The Garage Project: 2006 Edition

 

So this most recent long absence from blogging would indicate that I haven't kept some of my New Year's resolutions. However, the truth is that a testy computer made it impossible to post anything. The Dabbler may have a few bones to pick with Apple at some point soon (or complaints regarding technology in general), but for now she will focus attention on a subject I know you are all anxious to hear about: the garage project!

In the spirit of getting things done quickly, this will be a photojournalistic entry. Hence, the photos which follow...










front view













side view













door knob detail










back wall of main office space (paint is not nearly so flourescent in person; it is Benjamin Moore 'Hibiscus')













closet detail













bamboo floors













bathroom (tile got screwed up and will need to be redone, but you get the idea; no other fixtures have been installed as of yet)













storage space with yuppie wine fridge










detail of shelving in storage space










pile of wood for semi-built-in shelving for office. I decided to finish the lumber myself to save some money (I forgot about the cliche 'time is money' when I made that decision)













detail of wood that gives you an idea of how the final product will appear (though imagine 6 shelves, 8 feet long, filled with books...)













stuff piled on couch/bed from PB Teen; the back of the sofa with all the stuff on it folds up to couch position, and down (as shown) to make a full size bed. sort of Ligne Roset-esque at 1/8th the price