Wednesday, June 29, 2011

What to do with a old armoire?

I have a cheap, old Ikea computer armoire.  We bought it at our last house to have in the breakfast room so we had a place for our desktop computer.  Pictures soon, but it looks more or less like this in white, and not a corner piece.

The old, small house is gone.  The old, outdated desktop computer is gone.  No need for the computer armoire anymore.  I need to find a new purpose for it or Craigslist it.  Today it sits in the downstairs playroom holding toys.  Not a bad spot for it.  Here are some options for the old armoire:

1)  Hold toys in playroom or game room
2)  Hold craft / art supplies in playroom or gameroom
3)  Act as a computer area in office
4)  Become a bar in the kitchen

All are good options, I am just not sure where it is needed yet.  Here are the problems with each option.

1)  No problem there. 
2)  No problem there.
4)  I would rather have a big open desk.  Not one where I stare at the wall.  I am finally out of a cubicle I do not want to go back to feeling like I am in one.
4)  Not sure I have room in the kitchen.  There is a wall for a console or bar, but I like it empty.  After selling our last house I have a appreciation for not overcrowding things.  However, we entertain a lot and it would be really nice to have a bar where people can go and get their drinks without having to go into the kitchen. 

One idea is from North Fork Staged To Sell  I like how they changed the old armoire into a bar.  I could paint the old white armoire a fun color, and put it in the kitchen as a bar.  I am still consdiering this option.  As soon as I get the dog crate out of the kitchen (thanks hubby) I will have room.

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