The Ugly Brown Desk
40March 14, 2016 by Terry
Quite sometime ago we received this ugly dated brown desk as a hand me down from my uncle. It has been sitting in my eldest daughter’s bedroom patiently waiting for it’s turn to get pretty. It has been the elephant in the room for a year now so it was time to get on it!
What finally inspired me to get on it was that I had purchased a new paint gun that I was dying to try out. I sprayed this piece with leftover white and grey paint painting only the drawer fronts in white. The hardware was sprayed with silver metallic paint and then the entire piece sealed with varathane. (also sprayed on with the paint gun)
I applied vintage numbers to the front of each drawer using transfer gel.
I think it turned out rather fresh looking and my daughter is no longer complaining about “that ugly brown desk”!
With Spring just around the corner, I picked up some hyacinth bulbs at the market last weekend. I placed them in this ceramic container with some wet moss for now but I do have other plans for them soon ;) They are sooo pretty even without the blooms yet.
If you missed last week’s Making Broken Beautiful you can view it HERE.
This week I would like to invite you all to link up some spring inspiration as it will be the first party of spring!
See you back here for Thursday’s party! I can’t wait!
Smiles!
Terry
Sharing this desk at:
The Curators Collection 
This is an awesome transformation. It doesn’t look like the same desk. I bet your daughter loves it in her room now.
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I have to be honest… if I wasn’t excited to try out the new spray gun it would probably still be sitting there looking homely. I’m pleased it turned out so cute and with very little hassle! Thank you for popping by! I hope you have a great week!
Smiles!
Terry
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this came out great! so fresh and clean looking. You have even made flowers that havent bloomed yet look good!! :)
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Awe thank you! You are sweet! It’s one of those projects I procrastinated on as it really isn’t my style and it wasn’t speaking to me at all! Now I’m happy to have given it a little ‘cute”! Thank you for popping in! I hope you have a great week!
Smiles!
Terry
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GREAT job–luv the addition of the numbers!
Catherine
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Thank you Catherine! I hope you have a great week!
Smiles!
Terry
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Such a great job Terry!! So fresh and clean… I love the no. graphic on the drawers. Really smart!
Hope you’re having a good week so far!
Maxine
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Thank you for your sweet comments Maxine! I hope you have a great week as well!
Smiles!
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Wow!! I’m so copying this one day… What a wonderful transformation.
:) Patricia.
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You are sweet to say so Patricia! I hope you have a great day!
Smiles!
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Terry, awesome job on the desk makeover!! I like the color combination and vintage numbers on the drawer fronts!!
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Thank you so much! I think the numbers give it the detail it needed. I hope you have a great day!
Smiles!
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Wow, that’s quite the from drab to fab transformation Terry – nice work! I bet you’re relieved to finally have this piece done.
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Thank you Marie! It’s one less thing nagging on me that’s for sure ;) ! I hope you are having a good week!
Smiles!
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What a HUGE difference paint makes! Not ugly any more!
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It really does doesn’t it? I am still amazed every time I apply paint to a piece that the transformation is so great! I hope you have a great day!
Smiles!
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You did a great job on this, Terry! The gray and white combo looks so fresh and clean. I’m sure your daughter is just thrilled! Take care, Cynthia
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Thank you Cynthia! No more whining over the ugly brown desk now! Whew! ;) I hope you have a great week!
Smiles!
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Terry this looks so good! I’ve never used gel transfers before but you’ve totally made me want to try it now. You’re always so creative! Hugs, CoCo
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You are sweet for saying so CoCo! I hope you have a great week!
Smiles!
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You always out-do your self! you have found your niche. I love all your furniture pieces.. Thanks for sharing this at dream create and inspire… will add this to my pinterest page..stop by and say hello! ..http://www.simplenaturedecorblog.com
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You are so sweet! I thank you for your high compliments! I will most certainly be dropping in to say Hello! Happy Easter!
Smiles!
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Wow Terry, what a pretty transformation! Featured at Be Inspired this morning. Thanks so much for sharing!
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Thank you so much! I’m honored! Thank you for your kind words and for hosting this inspiration filled party!
Have a great week!
Smiles!
Terry
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Wow! What a transformation! Thank you for sharing at Dream. Create. Inspire. Link! I always love seeing your posts! You have a great eye! Pinning!
Cat
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Thank you so much! I hope you have a great day!
Smiles!
Terry
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Adorbs!
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Thanks friend! You are too! … oh! you meant the desk…
Smiles!
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Wow! We’ve redone several dumpster dive pieces for our home, but I won’t have even seen the potential in that desk lol. Looks gorgeous!
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Thank you for the sweet comment! Dumpster dive pieces are the best aren’t they? I don’t know why but they make for the best makeovers! I hope you have a great day!
Smiles!
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