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The DIY Spot » Blog Archive » Secretarial Update — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 03:35:27 +0000

[...] January, I asked for advice on what to do to update a secretary I had [...]

By: The DIY Spot

The DIY Spot — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:32:44 +0000

Point well taken and I appreciate your input. I am looking for just the right paper or fabric to use. Thanks for stopping by!

By: Miss Mustard Seed

Miss Mustard Seed — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:54:37 +0000

I totally hear you on not wanting to paint good wood, but sometimes it’s ok. Here’s the deal, I think that secretary is gorgeous as is. It would look lovely white, but painted furniture is subject to fads. Rich wood is not. If you really want to paint it, then paint it. It’s your piece. Maybe try adding some pretty scrapbook paper in the back to brighten it up that way before painting it.

By: Danielle @ Transforming Home

Danielle @ Transforming Home — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:08:38 +0000

I would leave it as is. I love wood stained furniture. It is gorgeous – classic. I wish I had one!

Danielle

By: Marigene

Marigene — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:48:48 +0000

What a nice classic piece of furniture that will never go out of style. As much as I love painted furniture, that is one piece I’d leave as is…maybe put some pretty paper behind the shelves and desk portion.

By: karen

karen — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:06:12 +0000

MY first thought was paint it white but I actually love the wood tones and think the piece just needs some colorful accesories. How about retrofitting a message board to the back of the desk part -a pretty graphic fabric & ribbons with some coordinating desk accesories and maybe covering the existing books on the shelves with some bright or rich colored paper or fabric etc…

By: The DIY Spot

The DIY Spot — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:33:20 +0000

Yes, the white paint really transformed her piece. It is beautiful! Definitely have to give this some thought. Thanks for the link.

By: The DIY Spot

The DIY Spot — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:25:47 +0000

Great suggestions! Thanks so much for stopping by.

By: Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:50:36 +0000

Debra at Bungalow blog redid a secretary and she painted it white. It turned out fantastic! Here is a link to a post she did on all of her 2009 projects and the secretary is in there.

http://thebunnysbungalow.blogspot.com/2010/01/projects-2009.html

By: Jenny @ Words On Wendhurst

Jenny @ Words On Wendhurst — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:47:35 +0000

That is a beautiful piece of furniture! So lovely! I think I would add some paper or fabric to the back of the piece, that would be visible through the doors and when you let the front down. Perhaps a pretty cream/pink pattern, or a sunny yellow with brown in the pattern?