Oh it’s a glorious day!
Our family room transformation is coming along great and along with that space we are also transitioning our formal dining room into our home office/craft space. I am so excited to share with you our DIY desk {coffee table turned office desk} makeover!
You can view the initial post on how we made over our $20 coffee table and console table Craigslist finds HERE and see more posts about this overall transformation here….
We recently turned our former coffee table into our office desk for two reasons. 1) The coffee table was too large to fit in between our sectional and 2) I didn’t want to get rid of the table, so my Hubby and I came up with the idea to make it my office desk. Perfect!
Here is a look at what the coffee table looked like when we purchased it {used}
Pretty bad eh?
Here she is after some light sanding, primer, and a couple coats of nest feathers paint {this is a special mix of paint we have around here from a lady who owned a cute shabby chic store and had a color made called nest feathers cream….I LOVE IT!!}
We purchased an old farmhouse table off of Craigslist for $15 that was in really bad shape but the legs were awesome! All we needed were the legs.
Better but now the whole desk needed a good painting
Ah much better!
We love the way she turned out!
What do you think? Could you see yourself working from this desk?
I find it makes paying bills a little more easier now…wink wink
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It turned out great! I love the idea of reusing what you had and I never would have thought of using legs from another table!
Thanks, Jennifer! Glad you stopped by! You know, my Hubby was actually the one who mentioned it to me and I had to think about it for a sec and then realized he was brilliant!
LOVE the after! Those legs look good- can’t even tell they were separate pieces!!
Thank you!!!
Great idea, and it looks awesome! Putting the higher legs on the coffee table is genius!
Thanks, Julia! I appreciate you stopping by!
WHat a great idea! Just saw your picture on Sugar Bee… looks fantastic
Thank you, Catherine! Glad to have you here
Such a genius idea. I will remember this one!
Thanks, Terry! Yes, pin it in Pinterest to keep it within arms reach
That’s what I do anyways heheh! Thanks so much for stopping in to say hello!
Thank you, ladies!! I am excited to put some finishing touches on my new desk and finish up my “office” area. Thanks for stopping by to say hi
Hi Jennifer: What a fantastic idea–I really like this desk! It has a nice, roomy surface perfect for working and accessorizing. Very pretty.
Thanks, Athena! I appreciate you stopping by! Yes, I tend to make a mess when I work, do projects…well all the time, so the desk allows me enough space to do this without having to pile onto the floor.
found you on Sugarbee… awesome redo on the desk!! I have to say I L.O.V.E. the wire jar holder!
Thank you! Oh gosh the wire jar was such an awesome find at a local antique swap. I grabbed it right up..I think it was $5. I think it’s an old milk jar crate. Thanks for saying hi
Looks so good! I totally want one now!
Thanks, Jamie! I totally recommend getting/making one!
I found your site by your link on organizeyourstuffnow.com. GREAT Idea!
Sandra from http://www.simpleispretty.com
Thank you, Sandra! I am excited you stopped by….I am headed over to your site now! Cheers!
This is gorgeous!
Would love of you came by to share it at my pary which is happening now!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Thanks, Stacey! I missed your party that week but I am headed over to check it out this week. I look forward to checking out your blog
What a great idea that you didn’t get rid of stuff but instead found a way to use it! It looks wonderful!
Thank you! I really like to upcycle whenever possible…it is becoming the new “norm” in our house.
Great idea! You would never know that it wasn’t intended to be a table. You did a great job painting it, too!
I featured you on my blog today. http://www.laughterandgrace.com/fabulous-five-5/
Thanks, Jennifer! I really appreciate the feature and am happy you stopped by to say hi!
Love it! I created my desk doing the same thing… taking a freebie craigslist coffee table ad making it into a desk. I’m featuring you this weekend at the Power of Paint Party Spotlight.
Thank you, Maryann! I am so excited you featured this project, thank you!!! I love your ideas and blog and am happy you took some time out to come say hi over at my little blog
Have a great week!
Now that is thinking outside the box! To have the vision to know that the farmhouse table would be become a desk married with a coffee table is so darn smart. I bet the old legs from the coffee table could be used for a DIY bench. Great job!
Great idea, great redo!
Thank you!!
What a neat idea! It looks wonderful!
Looks great! Awesome idea! I love that paint color too. I’d love for you to share this at my blog party, Twirl & Take a Bow at http://www.houseontheway.com. It would be a great addition!
Leslie
The desk turned out great. Thank you for linking to the Home Decor and Organizing Link Party. I’m featuring it today and I pinned it to my link party pin board.
I could totally see myself working at this desk. It’s bright and welcoming (love the use of the mason jars!). And, since it used to be an oversized coffee table – it must be bigger than most desks. I love extra room!
What a great Idea to just change out the legs! It turned out great and I love the distressing you did!
-Peggy
Lovely! Can’t wait to look around on your blog!
Great idea!! Stopping by from The Girl Creative!
Jessica
http://www.prairiegirltosouthernbelle.blogspot.com
It looks great!! The legs look like they were meant for it and you did a great job with the finishing. Why can I never find those amazing deals on craigslist?? lol!
Thanks, Jenn!! You know my biggest advice for using Craigslist is when you are on the hunt for something search the site every day and even a couple times a day. One time I found the electric fireplace and hutch I had been searching for for years all in the same night. You never know what is going to pop up! Thanks for saying hi…I hope to keep in touch! Cheers!
Nice update! Love the paint too.
Sarah
Thanks, Sarah! I appreciate you stopping by
I love it! Y’all are so creative!
Thanks, Alison! I miss you!
I would love it if you’d link this up to The Pinterest Project!
http://adayinthelifeofamomandawife.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-pinterest-project-linky-party-5.html
Thanks, Melissa! I appreciate the invite and will come over and link up. Thanks!
what a great idea! i think i had that same coffee (got it for free). also, i’m having major sectional envy right now, lol.
Thank you! Haha yes, the sectional is probably one of my most favorite pieces of furniture in our home. We purchased it at Macy’s last Winter…they may still have it!
I definitely can see myself working from a desk painted with nest feather cream. There is a lesson for everybody here. If you saw a furniture that has the perfect shape, but unfitting color, just buy it and grab some nice complementing paint color.
Christine
Office Furniture in Miami
Thanks, Christine! I just love the cream color we used and recommend it to anyone…especially when distressing the piece. it is amazing what a little paint can do to….well, to just about anything!
Great project–looks fantastic!
Thank you!!
Your desk (and room!) looks beautiful! What a clever idea with the legs, love it! I’ve got this linked to my DIY desks roundup post too today, for inspiration!
Thanks, Heather!! I appreciate the link up…I will come over and check it out! Cheers!
Looks beautiful!! Did you use anything to seal/protect the paint? I recently painted my desk white, and I’m not sure what to use to protect the paint that won’t alter the color. Again, amazing job!
Love Always,
Liz
http://www.love-grows-wild.blogspot.com
Thanks, Liz! I used polyurethane but I wish we wouldn’t have because as you are familiar it yellowed the finish. On my upcoming projects, I plan to use wax {probably Annie Sloan} to seal the paint and wood. Thanks for stopping by.
p.s. I love your ideas and blog! Cheers!
Fantastic idea! That was a great way to salvage a lovely piece…
Thank you!!
Great idea! I love using furniture that you already have but thinking outside of the box on where to use it next! Fantastic job….. Love the end result. Sharing with all my fans today on FB.
Thanks so much, Beckie! I really appreciate the shout out and for you stopping by to say hi! I love your ideas and blog!!
Turned out great! I really love the little jars you have sitting on the desk. I suppose you could put pencils and odd things in those. Love the finished look!
Thanks, Kala! Yes, I have my desk accessories in them now and love it! It’s a pretty way to display them opposed to other things I’ve used in the past. Thanks for stopping by
I love that French Country look of the distressed white paint. This is an awesome DIY project that looks really fun and manageable. Thanks so much for the inspiration.
Thanks, Phillip! I am glad you like the project. Yes, I think it is a pretty easy project to complete…just make sure to use the right supplies and it should turn out fantastic!