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DIY Kids Desk with Multi-Color Drawers

May 2, 2012

kids desk playtable with multi color drawers

I worked with Ana White again, she drew up the plans for this kids play table / desk and I happily did the build.

kids desk playtable with multi color drawers

I was inspired by Pottery Barn’s Brunswick play table:
pottery barn brunswick table
Complete with two full drawers:
kids desk playtable with multi color drawers
And lots of fun colors on the drawer faces:

card catalog library drawer pulls
I happen to be a paint hoarder so I had all these colors on hand, below is a complete list of the brand and colors I used:
multi colored drawer fronts
1. Green: Delta Ceramcoat acrylic spring green
2. Orange: Glidden sunbaked orange
3. White: Behr swiss coffee
4. Yellow: Benjamin Moore sunshine
5. Red: Liquitex basics cadmium red
6. Blue: Benjamin Moore ocean breeze
I made this play table at standard table height of 30″ since my kids are 4, 6, and 7 and clearly there is enough space for two kids to work side by side:

diy kids desk with fun drawers
Here’s how I made the play table:

1. Using Ana’s plans here cut the boards and construct.
I used pocket holes throughout and added the additional cross supports between the legs:
how to build a kids desk
2. Cut and prime your six faux drawer faces:

painting the drawer fronts
3. Paint two coats each color:
(See color listing above for details.)
painting the drawer fronts
4. Distress edges, stain Minwax early american, seal with spray poly clear satin:

painting the drawer fronts
5. Stain the body of the play table Minwax special walnut.
Drawers installed and ready for faces:

drawer boxes with no fronts
6. Line up faces and mark screw holes for pulls:

marking the drawer pull screw holes
7. Glue and nail faces behind where pull will be attached in order to hide nail holes:

nailing on the drawer fronts
8. Once all faces are on, pull out drawer, countersink and attach faces securely with 1 1/4″ screws from inside drawer:
attaching drawer fronts from interior
9. For the pulls I had an old library card catalog piece from Freecycle:
(you should see this card catalog now!)
card catalog box
10. Remove 6 pulls and screws and clean with steel wool:

card catalog drawer pulls
11. Amazing what a little steel wool and elbow grease can do!
card catalog drawer pulls cleaned
12. Install clean pulls on drawer faces:
(See how nail heads are hidden behind the pull!)
card catalog drawer pulls installed
The colors look awesome all lined up next to each other:
diy kids desk

diy kids desk details
What kid wouldn’t want to play here?  Or do their homework!
kids desk with multi color drawers
Thanks Ana as always.

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Filed Under: BUILD, DESKS, DIY, FURNITURE, FURNITURE, KIDS BEDROOMS, PAINT, SALTBOX PROJECT, STORAGE, TABLES26 Comments

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  1. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    May 2, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    WOW! that is awesome! love the colors, the hardware… everything! you outdid yourself!

    Reply
  2. [email protected] says

    May 2, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    Simply amazing. So cute and functional. Nice work!

    Reply
  3. Korrie Bastian says

    May 2, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    This is SO CUTE!! Great work, both of you!

    Reply
  4. BeingBrook says

    May 2, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    Oh I love it! Love the multicolored drawers. Way cute.

    Reply
  5. Just Simply Live says

    May 2, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    THAT IS AMAZING. You did great. Looks better than the PB one.

    Reply
  6. Jeff & Kristin McClure says

    May 2, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    Great job, very cool project!

    Reply
  7. pinktoesandpowertools.com says

    May 3, 2012 at 1:31 AM

    Love it!

    Reply
  8. contemplativecj says

    May 3, 2012 at 2:49 AM

    I love the charm of reused library pulls. I did not know about freecycle – can't wait to check out in my area.

    Reply
  9. [email protected] Dream Canvas says

    May 3, 2012 at 9:11 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous! I am visiting you via the party at Somewhat Simple. I look forward to seeing you at My Dream Canvas.

    Reply
  10. [email protected] says

    May 4, 2012 at 2:32 AM

    Really cute. Love the fake drawer fronts. nice job.

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  11. ✿ⒹⒺⒺ✿@ A Lapin Life says

    May 4, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    It so cute! I love it.

    Dee

    Reply
  12. Keeping it Cozy says

    May 4, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    Great job! I love it.

    Reply
  13. Claire @ a little something in the meantime . . . says

    May 5, 2012 at 1:48 AM

    What a fun table for your kids!

    You totally had me fooled into thinking each colour was its own drawer! Love the hardware, too!

    Reply
  14. Dana Frieling says

    May 5, 2012 at 4:31 AM

    So fun, Jamie! You did an amazing job!

    Reply
  15. Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says

    May 5, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    I can't believe what an amazing knock-off that is … it looks JUST like the PB table! Awesome job!

    Reply
  16. michele says

    May 5, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    absolutely charming!

    come visit my blog anytime!

    michele
    http://hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com

    Reply
  17. Cathy Wall says

    May 8, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    Just darling, beautiful job!

    Reply
  18. Susan @ Oh My! Creative says

    May 8, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    Wow, so cool! You did an amazing job – I love it!

    I would love if you would post it and share it with my readers! Join the Community and share any of your creative project!

    Susan @ Oh My! Creative

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  19. amy of the salvage collection says

    May 8, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    this looks amazing!! impressed with your hard work!

    Reply
  20. Monica says

    May 11, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    Looks just like the original! Great work, really.

    Reply
  21. Carolyn says

    May 12, 2012 at 2:37 AM

    Jamie,
    Just to let you know, I featured your wonderful project today. Pop on by and check it out {grab a featured button} and most importantly – have a wonderful weekend!

    Reply
  22. Becca says

    May 12, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    This was such a great knock off! Wow! I am so impressed! Great job! {pinned it}
    xo Becca

    Reply
  23. Inspire Me Heather says

    May 13, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    Your table looks beautiful Jaime – well done!!!

    Reply
  24. Amy L says

    May 18, 2012 at 3:52 AM

    Awesome table – love it. And yes I want to do homework there.
    ~Amy @ Permanent Kisses

    Reply
  25. Kimberly from 'bugaboo' says

    March 14, 2014 at 7:39 PM

    I was REEEEEALLY hoping you'd tell me where I could order some awesome antique-y library card catalogue drawer pulls… (sad face) Where'm I gonna get a card catalogue?? 😉

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  26. Kimberly from 'bugaboo' says

    March 14, 2014 at 7:39 PM

    I was REEEEEALLY hoping you'd tell me where I could order some awesome antique-y library card catalogue drawer pulls… (sad face) Where'm I gonna get a card catalogue?? 😉

    Reply

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