I hope that I can get better at picking colors one day. I am horrible, TERRIBLE, at picking colors. It usually takes Sean and I about four tries to get a color right. So, I need help.
I got this desk last year when we moved here on craigslist. It was a steal, and I think it could be adorable with a little TLC. It is currently sitting on our 3rd floor landing in a space that isn't very usable. The ceiling is only 6 feet tall, so at 5'11", it feels a little claustrophobic. Nonetheless, we will only be here for another 3.5 months (WOW...I can't believe we are leaving that soon!), and I am thinking that any projects I can get done now, I should.
I wish I was more of a risk taker when it comes to stuff like this. I would love to paint the desk a bold red...I was inspired by this piece...by the way, Jenny's blog is my latest favorite. She is incredibly talented, resourceful and tasteful.
As much as I love the piece above, I think I would go for something a little deeper...this is the red that I picked out today at Home Depot (Glidden Red Delicious)
The more conservative part of me says to stick with a color that could go with almost everything...a white or a cream. For inspiration, I love this desk. There is some detail work on mine that I could paint a contrasting color, but I don't think mine would look as good as this one.
And, wouldn't it be fun with a modern chair? I have my eye on this one from craigslist:
Or maybe a chair from West Elm...or...maybe I should paint the desk yellow and get this gray striped chair!?
What to do, what to do? Suggestions anyone??
I got this desk last year when we moved here on craigslist. It was a steal, and I think it could be adorable with a little TLC. It is currently sitting on our 3rd floor landing in a space that isn't very usable. The ceiling is only 6 feet tall, so at 5'11", it feels a little claustrophobic. Nonetheless, we will only be here for another 3.5 months (WOW...I can't believe we are leaving that soon!), and I am thinking that any projects I can get done now, I should.
I wish I was more of a risk taker when it comes to stuff like this. I would love to paint the desk a bold red...I was inspired by this piece...by the way, Jenny's blog is my latest favorite. She is incredibly talented, resourceful and tasteful.
As much as I love the piece above, I think I would go for something a little deeper...this is the red that I picked out today at Home Depot (Glidden Red Delicious)
The more conservative part of me says to stick with a color that could go with almost everything...a white or a cream. For inspiration, I love this desk. There is some detail work on mine that I could paint a contrasting color, but I don't think mine would look as good as this one.
And, wouldn't it be fun with a modern chair? I have my eye on this one from craigslist:
Or maybe a chair from West Elm...or...maybe I should paint the desk yellow and get this gray striped chair!?
What to do, what to do? Suggestions anyone??