Painted secretary

A classic look for a classic beauty! Enjoyed in the family since 1937, this drop front secretary desk was ready for a timeless makeover. Her badly worn finish was cleaned, sanded, repaired and prepped for paint! We sprayed layers of silky smooth General Finishes Black Poly in Satin on her exterior, carefully sanding between layers for a flawless look and feel! We completmented her exterior with a creamy Antique White Milk Paint interior. We topped her off with a layer of Pre-Cat Laquer in…

Update a secretary desk with chalk paint and decoupage paper! I'm sharing all the steps to achieve a brand new custom look!

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…

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

This ONE-OF-A-KIND Vintage Chippendale Style Mahogany Secretary/Bookcase is now available from Renew Home Accents. This vintage piece is made from solid Mahogany and has been completely refinished. We hand painted the piece in a timeless black and refinished the wood drawer faces and window trim for a stunning two-tone design. It features original hardware, beautifully carved legs and trim, and an abundance of storage.

In this post I share how to refinish a secretary desk and refinished into an updated one of a kind relevant piece for today's lifestyle.

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…

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

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!

Secretary Desk Makeover

A blog about refinishing vintage and antique furniture to fit into today's modern lifestyles and decor. Located in Southern California.

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 Winthr...

I found this secretary at a garage sale for $45. I debated about painting it but in the end, the paint won! I used Chalk Paint(R) by Annie Sloan in Duck Egg Blu…

This vintage secretary desk makes a perfect addition to any home for storage and style. However, this one needed an update with paint.

How to turn a quality peice of furniture into a modern decor staple with this Outstanding Secretary Desk Makeover.

My finished piece I have been wanting to give new life to an old piece of furniture that I got from my grandma years ago. It’s surface had marks and mars from being moved several times and the usua…