Mens Valet in Grey

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 ...

What better way to get Dad organized for Father's Day then getting him a custom painted mens valet?

This handsome wood valet was custom called in classic grey for Father's Day!

It was all cleaned up well with a good vacuum and scrub.

Then painted 2 coats of little lamb from Fusion Mineral Paint

Then distressed to reveal that stained wood underneath.

Fusion has a built in top coat so does NOT require any further steps but to add some further age and dimension, Daddy Vans black wax was hand rubbed all over and wiped back.