Study nook in disused wardrobe

Eloise

A study nook created in an disused wardrobe featuring a wooden bench, downlights and geometric patterns painted on the wall.

The project

I had such a wasted built-in wardrobe space as I use a large wardrobe in another room. After countless of hours Googling, I decided to create a study nook.

Purchasing a few Bunnings colour sample pots, I began a geometric painted pattern. I then added Pine wood structure around the outskirts.

Then I sat a Hevea benchtop on top that I had cut to size. Given there is no power in the wardrobe, I purchased two battery downlights for night-time use. This nook is now functional.

Before and after

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Dave-1

Afternoon @Eloise 

What a brilliant idea! You have kept the best of both worlds and turned it into a usable space! 🙂 I really like your geometrical design and use of the paint pots! 🙂 Very effective and really catches the eyes.

Now here is the $$$ question, how often do you use the spot? 🙂 So many times I will make an area nice and then when I have finished it the only times I use it is when I walk past, look over and go "niceeee" 🙂 

Dave