I hope everyone is enjoying the first day of 2011! I HAVE ALREADY BLOWN MY DIET ON THE FIRST DAY, OH WELL THERE'S ALWAYS TOMORROW. I wanted to share this desk makeover with you. I don't know what in the world I did with the before shots, I am thinking maybe I took them without my SIM card?!It was your classic finish that had been unfortunately abused. I love the curves and style of this desk and I thought she would be gorgeous in red. I used my favorite shade of red which is Valspar Berry, then I glazed with my Asphaltum antiquing glaze {also by Valspar}.
I just love a glossy finish on red pieces~
I thought the original hardware was great!
I lined the drawers with this gorgeous fabric I purchased for recovering my kitchen chairs. It is called Covington Wilmington Multi. I purchased it
here for $12.80 a yard. That's an awesome price considering
Calico Corners is selling the same fabric for $24.99! Check out this gorgeous chair they feature on their website in this fabric~
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| Calico Corners |
I am feeling some serious fabric love!
Here is a pic of one of my kitchen chairs, not nearly so impressive but I love it just the same!
Happy New Years
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43 comments:
You AMAZE me with the number of pieces you can crank out! Seriously, I must know...how do you get so much accomplished, girl?
The desk looks fabulous! The original hardware is awesome. I love how the glaze looks on the red ~ so pretty!
I'm impressed that you reupholstered your chairs. Yours are every bit as lovely as the C.C one!
Have a wonderful New Year. I cannot wait to see what you come up with next!!! :)
I agree with Kim, you sure do bang out your furniture redos super fast! And they always look fantastic. Happy New Year to you. Oh and I have piece I'm working on that I'm copying off you~thanks for being so inspiring!
oh i love it in red, and the drawers are the best surprise!
wow...what a beautiful desk! you did a great job.
Chrissie...this is awesome! Such a statement piece!
HAPPY NEW YEAR! I see you're off to a fast and furious start! Gorgeous desk!
That is gorgeous! I love the fabric in the drawers, too!! I hope you link it up to the 2011 1st Project Party!
Amy
As always you did a fab job! It looks great, love the fabric detail in the drawers, the perfect touch!
The desk turned out beautiful! Great red! I also really love that fabric. Nice touch to the drawers and your chair is fun! I am going to try my first attempt at reupholstering something this week. Happy New Year to you, Chrissie!
The desk is fabulous! I refinished the exact same one for my daughter in silver. I also LOVE that fabric. I will check out the link you posted.
What a great piece. You're right the lines are fantastic. I love the fabric you found, too. Re: Your previous post, my goodness, girl, you are one dynamo--wonderful color choices.
those pieces turned out beautiful!
I love that desk! I've been looking for a great one to replace my very ordinary desk.. You did an amazing job. and don't get me started on that fabric ;)
Love the desk but that fabric is amazing!!! Great job!!
This is so good. Love, love, love the drawer liner.
Hi Chrissie!
I ADORE this red desk....so sweet. It turned out great. The fabric is FABULOUS also. I've been feeling like I want to line some of the yucky drawers I run across. Do you just measure, cut, and use spray adhesive? I've gotta do more of that on my pieces.
Happy New Year to you. It's been so nice having you as a follower in 2010. Can't wait to get more and more inspiration from your great blog.
Best in 2011,
Cori
Chrissie this is just spectacular! I have been checking out your previous posts and you are very talented. I love love love your work! Your pieces have so much character.
I have been dying to paint something of mine red and I was thinking of a storage bench seat I have had sitting around. I would really appreciate your advice. It's the first picture in my most recent post. I told my Mum that I wanted to paint it red but she looked at me like I was strange :( I was also going to put a nice fabric on the lid.
Anyhoo, I would love it if you could take a look and tell me your thoughts?
I hope you had a terrific Christmas and New Year.
Megs :)
Love this desk...the color rocks!!! Also love the fabric and such an awesome deal you got on it.
Blessings,
Linda
That is gorgeous! Red's my favorite color so I might be a little bias. The knobs are great too. What a nice touch to line the drawers with fun fabric. Great job, Chrissie!
Love this desk! Red is one of my very favorite colors. I know my house doesn't reflect it but I have a red door :) You did a fabulous job and I can see why you were in Fabric Love! Gorgeous!
Have a great week! xx
I could think of so many uses for that red desk. Just lovely.
Wow, the red is simply beautiful. And that fabric is the perfect touch! Great job!
Hi Chrissy, thank you for the nice comment on my blog, wow you really are a hard worker and so talented with your collections! Red's my favorite color too. I just picked up some fabric myself at GoodWill, it's similar to some Anthropology patterns. I'm learning to sew, so we'll see how it goes ;) now following your lovely blog, tami
You had me at red!
Wow Chrissie! You are right...That piece was screaming for red. And the interior drawers...to die for! I love funky vibrant prints like that. Of course it reminds me of Anthropologie....
And that chair....I want it!
By the way, did I tell you I love it! LOL!!
Take care,
Lisa
That's gorgeous, love the hardware AND the fabric inside the drawers. Do you know where you'll use it? Great job!
Thanks for stopping by :)
Chrissie, This is GORGEOUS!! I am amazed by all of your projects..holy crap! Thank you so much for linking up! I am so in love with this desk and all the added detail with the fabric! Thanks for sharing, made my day!
Tasha
www.dotdotdotthis.blogspot.com
I am totally one of your followers now, I am excited to see what you do next!!
An awesome piece to begin with and now it's spectacular! I too love that fabric.
GORGEOUS!!! I love red furniture and this one is just beyond beautiful! =) what a statement piece!
xoXOxo
Jenn @ Peas & Crayons
The desk is gorgeous!! And I LOVE that fabric!!! :)
That desk would make me happy to look at every day!!! And I love the fabric lined drawers - I have a similar fabric from Pottery Barn in my house. So fun and cheerful!
This is gorgeous! And I love the little pop of color inside the drawers, what a fun element!
you did a great job on that desk! I love how you lined the drawers with that fabric! Its beautiful and that Calico Corners chair is GORGEOUS! I was just stopping by to check out your blog & thank you for the comment you left on my Resale Shop Re-do. I truly appreciate the feedback! It was nice meeting you! Looks like you do great work!
Chrissie...have you ever done a tutorial on how you like drawers so perfectly? I would love to know!
i love a bit of red and the fabric is just right!
Hi Chrissie, Your red desk is so beautiful! I would like to invite you to link up to my new blog party, Masterpiece Monday, at my blog, Boogieboard Cottage. The link will be up until the 9th. I hope you can join in the fun!
Happy New year!
Mary
Awesome make-over! And, red isn't even one of my favorite colors, you are converting me. :) That fabric is to-die for -lucky you!
Oh! MY! It's beautiful! I love the color and the curves.
Alrighty, your gonna be my inspiration here. I am about to do another piece of furniture. It is a dresser to be turned into a buffet. I have been afraid to do the red, but after seeing yours, I am going for it. Be looking for a post in the next week or two.
I love the red. I will be doing some furniture painting soon but don't think red will work in my living room. I will try to be a little adventurous with color though, thanks for the inspiration.
WOW! I am such a sucker for anything red. This is FABULOUS! I NEED that fabric!!!! Thanks for sharing where you got it. I am going to feature this tomorrow.
O my gosh I love this red desk! And the fabric is to die for!
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