Today’s project is an unusual twist on a reclaimed wood desk. I don’t know about you, but when I think of rustic, reclaimed wood furniture I think of piece with a ton of texture, but that’s really hard to work with and not all that practical for creating furniture with. BUT this has to be the easiest reclaimed wood desk EVER. Wait until you see this one…
Here’s what I started with. I bought this desk not at all because it was my style, but because it was a solid piece with straight lines that I could envision taking on a completely different look. I knew with a bit of creativity, this piece could have some great character.
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After the wood plank wall I installed a few weeks ago, I had just enough wood left to cover the drawer fronts. I also thought it would be fun to use some new metallic paint for the case of the desk, as an interesting contrast to the rustic wood. This new Metallic Moonshine paint from Dixie Belle comes in some really great colors, including this one – Steel Magnolia – it’s a perfect mix between silver and gold – almost champagne. I knew using this metallic shade would help this piece go with anything else we chose in my son’s room.
I’m going to jump to the video on this one, because honestly – I didn’t take photos of this project. Blogger fail (I know!) but instead of photos, you get a video! Check out the process.
So my son’s room is a wrap, with a planked wood wall, a new headboard, painted walls, and a little closet organization – we did it!
These planks are the “natural” reclaimed wood planks from Weekend Walls. Use code ROOTSANDWALLS for 10% off your order!
Thinking outside the box brought this desk out of the 70’s and right back into style – reclaimed wood furniture the easy way!
Until next time,
Jenni
I love how this desk turned out! I have a similar wood desk that I plan to redo for my craft area. I’d really enjoy the metallic finish on it. We’ll see! Thanks for sharing your great ideas!
Yes, the metallic was a beautiful finish! You are welcome, thank you for reading!!
Reallllllly nice !!!! I do find this inspiring. 😉
Oh good!
That desk is fantastic, your son is very lucky to have a very creative mother!
Thank you! He likes his desk, and *usually* likes that I am creative 😉
Oh my gosh, you are crazy good at what to do with ugly ducklings! I had the same exact desk I got off the side of the road! Same ugly pulls too! Unfortunately, it got left out in the rain and eventually got trashed. (But I did save some of the drawers!)
Another beautiful transformation!
Ah, thanks so much! Those drawers should come in handy for something!