Do you tweak your house decor all. the. time. ?
Apparently, I do. The funny thing is I don’t even realize it until I start looking at old pictures. I have a house tour page, but I’m not great with keeping it updated. The major difference in the living room is the suspended desk. It was a time consuming adventure, but I don’t know if I ever want another desk with legs.
Here is what I don’t like about conventional desks (or at least the one you see in the picture):
- wasted space (I only used the front 18 in. the space under the shelf was a dust collector)
- no storage
- impossible to hide wires
- difficult to dust (not that I did it all that often!)
- particle board (ultimately what made us DIY the suspended version!)
What I love about the suspended desk:
- perfect size
- hide wires in a cubby
- super easy to vacuum under and wipe of the top
- REAL wood
- 2 storage cubbies
I spend a.lot.of.time. at this desk, and there is nothing I would change. OK fine, I wish there was a pretty, hanging light directly over my desk. I think the lamp is a little awkward looking 🙂 But, that’s all.
This is why I’m over particle board for furniture I use all the time:
Other changes in the living room include little things like the frame turned candle holder. (Also fun to note that was the second ever post on C.R.A.F.T.!)
It just makes more sense. For some reason we have 3 remotes, I couldn’t even tell you what they do, but at least they have a home.
On the house tour page, I conveniently left this little nook out of the picture.
It’s had a little help since then, but in the end the placement of that outlet is bad news.
I spray painted one of my beloved wire shelves black…
So here is the first ever living room picture baring the wired nook:
But, I still like cutting the nook off…
Do you have an amazing wire solution? Do you change your decor all the time or just move stuff around so it looks like it changed, like me? Do you really not like one small part of a room, but can’t figure out what to do with it?
Comments & Reviews
I absolutely looooove those curtains could u please email me the place where you got them id loooove to get them been trying to find green curtains to go with my light brown suede couch and have had noo luck.. thanks
I got them at Pier One a few years ago…
I love 'touring' people's houses to see how they decorate. I'm loving your suspended desk. That's pretty cool.
I wish I could change my house around. Right now it's decorated with baby swing, exersaucer and toys. I do love watching HGTV and that somewhat inspires/motivates me to do something with my space, but then I'm way too tired to tackle a house project right now.
Ooh, I love the addition of that suspended desk! It looks amazing 🙂 Since you like to switch up your decor alot (I'm the same way) you should totally check out the giveaway I'm hosting on my blog. You might get lucky and win one of those fun pillow case covers. Hope to see you there.
If you buy a power strip, there will be one plug in the outlet and you can put the stip to the side/behind the ottoman thing and the rest of the cords can then be grouped and go straight down rather than a bunch of cords being pulled out to the outlet. does that make sense? it'll look a little neater, but you'll still see cords…. cords are sto frustrating. your house/decorating is beautiful! love your new desk area!
I LOVE your couch!! I wish I could change up my living room by stealing it (kidding…kind of). We're sort of stuck in this house because there's a weird nook in the living room and our furniture can only fit one way. As for the wire solution, I saw a fabric cover for a wire the other day. I think it was meant for a lamp or something, but maybe that would help.
Hi Jaime – I think I have a problem with NOT changing things around enough. Kind of get into a rut, you know? *sigh*. But I've always been an avoider of change – in all aspects of my life. Trying to change that! Anyway, I was curious if you could tell me anything about those green curtains? Love them! I want!! 🙂