Showing posts with label window boxes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label window boxes. Show all posts

31 Days of Building Character: Nooks


Welcome to Day 23 of my 31 Day Series, Building Character.  Just to recap, throughout the month of October I am joining over 500 bloggers in the challenge posed by The Inspired Room to post on the same topic everyday.  



The topic I chose is 31 ways to bring character to a newly built, builder grade home.  After I accepted this challenge I realized 31 days was not enough time.  I could go on about this topic forever.  To save you all from that, I condensed it to projects and concepts I have used in my own home.   
Today, I would like to share how we claimed unused space in the hallway to create our office nook... 


As with most cape cod designs, our home is small.  I'm always looking for ways to maximize every square inch.  Our house has three dormer windows across the front.  Inside, one of them is open to the two story foyer, one is in the laundry room and this one is in the hallway.  



When we purchased a gigantic new computer, we realized we needed a dedicated office space.  We were out of rooms, the only available space was inside this dormer.  The idea of the office nook was born.  




Here are the steps my hubby took to create the built in desk...


(Before)


(Brace)


(Tops, Sides)


(Cubbies, Decorative Brackets)


(After)


Not only does the office nook serve a purpose but, it also gave the hallway a personality.  Before, it was boring pass through.  Now, thanks to the built-in desk, it feels important.  

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Grandpas Playhouse



Evidently, I'm not the only one in my family that has a "thing" for Yellow Cape Cods...





This is my Grandfathers backyard. He purchased this adorable playhouse in Northern Michigan from an Amish Carpenter. Isn't it to die for? It's fully furnished with hand crafted furniture, a kitchenette, loft, and is heated, and wired.

Brickpaver paths lead the way from the main house to the front porch. The window boxes are always loaded with blooms. Just outside the playhouse is a waterfall and stocked Coy Pond.




It is a child's fantasy. Sometimes I ...the kids... play here for hours.






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