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From Dated to Designer: The Secretary Desk Refresh

This transformation takes a dated, two-tone secretary desk and turns it into a sophisticated, modern statement piece. By trading the aged pink and cream for a uniform, soft neutral, the beautiful French provincial lines of the piece truly get to shine. From Dated to Designer: The Secretary Desk Refresh This project is a perfect example of how a monochromatic color palette can completely change the "vibe" of furniture. The original piece had a charming silhouette, but the mismatched pink and cream finish felt a bit scattered. The Transformation Details: The Palette: We moved away from the high-contrast two-tone look and opted for a cool, soft gray . This single-color approach streamlines the desk's appearance, making it look more expensive and cohesive. The Hardware: We kept the original crystal-style knobs . Against the new gray finish, they sparkle much more effectively, adding a touch of "jewelry" to the finished piece. The Features: The hutch’s intricate ...
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Farmhouse White Bread Box


This slatted wood bread box had seen better days until it received its farmhouse makeover.


After a good scrubbing I painted 2 coats of House & Canvas's angora white.


This paint color is such a pretty warm white, see it on this end table, sweet watch chest, and a bit on this laundry room sign.

When dry I lightly sanded it all and minimally distressed the edges.


House & Canvas is a chalk like paint that needs to be sealed. I chose Fusion Mineral Paint's clear wax over all the surfaces.

I was trying to decide if dark wax (left) or leave plain (right) was best, dark wax won.


Fusion Mineral Paint's ageing wax was added to the edges for an aged look.



The verdict was split as to add words or a stencil in my Facebook poll so I will leave it for a bit and see what the buyer would like.


The farmhouse style look; what would you add if anything?



the back was finished as well

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