Sometimes my trash to treasure (T2T) faves are artsy or inspirational, but sometimes they’re just plain practical. For me, it’s about being innovative when I need a solution.
I bought this hollow core door at a yard sale thinking that it was the perfect replacement for my beat-up bathroom door. However, my memory served me wrong on the size and when I got home, I was stuck with this oak door that was 2 inches too wide. So, I put it in storage in the basement with the other flea market mistakes.
One afternoon, as I worked at my desk, was frustrated that I had no surface space for spreading books or papers. Stuff kept falling off the sides of my cheap little 48″ by 23″‘ pressed board assembled-from-a-box desk. I dreamed of a nice big corporate sized desk until a glance at my bank account snapped me back to reality. “Make do”, it said to me. But I wasn’t willing to make do with the lack of space. Then I remembered the door in the basement.
Notice how I didn’t disguise the hinge spots. I think it adds charm!
Now that I have my office set up like the way I like it, who needs a new desk? Now, what do you plan to do with an old door at your house?
I’m linking up today to Trash to Treasure Tuesday at Reinvented. Stop by and see the other projects.
Trash to Treasure Decorating
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Brilliant, using the door knob hole for the cords!! Great job…Janell
Great idea! I don't have a desk at all, so I'm thinking I'll watch for a door to use! thanks for the inspirationn.
That is absolutely so clever! You've got some great stuff here.
There ya go. Awesomeness born of necessity. Hooray! My favorite kind of decorating. :o)
peace.
This is a GREAT idea! Look at all that room you have now. Good job. 🙂
Excellent way to re-purpose a door!