Happy Monday friends!!
One of my sisters from another mister (and mrs.) has worked for the same financial institution since we graduated from college a very.very.very long time ago. This year she took a new job that allows her to work from home and gives her 2+ more hours a day that she had previously spent commuting to spend with her two cutie pie boys. She is one of the smartest and hardworking women I know, and to top it off her whole life is about her family, she is the most enthusiastic and fun mama, and THE most devoted and loyal friend. She gives everything her ALL and she also happens to make me cry laughing almost every time I talk to her. I couldn’t love her more or be prouder of her accomplishments!!
To give her a quiet spot to work, I built a desk into this little alcove in a hallway, inspired by similar projects by The Yellow Cape Cod and Halifax Bloggers. I wish I had some real pictures from my camera to share with you; please excuse the cell phone photography.
This was the alcove before, a little space outside the boys’ bedrooms that is set apart from the rest of the house, with beautiful natural light and a view of a garden. There is a bathroom and a great closet for office supplies in this hallway too.
I had a very cute helper on the job with me, he took his sanding job very seriously but what he really wanted was to use the hammer and nails 🙂
An adjustable shelf for the printer went underneath the desk.
The bracket is an idea we got from The Yellow Cape Cod and is perfect for hiding the framing without compromising leg space at this tiny desk.
After the paint cured for a few weeks, I had a piece of tabletop glass cut and that really finished off the desk.
We were thinking that down the road this would be a great spot for homework or a shared computer for the kiddos. It’s just simple construction but it takes advantage of the space.
A faux roman shade is getting added to this space soon and I hope to share with you some pictures of the finished “alcoffice”!
What are you up to today? Whatever it is, work or play or a little of both, I hope you have a wonderful day. Tomorrow I am back in the saddle with Quick Tip Tuesday!
Thanks for stopping by!
Lisa
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
i LOVE this! this is exactly what i need to do in my master bedroom!
Denise Greenwood says
What a great use of space!! Can't wait to see it all dolled up 🙂 Love it Lisa!!
pam {simple details} says
You just blow me away with your tools, skills and nonchalant ways! That is so perfect for the wasted space and I love it below the window! She has a pretty awesome friend, too! 🙂
Vel Criste says
Your so sweet to do this for her Lisa – you both are lucky to be friends! I love what you did, just a bit scared with that open window and a place for the boys to climb unto (the pediatrician in me is acting up), so just make sure the window will be shut tight or child-proof ;-)I can't wait to see it all done!
Jane Bernard says
This is a great idea! We could do this in our bonus room where we've got two alcoves! It makes so much sense to actually use that space.
Brandi says
So clever! Such a great use of space.
Privet and Holly says
This is awesome and I
can't wait to pin the final
result!!! What about some
built-in bookshelves on
the two walls perpendicular
to the desk? Or maybe
bulletin boards? Lots of
great possibilities for this
sweet space…..!
xo Suzanne
Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says
What a great friend you are! I love this idea.