I picked up a small secretary/writing desk from Kijiji last week for $70, and painted it in antique white so that it could go to one of our guest bedrooms. Our guests will then have a comfortable desk to write and use their laptops on.
A desk in solid wood with a design like this could easily cost me hundreds of dollars buying it brand new.All it takes is a couple of coats of paint to freshen it up and modernize it. A vintage piece in such great condition is not only economical but environmentally responsible and stylish.
Here is the BEFORE
BEFORE
AFTER in Antique White with Oxidized Pewter Knobs
AFTER
Now all I need is to find a matching chair or bench. I am thinking along the line of French Provincial or shabby chic style. We shall see.
