Painted secretary desks

Need to know how to upcycle a secretary desk hutch? I've got you covered! I'm sharing how I made the top off of a secretary usable again!

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

Old Secretary Gets a New Chance! - A friend came by one evening with this old secretary in the back of the pick-up. Did I want it?? It was filthy but had no m

As a reminder, here is the pretty little secretary desk that I shared with you guys on Monday. I picked this up at an ‘epic’ garage sale while out driving around in Wisconsin. Just che…

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

Secretary Desk Makeover

Finally, I have a piece of furniture to share with you guys today! I purchased this secretary desk/hutch last fall, as evidenced by the fall colors in the ‘before’ photo which I took ri…

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

Secretary Desk Furniture Makeover - Since this piece already had that rustic, primitive look, milk paint was the obvious choice for me. See it transform here

This dated desk was transformed using the new Silk paint line in a gorgeous true black, Anchor! The newly shined hardware sets it off and wait until you see the interior!

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!

This desk was a little worse for the wear, but mostly dried up and dirty. A little Paris Grey and Old White Chalk Paint can make all things new. A couple of y…

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…

It is finished! Last week I wrote about how a visit to my blog reader prompted an inspiration for me to finally paint my Craigslist Secr...

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

A fresh desk makeover I'm so excited to share this thrifted secretary desk makeover with you. Even though I've been painting furniture for years, it continues to amaze me what a transformation it can make! Right after Christmas, Rob and I went out to a couple of Flea Markets. Of course I have my running

Sweet friends, I am so excited about today's vintage secretary makeover! Before I get right to it, today is also Furniture Fixer Upper day where my friends are also sharing trashy furniture makeovers, so be sure to look for links to their projects at the bottom. I describe this piece in its before state as