Painting An Old Wood Desk Antique White: a house log

Jen’s desk makeover had us doing a double take. At first we did not believe it was the same piece! Here is her letter:

I enjoy your journal and get so much inspiration from it. I saw you lately featured a beautifully made-over dresser so I thought I’d send you my made-over desk. Who does not enjoy a before and after, right? I used primer and then simply regular satin paint (for walls) from my local Hands-on store (called B&Q – I am in England) in Antique White. Hope you enjoy the makeover as much as I do! You can check out more pics and details on my journal. Cheers! -Jen

Jen’s lovely furniture fix-up proves that paint, sandpaper, stain, and new hardware can add up to a charmingly distressed piece that looks timeworn and lovely yet oh so current (thanks to the gleaming hardware and the rich stained top). Thanks so much for sending the pictures our way Jen! What do you folks think? Does not this make you wanna whip out your paint brushes? Hooray for Hands-on furniture makeovers.