Using a round table desk in my home office.
USING A DINING ROOM TABLE AS A DESK?
I had some serious reservations about all this, as previously discussed. So much so, I turned to Pinterest to see if a “normal” person, I use this term lightly, even does this.
I should have typed into The Google….’ Do normal people use free round tables as desks?’
All kidding aside, I wanted to see the functionality of a table as a desk. It’s not about tradition here…at all. I’m all sorts of quirky.
Well, I ended up saying YES TO THE DESK…round table desk that is!
So let’s get a few things out of the way first~
- I painted a free piece of wood furniture that had some damage to it. If you are an anti-painter, now is your chance to duck out.
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ORIGINAL DESK IDEA
My original design board had a great desk, but it wasn’t really where I thought I should spend money right now. When the free table came into play, I thought….. why not?
Here’s what I did to update and camouflage some of the imperfections…..
DESK PAINTING SUPPLIES
- Valspar Chalky Paint in Trousseau (If you can’t get to a local Lowe’s, here is an alternative.)
- Limewash
- Sanding Sponge
- Paint Brush (this type works well for nooks and crannies)
- Sponge Paint Brush
* Chalk paint goes a long way. I used about 1/8 of a can on this project.
Painting My Round Table Desk
- I lightly sanded the table with a sanding sponge.
- With a paintbrush, I applied thin coats of the chalk paint on the bottom section of the table.
- The top limewash was applied with a sponge brush (3 coats total). Follow instructions on the container.
Because I am still contemplating if I want to use an antique glaze to the edges, I haven’t used a top coat yet, but probably will.
AND NOW I WANT TO LIMEWASH ALL THINGS!!!!!!!!!!
I put my “new to me” chair (you can read about that transformation here) and I think I’m in business….really!
Next up, shelves…..see you next week.
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Never heard of lime wash, but I like the finish. It has a nice rustic look to it. I think it’s perfectly normal to use a round table as a desk. You can “zone” your table surface for various purposes and different phases of your work — even creating different work stations. Then, just move your chair around to the next work station when you change tasks.
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Oh, I am loving the limewash (all things limewash). I’m so glad I am not too off base with this option 🙂
Looks great!! Love the color combo. It’s so very you! And btw, I like working on round tables so I hope your experience is good, too. I found I stayed more organized because I didn’t have a left and right flank to stack up with clutter. Fingers crossed for you! XO Susie from The Chelsea Project
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Susie, I am hoping so too. We shall see. 🙂
This turned out awesome! Love the finish on the top and the gorgeous colour you painted on the legs! My dad has always sworn by having round tables as a desk! He said it makes things flow better, so I hope that is the case for you!
Thank you for sharing your fabulous project with us for Waste Not Wednesday! Pinned 🙂
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Sam, Thanks so much for stopping by! I am hoping your Dad is right 🙂
Oh! That table is EVERYTHING! I love love love it! I’ve been scouring our online classifieds for a similar one for our living room – but no such luck yet. Good luck in the final push to the finish 🙂
Erin, I was pretty excited to have it for free that’s for sure! Hope you find one soon!
I love that you are using a table. We have a table here that I’ve considered using as a desk just because I do not want to get rid of it and it has no other purpose or space in our new house. Love, love the lime wash. I want to do that too! It looks fabulous with your turquoise base color.
Stacey, Thanks so much. I’m doing a lot work at it now, even though the room isn’t done and so far so good. 🙂 And yes to limewash!!
Great job! It turned out so pretty & I love the color you chose!!
Kellie, That is so sweet. Thank you. It was inexpensive so that always helps 🙂