Transforming A Vintage Hotel Desk? | Making Tops From Flooring | Elegant Upgrade

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  • @karenkouns577
    @karenkouns577 2 роки тому +2

    Absolutely beautiful !!! Perfect example of making a "silk purse from a sow's ear" and they say it can't be done. Thanks for sharing.

  • @gailbutler3310
    @gailbutler3310 2 роки тому +8

    Those were a lot of work, but they are lovely. The wood for the tops was such a fabulous gift! So beautiful!!!!!

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much, Gail! I’m so happy I didn’t end up lighting them on fire 😂

  • @shirleyrice1864
    @shirleyrice1864 2 роки тому +1

    Taryn, you are like some sort of "furniture miracle worker"! Keep them!! They are truly one of a kind. Your step dad knew you could do something amazing with that desk and look, he was right!

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Haha! Definitely not a miracle worker 😂 I’m just trucking along hoping that in the end it turns out. Thankfully this one did, but there were a few moments (make that about 50,000) where I was having fits and asking myself what I was doing.

  • @Funkensense
    @Funkensense 2 роки тому +8

    2 for 1! That was a very odd desk, so this was a great upcycle lol! 🤍🤍

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Yes- So strange! But I do love a good 2 for 1.

  • @deborahmatatall
    @deborahmatatall 2 роки тому +5

    I love them. The walnut flooring makes a gorgeous wood top. You did an amazing job on these and I love the finish you created.🌸

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thanks, Deborah! Yeah, I feel like I got so lucky with the tops!

  • @kimlmiles1
    @kimlmiles1 2 роки тому

    When I saw them I said … nightstands! They turned out really lovely. You are so lucky you have people who pick you up road finds. Awesome!

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thank you, Kim! I know, it’s so strange not having to find everything on my own 😳 I don’t know what to do with the spare time- wait…😂

  • @christinarobinson1163
    @christinarobinson1163 2 роки тому

    I am continually being amazed how you craftsman can take a piece of yucky whatever and create a beautiful piece of furniture. Neat job!

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thank you, Christina 🥰 That’s so very kind of you to say.

  • @cherylcarnes4207
    @cherylcarnes4207 2 роки тому +1

    I concur Dr they do look awesome! It appeared to me that the piece was a Dr's or Lawyers credenza from an office or library. Those drawers are file drawers. Very nice job young lady. You are good!

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks, Cheryl! Yeah, some kind of office for sure. I’d really love to know where they originally came from. So weird to just have them out on a curb. I did remove all of the filing rails so they will just function as normal drawers from here on out. I just didn’t want anything to catch on them if they were used for something that could potentially snag on the metal runners.

  • @someguyonli
    @someguyonli 2 роки тому +2

    Your vision and artistry never cease to amaze me.

  • @janetrodriguez914
    @janetrodriguez914 2 роки тому

    You have created two beautiful, functional pieces out of a very weird piece of furniture. The tops turned out beautifully and what a creative way to use flooring. Who would have thought? They are lovely, great job on your part.

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  Рік тому

      Thank you, Janet! I was so happy with how the flooring turned out- so fun!

  • @sharonromer6606
    @sharonromer6606 2 роки тому

    Your step dad has a lot of faith in your ability...great compliment 👍😉

  • @debraneria4242
    @debraneria4242 2 роки тому +1

    Wow let me just say You scored with those Oak Tops and You Made the tops Look absolutely gorgeous....And that Moody Swirly Ethereal vibe just Outstanding my friend ..I Love these large nightstands...🥰❣️👍

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      I know! I got super lucky! Otherwise I think those things would have ended up in a bonfire 😂 They made me mad so many time.

    • @debraneria4242
      @debraneria4242 2 роки тому

      @@elegantupgrades I Laughed so hard when I heard you say about the bonfire🤣🤣❣️I DEFINITELY Have Had Pieces that Looked Better as Building A Nice fire. For warmth. .🤣🤣❣️

  • @saturdayschild376
    @saturdayschild376 2 роки тому

    This would make a good sewing desk with all those drawers, you could store so many fat quarters!😍

  • @hickorygolddoc
    @hickorygolddoc 2 роки тому +2

    They really came together beautifully. The walnut, the color and the pulls! Totally awesome!

  • @marycoffee7366
    @marycoffee7366 2 роки тому

    Your voice over descriptions are great for those among us who are not ‘artists’. 👍

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      I’m so glad! I always hope I get everything to come across right.

  • @MicheleLRid
    @MicheleLRid 2 роки тому +2

    Wow - you worked hard on these and it shows! They’re beautiful!

  • @nancyanneberg403
    @nancyanneberg403 2 роки тому

    So glad that no stain was used on this walnut. Like the finished effect of your paint techniques.. Totally engrossing to watch how you solved each problem as it came up..

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thank you, Nancy! And that walnut was absolutely gorgeous on its own 😍

  • @patriciavavra7375
    @patriciavavra7375 2 роки тому

    My sister was a home builder and that is what she did to make her marks to cut wood. Love your style!

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      That’s awesome! Thank you for sharing about your sister!

  • @ladymeropi
    @ladymeropi Рік тому

    What an outstanding transformation. Learned a lot. What can I say, you are a master furniture artist and very generous in teaching your viewers your techniques and demonstrating your skill. What lovely pieces derived from a very unloveable piece of furniture.

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  Рік тому

      Wow, thank you, Sydni! I’m so glad you learned something!

  • @angelsmith4467
    @angelsmith4467 2 роки тому +2

    I absolutely love to watch you paint and create, I love you creative art💖💖💖 That walnut is absolutely gorgeous ❤

  • @hephzibah1966
    @hephzibah1966 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful as always

  • @kimchamberlain1108
    @kimchamberlain1108 2 роки тому

    These are absolutely gorgeous Taryn. The walnut flooring was a fantastic idea for the tops, and they turned out perfectly!! I love them 🤎🤎

  • @leeannoneal4847
    @leeannoneal4847 2 роки тому +1

    Really pretty! I love the tops, and the subtle colors. Great transformation!

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thank you, Lee Ann! I’m glad you liked them!

  • @galehutton833
    @galehutton833 2 роки тому

    Stunning! You managed to transform these into highend looking furniture.

  • @michellepereira2328
    @michellepereira2328 2 роки тому

    Very nice. That is a pretty finish. Whoever gets them is lucky.

  • @lorrainewhitlock5377
    @lorrainewhitlock5377 Рік тому

    This chifferobe looks fantastic with this whitewash color🎉

  • @nichelebrownlee1471
    @nichelebrownlee1471 2 роки тому

    I have to admit I like seeing you work through a challenge. hee hee. They turned out great. Love what you did with them.

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Haha! Thanks, Nichele! I love that I went through the challenge at the end. During the challenge I’m not in the best of moods 😂

  • @barbaraehrensberger8186
    @barbaraehrensberger8186 2 роки тому

    They turned out awesome and I really understand that you would like to keep them! Your hard work came out wonderful. Thanks for sharing 😊

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment, Barbara!

  • @lisakendoll1953
    @lisakendoll1953 2 роки тому

    You are just amazing as always, no matter how big the challenge. They turned out beautiful! The tops are so perfect. I really love these but then again I love all of your furniture “upgrades”! Thanks for sharing your knowledge, as always I learned something new.❤️❤️

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so very much, Lisa! I’m so glad you learned something new, that makes me happy!

  • @rosaliefunk1629
    @rosaliefunk1629 2 роки тому

    All the work you put into these paid off. Just beautiful!

  • @kathyw7143
    @kathyw7143 2 роки тому

    TOTALLY Different!! I love them. I really like what you did with the tops.❤❤

  • @singingsparrow83
    @singingsparrow83 2 роки тому

    Your work is the most beautiful I've ever seen. 🌞

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Wow, that’s incredibly kind of you to say. Thank you 🥰

  • @kimberlydrake8654
    @kimberlydrake8654 2 роки тому

    Hi Taryn….Now that is certainly an Elegant Upgrade‼️❣️ Wow using the resin, making the molds, the colors, metallic, oh that gorgeous walnut floor top (all that you did to get it just right) Simply amazing! They are gorgeous🤩🌟 I just love them!! You always seem to pull a rabbit out of a hat…lol Your skills are vast …using a planer and router…like I said girl you have skills‼️‼️ thanks for sharing😊kim

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      Hey, Kim! Thank you so much! It’s certainly is handy to be able to use those tools- they make things possible that I wouldn’t dream of doing otherwise. Bring on the rabbits!!! 🐇🎩

    • @rhondadavis1483
      @rhondadavis1483 2 роки тому

      Taryn, could you do a video on using the resin? I am so impressed that you thought of that to fix the pressboard. I don’t know how and when to use it. I would love a video on it. Thanks! Incredible work on this piece!

  • @mariaphilomena1422
    @mariaphilomena1422 2 роки тому

    Wow you have some techniques I would never have thought of! Beautiful work!

  • @deborahdavey1743
    @deborahdavey1743 2 роки тому

    Beautiful. By the way you can never bore us!

  • @lauriebonfanti3018
    @lauriebonfanti3018 2 роки тому

    👏👏👏Beautiful work👏👏👏 You are very talented. I love all your videos! Thank you 🙏

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much, Laurie! I really appreciate that!

  • @teresacathey8189
    @teresacathey8189 2 роки тому

    Hello. After all your hard work, they turned out very nice! Winner!!🥰🥰🥰

  • @jeanniebowers1586
    @jeanniebowers1586 2 роки тому

    Absolutely love them. You are a genius as well as incredibly talented!!!

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Haha! Definitely not a genius! But thank you so much, Jeannie! I appreciate you!

  • @MrsJax304
    @MrsJax304 2 роки тому

    Wow. These turned out amazing. They are gorgeous.

  • @amominak2
    @amominak2 2 роки тому

    Wow, these are stunning! Glad you gave in and went with nightstands! (hope you get to keep them 😉)

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I don’t get to keep them 😭 But they do look great in their new home so that makes me happy.

  • @laurabongard2682
    @laurabongard2682 2 роки тому

    These turned out so nice! I especially love what you did to the tops. One would never guess that it is floring. It makes a very durable surface. I would d definitaly use that idea. I really dislike the formica as a top surface. Good, good job!

  • @morandamiller5444
    @morandamiller5444 2 роки тому

    Those tops are gorgeous! Great work as always!

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Oh thanks, Moranda! I got so lucky on those tops!

  • @marycoffee7366
    @marycoffee7366 2 роки тому

    The ^ measuring tip is genius👏👏👏

  • @suzannestubbins
    @suzannestubbins 2 роки тому

    Seemed like so much work but you have the patience to do all the steps that is required. I loved the wooden top, did cost you anything maded it worth while. Well done!

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thank you, Suzanne! Yeah, I got so lucky on the tops!

  • @dionetaylor931
    @dionetaylor931 2 роки тому

    I love your work, so capable, go girl. Thank you for sharing ❤

  • @debbiemelton4426
    @debbiemelton4426 2 роки тому

    They turned out gorgeous!

  • @designabeej
    @designabeej 2 роки тому

    Looks gr8 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼love the way they turned out

  • @tamnywheeler4689
    @tamnywheeler4689 2 роки тому

    WOW! Another beautiful job!!

  • @dienacameron5200
    @dienacameron5200 2 роки тому

    Really turned out beautifully 💗

  • @ednaalegria8710
    @ednaalegria8710 2 роки тому

    How beautiful!

  • @teresazigmont134
    @teresazigmont134 2 роки тому

    Love them !!! Good call.

  • @angelazguric4944
    @angelazguric4944 2 роки тому

    Those tops are fantastic

  • @vm5610
    @vm5610 2 роки тому

    They turned out great!

  • @robincivis9501
    @robincivis9501 2 роки тому

    Very very very nice work!😉👍

  • @rzpotts4
    @rzpotts4 2 роки тому

    What beautiful work 😍.

  • @tmariepi1472
    @tmariepi1472 2 роки тому

    Wow! Beautiful job!

  • @christinefeucht8668
    @christinefeucht8668 2 роки тому

    Absolutely beautiful

  • @ginamaria2579
    @ginamaria2579 2 роки тому

    Well they turned out beautiful

  • @angelicamaria6715
    @angelicamaria6715 2 роки тому

    Marvelous! Loved it ❤

  • @pollyporter-campbell7493
    @pollyporter-campbell7493 2 роки тому

    Very nice upgrade.

  • @maryland8532
    @maryland8532 2 роки тому

    Loved the V pencil line! Good overall finish on the wood! Not sure what you did with the hardware but it looks smashing!

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      I’m glad you liked the marking V! It has helped me so much! And I just cleaned it. It was brass so it didn’t need much. I think I hit a couple high points with the leftover Rub n’ Buff mixture to tie them in a bit better.

  • @kathleenhernandez2292
    @kathleenhernandez2292 2 роки тому

    They are beautiful

  • @dianesmith9512
    @dianesmith9512 2 роки тому

    Beautiful!!

  • @pamelacraig2791
    @pamelacraig2791 2 роки тому

    Thanks so much for your detailed explanations! 😊

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      I’m glad you’re finding them helpful, Pamela! Thank you for watching!

  • @jadedstar7442
    @jadedstar7442 2 роки тому

    Very lovely 😍.

  • @suemeunier2556
    @suemeunier2556 2 роки тому

    Damn! You do beautiful work!

  • @mausjennings
    @mausjennings 2 роки тому

    So beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

  • @angelawhite9505
    @angelawhite9505 2 роки тому

    I just found your videos and I just want to first of all give a shout out to your "Step Dad" Out of the 3 videos I have watched you have given him credit for bringing you all three pieces.......second.......I love your work as well and will continue to watch=)

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much! Yeah, he’s pretty awesome. He’s been working down south (Southern California) and in his off time keeps finding free stuff so he just brings it home. When I’m home in Portland I have to find and pick up everything on my own so it’s a HUGE help. I’m incredibly grateful.

  • @carol-annskinner4828
    @carol-annskinner4828 2 роки тому

    Brilliant!

  • @lulu4668
    @lulu4668 2 роки тому

    AMAZZZIINNNGGGGGG!!!!!!!

  • @leekimm6826
    @leekimm6826 2 роки тому +5

    Nice work!! New blades please. There is just about nothing more dangerous than dull blades!! Plus all the extra work. I own a shop and can tell just about all accidents are from dull blades and bits. Backed the video up, it looks like your blade just is full of pitch. You can get rid of that with oven cleaner. Take the blade out and spray it let it sit and then a tooth brush will clean it up

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks, Lee! As I said, I was using my step-dad’s tools and I already informed him he needs to change his blades 😂

  • @karencross1964
    @karencross1964 2 роки тому

    Have you used the 'bendy wood' mouldings?

  • @akmb8211
    @akmb8211 2 роки тому

    Très beaux!

  • @p.wesleyburrowsjr6576
    @p.wesleyburrowsjr6576 2 роки тому

    Very nice

  • @traceyrice9359
    @traceyrice9359 2 роки тому

    Andersonville, Tennessee here!

  • @user-ep9lh8fl7q
    @user-ep9lh8fl7q 2 роки тому

    Wow!🤩

  • @sofiahadyk5946
    @sofiahadyk5946 2 роки тому

    Pfaffnau, Switzerland 👋

  • @pamelawilliams7753
    @pamelawilliams7753 Рік тому

  • @lindabeckman7723
    @lindabeckman7723 2 роки тому

    Good j😅b! Y😅u are so 😅nn😅vative!

  • @candacewalsh8726
    @candacewalsh8726 2 роки тому

    🤩❣️

  • @rosar.d.5011
    @rosar.d.5011 2 роки тому

    CADIZ...España