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.
