Desk=Sofa Table

I figured I should write about some more furniture refurbishing. Surprised??? Shouldn't be. I think that's all I ever write about. :)
Here's the "sofa table" that is currently in our family room.


But it's really an old desk! I've had this desk since I was like 13, it served its purpose and now it has a new one :) (It also houses our stereo, as you can see) I just spraypainted the top then covered it with a $3 twin sheet.


I folded the sheet in half and stitched on some ribbon for trim. I attached the "skirt" to the top edge of the desk with velcro dots (it makes it easy to remove, change out, and clean).

I did this two years ago, and I still love it! I've used this "skirt" idea with a number of other things in our house. Its a great trick!

16 comments

  1. I used to have the same desk! The door fell off, tha top bubbled from lack of coasters and eventually it was discarded. You were a more careful teen than me - this looks lovely :)

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  2. this is a great idea!! and i love your blog design!

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  3. Love it!!!
    It looks so clean, crisp and mod!

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  4. Wow I would have never guessed. It looks awesome. You did a great job. I am having a Roadkill Rescue party on Monday. I would love to have you.

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  5. I love it! Very creative and looks great!

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  6. Very pretty! I like the clean lines.

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  7. Love it! Great idea to use velcro, too!

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  8. I love what you did. I did that also on a knee hole desck - made the slipcover out of black and white ticking for my black & white toile guest room. Love your transformation. Linda

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  9. You did a fantastic job. I love how you reused this desk.

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  10. Gorgeous! i'm featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com

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  11. Michelle sent me over! I love this! what a great idea.
    gail

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  12. just found you from someday crafts-love this idea!

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happy DIYing! Alicia