Do you have a room you call your own?
Is it just for you?
No one else?
DIY Home Office Reveal
It has a place for everything and everything’s in its…
not quite. But I’m happy, anyway.
A perfectly imperfect DIY project.
When we built this house I knew I would find a way to carve out a space of my own (and I’m talking other than the laundry room, my friends).
The one bedroom downstairs was definitely calling my name!
It had to be a flexible space, though.
And, by flexible I mean super comfortable for guests to stay at a moment’s notice. {We live in Florida after all. It happens.}
And, that is how I came to design the desk to also be the bed.
What?
Yes, the desk is the bed and the bed is the desk.
It folds right down to a queen sized bed supported by the desk’s floating shelves. 
Comfortable to sleep on is not what you’re imagining, right now, is it?
Oh but it is. I’ve been told by our friends and family who have stayed over it’s quite love-ly. And the fact I’ve yet to paint the base (aka the shelves) doesn’t seem to both anyone either.
Back to the reveal part.
I think it the personal touches like hanging art on the walls that’s fun and functional that makes this my happy place.
Not to mention, it’s easy for me to feel motivated and stay endlessly inspired.
Not to mention staying organized and being creative whenever the mood strikes.
But … Above all, my happy place keeps me focused on making time for the ones I love the very most in this world.
Even, when they take selfies with my camera on its tripod…and all they really want is a ride to a friend’s Great Gatsby party.
Sure, no problem sweetie, I’d love to! Can I come… anything Great Gatsby sounds fun!
Here’s to you finding your happy place and a room or corner in your home to call your own.
That’s genius Therese! Love that your desk comes down to a bed.
Wow! You’re making me blush Jennifer! 😉
xxoo
The office looks awesome. You girl is beautiful.
Thanks Vanessa!
xxoo
How lovely. I have a space I could claim as my own, but I haven’t quite done it yet. I’m inspired after seeing your space.
Aww, thank you Sharon! I love having Mrs. Hines in the house!
xx
The bed is a winner! So smart to build shelves in the base. Can’t wait to see more pics of the card catalog!
Did you use plans to make the desk/bed ?
Awesome craft/guest room!!! Since my husband’s parents passed away, we never use the guest room. My parents live less than a 10 minute drive! maybe I need to look into a conversion!!! Love your room! ~Christy
Love this room! You did a tremendous job and now you have the awesomest place to work! Would love for you to share at Fridays Unfolded!
Alison
Nancherrow
Thank you Nancy! I’ll have to check that out.
I LOVE it! I have been thinking one day I want to move into a “tiny home” and I keep thinking a pull down bed would save so much space. This is perfect! Do you have any photos of it with the bed pulled down? For curiosity sake. Thanks!
Oh! And that card catalog file? Swoon!
That is great! I’ve seen ads to make a murphy bed but honestly they looked complicated and expensive. It’s good to see yours. It doesn’t look scary, your desk and shelves I can imagine as a support for a mattress. Thanks. I came over from Not Just a housewife.
Janet
What an awesome desk/bed! Genius!
Lovely office. It looks like such a great and comfortable place to work now!
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