Desk Archives - My Repurposed Life®

DIY Kitchen Island Made From an Old Desk

Gail Wilson — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:35:21 +0000

When I first decided to turn my daughter’s small desk into a kitchen island, I had no idea how many changes it would go through over the years. Building the small kitchen island that I use mostly for craft and tool storage was just the first chapter. Today, it’s where I eat most of my...

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Vintage Desk | Missing Drawers

Gail Wilson — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

How to do a makeover on a vintage desk with missing drawers. Having a few missing drawers is really not a problem. I'll show you how and why.

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Repurposed Desk Project Ideas

Gail Wilson — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:04:47 +0000

I have put together a great collection of over 30 repurposed desk project ideas. Whether you are looking for ideas to update an old desk with paint and stain, or reinvent a desk into another piece of furniture, there's something for everyone. I even have some ideas for using old desk parts for new and useful items.

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Kid’s Chalkboard Desk using Repurposed Nightstand

Gail Wilson — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 18:19:29 +0000

Today's project involves a nightstand that I turned into a kid's chalkboard desk. Lots of tips on how I re-imagined this little guy into it's new and useful purpose. It's a fairly straightforward tutorial-I hope you enjoy it.

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Repurposed Nightstand into Child’s Desk

Gail Wilson — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:12:29 +0000

Sometimes the best furniture makeovers start with a “what if?” This outdated nightstand was nothing special until I saw its potential as a sweet little desk for a child. With a few simple modifications and a dash of creativity, it went from forgotten to functional! If you’ve got an old piece hanging around, this easy...

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How To: Turn A Desk Into A Tall Chest | Before And After Photos

Gail Wilson — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 08:33:09 +0000

UPDATE on this project!
Using a repurposed desk to make a tall chest, keeps all the storage area. However it creates a smaller footprint in your space. Step by step directions.

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Waterfall Vanity Redo

Gail Wilson — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 04:04:06 +0000

Give new life to an old piece! This stunning waterfall vanity makeover features a fresh, updated look with paint and stain. See the transformation and get inspired!

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Writing Table | Console Table for Kitchen or Home Office

Gail Wilson — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 07:03:00 +0000

I know you've already seen the table, but I wanted to share this chair makeover with you and show you that the table not only works as a console or library table, but add a chair--and you have a writing table. The writing table is perfect for a home office or a kitchen nook.

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Narrow Wall Shelf | DIY Corbels

Gail Wilson — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0000

I have a really great project today. Can you believe I got three projects out of one vintage desk? Today’s project is a narrow wall shelf made from part of a desk top. Repurposed Desk Top into Narrow Wall Shelf Here is the original desk I picked up at Vendors’ Village. This is the first...

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Dressing Table Repurposed Desk

Gail Wilson — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 09:00:00 +0000

How to turn an old desk into a great new dressing table. Lots of storage, add baskets on the floor for even more organization

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