Shabby Chic Desk Makeover

I am so excited to reveal the updated desk that I showed you a few weeks ago. I can't tell you how much I learned in the process of this makeover.

Here she is before. Not really all that bad, but definitely needed to be brought up to date.

She had a few scratches, but worst of all a formica top. At $18.00 on the last day of an estate sale, I couldn't resist the challenge. She is very solid and has tons of storage.

Here we are after a coat of oil based primer. I used oil based because of the laminate top.

And here she is in all of her glory! I used Kilz Cashmere White on the desk and Krylon Oil Rubbed Bronze on the original hardware. I actually tried some new hardware and it just didn't look right. She is lookin' pretty sassy now! I did some mild distressing.

And tried my hand at the Minwax paste wax in clear.

I am in love with it. It gives the most wonderful finish. It feels silky and smooth.

It takes a little elbow grease, but I think it is much simpler than poly.

A close up of the distressing.

Of course I had to give her a proper chair to match!

Now she is ready to get down to business.

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