Orange is one of my favorite colors.
I’ve had this can of ASCP in Barcelona, just waiting for the right piece. I came across this small desk and thought it would be perfect.
I mixed the Barcelona with Pure White to create my perfect orange. And I got busy with this fun desk makeover.
I used sand paper to distress a little here and there, and a new to me waxing technique to tone down the orange. I’ll be sharing more about the technique later.
I wanted the desk to look fresh and fun, not Halloweeny.
You can see how the waxing and distressed areas on the top add interest and depth.
Drawer fronts before the hardware was added.
I think it would look great beside a bed or in a small office or any place that you need a pop of color.
I had a chair with similar lines that I painted off white and added a coordinating fabric. The chair would have looked great painted orange, but I didn’t want to over do it.
Perfect mates, at least I think so 🙂
What do you think? Are you crushin’ on orange like I am??
Sharing at: Miss Mustard Seed, Between Naps on the Porch
Louise says
February 2, 2014 at 12:35 amI love the color, and also the contrast of the white chair with the fabric to tie it together. It’s a great looking little set.
Beth says
October 5, 2013 at 8:58 pmWhere did you get the hardware? I am missing one bail pull just like yours on my desk. I have looked at many online stores but can’t find any.
Debbie says
October 6, 2013 at 2:20 pmHi Beth,
The hardware was on the piece and all there. I hope you find what you’re looking for!
Debbie
Angie says
May 10, 2013 at 2:13 pmOrange is my FAVORITE color too! And such great lines on the desk. Beautiful job.
Christine@DecorumDIYer says
March 18, 2013 at 7:42 amWow! The desk looks amazing! I love the orange color (almost coral) and I have an obsession with faux bamboo, so it is just my style! Thanks for sharing.
Michelle says
March 17, 2013 at 6:50 pmAWESOME color! Love the desk.
Grace says
March 17, 2013 at 5:48 pmLOVE the desk makeover….look forward to a step by step of technique. I so want to learn to do this.
Shari @ Turnstyle Vogue says
February 21, 2013 at 9:42 amYou had me at “crush.” Can you do a Grape Crush as well? (I used to ride my bike four miles to the store to get me a grape or orange crush. LOL It is an awesome transformation and the chair is perfect for it. Just catchin’ up on everything I missed while I was away. You’ve been busy!
Ann says
February 20, 2013 at 9:45 amI love orange! I have a couple campaign desks to do and I am thinking orange for one of them. Orange is great!
Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline says
February 19, 2013 at 11:23 amWhat an awesome makeover ~ I love the color!
Anne@DesignDreams says
February 16, 2013 at 8:25 amSweet job!! love that shade of orange 🙂
malia says
February 15, 2013 at 11:40 pmI think I’d actually look forward to working if I had a desk like that!
DeDe@DesignedDecor says
February 15, 2013 at 4:59 pmI like the colors and the bamboo details of this desk. I really like the fabric you chose for the chair.
Tricia says
February 15, 2013 at 3:45 amThat is the perfect shade of orange. Beautiful transformation!
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says
February 13, 2013 at 10:19 amLove the desk but I am seriously crushing on the chair! Great job!
Becca says
February 12, 2013 at 9:20 pmYou’re like the “furniture whisperer,” Debbie! I’m not kidding … you know how to *talk* to a piece to see what it needs to bring it to life, with this sweet desk being no exception! I love that you left the chair white and coordinated it with the desk by adding such a great, fun fabric to the seat!
Julia @cuckoo4design says
February 12, 2013 at 7:01 amI happen to love that color too. Love the desk!
Helen says
February 12, 2013 at 1:17 amDebbie, I’ve loved orange since the ’70s and it’s even better today. Great job on the desk.
Suzy @ Worthing Court says
February 11, 2013 at 9:27 pmI’m definitely crushing on orange these days, Debbie! The desk turned out fabulous. I really like the white glazing (?) that you added. It suits the desk perfectly.
Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says
February 11, 2013 at 7:49 pmI’m on the hunt for 2 desks for my girls rooms and this would work perfectly!
Love the bamboo trim – another beauty as usual Debbie!
Kelly
Vicky says
February 11, 2013 at 7:50 amI’m smitten 🙂 love the color and the fabric on the chair…..SUPER CUTE!!
Ira Morse says
February 11, 2013 at 1:21 amMe too I love orange, I love the way it turned out your dresser here and really shows off the detail of the dresser.
Deb Owen says
February 10, 2013 at 6:42 pmI do love Orange! This is beautiful, fun, and a truly welcome sight this time of the year!
kirby carespodi says
February 10, 2013 at 4:44 pmIt looks great!
judy h. says
February 10, 2013 at 4:13 pmI would have never, ever considered orange, but this is delightful! It is so refreshing! I’m surprised to see how great orange looks after it has been distressed, and the desk plays so nicely with the chair. Pure creativity!
janet metzger says
February 10, 2013 at 3:43 pmBeautiful…..did you mix some white paint into your wax???? Colored waxes are a great technique!
janet xox
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Janet Olson says
February 10, 2013 at 3:32 pmOrange you glad you did those pieces as you did? Sorry but that old riddle popped into my head. Seriously that chair with that fabric (hope you bought lots, it’s gorgeous) is perfect with that desk.
Janet
Sharon says
February 10, 2013 at 10:36 amI think thats the BOMB!!!!…I love love pops of color im actually working on a piece now thats a REAL POP OF WOW WEE BABY!! Im also on the hunt for a desk or nice table to fix up the Hubbys office. I love the ORANGE!!! Looks Great.
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Cynthia says
February 10, 2013 at 10:24 amYou did a fantastic job on this desk! I don’t really like orange as a general rule but this piece has me rethinking my position!;)
Heidi @ Decor & More says
February 10, 2013 at 9:21 amI’m not a huge orange fan, but this is such a fun pop of color, I may have to rethink. 🙂
xo Heidi
cassie says
February 10, 2013 at 7:50 amlove it!! such a fun color perfect for that style!
debbiedoos says
February 10, 2013 at 12:38 amLoving the orange Debbie..it just looks yummY!
Deneen says
February 9, 2013 at 10:35 pmDebbie I love the color on the desk! The chair adds the perfect finishing touch. The fabric is great!
Heather @ RCHOTX says
February 9, 2013 at 10:10 pmI painted two dressers in Barcelona last year- I love them both!
susan says
February 9, 2013 at 8:25 pmDebbie, that is so fantastic! I love the coordinating on the chair, too! 🙂
Bliss says
February 9, 2013 at 9:17 pmI do like orange, and I like black. And I have a lot of black accents. And you know what happens when you mix orange and black. So I don’t do it after a few “scary” attempts.
Bliss
Linda@Coastal Charm says
February 9, 2013 at 9:10 pmDebbie,
The desk makeover looks outstanding…that is a beautiful shade of orange.
Blessings,
Linda
Virginia @ LiveLoveDIY says
February 9, 2013 at 8:59 pmI LOVE it, Debbie! The fabric choice totally makes the whole desk look amazing! Plus, as a TN girl, I always love orange! Nice work! xo
Kim@todayismysome-day says
February 9, 2013 at 8:26 pmLooks fabulous! I bought some orange paint when I did my Halloween chair, but unfortunately was in a hurry and got semi-gloss. Ick! So, it’s no good for something like a cool desk like this. I really like that you toned it down just enough, but it’s still fun and cool! The chair is perfect too!
ashlea says
February 9, 2013 at 8:16 pmLove that color. I was wondering what shade and brand of paint. Awesome piece & I think the color perfectly matches the style.