Remember my $20 thrift store desk I found last week?
I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to do with it, until I saw this Crate & Barrel LaSalle Black Vanity Desk.
My little thrift store desk was a similar size to Mr. LaSalle, and I instantly knew what I had to do.
Check out my little guy's new look!
He's so sassy now.
And I'm smitten. When I first spotted this desk in the thrift store, a lightbulb appeared in my brain. I knew EXACTLY what I could do with a desk this size....make a bigger, better vanity than the one I was currently using. Just to jog your memory, here's the last vanity I was using. It was cute, but ultimately just too small!
Teeny weeny vanity, I RELEASE YOU!
Now you can see how much better my upgraded version is! I made a few changes, too. I moved the whole vanity setup to a different wall (over closer to the bathroom door, which was a bigger wall) and then I also added a few other favorite ugrades.
I found a GIANT old wooden mirror at the thrift store and painted it Sherwin Williams Sea Salt blue (same color as bathroom). I added another one of my ribbon-trimmed drum shade lamps. Then, I also decided to bring my favorite thrift store chair makeover into the mix! It's so much comfier than my little dinky stool I was using. All combined, my 8 million thrift store creations make one AWESOME vanity/dressing table!!!
I will go into great detail about how I transformed this desk in my next post (since it was a slight-debacle-that-took-3-days-but-ended-up-perfect). So, stay tuned!
Also, stay tuned for a closet update soon!
And an update on the side room!
It's really starting to come along!
That's all for today! Thanks for stopping by to check out the new vanity!
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Love it! Your bedroom is so pretty too!
ReplyDeleteThank you Melissa!!!! xo
DeleteIt's perfect! And I'm just jealous of your french doors, plain and simple. I've been waiting for Chris to install my french doors in this house For. ever. Lucky girl!
ReplyDeleteThanks girlfriend! You should have seen them before! They were really dark wood and it took FOREVER to paint them. Seriously. Forever!!!
Deleteoh my goodness - beautiful! I love how it fits the space PERFECTLY!
ReplyDeleteThanks Amy! I thought so too!:)
DeleteNOW that is a makeover! I love that you repurposed so many fun thrifty finds to make that beautiful vanity area!
ReplyDeleteThat is fantastic! I have a little desk that my grandfather bought me that is just waiting to be a made over vanity!
ReplyDeleteI mean... seriously! THANK YOU!!! This is going to be my next project!!!
Your transformation is stunning and what a beautiful home you have. I love thrifting as well. Stopping by from Hooking Up with HoH.
ReplyDeleteAll of these projects are so great. I also did a secretary desk that was almost identical to yours! Check it out, would love to know what you think! http://styleoyster.blogspot.com/2012/08/my-diy-secretary-desk-rejuvenation.html
ReplyDeleteYour house is beautiful! I love your new vanity!
ReplyDeleteWow! $20? That is amazing and it looks gorgeous. I love the whole room; so light and bright!
ReplyDeleteI'm smitten too Virginia! I have a few pieces of furniture to paint too - reading your post has given me the little kick in the pants I need to get it done! Everything in your bedroom looks fabulous :)
ReplyDeleteI am inspired to fix up my master bedroom. I have an old desk I was thinking of using for a vanity and now I am going to do it. Your projects are beautiful and your master bedroom is amazing. Thank you for the ideas!
ReplyDeleteGeorgieGirl
South Carolina
Everything looks fabulous. I have not found the time to peruse your site long enough to find this info if you have posted it previously somewhere , but I love the paint color for the wall behind the painted desk/ vanity. Do you by chance remember the paint color? Great site you have.
ReplyDeleteAlsothe desk paint color? hanks :)
Everything looks fabulous. I have not found the time to peruse your site long enough to find this info if you have posted it previously somewhere , but I love the paint color for the wall behind the painted desk/ vanity. Do you by chance remember the paint color? Great site you have.
ReplyDeleteAlsothe desk paint color? hanks :)
Absolutely beautiful ideas. I can't believe I've never seen your blog before. I found you via pintrest about 2 hours ago and I'm still with you.
ReplyDeleteHi, Virginia, I have been inspired by you blog and great ideas of improvements, I have a question, I went to a thrift store and found two lamps (I followed you advice on to look for the bone of it and then paint it) but a question popped out to my mind, since is a really used lamp how do I know it wont stop working after a few uses? I can change the core connection but I do not know if I have to be aware of any other detail, any suggestion?
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