The roll-top desk is time-proven classic, but what’s the harm in updating one to look more modern? None! Absolutely no harm at all. Other than the fact that I bet Lauren shed real tears by the time she was done with hers, because painting three colors on this desk had to have taken F-O-R-E-V-E-R.
“Lindsey,” you are thinking, “you are sleep deprived again. This is simply a white desk.”
No, no my homeslices. I mean yes. I am sleep deprived. But no, look closely, the desk is both white and gray.
“Oh yeah, that is super cute stuff,” you are probably thinking, “And look at the little bulletin board! I’ll bet she stenciled that herself.” (She did). “I like how she changed the handles out.” (Me too!)
“But wait. You said THREE colors.”
Boom! Oh, the cuteness and the misery. That had to have taken so long. But it looks so great. From the comfort of my own chair, I’d say it was well worth it. See more (like the stenciled side of the desk!) from Lauren at The Thinking Closet.







9 Comments
Lauren @ The Thinking Closet
August 12, 2014 at 3:07 PMPart of the biggest gift of being featured here on your site is reading your stellar write-up. Seriously. Girl, you have THE BEST writer’s voice, and it keeps us coming back for more. I bet you tell the best stories at bedtime to those kiddos of yours…. Thanks again for the feature, Lindsey. And for enrapturing even me with your wonderful story about that 3-colored desk….
Lindsey @ Better After
August 13, 2014 at 10:58 AMAwww, you are too sweet Lauren! Thanks for sharing your talents with me!!
Seamstress
August 12, 2014 at 3:36 PMI was really bored this afternoon…so really appreciated you posting this desk makeover…It’s so much prettier than its old oaky self. Wait, am I allowed to say that? Around here “oaky” is not a very nice word.
Missey
August 12, 2014 at 6:11 PMI never imagined a day would come when I would say, “Wow, that rolltop desk is really chic.” But that day HAPPENED! TODAY! I can only imagine the work that went into it, but rest assured, Lauren, it shines through all three colors. That’s a beauty!
LeeAnn
August 12, 2014 at 7:57 PMThat is stunning! I love the colors.
G
August 12, 2014 at 8:17 PMHysterical intro-thanks for my evening chuckle 🙂 Nice makeover too
Meg K
August 13, 2014 at 5:21 AMLOVE, LOVE, Love, this!!! 🙂
Kim from Milwaukee
August 13, 2014 at 9:44 AMYes, what they ^^^^^ all said!!! I love it! Oh, to have the courage to paint oak…She nailed it!
Dee
August 14, 2014 at 12:20 AMI rarely comment but love reading every one of your posts. I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate what you do.
This desk looks AMAZING!