How does a home loving, design obsessed, HGTV fanatic couple ring in the new year? By taking on another house project of course! We are starting 2012 with a pet project that we’ve been quietly working on for the last 6-8 months. After much talking, planning and budgeting, we are finally renovating our den/home office space..
This little 10′ x 10′ room has been through many changes since we moved into our forever house 2.5 years ago. It was initially used as a office for my home based business where I could greet and assist customers in person. Shortly after we moved into our brand new home, the main sewer line backed up and our big spacious basement had to be ripped apart and completely redone. I know, talk about stinking bad luck. And so my office was moved upstairs into the spare bedroom and the office became a tiny makeshift playroom!
We eventually got our basement back so the temporary playroom received a permanent home downstairs and the office went back to being an office. It’s like have your very own room of requirement (Harry Potter fan anyone?).
This is the progress we have made so far.
I feel guilty admitting this, but as much as I enjoy doing everything myself, the only effort I’ve contributed so far is removing the baseboards and patching up the hole in the wall. My husband had the fun job of pulling up the carpet and removing the nail strips.
The office plans consist of a custom built in desk and overhead cabinets against one wall (pictured above). We’re going for a very simple, classic look.
I’ve always wanted a traditional library so the wall to the left of the desk will be fitted with custom built in bookshelves. Here’s our blank slate:
…And here is the plan:
We are super excited as the hardwood flooring and the built ins will be installed this week. I will be taking photos as the project progresses and of course I will be sharing the updates along the way!
What projects do you have planned for this year?
Be sure to read about my other projects:
- Customize a Cork Memo Board
- Turn Heads with This Hello Kitty Crochet Project
- Makeover a Plain Jane Desk with Chalkboard Paint
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