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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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Rustic Wood Bread Box in Warm White


I recently sourced 2 bread boxes at a local thrift store. Bread boxes are very popular sellers for me but I never have any on hand as they sell right away. 


This one was spoken for even before I posted it as the first gal on the list called it.


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After our consulting session she went with the same warm white as this roll top bread box I did awhile back sans a stencil.

Step one scrub every inch of the bread box inside and out with warm soapy water and sprayed on Simple Green cleaner.  I like to use a scrub brush to get in all the nooks and crannies, rinse well and let dry completely.


Fusion Mineral Paint in plaster ; a soft warm white was brushed on in two coats on all sides. When all was dry, the entire bread box was sponge sanded to smooth the paint and distress the edges.


To add an aged look to the edges, Fusion Mineral Paint's ageing wax was brushed on and buffed in.


 The customers accent kitchen color was turquoise so I surprised her by adding a removable liner to the inside. I love this option because it adds some fun to the piece (there are many patterns and colors) and makes clean  up much easier PLUS it can be easily changed when needed. Just measure the area, mark on the contact liner, cut, peel and press in place.










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