tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post6745595279107790009..comments2024-02-11T02:27:42.622-05:00Comments on Little Green Notebook: Making a Functional and Beautiful Office/Guest RoomJenny at LGNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02425576060240501896noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-38736051297427156392011-01-18T18:40:22.404-05:002011-01-18T18:40:22.404-05:00Lisa & Leslie are definitely correct. My husb...Lisa & Leslie are definitely correct. My husband and I redid my mom's home office in a similar space. We installed two rows of wall-to-wall shelves above the desk, and trimmed them out with 1x3's to make them look thicker. FYI: Trimming the shelves like this also allowed us to hide the under cabinet lights we installed to provide additional task lighting.Turn The Tableshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00590056611420833668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-56027489665577570642009-12-31T02:38:45.430-05:002009-12-31T02:38:45.430-05:00I actually had two Ikea LACK shelves that I wanted...I actually had two Ikea LACK shelves that I wanted cut down to put in a closet space like that. I wrapped two inch wide masking tape around the shelf on both ends where I wanted the cuts to be to protect the "wood" from splintering, then hauled them to my local Home Depot where they were kind enough to cut them down for me on that huge saw they have in the lumber department. It worked amazingly -- very clean cuts that made for a tailor made fit, just like in the photo you posted!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09855466612195293465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-59202425016899846292009-09-10T17:53:15.320-04:002009-09-10T17:53:15.320-04:00my husband and I have a combo room in our 2 bedroo...my husband and I have a combo room in our 2 bedroom apartment right now. It's worked really well, so far! We found a desk that coordinates perfectly with the nightstands, and left out the dresser. We never have guests longer than 5 days, so a dresser isn't necessary. We leave the closet space for the to hang things though. When the guests arrive, we simply put all the office-y things (computer, boring note pads, bills, etc) into the bottom desk drawer and lock it. Then we top the desk with local postcards and guidebooks, pretty pens, and other more decorative things. It takes 3 minutes to switch it all over and makes it a consistently usable space in our small place!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03872706706236293405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-71762299476566055642009-06-26T16:04:23.406-04:002009-06-26T16:04:23.406-04:00If you did double up MDF or another material, ther...If you did double up MDF or another material, there are great iron-on veneer strips available at woodworking retailers like Woodcraft or Rockler.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-84049816859081758662009-05-26T02:09:14.561-04:002009-05-26T02:09:14.561-04:00What a great use of a small space. Can't help but ...What a great use of a small space. Can't help but love the colour as well. I look the way the desk has been built into the corner and the desk lamp is so cute.Lucy Chttp://www.alittlebitofsugar.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-60023247871815220662009-05-19T10:19:00.000-04:002009-05-19T10:19:00.000-04:00It's a beautiful room, and I love the curtains. I ...It's a beautiful room, and I love the curtains. I think if you go to a lumber store, they can cut the wood exactly to your specs. Could put a trim on the edge as others mentioned. Also...I've created my desk out of a door that's resting on 2 file cabinets. I love it because it's much deeper than most desks.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17247178635460053773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-19799232915902709862009-05-19T10:06:00.000-04:002009-05-19T10:06:00.000-04:00I LOVE that yellow room. So bright and cheerful:)I LOVE that yellow room. So bright and cheerful:)I Sew Luckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12943025797007668789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-442268177401113052009-05-18T19:00:00.000-04:002009-05-18T19:00:00.000-04:00Ikea has thick floating shelves that you can mount...Ikea has thick floating shelves that you can mount on a wall:<br /><br />http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20151309Cindynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-88961257648680548082009-05-18T18:00:00.000-04:002009-05-18T18:00:00.000-04:00gorgeous room! regarding the shelves I think Lesli...gorgeous room! regarding the shelves I think Leslie's comment above is correct. The shelf itself is probably mdf with a 2" trim or casing added to the front to achieve the thicker look.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03566695135708882740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-39177613323359069262009-05-18T17:34:00.000-04:002009-05-18T17:34:00.000-04:00Oh this is a beautiful room. One that I'm seeing f...Oh this is a beautiful room. One that I'm seeing for the first time! Perfect timing too, because I'm working on an office at this moment.High-Heeled Foot in the doorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16510460239869884038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-17043698285064287242009-05-18T14:53:00.000-04:002009-05-18T14:53:00.000-04:00I have seen several rooms function as both and thi...I have seen several rooms function as both and think they are quite clever. I also have painted in many homes where I thought the humongous bathroom could double up as a "craft" room.<br />I like breathing more life into one space.<br />pvepve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-40202240269092210572009-05-18T12:08:00.000-04:002009-05-18T12:08:00.000-04:00I have used a core door for shelving. They come in...I have used a core door for shelving. They come in all different sizes...I used a 2 foot wide door for my sewing machine table, it sits on a base, but looks built in b/c I added trim and a skirt.hqmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11452739223772929328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-5238574748800868632009-05-18T11:17:00.000-04:002009-05-18T11:17:00.000-04:00I have seen in new construction shelving made from...I have seen in new construction shelving made from 1x4 or 1x6 and then capped on the front with a 1x2 all across to give the look of a thicker shelf.<br />This is a pretty look.<br />Leslie<br />lamaisonfou blogLa Maison Fouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823093111074286855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-7602600464592418502009-05-18T11:11:00.000-04:002009-05-18T11:11:00.000-04:00Oooh!! Pretty! Thanks for the morning eye candy! :...Oooh!! Pretty! Thanks for the morning eye candy! :)<br />JessiJessicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-21638708788564298512009-05-18T11:02:00.000-04:002009-05-18T11:02:00.000-04:00I love this room! I love the thick shelves too. Co...I love this room! I love the thick shelves too. Could you not just buy some thicker wood and paint it white? Hmmm I have no clue about DIY shelving though, so I might be wrong. <br />I love the little officey space. All such lovely colours. I would never think to use them. xxxPolly Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212448723794943213noreply@blogger.com