Have you ever looked at the tangle of cords around your computer and wished you could hide them away somehow? In this project I took things one step further and hid not only the cords, but also the computer server, the router, the modem, and all of the other little black boxes that make an office run. One of my clients had just leased an office space and wanted to make it a more attractive environment. The biggest eyesore was a pile of computer equipment in the corner. I built a new closet for him that looks like it's always been there. Here's a quick slideshow:
Those of you who love chocolate (and who doesn't?) might recognize the downtown office building I've been working in recently. It currently houses Kilwin's Chocolates on the ground level, and it has gorgeous office spaces upstairs.
Check out a few "before and after" photos to see what a difference a coat of paint can make.
By pushing their desks to the center of the room, the agency was able to keep its office running while I painted. After I finished painting, I hung magnetic boards on the walls so that each employee has a place to pin up ideas.
Since this is a working office, they needed a place to make their lunch... but since they invite clients to their office for meetings, the break area also had to look good in the room.
They chose glossy white Ikea cabinets which blended nicely into the decor. I also added a shelf above to store a few supplies.
I really love what they've done with this space. It's contemporary while still retaining the beautiful details from the past. The open, airy nature of the room seems like an excellent place for creative work. You could say that it leaves room for thought. This was a dramatic update to the room, and I was glad to be a part of it. I wish the Griffin Agency the best of luck with their beautiful new office space... I think I'd enjoy working in a room like this.
Do you have a room that could use a coat of paint? Give me a call. I'll be glad to help.
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Well I've teased you long enough... here's some shots of the finished desk. Suzanne was really happy about this piece. All in all, it was an enjoyable project, and a chance to dip my toe back into furniture making again.
In my last few posts I've been talking about a desk I'm making from rustic wood and black pipe. I've been remiss in keeping you updated! So here are a few process shots in two slide shows. Now that the frame is assembled, let's talk about the wood. You wouldn't think these pieces were very inspiring, would you? One more post coming up... The Big Reveal. Stay tuned!
My client Suzanne recently commissioned me to create a custom rustic/industrial desk. At this busy time of year I don't usually take on complex projects like this, but Suzanne's idea was so interesting that I just had to accept the commission.
She recently bought a new house, and she wanted something nicer than the fold-down shelf which currently serves as the kitchen desk:
Although her house was built to look old-fashioned, the building itself is actually fairly new. For this reason, she wanted a rustic piece of furniture in her kitchen to give it more of an old fashioned appeal.
Here are her inspiration photos from Houzz.com (clicking the photos will open them on the Houzz website):
Basically the idea is to use rustic wood for the desktop, shelves and drawer front on the new desk. The legs of the desk will be made from the black pipe which is used to run gas to oil/propane heaters. To fit the small space, the unit will be fairly tall and narrow. As you can see, I'll also have to work around her security system interface.
In the next few posts I'm going to talk about what kind of wood I'm using (including some reclaimed pieces!) and how the black pipe will be cut and assembled. I'm really excited about this piece. There's a lot of opportunity for creativity and invention. |
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