Yesterday I posted the reveal on makeover #2 for the school science table (see makeover #1 here). I wanted to rewind and show you a happy accident-organizational tid-bit. When we originally put this room together we set this wall up with plenty of hooks for backpacks, coats, etc. for my tweenage man. Then when we brought the table in, the lower set of hooks were in the way.
My plan was to take the Pottery Barn hooks out but as I got to staging the table I found they made a great way to organize books and the like.
Who woulda thunk it…coat hooks for desk organization!?
It’s even perfect for my super size twine ball that I use for everything under the sun.
See full desk reveal here.
Brooke and I talk about all things “twine” on Studio 5.
Hey there! I’m Michelle; I’m an Passionate DIY’er and in constant pursuit of how to bring beauty to my house full of men (3 boys + 1 hubby). Stick around and see what I’ve got up my hard-working sleaves!
Hi Michelle!
I really liked the desk/table you made to look like zinc!
Two questions:
It looks like you have metal on edges, that right? Or how did you end up wrapping it?
Also would you feel comfortable eating on it? Like if I did this to a dining table? Could it stand getting wet/lots of wiping down do you think?
Thank you!
Joy
Hi Joy,
When I learned the technique Amy Howard said that many people use this as their dining table after they’ve zinc-ed it. They key is you have to protect it with Amy’s Finishing Wax. I’ve actually sprayed it with windex and wiped it down…no problems. I had Metal Supermarket make it so it fits right over the top…they wrapped it for me. If you want to DIY it here is a tutorial: http://www.beneathmyheart.net/2013/10/diy-zinc-top-kitchen-table/