When I brought this antique replica roll top desk home, my youngest daughter called it for her birthday gift. She chose a creamy white exterior and her favorite mint for the interior. With these choices in mind I selected
Fusion Mineral paint in Champlain and Laurentien.
but before color could be added I took the entire piece apart to make repairs and scrub well.
once dry, I reassembled the bottom and started applying the color with 2 coats of
Fusion Mineral paint champlain on all the exterior all sides including the under edge - I think it gives a more finished look
the same thing with the inside pieces with the minty laurentien green from
Fusion Mineral paint with all hardware removed and cleaned then applied after 2 coats and distressing the edges
In keeping with the vintage look I wanted to add depth to the warm white paint so chose
Homestead House dark wax in espresso, shown below on the roll top you can see how it adds depth and dimension and age too.
then all was reassembled and here it is
the original velvet lining is a darker teal, perfect right?
side view shows the espresso wax shadows
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Looks like a LOT of work, but it turned out great. I really like the soft aqua blue on the inside with the white on the outside. Nice job!
ReplyDeletethank you, a labor of love for my girl for sure ;)
DeleteGreat makeover!
ReplyDeletethank you
DeleteLove this. Pinned. Thanks for sharing at To Grandmas House We Go.
ReplyDeleteThis piece is sooo much better painted! Love how you painted the cubbies the aqua, but oh, what a pain to brush paint! I would have wanted to spray those-you are a patient lady!
ReplyDeletethank you, it actually was much easier taking it all apart to paint ;)
DeleteThis piece is sooo much better painted! Love how you painted the cubbies the aqua, but oh, what a pain to brush paint! I would have wanted to spray those-you are a patient lady!
ReplyDeleteI love these little rolltop desks, perfect solution to store your laptop and tablets all tidy and neat. I'm still deciding on what color to redo mine in, your combo looks great I adore aqua. Nice Job and thanks for sharing your project at Fridays Furniture Fix!
ReplyDeletethank Brenda ;)
DeleteFeaturing this tonight on the To Grandmas House We Go Link Party. Have a great week.
ReplyDeletethanks for the honor, appreciate it!
DeleteThank you so much for sharing this at the Farmhouse Friday link party! Shared and pinned! :)
ReplyDeleteMe again! :) Just wanted to let you know this will be featured tomorrow at the Farmhouse Friday link party #3!
ReplyDeletevery honored, thank you@@
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