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The Desk (X-Table) that Launched a Thousand Thoughts

May 31, 2011 |
posted by cbeach1717
About This Project

My husband and I built this custom desk adapted from the "X-Table," in celebration of his PhD program acceptance!

From Plan (new): 
Estimated Cost: 
$50
Estimated Time Investment: 
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Required Skill Level: 
Intermediate
Type of Wood: 
Pine
Finish Used: 
Ebony Stain, French Grey Paint, then Distress!

Awesome

Wow, that's really pretty

posted by Guest (not verified) | on Tue, 2011-05-31 12:13
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Ana White's picture

Beautiful!

Popped over to your blog for finishing steps - great job! Impressive photos too!

posted by Ana White | on Tue, 2011-05-31 16:26
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cbeach1717's picture

Thanks to YOU!

Ana, I am only now seeing this comment and I just wanted to let you know that I never would have begun my blog were it not for you. I stumbled upon (then) Knock-off wood and made the easy rustic console table to place behind our sectional sofa. My very first blog post was about that project! And I have felt all the more empowered ever since. So, I can't thank you enough for your kindness and vision--I hope that you know how much you inspire people, everyday!

All the best to you and you family,

Crystal

posted by cbeach1717 | on Mon, 2011-06-20 11:33
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jloftus18's picture

Love this!

I just built the X dining table and absolutely love it. Now we are in need of a computer desk that fits with my newly acquired taste for the "Farmhouse" style, and this is perfect! Thank you for building & posting this!

posted by jloftus18 | on Sun, 2011-06-12 12:24
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Good luck

I absolutely LOVE this design! Everyone who has seen our DIY desk could swear that we bought it at some antique store--can you believe that? The finish is also extremely forgiving and requires absolutely no care! I wish you the best of luck on your desk, too :o)

posted by cbeach1717 | on Mon, 2011-06-20 11:35
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mom24boyz's picture

Lovely

Great job! Love it! Also great photography! :)

posted by mom24boyz | on Mon, 2011-06-27 09:37
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cbeach1717's picture

Thanks

Thank you so much!

posted by cbeach1717 | on Thu, 2011-06-30 07:53
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Thanks

Thank you so much!

posted by cbeach1717 | on Thu, 2011-06-30 07:53
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hoffer5353's picture

love the top

I love the way you changed up the top! I made the exact same one a few weeks back and was so happy about how it turned out. I struggled with the choice for the top and I never thought about making it that way.
Did you put the drawer in too?

posted by hoffer5353 | on Tue, 2011-11-08 18:23
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love the top

I love the way you changed up the top! I made the exact same one a few weeks back and was so happy about how it turned out. I struggled with the choice for the top and I never thought about making it that way.
Did you put the drawer in too?

posted by hoffer5353 | on Tue, 2011-11-08 18:24
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Thanks!

Thanks, so much! We absolutely love this desk--no drawer though :S

posted by cbeach1717 | on Sun, 2012-02-26 07:46

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