Closet Makeover

To say the hubs and I have different taste when it comes to home decor would be an understatement. When we moved into Sylvan over three years ago we had a little "war of the tiger bobble-head". It would be transported from the great room to the office and back constantly. T was going for the frat-house look, eagerly trying to display signed footballs, framed Clemson pictures, and (yes) a life-sized CJ Spiller poster. Don't get me wrong, I love me some Clemson; however, didn't want guests to feel like they were walking into the West End Zone.  We finally came to an agreement (ahem, I won out) that he could have the office - a.k.a. second guest bedroom - to house all of his paraphernalia. This room served T just fine until we found out we were blessed with our little man and this room would be converted into his nursery.

As T says, that was the moment he was demoted to the closet.

And this 'closet' was the window-less, unorganized, 75-square foot space that was an access point to the HVAC system and more storage.

        

Tyler must get ALL of the credit for this makeover. It was his inspiration and hours of labor that materialized this creation.

He began by installing this door, followed by clearing how the space which was a definite task. He insulated the ceiling and wall on his own. 

We had hardwoods installed when the rest of the upstairs was being done. T bought wood planks from Lowe's and stained them to make the 8-foot by 2-foot desk. He also built the supporting cubbies with wood left from the previous owners and painted them white to have some contrast in the room.

        

 

And...ta da!

  

We're still looking for some neat baskets for the cubbies to complete this space...for now. :) 

I personally think it could still use a little lady TLC, but as long as the man's happy, so am I.

Another project done by the hubs. Proud wifey...check.