that was my grandpa's that I've been planning to paint black ... this gets me excited about it. :)
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This piece really inspired me, I think it is gorgeous! I mentioned you in my last blog post, I hope you don't mind :)
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prettyuniquefurniture@blogspot.com
So beautiful! I wish I had room for it.
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI just love old typewriters!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely makeover. Love the distressed finish!
ReplyDeleteGreat job refinishing and even better photos. It's not easy getting black yo look that good in photography. Just love the look of distressed black furniture. On Black I prefer more distressing like yours. Keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteKristy @ 4 the love of WOOD
This desk turned out beautiful and looks wonderful in the space. I am amazed at how close in shape it is to the desk that I posted about recently...called Adventures of A Desk. Check it out.
ReplyDeleteFound you over at Donna's, love what you did with the desk. I an your newest follower, look forward to checking out your blog. have a great weekend.
ReplyDeletePattie
great job on the desk hard to imagine it is the same piece ;). so got a vintage typewriter at a thrift store $2.50.so where do you get the ribbon ?
ReplyDeletethe desk looks so much more expensive now compared to its woody state. I love all the details you did, just the right amount of distressing.
ReplyDeletei love how that looks in black! i love the way you staged it too!
ReplyDeleteso striking! It looks perfect!
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ReplyDeleteI love the desk and the black paint!
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Mike & Melanie-
ReplyDeleteWhat a great transformation! I soooo want to find a desk like that to do the same.
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DaNita
Beautiful desk. You did an amazing job with the transformation.
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