Comments on: before & after: barb’s desk

By: Rachel H.

Rachel H. — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:53:28 +0000

Amazing, that looks like a $2k item at a really beautiful store. Good for her!

By: bluemoss

bluemoss — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:53:33 +0000

love love love it!!!!

By: Martha

Martha — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 06:07:06 +0000

I am so happy to see matte black paint- it makes the project look so much better than a goopy shiny finish. The trend of painting wood furniture has definitely trended towards high-gloss, which I think makes the pieces look contrived and trendy. Instead, by sticking with a classic color in a satin finish, this desk looks great now but will also age gracefully.

By: knack

knack — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:43:46 +0000

Thank you, thank you, thank you everyone! I’m blushing ……..

This piece is actually black paint in a satin finish with a papered top. There is a slight rub back on the edges of the drawers to let some of the natural wood come through.

I really think black is the best over a dark wood finish … the combination is always this beautiful chestnut look.

By: lnm

lnm — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:21:20 +0000

This is really beautiful. After seeing a couple of painted desks on ds recently I’ve decided to go this route and save myself the expense of buying something new that I am not all that excited about anyway.

By: stefanie

stefanie — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:40:15 +0000

Very nice! I would love to know how you painted the wood, I love the effect that turned out. I’m also curious about the top. What is that? Paint? Paper? How did you do that?

By: styleosophy

styleosophy — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:27:07 +0000

TIGHT!!! Love the color combo, the styling. That lamp is gorgeous too.