Desks with hutches on top are a great invention. I found this one at a yard sale and at first I passed it up because I really did not need another big project. Then, I kept thinking about this piece later in the afternoon, so I sent Mr. Rubbish back to the sale to see if the desk was still there and to try to negotiate a better price than they offered me. He accomplished both goals!
I was not crazy about the desk portion of this two-piece ensemble. I think the dated drawer pulls were detracting from this desk's potential beauty.
The half clover shapes on the top are what I really loved about this piece.
I wanted a two-toned finish, so I painted the outer part of the desk and hutch with the same grey, custom mixed, Chalk Paint color I used on the cane back dining chairs. I painted the inside of the hutch with Old White Chalk Paint.
For the drawer hardware, I wanted to keep it simple while complementing the clover arches on the top of the hutch. I ordered inexpensive bin pulls from Ebay that had the same screw width as the existing hardware, for easy installation and no re-drilling of holes.
I painted and distressed the bin pulls to match the rest of the desk.
I love that this desk is both functional and beautiful now. Couldn't everybody use a desk with a hutch somewhere in their house?
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34 comments:
I just love it - and would definitely love to have one of them at home!!!
Perfect color choices ( as usual )
Hugs,
Suzan
That is so pretty! I never cease to be amazed at the difference paint makes, throw in some new hardware, and it is like a completely new piece. Love it, you did a fabulous job. Glad you sent hubby back to get it!
Amanda - this is the desk I've been looking for all my life (ok not ALL my life but for the last month anyway!) I love the detail on the hutch and it would look perfect in my dining room/office.....*sigh*. You really did a fabulous job of restoring it back to life!
Peggy @ The Painted Pear
Love it's good "bones" and the colors are fabulous! I can always use another desk in my house!
Gorgeous! LOVE it!
Gorgeous Finish.
Great job, I like the colors you chose.
Cynthia
You certainly found potential here. Love the transformation. I have a hutch and a desk in black...
As usual, I want it! It's perfect!
LOVE how these two pieces turned out...especially the gray outside and white interior!
It appears in the top picture that the desk may have had a "laminate" top...is that the case. I have yet to try the ASCP on laminate although I have been told it can be done.
This is really a pretty transformation to your hutch and desk! I have one upstairs that I've had since my college days, and it hasn't really changed much since then. You've given me some ideas for a cute way to revamp it at some point in the future. (Of course, I've got 2 bookcases, a coffee table, another table and 4 chairs to get to first!) Have a wonderful weekend!
This is such a pretty set. I love the two tone color. Great job!
Deborah
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