Prettying Up My Printer Stand

When it comes to designing, I'm not big on cords, equipment and things you actually have to have for a functioning office (or so my husband tells me).  However, since a printer seems to be necessary, I decided to make this little corner less of an eye sore by painting a faux bamboo nightstand and creating a fabric covered inspiration board. 


I'm ashamed to say this is what I've been using as my printer stand:



I found this little nightstand on Craigslist and decided to put it to good use with a couple of coats of white spray paint:



The little drawer is perfect for paper and I store our mail in the IKEA box underneath. 


I ended up with two smaller IKEA bulletin boards which I covered in black and white striped fabric (also from IKEA).




Tomorrow--I'm finally ready to show you the rest of my office so be sure to check back.

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Also, be sure to also stop by Southern Momentum today, where I'm guest blogging about the process of decorating my daughter's room:

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15 comments:

  1. Great job... it looks very professinal!!

    xoxo Laura

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  2. WELL....that makes my office area look like a war zone in Afghanistan....I have to do something about it! tomorrow...no next week...maybe in the fall :) Yikes! I can never find anything on the Atlanta Craigslist! Love the color of the walls also.
    Sherry

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  3. Can't wait to see it!

    I ALWAYS search Chicago Craigslist for bamboo pieces and nothing ever comes up. Love this nightstand!

    Alaina

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  4. I just did this yesterday! love seeing what a real designer did! It's amazing how easy or hard it is to make a printer look chic. You did a great job!

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  5. It looks so great, Emily! That nighstand was an awesome craigslist find!

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  6. The cords, oh the cords drive me crazy. I feel like we have so many mor than other people but I have no idea why. Your new printer stand is perfect. My office also looks like a war zone. I try, I really do.

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  7. Looks great as always Emily! Can't wait to see the whole enchilada! :)

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  10. What a perfect upgrade! The new printer stand is perfect, love the makeover you gave it too :)

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  11. I love it!! I need to get some of that fabric on my next trip to ikea!!

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  12. Emily...wow, it looks SO good. I love black and white stripes and you have made a printer (ugly) look good! Nice work.

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  14. That looks so much better - well done and can't wait to see the rest of the room!

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