tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post6948593367772977425..comments2024-03-18T03:03:42.559-05:00Comments on IHeart Organizing: Basement Progress: Studio Desk Part 5IHeart Organizinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-9533810921858085922014-08-25T17:44:23.869-05:002014-08-25T17:44:23.869-05:00Hi Amanda!
Thank you for your sweetness! The mag...Hi Amanda!<br /><br />Thank you for your sweetness! The magazine files in the photos above were taped off and painted and it worked great: http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2012/01/iheart-painted-magazine-files.html <br /><br />Some people have had really great luck using decorative masking tape {Scotch has a few options found at local office supply stores and even Target I believe}, or else Washi tape {hit or miss based on type and quality}.<br /><br />Hope that helps and best of luck!IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-27661384304470724322014-08-25T01:39:59.920-05:002014-08-25T01:39:59.920-05:00Love your desk. I know it has been ages since it w...Love your desk. I know it has been ages since it was posted but I am in the process of updating our office and always come back to your blog for inspiration. I am having trouble finding storage boxes/magazine files to suit our color scheme and love your idea of adding tape to the boxes. What sort of tape did you use? I have tried this once before and the tape came off over time.<br />Got to love Ikea, this is also what we used for our office and they have different items here in Australia than you have there. We got some fantastic textured doors for our office. Love them!!Amanda Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01585039934021249189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-18195699939646019902014-06-17T08:41:58.573-05:002014-06-17T08:41:58.573-05:00Love your desk! Pretty & hard working! I love ...Love your desk! Pretty & hard working! I love the little metal tray & I spied some cute metal cups, etc in other projects with ikat or chevron patterns. Where did you find those? I'm inspired to tackle my desk now! Thanks!Chris, Misha, Alden and Carlylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001553138891319886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-58714062248929507952014-03-16T12:31:35.591-05:002014-03-16T12:31:35.591-05:00Hello!
We actually upgraded to two hard drives la...Hello!<br /><br />We actually upgraded to two hard drives last year {my hubby is a tech guy, lol}. We have a wireless external on our home network, allowing me to back-up from any of our computers at any time wirelessly, and it is stored in our utility room with our other network equipment. I also have a plug in hard-drive that I also back-up to occasionally, as I am always nervous of losing photos and data. That is stored in a basket in my office. xo!IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-67462160056309645072014-03-15T12:34:49.532-05:002014-03-15T12:34:49.532-05:00Hi Jen. I just wondered what you did with your ha...Hi Jen. I just wondered what you did with your hard drive? Is it hiding somewhere?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-35937720368100887452014-01-04T15:58:38.101-06:002014-01-04T15:58:38.101-06:00I have been looking for desktop storage solutions ...I have been looking for desktop storage solutions for all of our papers. Right now we just have trays which always look messy. I love the look of the slide drawers that you have in blue and green. Where would I find something like that?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03337861066562496566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-88703918292817791512013-08-11T22:00:42.910-05:002013-08-11T22:00:42.910-05:00I actually copied this, and I absolutely LOVE it. ...I actually copied this, and I absolutely LOVE it. I added a power strip on the underside of the desk as well. I've actually had several people offer to buy it. Thanks for the inspiration!!LaurLarLarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419714775116784071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-78050605113028687922013-08-01T18:16:03.916-05:002013-08-01T18:16:03.916-05:00We love this design and have copied it here at our...We love this design and have copied it here at our home. Thank you sooo much for posting it! Just wondering what your photo sizes are above your computer as we'd like to put some up too. <br />Many thanks!<br />JoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-43131576577893170972013-06-07T22:51:26.838-05:002013-06-07T22:51:26.838-05:00This is a great idea. IKEA offer a desk with this...This is a great idea. IKEA offer a desk with this shelf but it takes up a lot of floor space which in my 622 sq ft apartment is valuable. I am thinking of taking your idea and modifying it and adding the EXPEDIT entertainment center to one side and the shelving unit on the other. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090630389827987049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-1442761656844266952013-05-10T18:12:43.089-05:002013-05-10T18:12:43.089-05:00Me to Tiffanie...This is just a lovely space! Me to Tiffanie...This is just a lovely space! ....https://www.blogger.com/profile/02097244596219863063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-34524275350775945562013-05-03T14:51:25.953-05:002013-05-03T14:51:25.953-05:00Hi Jen,
This DIY desk is amazing. I have been sea...Hi Jen,<br /><br />This DIY desk is amazing. I have been searching for a great Expedit combo for my new home office, and this is perfect! I am planning out how to recreate it and had one question - what size is the floating shelf that you purchased from Ikea? When I click the link you provided, it directs to the wall shelves category page, not the exact product. <br /><br />Thanks again for another fabulous idea!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12570650570079767373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-42754709163163092692013-04-05T18:29:10.352-05:002013-04-05T18:29:10.352-05:00Thanks Jen! Such a good job!Thanks Jen! Such a good job!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490464324289170714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-31198467340174453452013-04-05T18:11:50.662-05:002013-04-05T18:11:50.662-05:00Hi!
I am lucky because my computer only has one s...Hi!<br /><br />I am lucky because my computer only has one single cord, and my external is wireless. However, they make great cord kits, or even twist ties and Velcro work to game cords.<br /><br />xo,<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-45141173117630823322013-04-05T16:38:43.916-05:002013-04-05T16:38:43.916-05:00Jen,
Where is your hard drive and all the wires fo...Jen,<br />Where is your hard drive and all the wires for the computer? That would be my biggest concern in doing the project! Great job!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490464324289170714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-38319685210851497232013-02-25T15:23:29.388-06:002013-02-25T15:23:29.388-06:00Thanks Jen! :) After looking at your photos again...Thanks Jen! :) After looking at your photos again, I did notice the mouse pad....which I love! It's a great colour! I'm so glad I found your blog - not sure my boyfriend is though, lol ...what with all my new organizing ideas!! ;)Kimberleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041031662854220226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-41498539687840079262013-02-25T15:04:45.940-06:002013-02-25T15:04:45.940-06:00Hi Kimberly!
I am so excited that you are working...Hi Kimberly!<br /><br />I am so excited that you are working on your desk! I did ultimately have to add a $2 mouse pad for my mouse, the plexi was too reflective.<br /><br />xo!<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-44033615579290428752013-02-23T21:42:21.309-06:002013-02-23T21:42:21.309-06:00Jen - I LOVE this!! Absolutely love it! :) I wor...Jen - I LOVE this!! Absolutely love it! :) I work from home full-time and I've been trying to find ways of sprucing up my office a bit. Sometimes working from home isn't the easiest thing to do but having a gorgeous space to work in goes a long way! I especially love the fabric and plexiglass on your main work surface! I'm going to have to see how I can implement something similar! Out of curiosity - does the plexiglass affect your mouse at all? I also love your hidden storage ideas! Great ideas - thanks Jen!Kimberleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041031662854220226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-63245803101122468242013-01-30T05:10:48.159-06:002013-01-30T05:10:48.159-06:00This is absolutely amazing. I just look at it and ...This is absolutely amazing. I just look at it and dream of having a place like that myself, one day. I can't wait to buy our own house and start creating these things. Amazing!Noellehttp://www.noellesilvia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-7046089990770526062013-01-19T22:25:02.561-06:002013-01-19T22:25:02.561-06:00We just moved into our first house -- the one we h...We just moved into our first house -- the one we hope to make our own & not move out of if we don't want to :) & I had these concerns for myself being self employed working at home endless hours (good & bad!). So...we've come up with a solution. We decided to make the formal dining room an office with french doors. We're able to extend our informal dining room to fit large groups making the informal dining room free game! The perks: a window with natural light and the location is on the main level near the open concept dining room, so I don't feel secluded in a bedroom turned office but still have french doors to shut for privacy. I just had to share my excitement & gratefulness for your inspirational post! I think we may build something like this, behind our glass desk we just bought today, for storage. We are learning to be DIYers this yr. & I just found your blog & I love that you love organization just as much as me :) ~Sarah F.~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-14365514846977295222012-10-02T21:09:51.403-05:002012-10-02T21:09:51.403-05:00WOW! It looks incredible, almost identical to the...WOW! It looks incredible, almost identical to the one here! Virtual high fives to you! I hope that your hard work is enjoyed for many happy years to come! Thanks so much for taking time to share your project, it totally made my day!<br /><br />xo,<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-60009286641192350002012-09-30T19:05:38.106-05:002012-09-30T19:05:38.106-05:00Hey Jen, David again from a couple of comments abo...Hey Jen, David again from a couple of comments above. Just wanted to thank you again for your great desk idea! Just wanted to share my nearly complete project (sans the plexi top, paper, and lighting) but I think it's coming along.<br /><br />BTW this is my first real wood working project. Cut the moldings, door, plywood backing, topper board, desktop, etc. Lots of trial and error but I did it.<br /><br />You're a real inspiration. Let me know what you think. :)<br /><br />http://postimage.org/image/cwrwbtuw1/<br /><br />David Arnemannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14729840449609172216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-30070540230410017762012-09-26T13:17:51.658-05:002012-09-26T13:17:51.658-05:00Hi Margy!
We did drill into the tops of the Exped...Hi Margy!<br /><br />We did drill into the tops of the Expedits. The lights are stick on puck lights, no cords required. When drilling our holes, we use a bit designed for creating holes within the wood. If you are worried about the wood splintering or shredding, covering it with painters tape typically does the trick.<br /><br />xo!<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-51534388267666917992012-09-25T19:58:32.107-05:002012-09-25T19:58:32.107-05:00Oops, sorry, that was more than one question...Oops, sorry, that was more than one question...Margyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09308585262412113498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-81259780519265128972012-09-25T19:57:38.312-05:002012-09-25T19:57:38.312-05:00Hey Jen,
I absolutely love your blog and it is th...Hey Jen,<br /><br />I absolutely love your blog and it is the first one I encourage anyone to check out! <br /><br />I am dreaming up a plan to do this with Billy bookcases, but I do have a question for you... <br /><br />Did you drill your melamine board into the top of your expedits? Also, where do your cords for the lighting hide, especially curious about that on that bottom shelf (I'm guess the light attached to the top shelf is hidden up top behind the crown moulding?), and last question: if you put any holes in the expedits for wires, I am sure they are clean looking (because you are Jen and things tend to look good when you do them), so how to you make the holes so neat and clean looking?<br /><br />Thanks for all you do! I absolutely love your blog!<br /><br />MargyMargyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09308585262412113498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-81975037699811781992012-09-10T13:13:12.008-05:002012-09-10T13:13:12.008-05:00Hi David!
The brackets came with the two Expedit ...Hi David!<br /><br />The brackets came with the two Expedit bookcases and are used to ensure the bookcases stay flush against the wall and remain affixed. You can see the details here: http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2012/01/basement-progress-studio-desk-part-3.html<br /><br />xo,<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.com