I purchased this small desk from Ikea years ago to use in our previous apartment. Once we moved into our home, we didn't have a use for it. My intentions were to donate it, but instead it just sat in the garage for years!
Last weekend, as I was cleaning out the garage, I spotted my little desk and I knew exactly how I would use it!
After updating my laundry room, I was pleased with the results, although the room was lacking counter space. I gave my desk a makeover to help solve that problem. I used leftover paint from the laundry room walls and fabric from my stash.
For a quick fix, I used Stitch Witchery to hem the cover.
I used a tension rod to attach the cover to the inside of the desk. I added a second rod for additional storage after seeing this idea on Pinterest.
Best of all, this makeover didn't cost a thing!
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37 comments:
Now you know I'm feeling this...that is so creative. There is so much stuff I have gotten rid of that I could have possibly repurposed. Next time I won't be so hasty:)
First off LOVE Ikea...And love what you did with the desk.... have a good rest of the day
Pattie
Ok, so this is perfect. I love the tension rod for hanging all the sprays. Such a great idea!!
That is amazing! I love it when the light goes on in my head and a new idea comes. This is really cute and I am sure adds to the beauty of that room..way to go! ;D
Fantastic! I love a makeover that costs nothing and yours is so very cute.
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Very nice Brandi. Beautiful fabric and paint.
Yep, definitely cool. Great idea :)
Nice job on the desk! The fabric is really pretty too, well done!
Hi saw you on link party. I am now following you via google and pinterest. Love your post, I too saw the handy tension rod idea on Pinterest, I haven't got round to doing it yet but it is on my to do list! Karima x www.karimascrafts.com
That is a fabulous transformation! I love the idea!
You know I love FREE. The is a great idea. I need to find a way to hide my printer in my living room/office and I think your desk makeover is the perfect solution.
Now THAT was a great idea!!! And it was a free project?! Can't beat that! Love it:)
Fantastic idea! and looks adorable too! I love to re-purpose items. I completed a kitchen island from free cabinets recently. Check them out if you like on trulieuniquelife.blogspot.com
I like this idea I love to repurpose old furnitures as well. I am about to convert a old French style desk with drawers into a baby changing table. The little drawers wil perfectly store diapers, wasclothes etc. Thanks for sharing!
How cute and I love the fabric and the rod inside is genius!! It looks really great in your room!!
xoxox
Adoro suas soluções, sempre tão criativas... no meu país a gente reaproveita tão pouco ou erroneamente, estou aprendendo tanto com você... você nem imagina quanto, Brandi!!! Ficou muito funcional sua mesa que virou balcão de apoio... bravo! Beijinhos
I love it!! sooo stinking cute. I have that rod idea "pinned" also! lol
I follow you on pinterest! :)
Tana
That is a great idea Brandi, and you cant do better than free!
I love it Brandi!! So much so that I think you have inspired a weekend project for me!!
I'm loving your blog girly!
Absolutely wonderful, Brandi! I love it!
That's a clever idea & it looks great too!
Great idea! And I have the same Ikea desk down in my basement!
Susan
It turned out very well! Awesome!
That is so cute and great inspiration for those of us who don't have much creative vision. Thanks!
OMG our Ikea just opened here this week. There wasn't one in the state. I LOVE THEM!! And this is a great way to dress up some of their stuff, thanks! Would love to have you link to my party this weekend too! http://designergarden.blogspot.com/2011/07/vip-party-21.html
Nice idea and great way you hid things under the curtain.
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Honey
Genius!! I love it! The best part is that it makes that little area more functional. I would have never guessed there were laundry necessities under there! Have a great weekend!
Kelle
xoxo
yea1 love it and you didn't have to spend and $. Hugs
Wow, that is some brilliant stuff right there. The fact that it was free? perfect!
This is fabulous, Brandi! You must have that total sense of accomplishment high. Love it. Thanks for sharing.
Finally back from summer vacation and had to come see what you were up to ...
LOVE your desk make over! I love projects like this that come together with stuff on hand (and I'm crushing on the fabric from your curtain - so cute!)
I think I just got rid of that desk last year. Damn! m.
So smart! I love it! ~JamieS
Can't believe that's the same piece of furniture! Great work!
Found you via Serenity Now. :)
Smart idea .
Regards from Sweden.
What a great idea!
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