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DIY Home Office Reveal

February 5, 2014 by Fresh Idea Studio 23 Comments

Do you have a room you call your own?

Is it just for you?

No one else?my happy place diy office art

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.

DIY Home Office reveal collage

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.}

Home Office reveal artwork

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. diy blogger desk and murphy bedComfortable 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.home office decorating

Not to mention staying organized and being creative whenever the mood strikes.home office goal center and bulletin board

But … Above all, my happy place keeps me focused on making time for the ones I love the very most in this world.

blogger home office ak1  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.

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Comments

  1. Jennifer @ PinkWhen says

    February 5, 2014 at 11:51 am

    That’s genius Therese! Love that your desk comes down to a bed.

    Reply
    • Fresh Idea Studio says

      February 5, 2014 at 8:22 pm

      Wow! You’re making me blush Jennifer! 😉
      xxoo

      Reply
  2. Vanessa says

    February 5, 2014 at 12:13 pm

    The office looks awesome. You girl is beautiful.

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    • Fresh Idea Studio says

      February 5, 2014 at 8:20 pm

      Thanks Vanessa!
      xxoo

      Reply
  3. Sharon says

    February 5, 2014 at 6:35 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Fresh Idea Studio says

      February 5, 2014 at 8:19 pm

      Aww, thank you Sharon! I love having Mrs. Hines in the house!
      xx

      Reply
  4. Wendi @ H2OBungalow says

    February 6, 2014 at 6:34 am

    The bed is a winner! So smart to build shelves in the base. Can’t wait to see more pics of the card catalog!

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  5. cindy says

    February 9, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    Did you use plans to make the desk/bed ?

    Reply
  6. Christy @ Our Southern Home says

    February 13, 2014 at 10:55 am

    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

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  7. Nancherrow says

    February 13, 2014 at 2:18 pm

    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

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    • Fresh Idea Studio says

      February 22, 2014 at 8:35 am

      Thank you Nancy! I’ll have to check that out.

      Reply
  8. Deborah K says

    February 16, 2014 at 1:05 pm

    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!

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  9. Deborah K says

    February 16, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    Oh! And that card catalog file? Swoon!

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  10. Janet says

    February 18, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    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

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  11. Stacy Risenmay says

    February 20, 2014 at 1:42 am

    What an awesome desk/bed! Genius!

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  12. lisa@ the thrifty challenge says

    March 7, 2014 at 12:35 am

    Lovely office. It looks like such a great and comfortable place to work now!

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