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The desk makeover you are about to see is a custom order.  This furniture makeover hit’s the mark for the Hollywood Regency style.

Talking about design styles…Do you find yourself liking a million different styles?  I do!!! I narrowed down my personal style with help from Fieldstone Hill’s blog series titled Overcome Decorating Paralysis and I will share my personal style in another post. I was confused, because I truly like and appreciate almost every decorating style. You should check out the series if Pinterest makes you feel like you have design ADD. Anyhow… back to the furniture makeover… here is the before picture of the Drexel desk.

The desk was on the shabby side.  Not shabby chic.  Just shabby.  The back side had jagged buckled veneer that needed to be removed.  It took some time, because I tried a couple different techniques.  The most efficient veneer removing technique for this desk was the old standby of a chisel and hard work. Ok. Now. Think  classic, luxurious, glamorous and glossy elements…. and you have Hollywood Regency style with a lovely touch of distressing.

Pretty gorgeous!  Don’t ya think?

Glossy goodness!

Chippy goodness! You might not realize it but the finish is as smooth as butter! In my opinion the Hollywood Regency style includes the glam and the distressed.  The chippiness adds character and reminds us that the desk has a history. I keep calling it a desk because that is how it will be used, but I believe it’s actually a dressing table. It’s a stunner, whichever role it plays from here on out. The second piece in this furniture makeover will be debuted next week… Stay tuned …

How you would use such a versatile piece in your home?

Linking up at Miss Mustard Seed’s Furniture Feature Friday and Liz Marie Blog

xoxo

Meg