Sunday, August 2, 2009

Salvaged Kitchen Computer Nook


I have decided that since everything seems to be in re-runs during the summer why can't I ? I thought I would do a little run down of my favorite projects around the house , projects that you may also be able to make your own , may inspire you to see things in a different way or just to simply enjoy . If you are familiar with these up-coming elements maybe you too will enjoy a re-cap and a fresh look.

Let me share with you "grand central" , the kitchen desk nook .
This is where I blog and work and play , many hours have been spent here researching for design plans , shopping and being inspired .
The design for this area came from a photo in a magazine many years ago , I love the hutch for storage and display.
Although I am happy to build things myself for this one I will have to give credit to my husband.
He took an old 70's brown hutch and buffet which had some PLASTIC components , cringe !, he tore it all apart and re-built me this desk and hutch, the ultimate recycle project. A fresh coat or two of white paint unified it all.
The desk legs were comprised of a junked table we found at an antique market for $90, only the legs were worthy of saving and at $22 each it was still a great steal, so I removed them and used only two here for this desk, as I knew I could find a use for the other two and could enjoy them twice , tomorrow I will show you were the other two ended up.

False drawers with glass knobs .


The center of the desk pulls out to reveal the keyboard.



The punched metal used in the doors was found in the garbage and re-used here brilliantly , this was my husbands design .




A simple memo board keeps notes handy as well as other mementos.





Look at those legs.






Bead board painted aqua . Baskets store cables and clutter.
A handy spot where I can be a part of all the action and still get things done all that and it is pretty too what more could I ask for.


24 comments:

Brighton said...

Very Cool Chris!!

Jamie said...

So pretty! I love all of the details! We have our computer/office space set up in the kitchen as well and I love it! So convienent.

Beachbrights said...

WOW! WOW! WOW! How do I really feel? WOW! I have bookmarked this posting. I wish I had this much design savvy , to "see & take" many different elements and put them into one. AMAZING!

XOXO

This is why I follow you!

Beachbrights said...

I also posted this on my Facebook page!

Kathy said...

Give your husband a pat on the back for that one... I love that it doesn't take up a lot of space into the room. I would use that area a lot too, great job, xoxo~Kathy~ @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...

DANIELLE said...

CHRIS I LOVE IT!! I WISH I HAD ROOM IN MY TINY HOUSE FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS ;)

kathi said...

How creative! Looks so pretty! Your hubby did an amazing job here!

a little bit vintage said...

I love this! Simply beautiful! :)

Rachel

Room to Inspire said...

It looks amazing! I love, love, love...I wish my "grand central" was this fun.

Simply Delightful said...

The desk looks so beautiful, by the way I also like your new header it looks great.

Elyse said...

hi chris,

this is awesome! great job and very motivating.

xo
elyse

julie said...

oh my goodness chris! i have been following you for a while! how did i miss this beautiful piece?! i want one so bad! i am trying to find a spot in my house! thanks for this wonderful rerun! love it!

julie@jam-n-jilly.blogspot.com

NicNacManiac said...

You and your husband make a great team!! Fabulous job and it looks spectacular beside your newly covered couch!!

Reese & Marie said...

That is amazing. You never cease to amaze me with your creativity and clever reuse. So great!

Jane said...

Beautiful! You certainly have a gift...
Jane(Artfully Graced)

down pillow said...

I heart your stuff Chris! This is fantastic! Thanks!

Amanda said...

I am so glad you posted this again. It gave me a great idea for my bedroom where I have been wanting an armoire, but have been too cheap to plunk down the $800 dollars for the one I want. Genius!

Blushing hostess said...

Seriously, I love this. I will be looking more thoughfully at victorian pieces in future...

Laura Ingalls Gunn said...

This is completely gorgeous! I love the aqua blue beadboard.

Colleen said...

All I can say is WOW! It is 100% awesome, fantastic, beautiful, gorgeous.......

Queen B. said...

Oh I was meant to read this post ! I need a makeover in my office.
Perhaps I should paint my brown wood desk unit ?

Nina Diane said...

beautiful.....

Susan said...

What a fabulous recycle!! I love it!

junkgarden said...

What a nice cozy spot!