Wednesday, September 28, 2011

From Work Table to Work Table

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Here it is in the basement.  It was probably used as a workshop table for over 30 years by the previous owner’s husband before he passed away.
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Now the basement work table is an office work table and part of the design reveal that will be happening soon.
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I love the idea of using a rustic farm table as an office desk.  And then it dawned on me from the help of my husband that we had one in the basement.
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I think my biggest fear was getting it up the narrow stairs and the doorway that angles at the top.  It did it by myself.  With lots of sweat, grunting, a little anger and lots of praying (okay, maybe a lot of grumpiness too). 
 
I painted layers of bright white, dark gray, gold and a coppery clay color.
Moved the table (yuck)
Distressed
Wiped with walnut stain to age
 
 
 
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9 comments:

  1. i love the look of this one, rachael! weathered and chic and just right as opposed to the weathered and dirty before!

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  2. Oh goodness this is beautiful! I LOVE IT!
    I'd love it if you linked this up to projectqueen.org
    I'm a new follower.

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  3. It's beautiful. Love the idea of using it as a work table.

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  4. This is gorgeous! I adore the rustic look. Love the way it turned out! I wish I had one in my basement :o) Your style is incredible, following now so I can see this room revealed!

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  5. Wow, GORGEOUS finish!! Found you through Miss Mustard Seed and now following you:)

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  6. Hi Rachael! I would like about 5 of these tables to put end to end for a big Thanksgiving feast!

    I just wanted to let you know that I have awarded you the "Versatile Blogger" award! Here is the link:

    http://www.turnstylevogue.com/2011/10/versatile-blogger-lafavorites.html

    Please pass it on.

    Shari
    turnstylevogue.com

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