Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Ikea Desk Makeover



  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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36 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 26, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    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:)

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  2. UnknownJuly 26, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    First off LOVE Ikea...And love what you did with the desk.... have a good rest of the day

    Pattie

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  3. aggieam01July 26, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Ok, so this is perfect. I love the tension rod for hanging all the sprays. Such a great idea!!

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  4. Julie HarwardJuly 26, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    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

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  5. UnknownJuly 26, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Fantastic! I love a makeover that costs nothing and yours is so very cute.

    Love your blog. Hope that you will have time to come and check mine out too :)

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  6. Rosemary@villabarnesJuly 26, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    Very nice Brandi. Beautiful fabric and paint.

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  7. AnonymousJuly 27, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    Yep, definitely cool. Great idea :)

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  8. AnonymousJuly 27, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Nice job on the desk! The fabric is really pretty too, well done!

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  9. KarimaJuly 27, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    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

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  10. KathyJuly 27, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    That is a fabulous transformation! I love the idea!

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  11. UnknownJuly 27, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    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.

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  12. L.Duncan@Home23DuncanBoysJuly 27, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Now THAT was a great idea!!! And it was a free project?! Can't beat that! Love it:)

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  13. TrulieuniqueJuly 27, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    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

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  14. goodhealthdivaJuly 27, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    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!

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  15. michelleJuly 27, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    How cute and I love the fabric and the rod inside is genius!! It looks really great in your room!!
    xoxox

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  16. Marcia DiasJuly 28, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    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

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  17. Reunion Committee July 28, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    I love it!! sooo stinking cute. I have that rod idea "pinned" also! lol
    I follow you on pinterest! :)
    Tana

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  18. KarenJuly 28, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    That is a great idea Brandi, and you cant do better than free!

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  19. NoelleJuly 29, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    I love it Brandi!! So much so that I think you have inspired a weekend project for me!!

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  20. sylvJuly 29, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    I'm loving your blog girly!

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  21. CandaceJuly 29, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Absolutely wonderful, Brandi! I love it!

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  22. GinaJuly 29, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    That's a clever idea & it looks great too!

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  23. HomeroadJuly 29, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Great idea! And I have the same Ikea desk down in my basement!
    Susan

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  24. House Of AquaJuly 30, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    It turned out very well! Awesome!

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  25. SommerJuly 30, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    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

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  26. Honey at 2805July 30, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Nice idea and great way you hid things under the curtain.

    Hope you will please drop by and enter my $50 Overstock.com Gift Card Giveaway!! If there are 500 entries, the amount will increase the Gift Card to $100.
    Honey

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  27. Kelle DameJuly 30, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    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

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  28. Katherines CornerJuly 31, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    yea1 love it and you didn't have to spend and $. Hugs

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  29. Jihane @ Sinful SundaysJuly 31, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Wow, that is some brilliant stuff right there. The fact that it was free? perfect!

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  30. Erin (Out on a Limb)August 1, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    This is fabulous, Brandi! You must have that total sense of accomplishment high. Love it. Thanks for sharing.

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  31. NikeAugust 1, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    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!)

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  32. MarkAugust 2, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    I think I just got rid of that desk last year. Damn! m.

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  33. JamieAugust 4, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    So smart! I love it! ~JamieS

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  34. KellyAugust 5, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Can't believe that's the same piece of furniture! Great work!

    Found you via Serenity Now. :)

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  35. IkealadyAugust 8, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Smart idea .

    Regards from Sweden.

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  36. KimOctober 23, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    What a great idea!

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