DIY: Kate Spade Inspired Desk

First, I had to find a desk

It must have the same shape as the inspired desk, drawers and the legs should be tapered with bracing. After searching the internet for the perfect desk, I thought to myself, why would I buy a desk to make it over. Then a light went off “DING”; source the resale shops.

So the hunt was on. I love resale shops because they have a variety of everything and the price is usually right. I ended up finding the perfect desk at a hotel furniture liquidators store. They had a desk that fit my project needs and my budget, except there was only one drawer instead of three. But for $40, JACKPOT!

Sourcing The Internet For Supplies

I looked at what others had created and I did not want to be bothered with painting a million dots on the desk, so I opted for spotted peel and stick wallpaper. Easy-Peasy!

If you decide to use the wallpaper I used, get someone to help you with adhering the wallpaper to the desk. One person must hold the wallpaper to keep it straight. The other person has to smooth it down with a straight edge. This will eliminate air bubbles under the paper.

First, I cleaned the desk with soap and water. After the desk was cleaned, I started painting the legs black with a semi-gloss paint. It took 30 minutes to an hour to dry in between coats. I used 2 coats of paint.

After the paint was completely dry, I began to measure the desk to see how much paper I was going to need to cover the desk. I started applying the wallpaper with the help of a friend. As my helper was holding and keeping the paper straight, I used the smoothing tool to smooth it out. This keeps air bubbles from forming under the paper.