Posts tagged: desk
Vintage Typewriters in Design
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Photo Image: LuphiaLoves
Can you think of anything unappealing about the design of vintage typewriters? They evoke feelings of long, arduous hours of thinking and rethinking brilliant ideas, plunking along until the last page is yanked from the rollers with satisfied uncertainty. It's old school at its best. Even if you're not a writer, you can't deny the coolness of a vintage typwriter sitting there all "I still look so good, even if you prefer a boring keyboard". Grab one or two before it's too late. Plus, it's a darned clever way to add a splash of color... » READ MORE
Make Your Own PVC Storage System.
By Chrisjob
There's nothing like seeing something online, and instead of reaching for your wallet and hitting the Paypal bookmark, you head to the hardware store (where you'll eventually reach for your wallet, but the total will be much less) cause you're about to make it yourself.
The Stash storage system is one of those projects. These modern honeycombing cylinders hold your office supplies, cosmetics, crafty bits...even silverware. And when you make it » READ MORE
How to make a salvaged wood pencil and pen caddy
By DIY Maven
This is one of those 'why didn't I think of that' moments. A scrap piece of 4" x 4" and a little imagination and a pencil and pen caddy was born. To make one, you'll need....
Upside Down Sawhorses Table
By DIY Maven
Actually, it's called the Double-V and it's by Zmik. But when I first saw it I thought upside down sawhorses. And then I thought slab interior door and a can of semi-gloss. Via.
How To: Phone Book Desk Organizer.
By ChrisjobYou'd think they'd figure it out by now...but no, updated phone books still land on your porch, often in pairs, every few months.
So, instead of immediately tossing them in the recycle bin, since you're obviously not an idiot and have discovered online tools that are far superior, make something useful....
Chica and Jo offer this use: a desk organizer for office supplies.
Materials
- 1 phone book (in good shape)
- sharp utility knife
- alumin » READ MORE
Less is More: Fold-Away Wall Desks.
By ChrisjobTreeHugger has assembled a collection of wall-hung workstations that fold away when not in use.
A Floating Desk.
By ChrisjobThis cantilevered desk by Uniform Studio is sleek, mouthwatering, and makes the whole space seem less cluttered and larger...I wonder if you can sit on it when brainstorming.
Via Materialicious.
Hack a Laptop Desk
By DIY Maven
Adam from Boston used an Ikea benjamin stool to hack a laptop desk. All you need to pull this off is the $20 benjamin stool and a $6 coping saw. Brilliant.
Bureaustoel CW: The desk with a chair in it.
By ChrisjobThe Bureaustoel CW, designed by Studio Wolf Brinkman, might be translated as DeskChair: the desk includes a built-in chair, not to sit in and accomplish work, but to sit with your back to your paper and computer, relax and reflect.
Via Design Spotter.
Desk...ideas anyone?
By UpstateI aquired this desk...no idea what year it was built, but I wanted to refinish it. The only problem is that is was made with a veneer which is peeling off in places (as well as the paint). I was thinking of using wood filler to build the spots up but I don't know if this will work...anyone have suggestions or suggestions on what to do with it?
10 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Home Office Cheaply.
By ChrisjobWhether you're writing your next novel, balancing your checkbook, or simply creating a killer Curbly post, it's essential to be inspired and motivated by your workspace. Here's ten ideas for making your home office a creative haven on the cheap.
- Buy a Plant
- Get a Recycling System
- Tidy Up the Wires
- Bind cords together
- Clamp long running wires to walls
- Get retractable cords.
- Bind cords together
- Add a Filing Cabinet
- Organise Your Desk
- Get some Colour
- Get a Cloc » READ MORE
What is it? Desk? Nautical? space saving? Any Ideas?
By docjone5This thing is all curly Maple, has a lift top and drawers in it. The desk top portion slides so you can sit up to it and write. It has 4 locking drwaers and the desk top locks too.
The top drawer has the number 5050 stamped into the wood
HELP! WHAT IS IT!
USB GreenHouse
By DIY Maven
Add a little green to your office space with this USB GreenHouse. Complete with a growth light, protective dome, artificial soil and Marigold seeds, the plant pad interfaces with your computer to monitor your vegetation’s growth rate. Added features include calendar, wallpaper and bookmark settings, all of which will remind you that your desktop plant cannot live by USB cable alone. From USB Fever, $42.99.
UBS Upright Desk Vacuum
By DIY Maven
At only 8" high, this little vacuum will keep those morning donut crumbs under control. It’s equipped with a 45" cord and its handle enables you to convert from upright to almost flat, just like a full-size Hoover. From whatever works for $19.99. (Due back in stock on 11/12/07)
Help me identify this desk? please?
By bhikkhu
We came across this desk at an antique mall a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, someone had purchased it just a few minutes before we had gotten there.
The back part (letter boxes and compartments) actually hinges backwards so that you can have a full flat top desk. When you lift it up (as pictured) the back of the desk has paper sized compartments for storing additional paper.
It's pretty brilliant, and I love the look... but I don't know anyt » READ MORE
Building a desk, got a question....
By entropy1980 So I am building a desk out of Birch plywood (built-in type deal), I'd like to "seal" it with something, but not stain it, just something thick and clear. Never done anything like this before anyone have any suggestions?Pier 1's Convertible Desk
By DIY Maven
Check out this clever desk. The top extends to an ample 48 inches when you need the workspace and slips back creating a compact chest when you don’t. The best thing about it? It’s ON SALE at Pier 1 right now for $299 (regularly $379.)
Day 34: Didn't I Tell You, Tina...?
By egellia.JPG)
I got into the knob-less closet. I didn't get a chance to start doing anything around here today until before I knew it Johnny was calling to be picked up from work. The weather is too gross and sticky for staining or painting, too gross and sticky for any work harder than staining or painting, and Goody (who, by the way, is pissed at having been locked down celler for the weekend) wouldn't let me make my very first day back also be my very first » READ MORE
Puzzle Table by Hsien Chang
By ChrisjobWe've seen puzzling floors, [twice] and now, welcome puzzle furniture.
The Puzzle Table, apparently also called "Drift", was inspired by sliding puzzles. The desk includes five bold pink compartments with four sliding doors, which can be repositioned to make each compartment's contents available.
Cool design, cool color pallette.
My New Craft Room: The Work Station
By DIY MavenWith the walls painted, it was time to address the work station. I considered the surface space that seemed comfortable. I wanted enough room to spread out but not so big that it would overpower the room. I decided 22" by 48" would work just fine. As it happened, we had an old, laminated desktop–leftover from another re-do–out in the garage accumulating dust. It was on the big size, so MWT* trimmed it down to size.
I also knew I wanted two pe » READ MORE
