Metal teacher desk makeover

It often comes with the territory of working in the school setting, but often the furniture and storage options we "inherit" may be a little worse for the wear. When I moved to my current

These 10 rescued desks found new life after their delightful makeovers.

Dariana ✨ Classroom Decor & Teacher Tips! on Instagram: "Made a few changes to my desk area recently. Here’s what it looks like now ✨ A few must haves for me when it comes to my teacher desk are: ✨Clutter-free (I can’t stand a mess on my teacher desk) ✨Pretty (thanks, contact paper and tassels!) ✨Practical & functional (since I use this daily) ✨Labels on my drawers (Everything has a home) ✨Lots of storage (I added extra drawers and shelving) I also love having cute decor like artwork…

Hey y'all! It's Rachel from the tattooed teacher! It's duct tape week! I LOVE Duct tape! Really! More specifically DUCK brand duct tape! Have you seen their pinterest boards! oh my! Today I'm here showing off my [former] teacher desk that now belongs to another teacher! Ignore the mess on top-it was summer! Now, are your school supplied teacher desks from the 70s? Mine are! dented, metal, sad desk I got this idea while covering the exposed part of my bookshelves in duct tape I am a hoarder…

Painting a laminate desk is an easy way to update its look and give it a fresh new appearance. Here are the steps to paint your laminate desk: 1. Clean the desk surface. 2. Sand the surface of your desk. 3. Apply primer to the laminate surface. 4. Paint the desk with your chosen color. 5. Add a second coat of paint. 6. Let it dry completely. 7. Apply a clear sealant on top for added protection. 8. Reattach hardware and put back in place. #PaintLaminateDesk You Can Check It Out to…

1st Things First on Instagram: “Got rid of my big bulky teacher desk this year & downsized to this $20 IKEA desk. I'm loving this tiny corner & the fact that I am…”

My desk area in my classroom. Farmhouse classroom decor.

This summer, my former principal asked if I would help her with a classroom makeover. During teacher appreciation week, she gave away a classroom set-up and makeover prize to one teacher during a game she had organized. Her goal was to set up this fifth grade classroom with simple tools to stay organized throughout the year. The principal is AMAZING and paid for everything new out of her own pocket! We had a budget that we stuck to and came in under by reusing and repurposing a lot of what…

Matching up two mismatched metal file cabinets is not quite as hard as you will think. File cabinets get a complete makeover with this easy to follow diy.