EXTREME MAKEOVER: Small Closet Turned OFFICE ✨ + DIY Wood Wall Paneling!
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Today's makeover is one I actually wasn't fully planning until the beginning of this year! I created an office space for myself that I found myself not using as much as I thought I would.
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I think it would look really cool to panel a door to the bathroom and have it blend in with the wall so you don't notice there is a door there. A secret passage to the bathroom how awesome would that be!
yeah!!
Ohhhh such a fun idea!!
I love that idea!
That sounds amazing!😊
YES!!!!
The old office would make an amazing library with real wood bookcases floor to ceiling with just a couple of comfy chairs and a light to read in. An antique library table would be an added touch.
I was thinking the same thing!!!
That is also what I would do if it were my house :)
Ooh! Yes! I love the idea of a library/reading room! Great idea! ❤
That is such a great idea! I hope Drew does that.
Love this idea!
Two shelves and definitely add that extra shelve on the other side. It is looking so great.
I second this motion!
Or perhaps small cabinets or drawers on the window side. Don't forget Macenna if you give prior built ins away. Really like secret passage door to bathroom, maybe with shelves to office side that open to the bathroom
I can’t wait to see it finished! You’re so talented!
Agree. Two shelves and a shelf on the other side or a shelf with doors so you can store your office stuff.
The fancy office is to have future guest clients when you design their entire homes!
I thought the same. I can see you consulting with your future clients as your business grows and grows. But I like the suggestions of making it a library as well…
Lol, I thought you were suggesting that he invite clients into this new office he just built. Like " Yes please step into my bedroom and then step into this tiny space just beside my bathroom. What? I'm not creepy at all" 😂😂😂 But you obviously meant the old office. Makes much more sense! 😂
I lived in mid century house designed by Enrico Taglietti - with all the original built ins, including an entire office.I loved the long, low lines. Directly above the desk which spanned an entire wall, he designed a built in lightbox, with soft downlights illuminating your work. The top of the box served as a shelf for books. It was such a productive space!
Wonderful architect. I love his Canberra work👍🏻
I love that!
That's a great idea! It would be good to have task lighting right above the desk that way ❤👍
That sounds amazing! Enrico was one of the great architects. I always have and always will love MCM. The way I imagine the space you described, I'd probably find it productive as well.
I was thinking the same regarding under shelf lighting.
It looks beautiful, Drew! The next time you install tongue and groove wood products, use a little piece of off-cut to lock in to the piece you want to hammer, and hammer that instead so that you don't dent the wood edge or break the tongue! I think two shelves would look great over the desk, and I would consider some shallow drawers under that little shelf under the window!
yeah, it was hard to watch him hammer directly on the boards. glad you mentioned this.
OMG, Drew, is this an hommage to the murder room? 😂😂😂 It looks very cosy and 2 shelves would look great!
You may want a hole in countertop for cords. Love all the elements of the design.
Hot tip for you Drew- you can get high-end fine tooth “finish cut” blades for your jigsaw that leave a smooth finish without all the splintery rough edges. I avoided my jigsaw for years because I hated dealing with the roughness of the cut and all the sanding required… but now I use it all the time!
Yes add all the shelves. Someone suggested a paneled door into the bathroom. Great idea
The closet office is turning out beautifully well! Given the height of the ceiling, I would go with two shelves above the desk. For the door to the bathroom, what about a set of tiny french doors that open into the bathroom? Keeping it maybe a frosted glass to allow light to flow through the two areas.
For the old office space, I think that room would look wonderful as a reading area. Think a little bit of a gentlemen's lounge mixed with some dark academia.
I love the idea of French doors! It would still let in light and since it’s in his bedroom, privacy is not an issue.
Someone mentioned a panel door that was actually secret and you couldn't see it! I thought that would be amazing too! I could see a windowed door would work to...how exciting, it will look incredible anyway! Definitely fun to chat about options here though 😊
Open up the doorway to the bathroom and add a pocket door, if possible. That way it doesn't disrupt the office space but gives privacy if needed.
Pocket door that is panelled as per the other suggestions. 😙
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i do remember the times when your only power tool was a hot glue gun...now this this office and your house overall are just incredible!
I was thinking the same thing. I am thinking every kid of our needs a laser line level, but they probably already have them. lol
I’m loving this. On the window side where you are considering adding an extra shelf I think that you should consider making custom drawers to fit underneath the shelf. You mentioned that you don’t have any drawers in your room. The drawers would work for your socks and underwear as well as for office supplies.
Exactly what I was thinking, and said out loud! "Drawers" they would be perfect there in that space!
But it would really narrow and close in the already tight office space, don’t you think?
@maureengreen617 good point, but do you think perhaps because the drawers would be low, it may actually give the space more depth and possibly even it up a little, could you see that at all?
Yeah I was thinking that's a great place to hide a printer and office "crap" 😅
Great job!
To avoid damaging the tongue and groove boarding, you may want to consider using a rubber mallet. Alternatively, use a scrap piece of the tongue and groove (placed against the board you're attaching) and hit the scrap piece with the hammer or mallet instead.
I love the idea of making the bathroom door blend in with the wood, and making it a secret door that leads to the bathroom! Even having small shelves to make it look like a bookcase. I love the idea of covering the ceiling with the oak, as well. It instantly would become a true nook, and so cozy, pulling you in to work on your laptop. You make design so much fun, and inspiring!
The noises you make Drew when you are doing demo are absolutely the funniest 😂😂😂😂
It’s hard to remodel or decorate a home until you live in it for a while. What might work sometimes doesn’t. Making a house a home is a process. Sometimes it needs changing or refreshing
exactly what I thought
That's what everyone told him when he started the house videos but I think he preferred having more content to post instead of waiting to live in the space a bit more.
@@sweetbabygirl13 maybe. He could be like a lot of us with so many ideas you just can’t wait. He’s got the great creative mind
1st thought was 2 shelves. But then I thought maybe 1 shelf so it doesn’t close in that space too much. Put more shelves on the other side for storage. Leave just one for decor above the desk. Wow, it really looks great. Love the tongue and groove in that color. I also am in love with the thin planks. Such a nice change!
One shelf above the desk would be good, put more shelves on the other side and or cabinets on the bottom of the other side. It is looking good. You will need good lighting also.
Loving this idea of an Office nook. Sometimes the pressure of feeling you have to work in a dedicated office can be unappealing so I don’t blame you for making this change. Re shelving, I would put the shelf for books behind the chair below that built-in and then one shelf over the desk with a beautiful piece of artwork above it. And btw you really should be hammering those wood planks with a rubber mallet. I was cringing when you used a regular hammer for fear you’d damage the wood. Whatever decisions you make I’m sure this nook will look gorgeous! Have a great week! 😊
Thinking the same re the hammer. I hope he sees this recommendation about a rubber mallet for future projects re wood paneling.
Yes regarding hammer!! We have a big orange rubber dead-blow mallet filled with sand so it doesn’t rebound AT ALL. It’s probably my favorite tool, I loooove my dead low mallet. Drew would be happy to add that to his arsenal!
My dad was a carpenter and I also cringed through the entire video as Drew hit the desk base on the side to drive it in and all of the wall wood. Definitely get yourself a great rubber mallet. Make sure it is a weight and heft that is comfortable for you to use over periods of time. I think shelves behind you for your reference material and shelves above you that hold items that inspire you.
Ohh I’ll need to get one of those haha!! I only damaged one piece of wood which I know I can do a little touch up on!
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But Honestly "Drew You know Your quirks Better than Anyone else. " Thus I'd say follow your instincts, as they haven't stirred You Wrong Yet ! Now, as for the Old Office , Do Remember as Your Businesses are Growing and Life progresses in spurts, Having a Professional Office Space for Official Business Meetings, is Also a Great 👍 Look of A Successful Businessman and Maybe 🤔 that's Exactly 💯 % What that Area of the House Will Be Moving into "in the Near Future" ; As "You've Diffinately Been Creating Your "Dream Spaces"... although many opinions are workable & very feasible in their minds is it in Yours ?? You Honestly Don't want to take any business meetings in Your Bedroom 😮= Right ?😂 So Not Professional 😢
So moving forward, Please just update your Original Office until you find that color vibe You're grooving towards and that might mean a slight paint color change Knowing You 😂 (Now Deeper shades of the Dark Green Are colors that vibrate Money>>> Bringing Money 🤑 💰 is Still the Vibration Needed >Maybe it's the hue used or the energy of the placements of the Office Furniture that needs Revamping or maybe you Need a little feeling of wealth in That exact room or a luxer richer vibrational vibe in their....Relook, Reimagine ; than redo til it's Feeling Nothing but Successfulness whenever You See 🙈 into that Space but also think energy flow don't block the entrance into but make it feel that vibration of welcoming in success (maybe it's a wallpaper, or A luxe feeling powerful chair or a mural behind the desk but something is blocking your Flow rather than inviting it into that space ... .Since You've Not 🚫 yet Used it >> maybe it's again a color vibrational Thing< but since it's off your meet and greeting / entrance & entertainment area do reconsider>...As Magazine editors, & professional meetings still need professional spaces to Meet in...just be patient A Little Longer with Yourself and see yourself as the client ..Your instincts are Usually Great 👍 Ask Yourself>
Please and Tell Her I Said "Hello" & Happy New Year OH ,by the way" Your bedroom is the Cutest but it's hilarious You've put your desk in that space next to the Bathroom 😮 Now You Should make that Door a Secret Bookcase Entrance to Your Secret Bathroom as You Don't want to be flushing Your Money Down the toilet 🚽🪠,so a Bookcase Door division would help prevent that Also it's like having a private secret bathroom moment or Narnia Moment 😮..😂
Definitely shelves above the desk and also on the other side. You can never have enough storage space. The old office would make a great reading/library space. Make it cozy and warm, to snuggle up with a good book and have some coffee or tea. Although you said, you don't read much. Could also be a project/craft room.
For your question about shelving, I think maybe do bookshelves under the shelf on the side opposite the desk. Then you’d only need one shelf above the desk for decor to keep a more open feel to your work area.
The door to the bathroom would be a great place for a pocket door. Installation is a project but would be well worth it for the space.
I love the idea of two shelves above the desk. This space is already AMAZING!
I think two custom curtains to hide the door or pull apart and secure with some cast iron decorative pieces or beautiful ropes with big tassels would be warm and romantic for the bedroom but functional and professional when pulled apart when you are in the office mode.
I would put as much shelving as possible to really give it that library office feel !
Including im secret paneled bookcase door to bathroom.
It reminds me of an old fashioned man’s library. I’m loving the globe because that sets it off. Maybe some desk accessories in a soft leather, a beautiful anniversary clock on a shelf and LOVE the chair in green! This space is going to be fabulous!
A swinging, framed, glass pane door would be ideal between the bathroom and office.
the office with the green walls would make a cozy library, with 2 leather chairs with stand lights, shelves along that back wall....lovely....I have so many books, and books yet to read...would love a space like that for my books.
It’s coming together really well! A natural wooden bead curtain would lightly separate the bathroom from the nook, without making it feel claustrophobic, yet adding a bit of visual privacy to the bathroom. There are some fabulous Spanish ones available that would go well with the style and era.
With the door, you should do a hidden door concept. Like make an art wall or a shallow book display shelf…. That way it blends into the office scheme
Definitely two shelves above the desk & a shelf on the opposite wall in the dead space. I'm a book addict so i put bookshelves wherever i can fit them 😅
Maybe you could make a hidden door that gives the illusion of a solid wall adjoining the bathroom. Remove the molding, replace with a flat door that swings into the bathroom and runs flush with the wall when closed. Panel across both the wall and door, piecing the door front so it matches. Add a minimal, discrete knob.
LOVE THIS IDEA ! Someone else suggested creating a "hidden bathroom" This is how to do it.👍👍
First of all Drew…the shirt you had on in the intro looked stunning on you!! It really brought out your eyes…so handsome!! The office is looking great so far!! I would definitely add 2 shelves above your desk. You have so many stylish items you could add to them!! Putting another shelf under the built in on the opposite side is a great idea!! Can’t wait to see it finished!!🥰
I agree, love that shirt!
I'd vote for 2 shelves with under-shelf lighting, just to draw the eyes upward and eliminate shadows caused by the shelving. I'd also think back to the office you loved in your old apartment and incorporate the very same things that you used most/loved most about it because it'll help to make this new office just that much more successful for you!
more shelves are better than less Storage and decor are a good thing
Apothecary! Please please please do an apothecary built in under the shallow wall drawers. You can hold all sorts of papers and doodads for current projects and inspiration. This way you can keep all potential clutter on that side of the closet area and keep your desk space clear to comfortably spread out what you are working on. Plus, you could have it be made of wood as well to continue the paneled wood stain color to match and blend in. Other adjustable shelves above that and above that desk is a good idea too, kind of like a mini library.
I totally agree about having a desk within a room other than an office. I don't know why, but I just wasn't motivated to go in there. With my sit stand desk and a lovely wicker screen with a tall bookcase on the living room side, there are no cords to be seen. Funny, because I had dreamed of an office for so many years. My cat never wanted to hang with me in there. He knew. 😂
You want a cozy spot to work. Makes sense. You have to feel it.
one shelf above the desk and above the shelf a large format art piece...going to be great
Definitely 2 shelves and another under the desk area on the opposite wall. And definitely a secret door over the bathroom entrance. I can't wait to see how this space comes together!!
A cool wallpaper on the ceiling would be an amazing touch
Drew, I think the space across from your desk would look so good with a smaller version (you would probably need to make it) of a barristers cabinet. You know the cabinets where the front panels are glass framed in wood and the pull up and slide back into the cabinet. I hope that makes sense. The other idea I have is to buy or make custom file cabinets which you can also find in wood to match everything else. I am not a fan of putting the wood on your ceiling it would be far too heavy for such a small space. How about doing a painted mural there? As far as the doors go for privacy when you work consider French doors one small set on each door or just one door on either side. Just a few thoughts. BUT you do what makes you happy in your home! Love your channel ❤
I recommend adding draws to your desk because it'll be nice to have a draws to store things to use in your office
it will so cosy your new office nook, i would change the old one into board/card game nook with a vintage transformable card and boardgame table for extend the livingrooom place, but whatever you will do there it will be beutifull😉💜
On the window wall, agree with adding the lower shelf but would add doors. Granted, few will see the area but you may grow tired of seeing all the 'stuff' if the shelf becomes a catchall..and sometimes there are supplies that just need to be tucked away. More calming, emotionally, to reduce visual 'clutter.'
As another posted, great idea for the 'hidden bathroom' door. There is hardware for secret openings which don't require a knob on the outside. Hang some artwork on the door to further give the illusion of a solid wall..
Two shelves on top and one underneath will be a good use of the space and storage.
Yes to two shelves that would look awesome
Adding a couple of shelves over the desk, shelves to finish up under the window and a beautiful light is going to set it off nicely. It’s looking sooooo good.
ONE SHELF TWO SHELF RED SHELF BLUE SHELF… REGARDLESS!!! A pothos would LOVE a home on one!!!!! The lighting is great and he would love any and all humidity that may come from the bathroom! And I just love a good plant in my study space. They are always so lively and never failed to boost my mood.🤭
The office nook is a great idea. Yes, do put a shelf below the previously built in area and I'd go for two shelves on the desk wall. I'd also paint the ceiling rather than doing wood paneling avoiding a living in a box feel. My favorite part - seeing green grass and the trees. A nice change from snow.
I think you should have both spaces. Mini office for you. But there may be other professional meetings/zoom calls/events that would warrant the 2nd office. Plus why not it is beautiful.
What I enjoy most about you is how you embrace evolution! You find such creative ways of repairing, taking chances, creating really interesting transitions and transformations. Well done, sir!!!
The giant-paisley shirt in the intro is covetable! This looks great so far. I'm surprised by how much I like the wood surrounding a whole area. But I most love that you are tailoring it to your needs and taste.
You are fearless. I love how you just get in there and tackle a project. So inspiring.
I love that you rework the spaces to fit what you actually use after time. The light is a lot better in the office nook vs the office too. It's just got nice natural light and feels airy even though it's small. The other room looks like a reading room or something like that.
Cann't wait. Yes two shelves on one wall and one shelf on that bottom and please tell me your bedroom walls are not white!!!!! You are so creative and relatable. Hugs and cheers
@lonefox Drew!!! Please please take my advice, above the desk, install two of the 4” can lights, or smaller. Just two small lights. With a small space and all that warm wood, you will thank me! Plus it will light up your desk and the space beautifully without taking up any room.
If you can swing it, I would do one more over the center of the built-in on the other wall.
It's looking great!! I think 2 shelves above your desk would look better than just one. You have plenty of vertical space to use👍
Make a door for the bathroom,make a library for the old office space with a few chairs that are comfortable to seat in.
I think a library in the old office would look beautiful. Like wall to all floor to ceiling bookcase and two dark red leather oversize chairs, with beautiful over bead light and a beautiful floor lamp.
Stunning! At the same time, I'm worried you still won't enjoy it as much as the previous nook because your previous nook had that window that you could look out of. I think that made it extra inviting.
If you need to change up your work area again to be closer to a window just do it! It's your home and it's all about your comfort and usability 😊
make a same-shaped arch in the bathroom as the passageway it will flow well
I completely understand adding an office to your closet area, but I adore your original office design. It is my favorite in the house! (I especially want that lamp!)
Yes, definitely add shelves
I'd probably do two shelves... 🤔
Definitely also add a lower shelf on the other side, and I like the suggestion about adding a panelled door
I like the idea of two shelves in the corner and under the opposite side!
Shelving with the same wall material?! Beautiful!! Maybe some lighting under the shelves for tasks and ambiance 🥰
Hi Drew. My suggestion is for you to add a shallow shelf about 8” above your desk top to be addition work surface so you have a maximized area on your desk to use. the shelf can be where your large flat screen monitor sits on then your laptop or keyboard on your desk below. The shallow shelf can be a place for tape measure, a pen holder, a lamp…. and then you can add 2 more deeper shelves higher up for books and decor. I also think your chair needs to be armless so it can tuck in for aisle space.
Maybe leave it a office for Marie as she’s a major force behind Lone Fox?
Her choice of color palate that compliments the rest of the house I think.
Whenever you say you haven't done something before, Drew, I know it's going to turn out perfectly. It always does!
I think you should go with one shelf over the desk to start. You can always add a second. On the window side perhaps you could construct a shoe storage cabinet under the current built-in.
I think an arched header would be stunning and allow you to capture a wider hallway as needed that could permit more flexibility to the depth of your closet office space.
Isn't it strange how we gravitate to such different things? Yet, it makes us all so unique. For myself I would need lots of natural light, a view and no paneling. I've had these conversations with fellow writers as we talk about our writing spaces. Some need to sit in cafes, have big glam offices, work in the bedroom, a laptop desk on the sofa, the kitchen etc. I can't handle paneling or lots of wood. I'm originally from Scotland but we moved to VT when I was a child. I'm over the cabin stuff 😂 Yet, whatever allows us to be productive is the perfect spot for us. This little space is what brings you to your sweet creative spot Drew and it's perfect for you. I love your vision and how you bring joy to all your designs. I have been back in Europe the past five years and upon returning to the states later this year I am going to miss the fantastic (much cheaper) prices for all my vintage and antique finds. I will need to decorate after my move and will definitely be incorporating some of your ideas. I look forward to your next video and all that you create in your new office.
I would wallpaper the ceiling and def add shelves!
I love that you work barefoot, but my renovator/ contractor husband is losing his mind over it LOL. Thank you for another great video.
floating shelf with integrated LED lighting. Your suggestion with a shelf on the other side as well is a good ideas. I would also install a small wooden drawer to be able to keep the desk tidy and clean.
Two shelves above the desk, over beneath the former built in vanity, a shelf, yes, but then go for a bisection cubby, with three total cubbies with roll out baskets holding office supplies, a waste bin, etc…
Two shelves, you have the space for them.
There are spaces in our home where we can work instinctively and other places where it is impossible, probably a matter of good vibes. I am working in the middle of my living room, more exactly my living room became my office and I receive people in my office 😂 I have plenty of space to do my office anywhere else in my home but the living room is the only place where I feel good to work… So I totally get what you are saying.
I love that you just observe your behavior and adapt to that instead of bulldozing yourself into using a space you decorated just because of an arbitrary plan you made for it.
U r always the trendsetter( never the trend follower) & i always ❤ your ideas!
I like the idea of the two shelves above the desk and the extra shelf underneath the dead space on the other side.
A unique chandelier could really add to the beauty of this spot. Love how you are so unafraid to start ripping stuff up 😂
Very posh, and a little dark academia vibe, the secret door suggested by someone is a nice idea, every house needs a little secret something ❤
Drew, it is going to be beautiful!! You are a genius!! I vote for two shelves over your desk. Can’t have enough shelves!!
Wow. A wood product being referred to as hardwood that is actually not only real solid wood but is also real hardwood! I'm so happy! 😍😘🤗
Definitely add lighting under the shelves over the desk if you're not planning on it already. A gentle glow when it's gloomy or nighttime would look perfect.
Cubby style storage could certainly work under the vanity on the other side. It looks to be the right depth to fit standard bin sizes
I would add two shelves to both walls, two over the desk, one under what was the drawers and one under the window to hold a plant or decor. Beautiful space with a warm appeal. I'd leave the ceiling as is to add a bit of extra light to the room. A beautiful little work space.
If you have enough space in your bathroom to create it, a pocket door would be perfect.
Extra shelves with some down lights would be great. Its already looking so nice
I would drop the shelves above the desk and go for a big painting instead. Also adding a shelf to the other side is an amazing idea. a little extra storage is always nice, cant wait for the next video
It will look stunning!
As suggestion would be to put som shallow dars in the dead space under the window for you underwear and sleepwear. Nice to have them close to the bathroom.
Love the wood walls and desk. I did a closet into an office once and put shelves on the side walls and the back wall. It was great for books, fabric containers, and decor accessories. It did have that library office feel. I also put in underlighting on the shelves that helped with the shadowing you get with the window behind you. Just a suggestion.
Corner shelves, (wrapped around) two of them starting on the bedroom wall. A great piece of art and a fabulous hanging light. That's what I would do.
The arch segment is so pleasing to watch 👏👏👏
WOW - warm, cozy, and being surrounded by wood has to give your inspiration ! As far as the shelves - yes, and how about a swing arm lamp for task lighting? Behind you under the window - for practical purposes would shallow drawers work? Love where this is going...
Yes to the additional shelves! I directly, thought that two shelves over the desk would be really nice and one for using the dead space underneath the windowbench thing is also a great idea :)
I like how you are comfortable to change your mind
2 shelves above the desk for all of your fun stuff. Maybe wallpaper on the ceiling (sooo many great choices)? Im afraid that more wood would feel too heavy.
Definitely a shelf below and two above. I second that the prior office would be a great library
I love that new space office, if I live there I would use as vanity makeup room. would like to see lamp or ceiling lamp in the office.
I think you should put a shelf up on the opposite side of the desk for sure. That is a great idea. I don't know if you are able to make cabinet doors for that area. but I would like to see it enclosed. So it looks more like a built in cabinet piece. And Then I think one shelf above the desk up high enough so that you could hang a painting under it.
Love! It's almost giving sauna vibes! I agree with shelving, Drew. A shelf in the dead space, and I'm thinking 2 shelves above the desk. Floating shelves, maybe, not wall-to-wall. Something's telling me it would look more airy and open, with space between the shelves and the side walls, and would add a bit of contrast from the desk.