Creating a Gorgeous Vintage-Inspired Home Office With Paint!
Are you interested in creating a home office to organize your bills, family paperwork, and just about everything that keeps your family on schedule? And, if you would like this to be done on a budget and beautifully, we are in the same place.
Turquoise Credenza! Pops of color!
This credenza is the After photo. I originally purchased a very well-made wood stained credenza via Craigslist. Total cost was $50. I also purchased inexpensive white photo frames from Ikea to add more interest to this small room.
Craigslist $50 Credenza Purchase!
While the wood tones are attractive, this piece, in its original state, did not work well for my space. I purposed paid a small amount for it so that it could be painted.
Always Prime & Sand!
After a coat of primer and sanding was completed, I applied a high gloss paint in my favorite color, turquoise and repeated it again. I also removed the drawer and door knobs and replaced with gold knobs because I love gold with turquoise.
I also painted the white Ikea frames.
I won't have an Ikea in my area until Fall 2015. I'm so excited. We made a 5 hour trip to our nearest Ikea and picked it up several white photo frames. I decided to paint them a happy apple green as they would be placed over the turquoise credenza.
What do you think? I love how happy this space is and I can get some work done (when it's clean). I have more photos and information on my blog, Chocolate and Sunshine. Hope you have a space to update, too.
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