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Blue Chalk Paint Desk

This blue chalk paint desk is a beautiful and easy DIY project, adding the perfect pop of color to any home!

Blue Chalk Paint Desk... a beautiful and easy DIY, adding the perfect pop of color to my home! This instantly became the favorite homework station!

I’ve been itching to paint a new piece of furniture for a couple months now and finally got around to it. I found this gorgeous Colette Desk from Ave Home and painted it the prettiest blue. I am seriously obsessed with this desk. The curves and details on the hardware are gorgeous.

I used the Provence color from the Annie Sloan chalk paint line and love how it turned out. At first I was thinking of painting it white with the blue drawers, but then I decided to go bold and paint the whole desk in Provence. It adds the perfect pop of color in my house and makes the perfect homework station.

How to chalk paint a desk 

This desk came raw, so it was pretty much ready to be painted. Yay, no sanding! I decided to spray the paint on and it gave it a nice smooth finish.

Blue Chalk Paint Desk... gathering all the tools

Disassemble. First we removed the hardware and drawers and then placed a drop cloth under the desk.

Blue Chalk Paint Desk... removing the hardware before painting

Thin and spray. If you’re placing chalk paint in a paint sprayer, you’re going to need to thin the paint first. I added about 1 cup of paint and 2 to 3 Tablespoons of water. Then I sprayed 2 coats on.

Blue Chalk Paint Desk... mixing the perfect color

Line drawers. Once the paint was dry, I added this fun polka dot liner to the drawers. To add the liner, I measured the drawer and then cut the liner to match. Then I peeled off the backing and pressed it into the drawers.

Blue Chalk Paint Desk... cutting drawer lining

Wax. Finally I brushed on the wax to give it a nice smooth protective finish. I love the Annie Sloan soft wax.

Blue Chalk Paint Desk... putting on a layer of wax

Organize. The I filled up the drawers with fun goodies 😀

Blue Chalk Paint Desk... a beautiful and easy DIY, becoming the favorite homework station spot!

Seriously, look at the details… so pretty! I just love chalk paint furniture. 

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It added a pop of color and became an ideal homework station for my kiddos! 

Blue Chalk Paint Desk... a beautiful and easy DIY, adding the perfect pop of color to my home!

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6 Comments

  1. I love this color! I truly believe that the details are really what complete a project. The legs, trim and hardware add to the depth of this beautiful desk.  

  2. This is a gorgeous desk and this is my favourite colour! Beautiful! Is the chair the Octavia Chair from Ave Home? Did you reupholster the seat and back?

  3. The desk looks stunning. I love this turquoise color, it’s so beautiful. The finish on the desk looks great, it would look great for my workdesk. Love the post!