Great Adaptations
I love these "second acts" out of household basics that I found in this month's Martha Stewart Living. bookcases + door = home office It's no secret that doors make great desktops. They're inexpensive, roomy and readily available in a variety of sizes. But what about the rest of the desk? Sawhorses are great, but they don't offer the storage low-rise bookcases do. Thirty-inch square bookcases are the ideal height for a desk and are the same width as a standard-size door. Prime and paint the bookcases, and top with a door finished in the same color. If space is tight (and you can't find a ready-made door in your desired length), custom-order the size you need at a home-supply store. To give the desk a finished, cohesive look, add a few details: Line the back of the shelves with sheets of marbled paper (secured with double-sided tape), and hot glue a ribbon around the edge of the desktop and leather cord across the shelves. Remember My New Shoe ...