After piecing it back together, gluing it and using my handy nail gun, it was once again a solid piece. Then it was time to bring on the wood filler. Once that dried I sanded the heck out of this baby. Then came the satisfying part...the one that makes it all worth it...the paint. I picked a very fun shade of orange that goes along with the retro feel of this piece in a durable semi-gloss sheen. Then I distressed it to give it the feel of its natural age, not to mention that I have a thing for the shabby chic look. Once that was done, I applied a finishing wax to the entire shell except the top where I applied a coat of polyurethane to keep it durable. I also lined the drawers with a black and white liner for a more finished look.
This piece would be perfect for your childs room at homework time or with a mirror hung above it for a vanity, your craft room to store all your needed supplies, your office, an entry way as a welcoming piece to hold your keys, umbrellas and what have you or even as a display in a store. The possibilities are endless.
I LOVE HOW IT TURNED OUT and hope that you do, too!
And now for the details... This desk stands 30 in. tall x 42.5 in. wide x 19.5 in. deep It has 8 dove tailed drawers measuring: 1 - 13.5 deep x 8.75 wide x 12 in. tall 4 - 13.5 deep x 8.75 wide x 5 in. tall 2 - 13.5 deep x 8.75 wide x 2.25 tall 1 - 13.5 deep x 19 wide x 2.25 tall
Hope you're having a good one ~Kell
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