Desk Project

I thought I would do a small project while I wait for planting time to come for the garden. As I wait to make sure there won't be a last frost, I figured I could get a quick project in.

I needed piece for my bedroom to serve as a desk and vanity at the same time. Since my room is small I have to make good use of my space. I also don't like clutter so it's a good way to get stuff out of eyesight.

As I went out searching I couldn't seem to find what I needed. I searched craigslist and antique stores but all I could find was computer desks or small antique school desks and giant old desks. Then one day as I was perusing a local thrift store, from a distance, it caught my eye. There it was in the very back next to an old 1980's lacquer headboard and a veneered bookshelf that had seen better days. As I approached I could tell this little desk was in good condition but needed some paint and love. And as i was looking it over, I saw the price...I couldn't resist! It was $20!!!! 

I took the poor sad thing home, took knobs off, patched some holes, sanded, painted and put some more modern knobs on it and presto! I have a new desk/vanity and on a budget. 

BEFORE AND AFTER

As you can see it need some cleaning before I started sanding

Okay, the ugly eighties knobs HAD to go!!

I popped them off and filled the holes with wood filler.
You can get wood filler at your local home improvement store.

After two coats of paint

I painted the inside of the drawers in an aqua for interest

I also added some white paint to the top edges of the drawers
to finish it off nicely. It acts as sort of a frame when you open
them and look down into them.

I added a bigger sized knob, and turned it opposite the others on the
 middle drawer. Since it wasthe different shaped drawer and also the
middle one, it needed something a little different but not so noticeable.
Just a small detail that can give an otherwise basic piece a little interest.

"May you all be Domestic Geniuses!"