Painting a secretary desk

This Secretary "Cottage" Desk Makeover is all about bringing that cozy cottage farmhouse look to your home with a light and airy feel.

A classic look for a classic beauty! Enjoyed in the family since 1937, this drop front secretary desk was ready for a timeless makeover. Her badly worn finish was cleaned, sanded, repaired and prepped for paint! We sprayed layers of silky smooth General Finishes Black Poly in Satin on her exterior, carefully sanding between layers for a flawless look and feel! We completmented her exterior with a creamy Antique White Milk Paint interior. We topped her off with a layer of Pre-Cat Laquer in…

Secretary Desk Makeover w/ Duck Egg Blue & 3 Different Colored Waxes for depth and dimension! (Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan)

I painted this secretary desk in Duck Egg blue. I use it everyday and really like it as my new office space. It is a Governor Winthro...

Secretary Desk Makeover

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I always wonder when we Americans think we are painting our furniture to look authentically French, are we? I guess I won't have the answer until I get over there and see for myself. Until then, here are some examples in Country French magazine that I like. French painted finishes~ The round table has gilded highlights on a grey paint job. The bergere chair has a white washed or limed finish. I love the look of both of them, especially when they are put together! I got ideas of how I wanted…

Be inspired by this secretary desk makeover! Secretaries are often overlooked gems, but you won't look at them the same after you see this!

A Fresh New Look for a Secretary Desk - I've refinished quite a few secretary desks in the past year. Each one has had its own challenges, and in the end, rewar

This stenciled secretary desk turned out so sweet! Using stencils is a fantastic way to add a decorative touch to any furniture makeover!