Coming oUt of the CloSet
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You must see it to believe it! Please check out this office closet post first:)
Let me start off by asking the question....can I use more closet space? You bet I can. I am overwhelmed with pillows and decor, that I change out per season. However, my boys could use this space more than I can and it is important to have a nice little quiet work space to call their own. So what I decided to do last year sometime was make their TV room closet into an office. For the past year they have neglected it, and banged up the desk. They really where not using it, because I did not have it set up properly, you live and learn after 1,000 projects. I decided first I would paint their desk. I love this paint/stain, it actually has the polyurethane in it so it saved that step for me.
This is the BEFORE...notta good working space, and really what was I thinking with the stupid rug for a mat, and flowers...geezzz...
I made this with Jack the other night, baby clothes pins glued together, he just thought this was so cute
This was a super easy slip cover, I used a pillow case, and ironed on the letters. The pretty teal colored frame came from Walmart and I bought the poster at hobby lobby for $6.00. I loved the colors and the verse on it.
As you can see I also distressed the edges of the desk with sandpaper, I know they will be nicking the desk so I thought I would make it look a little rugged
Changed out the knobs as well, to simple white
I would say they have a great little space here now! All done on a budget of $50.00! You can't beat that for a makeover.
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posted by Debbiedoos @ 9:15 PM
55 Comments:
Now your talking!! That is super cool and I love the chair slipcover! You are so smart!
Deb, that looks much better. I am sure the boys appreciate you fixing it up for them.
I LOVED the before part and was going to run to the comment section to give my rave reviews on space utilization, when i noticed the AFTER! I want to sit there and read. Can you iron out "Girls rock" too for me? (looking at you with my best puppy-eyed expression) blink! blink!
Polyurethane sounds like a blessing while you say it, but i'm just asking- what is it doing with the paint? I'll google.
I love the pen-stand! Your daughters-in-law, whenever they come, are going to be in awe of you!
You seriously didn't just do all this today. Wow. That paint wouldn't even be dry...he-he... Love the change up. Great idea for a pillow case. Can't wait to see what you are up to next. Couldn't be more thrilled to visit your creative mind daily. So glad to have found.
Love the darker stain on the desk!It looks great!
Ok, I am now completely convinced that you just don't sleep...how do you do all these things! I've been busily mod podging ALL day just so I can do one tiny blog about it tomorrow!
Wow! Debbie I absolutely love it! The framed poster gave the space a lot of color and you might as well distress the desk - the black color was a good choice...and the slip cover for the chair was also a nice touch. I know your boys liked it. Here's hoping it stays this nice for a while. Smiles.
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Such a cute transformation. I LOVE the hand print art!
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Really adorable idea, Debbie! Hey - are you coming to Chicago any time in the near future? I have a couple of rooms that are just screaming for a Debbiedoos make-over!!! ;)
So cool. I love the slip covers!!
Love the change. How many coats did it take? Do you find the finish is holding up to wear and tear. I'm curious because we had a bedroom set to refinish and I want to do it right the first try.
What a cozy nook! It looks a lot better now for the boys, not too girly. Good job, Debbie! Did you sign up for my give away yet?...Christine
It turned out great!! Isn't it amazing what a little paint will do!?! ;)
Inspering...the frame is cool...
I really love this idea of making a closet into an office, and you've really made it cute!
Very cute! I bet they just love it! Excellent paint job too!
So stinking cute! Love the chair cover. Be blessed. Cindy
Great "office" transformation!
Looks great! I love the desk in black! Thanks for sharing at Anything Related!
~Bridgette
This is jusy the coolest re-do! I love that you did this for your boys...such a sweet mom;)!
Enjoy!
Cathy
The office space looks much more suited to boys now :-) Love the colourful artwork and bright green lamp, and the "Boys Rock" chair slipcover is cute :-) And The desk looks great in black -- good idea to pre-distress it!!
Thanks for stopping by DesignTies and checking out my bedroom makeover :-)
Kelly
This is AWESOME! Will you adopt me? Don't let my age (53) put you off to the idea. I'm very tidy and mostly well-behaved.
Hi Debbie, I love how you "came out of the closet"! Adorable, what a great idea. Thanks for visiting and leaving your kind comment on my "Table Top Tuesday", Vintage Rose Floral Table Centerpiece!
Hugz,
Kim
Hey Deb I always liked how you turned the closet into a computer nook/office.Great job on the tweaking and I LOVE the desk black! Martina
wow it looks great Deb love the black the chair cover was a great idea looks so nice and the hand print is adorable love all the colors:)
Deb, you should post this at Susan's Metamorphasis Monday. This is terrific and now the boys should be happy to have this great space!! XO, Pinky
Oh I love this idea! Very cool and i love the boys rock theme.
hugs,
olivia
Debbie what a darling idea! I LOVE the precious lime green lamp. Everything is so great for them I know they just love it! :)
cute space
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That's a great make over, Debbie! My little boy would love to have that space to call his own too. Just wonderful..
Another great project! You are so clever.
I was wondering the other day why I wasn't seeing your posts on my dashboard and now I have realised why-I haven't been following you??? So weird because I love it here! I have fixed that now!
Best wishes,
Natasha.
Woo Hoo! I'm so glad you linked this post to Woo Hoo! Wednesday. I love this project and it's a great one to share for inspiration for all of us. Woo Hoo!
Wow, fantastic job Deb I bet the boys use this space a lot more now. It's hard thinking for boys sometimes and we can get caught up in our own style and taste and have to rethink as a boy would.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Donna xx
Awesome job Debbie! They can get more work done, right?????
So cute! Love the new chair. :)
Boys ROCK - LOVE it! Great re-do.
That looks like such a fun space that I'm sure your boys are using it all the time!
Manuela
That desk turned out great~ a great work space!
It looks great...nice job! The boys are so lucky. Have a great day! Denise@cottagesisters
You did a great job on that!
And I peeked at the previous post..great house.
I never saw the inside of our first house either. It was a foreclosure so we bid on it, won, fixed it up and sold it 2 yrs later for a nice profit!
This makeover ROCKS! Thanks for sharing it with all of us at NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAYS!
Blessings,
Linda
it looks great, thanks for the visit Debbie, blessings!
This looks great Debbie, I like all the pictures...
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WELL, the before AND the after are better-looking than most of my house! Love it. You did a great job!
What a nice workspace you've created. I love the chair cover.
Awesome! Very cool! I bet straight As from them now! Or at least they will look good at their work space and it will feel great to work there. :)
Oh My Goodness, I love the before and after picture. What a cool office for you boys. I love your boarder too. So You!
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This is a very smart use of space. Both the before and after pictures look great, but you really put a little decorating punch and pizzaz into the new desk area! Very fun and useful too. YOur boys must love their newly designed area. And you get big Mommy points too!
Yvonne
WOW Debbie -- There is so much to learn from this project. So many little projects came together perfectly to create the big one. Nice job!!!!!
Thanks for stopping by my blog! Great closet makeover! Dont you love it when you find a new space!
Wonderful closet makeover, you are so brilliant. Honestly and truthfully, you really really should be doing this as a business and helping out some of those more creatively challenged who have absolutely no chance of recreating what you do - like me!
Looks great! I was wondering how black stain would love... it's beautiful!!!
Great job! I really like your work! I can't wait to read your other posts. I am your newest follower.
Bonnie
Clever and also very practical. Jane F
Wow, I love your closet.
Thanks for linking this up to A Little Creative Therapy with Life in the Pitts.
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