Daily Delight: Office Cabinet

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Daily Delight: Office Cabinet

by Lili Zarghami January 12, 2011 10 Comments

Wondering how to deal with the hard-to-hide cables and cords that accompany modern technology?

Jordan Ferney of Oh Happy Day shared her turquoise-tinged solution: a corner armoire turned home office space. She converted this used Ikea piece she found on Craigslist with some simple hardware and paint. (The color is Benjamin Moore’s Casco Bay.) A great solution for tucking away computer equipment and office supplies when they’re not in use.

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CplusE says:

January 12, 2011 at 7:52 AM

What a clever idea! I like the way the space inside is organized as well, and the happy color is perfect for a room that obviously doubles as a children's play space. Great job, Jordan!

crystal says:

January 12, 2011 at 2:22 PM

Where did you purchase the corner desk armoire?

Lili says:

January 13, 2011 at 10:54 AM

Jordan found this used Ikea armoire on Craigslist, but check out Ikea's website for new ones.
- Paper Trimmers says:
  
  November 29, 2012 at 2:13 AM
  
  Thank you Lili! I will try to canvass tomorrow.

rosieGirl2 says:

January 12, 2011 at 7:33 PM

This is a wonderful idea for rooms with little space. I have a grandson that is ten and his mother (my daughter) IS HAVING the usual issues with homework, I wonder if he had a bright and cheery workspace such as this one if it would be a place that would invite him in to do what he needs to? Ha, there are several ideas on this subject; however, I believe that the vivid colors we see used on inexpensive and used items can give a chic and sophisticated appeal! Keep doing this, it excites me.

Lili says:

January 13, 2011 at 10:55 AM

Great idea! I loved having my own space like this when I was a kid. Maybe she could even involve him in painting and decorating it so he feels some ownership of it.
- rosieGirl2 says:
  
  January 13, 2011 at 10:57 AM
  
  That's a great idea why didn't I think of it?

Modern Enviro says:

January 18, 2011 at 2:32 PM

Wonderful way to use a repurposed old piece of furniture! It looks like a very user-friendly workspace when open, and I love that it can be completely "tidied up" when the workday is finished by simply closing the doors.
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