Repurposed Secretary Desk
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Upgrade your home office desk with a pop of color and a layer of gold! This upcycled piece of furniture is the perfect DIY project for turning your work space into an place that inspires and motivates your work day.
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Other Things You'll Need

  • 2 thrifted cabinets
  • 1"x 4" pine
  • ¾" plywood
  • Drywall screws
  • Gold hardware
  • Soft cloth

Instructions

  1. Build the sides for the cabinets from the 1”x 4 planks of wood.  Make the shelf from the ¾” plywood and add at the bottom.
  2. Basecoat cabinets only with Elegant Teal.  Allow to dry.
  3. Paint the insides of the cabinet with Treasure Gold.
  4. Once the paint has dried, add the Clear Wax.
  5. Buff the wax with the soft cloth.
  6. Add new hardware.