Ok… so I know I already updated a secretary for a child, because I thought it was sized just right, but this one spoke to me in a different way so I knew it would be a perfect piece for the foyer! A nice place to throw all of that mail and your keys and then shut the door so you don’t have to see it! I had the piece a while before I could decide what I wanted to do with it… and of course because I was busy getting ready for Lucketts I didn’t take the time to get a before shot! However, the piece was in excellent condition and made out of solid Tiger Oak, it was just a little plain for my taste..
The AFTER
I personally think it’s a STUNNER now! Aren’t those legs sexy?
It is painted in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Emperor’s Silk… perfect on Oak… and I slightly distressed, waxed and buffed it.
I left most of the original hardware, but replaced the wood knobs with crystal ones!
I left the inside unpainted for additional contrast… and a little bit of laziness on my part..
What do you think? I love to read your comments!
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Until next time!
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I love it and the color is striking.
Cynthia
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Gorgeous! I have an oak secretary that I want to paint and have been thinking about Antibes. Now I wonder about the red????
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Beautiful! I have a can of red paint, and looking for something to use it on. Can’t wait till I find the right piece!
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Looks fantastic and I love the contrast.
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Very nice, the color is super and it does have sexy legs!
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Love the color and the legs!! I would have left the inside unpainted too:)
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how fun is that red?!? and i love that you can see the graining through it.
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Oh I so love the red, how fun and such a beautiful desk. Great piece. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
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Susan, Great piece! Nicely done!! Shelly Andrade
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Hi Susan,
I love this! I did a similar one and gave it to my niece because of the size too! I think the contrast from inside looks perfect!
Visiting form POWW!
Rita 🙂
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