Ikea Hack Kate Spade Desk

Ikea Hack Kate Spade Desk

Posted by Mark Montano

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Turn an Ikea desk into the perfect Kate Spade desk with a little Maxx Gloss paint!

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You Will Need (6 things)

  • 2 Alex Ikea Desk
  • Maxx Gloss
  • 2 Polished Brass Barrel Bolts
  • Drill
  • Dauber 3/4"
  • Soft Bristle Brush

Steps (3 steps, 120 minutes)

  1. 1

    See how I did it here:

  2. 2

    Alex desk from Ikea (or your own)
    American Decor Maxx Gloss in Patent Leather
    2 polished brass Barrel Bolts
    Drill
    Soft bristle brush
    3/4" daubers

  3. 3

    Center and screw in the barrel bolts in the center of each drawer
    Clip tiny divots in the dauber
    *Kate's polka dots aren't perfectly round
    Stir the Maxx Gloss thoroughly
    Test the dauber on piece of paper to get the hang of it
    Paint polka dots on the top of the desk
    Paint the legs in solid black with a brush