Sunday, August 22, 2010

Furniture Flip: New Desk

It's been a few years since I moved into my apartment, and I was feeling I had outgrown the space: it just wasn't functioning like I needed it to, something felt off, and it had to be fixed.  What I really needed was a desk--or at least a decent work area where I can sit, surf the web, write notes, and not burn the tops of my thighs with my MacBook.  I had scouted around for desks at all my usual suspects: West Elm, CB2, Ikea, CraigsList, Housing Works, but for my tiny L-shaped room they were all much too deep.  Not to mention I would be plunking down at least $100 and it would require that I ditch my cozy red chair.  What's a girl to do!?  I had an Ah-Ha moment last weekend that my CB2 console table could function just perfectly as a slim writing/computering desk.  I had recently purchased a set of two orange folding seats (that can also function as little tables) from OneKingsLane.com and one works perfectly as a desk chair.  It doesn't take up visual space as a chair with a back would, and I can fold it up and put away if needed.  The next time you find yourself in a furniture freak-out, just think if you can repurpose pieces to fit the bill.  

Before...
(two years ago when I had just moved in)


After...
(obviously possessions have been accumulated) 


Images by Barbara K.

2 comments:

  1. Pretty please, where did you get the red chair??

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  2. It's the Alme chair from Ikea in Medium Red. Only $69 and one of the comfiest chairs I can think of. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S79825193/#/S99825192

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