November, we're so glad to see you!

How 'bout we start the month out with some inspiring Before & After

projects?  And, by projects, I mean desk transformations.

From a vanity to a desk:

Miss Mustard Seed

And how clever to use an antique piano stool in place of a chair.

Who would have thought that a bare stripped-down computer

desk could be so lovely?  Love the 'D' peeping out from below.

I'm going to show you this next project in stages:

#1 - the inspiration

#2 - what he had to work with:

#3  The results:

Scott Design

Great desk and work space!

This 'school marm' desk was given a vintage treatment:

Reclaim-ologists

I especially like that they refurbished the chair to match the desk.

Nate and Taylor are a darling military couple who own Dear Olympia,

a painted furniture revival business in Oahu, Hawaii.  Here is just

one example of their talented transformations:

Dear Olympia

Most of you know that I'm ga-ga over MidCentury Modern and

rarely do I like to see a vintage piece 'contemporary-ized' but,

these next two projects are both thumbs up:

Before                                                                   After

                   

Home Jelly

Apprentice Extrovert

Who would have thought that this Queen Anne desk could be improved?

Lindsey Mercer

What do you think about this Harlequin treatment:

Before

After

Diane Huntley

It's definitely different - I like it!

It's hard to envision that a simple desk could be

transformed into such a charming piece:

Before

After

A Strange and Lovely Ride

Uncomplicated and so elegant!

Who says you have to start with a damaged old desk?  The one,

below, came from ikea and was perfectly functional if a bit plain:

Timber and Lace

A simple spray paint treatment later and it's sophisticated and console-worthy.

Today's last project is truly ingenious.  See if you
can spot the surprise element in the 'after' photo:

The surprise element?  Laminate flooring for the desk top!

How to Nest for Less

Pure genius!  Visit Erin at How to Nest for Less and take a look

at the tutorial for this project.  I'm envious of her amazing office, aren't you?

Sadly, we bid adieu to October . . . . .

but, enjoy your first weekend of November!