Redo an armoire, making it into an office space

Dee
by Dee
I have a computer armoire that I want to make into a small office space with places for files, mail, etc. I need ideas.
  10 answers
  • MN Mom MN Mom on Jan 26, 2016
    Hi Dee Depending on the style of the armoire you should have a desk area with either a shelf or cubbyholes above and then an empty portion under the desk. I would treat this interior area like an apartment and get baskets, jars , boxes or whatever to house your desk supplies on the cubby/shelf area. I would also find a roll out file to tuck under the desk so you can store paperwork, files, magazines etc and have access to them as needed. Utilize the inside of the doors to hang calendars, a planner etc. and don't forget lighting either inside or on top of the unit. Close the office doors when not in use!
  • Dee Dee on Jan 26, 2016
    Thank you for your helpful feedback.
    • MN Mom MN Mom on Jan 26, 2016
      Post a photo if you can. Would love to see what you are working on!
  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Jan 26, 2016
    In my opinion without seeing the actual piece there is no way any one can give an opinion of how to transform this for you. A picture would be most helpful as there are so many different types of armoires.
  • Wanda.ll Wanda.ll on Jan 27, 2016
    Yes need photo please. You can get more help that way. Most of us are visual people sounds like.
  • Dee Dee on Jan 27, 2016
    I would love to post photo but for some reason it won't upload. I will keep trying.
    • LD LD on Jan 27, 2016
      Your issue may be the size and/or type of file your using. I have always found that it's easier to upload a picture from your desktop of your computer monitor.
  • Rus1058682 Rus1058682 on Jan 27, 2016
    Dee, yes , photos would be a great start in the process. I hope you are able to upload some soon.. R
  • Rus1058682 Rus1058682 on Jan 27, 2016
    Go to the Hometalk website and see if they have a troubleshooting link.. I Hope that helps you get your pics up...
  • LD LD on Jan 27, 2016
    It's hard to give you specific suggestions without pics, so here is a link to images of computer armoire on the web. These pics should give you some ideas how to customize your computer armoire. http://www.google.com/search?sa=X&biw=640&bih=400&tbm=shop&q=armoire+computer+desk&ved=0ahUKEwjwkYD6tcrKAhUT6GMKHf10CmsQ2wsIkwYwKA
  • Dee Dee on Jan 27, 2016
    Thank you I will try that.
  • Teresa Teresa on Jan 27, 2016
    I have changed them before is it press wood or real wood if you are painting make sure to prime well or use chalk paint it stick to projects well. I would also make sure to add electrical surge protector. And look at the dollar store for fun storage boxes you can recover to add decoration. Even a cork or dry eraser board is fun and cheep there to. Hope this helps!