I shared how we cut into our vintage bedroom dresser and added hardware to create a hinged drawer here. Today, you get to see it in action!
The dresser/desk {I have officially coined it the “dresker”} sits in a corner of our bedroom near the bathroom. Like I mentioned in the DIY post, HH was in need of a quiet spot to take conference calls in the evenings. Preferably, a spot that could be closed off from pesky kids. HH eventually found retreat in our bedroom but was uncomfortable sitting on the bed with his laptop. Tweaking the dresser into a makeshift desk was the perfect solution.
Now HH is able to set his work laptop on top of the dresser and use a wireless keyboard and mouse found inside the hinged drawer.
The keyboard and mouse are nothing special. HH just picked up the cheapest ones he could find. If this was an everyday office space, we would probably splurge on nicer versions but these get the job done. The cork liner negates the need for a separate mouse pad. I spray painted the white trim piece – the one HH added for the piano hinge install – gold. You know, because that’s what I do.
I drilled holes in the back of the drawer and dresser to accommodate HH’s phone charger. {There’s an outlet in the wall behind the dresker.}
I found a manly {?} notepad on clearance at Target for HH to jot down notes during his meetings. I can’t foresee HH ever needing paper clips at this desk but they were $1 and I couldn’t help myself. I painted the inside of a glass votive holder with neon yellow acrylic paint and dumped in a bunch of paper clips. It was a quick and easy project.
When HH needs to work, all he has to do is open the drawer and pull up a chair. {He’s successfully used the dresker already and is happy to finally have a designated workspace away from the hustle and bustle of family life.}
Not just any chair – this chair. It is the ultimate comfy office chair. And it swivels! It was a total splurge but I haven’t regretted it for one second. HH is worth it. The acorn stained legs complement the wood tones of the dresser. It was meant to be. The pillow was an etsy find from this shop. I love the kilim pattern against the thin stripes of the chair.
Did you notice the kids’ picture missing from above the dresser? During our bedroom makeover, HH made it clear that obnoxious photographs of the kids are not welcome in the bedroom. And most of you agreed! I had never really thought about it but it makes sense. Bedroom = sanctuary. Kids = chaos. Bedroom ≠ kids. I leaned one of the original art pieces I bought at our house’s estate sale {the previous owner was a painter} on top of the dresser just to get a feel for it before I hung it BUT I quite like it leaning. Our bedroom is naturally dark {it faces northeast} so there’s a lamp and some low light loving plant I found at Home Depot. The wood sculpture next to the dresser was a thrift find years ago.
I get to fall asleep staring at this lil’ corner. It makes me happy.
images: Dana Miller for House*Tweaking
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