The Energy House Showhouse that I recently completed provided me with a fun opportunity to give new life to some not-so-new pieces.
One such piece…this Queen Anne desk circa 1985.
I knew this old desk had great potential. Just look at those great cabriole legs. It was a little beat up but that was nothing a fresh coat of paint couldn’t remedy.
For all of the Energy House painting projects I chose Sherwin-Williams’ Harmony interior acrylic latex. Harmony paint is low odor and is safe for the environment. It even has anti-microbial properties.
To pair up with the desk, I found this lovely, curvy vintage chair at a local antique mall that was a great candidate for a makeover.
As you can see, the result was stunning. I used the same aqua paint from the channel back chairs on the desk chair and went a bit bolder on the desk. The chair’s seat was reupholstered with a remnant trellis-patterned fabric. Can’t you just imagine sitting here and writing letters the old fashioned way?
More Energy House features soon…
its genius!
That is simply gorgeous. I didn’t see the name of the paint color. I’d love to know what it’s called.
It’s truly amazing what a simple coat of paint can do.
I love the color. Very clever! Some of my favorite finds are from tj maxx with a can of spray paint! ( for fun not clients though!!)
I am a HUGE fan of paint. The right color can change the face of just about anything. What amuses me is how scared some people are to take a desk like you have here and paint it at all…some people just cannot handle painting “wood” a color!!!
this inspires me to find a great old piece of furniture and make it over! It looks great and the color is so fresh and fun!
Why are you so talented? Absolutely gorgeous Tobi!! Come do my house!!
I love the aqua and orange combination. I’m getting ready to paint an old Henredon buffet that I found at Goodwill.
Such an ordinary desk turned fabulous! What a facelift!
I love this transformation Tobi! There are so many great deals at local antique shops. It is amazing what a good can of paint can do to just about anything! Great color combination too!
Beautiful colors! I’m usually drawn to neutral colors, but this combination is very pretty.
Absolutely dreamy! I love the color/fabric combo…just dying to see more! Thanks for the peek!
Hey Tobi,
The room looks great! Love the desk and chair! I have a couple of pieces I need painted. Who did the work for you? Just curious!
Thanks so much!
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COULD YOU PLEASE TELL US THE NAME OF THE COLOR? I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR JUST THE RIGHT TURQUOISE! THANKS
I love these pictures! Who is the artist?
Wow! I’d seen the ‘after’ photos (in fact, it’s why I subscribed to your blog) – but never the before until just now. And it makes me even happier to see such loveliness accomplished with No-VOC paint, wahoo!
I have been searching for this exact paint color, PLEASE someone tell me what the name of this color is and how it was finished so perfect. Did you use a gloss or satin finish or paint a clear coat?. I want to do my desk and side table in this color finish. email me at secret513@aol.com. thank you, would like to start this project as soon as possible.