Looking for a crafting station for my daughter
Since our daughter is really struggling lately more than ever (click HERE), her favorite thing is to spend time in her room and do crafts and paint. It’s her little safe spot. So I thought that I would look into getting her a desk for her upcoming birthday. I know she would totally love it. I had previously been looking on Craisglist for a while to find that perfect vintage piece, midcentury modern piece would be gorgeous like my friend Cassie (click HERE) just found for her living room, but I haven’t had any luck. So I might have to just buy one.
I want it to be smaller scaled, affordable, but with lots of storage for supplies but also be a little girly and pretty.
I have been shopping around and here are a few options I like:
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| It is on sale for $199 which isn’t bad at all (click HERE) |
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This one has even better storage but is more than I wanted to spend at $369. I can’t picture pretty gold pulls on it too:
Or a customized Ikea version, but they actually end up being pricey too.
And here is Cassie’s desk which looks gorgeous and has just the right amount of storage. It’s so pretty! I’ve seen similar options at West Elm but I don’t even need to list them here because at $800-$900 they are out. Not an option unfortunately.
I think this set up is really functional and cool too, minus the cabinet in the center to make it function more as a desk. It could be used for many other things later in life:
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As for desk chairs, she wants one that swivels so she can sit higher. I really love this acrylic one but at $179, I don’t think that will happen:
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Love this one in all white at Overstock:
But the Ikea SKRUVSTA isn’t cheap at $149 either 🙁 It sure looks comfortable!
Tschüß
(Youleeya)
oh i am sure you can find one!!! i still have the white and gold mcm desk at the barn- maybe you need to make a trip! 🙂
Office chairs are just the most difficult to find where form has to meet function has to meet price point. I think it’s such a great idea to give your girl a craft nook – and a very stylish one at that!!
Excellent idea. I love that she’s into crafting! Happy desk hunting!
Good options! I love the desk with the file organizers underneath. Hope this helps her! Can’t wait to see what you guys get.
What a fun gift for her, she’ll love it! I could totally picture you DIYing the one with file cabients!
What a wonderful idea for her! Try Cassie’s white and gold one at the barn first, than shop around’ You could make one like the Parson example with the file drawers. Get two file drawers and a piece of wood for the top and go to it! Whatever color works!
What a great birthday present! I really like the first desk–especially for the price 🙂
Love that first desk! Did you see the SNILLE chair hack that little green notebook did? With the decoupaged fabric and gold spray paint? It was so cute!
I’m obsessed with two-tone MCM pieces! I’d want that desk for myself- it’s gorgeous. And I never knew about the IEKA Skruvsta chair! I love it, and could totally see it popping up on Craigslist. I’m adding it to my “watch” list 😉
I’m sorry to hear your daughter has been worse lately. This is such a beautiful thing you’re doing for her <3
Oh office chairs… I’ve been trying to talk my husband into updating the ones in his office, but so far he likes the ripped, crappy one he’s had since college.
Love all these Julia. Im on the hunt for a desk for my daughters room right now too so this came at the perfect time. Cassies desk is pretty amazing and that ghost chair is awesome!
Good luck finding the perfect desk. I love Cassie’s version so so much.
I love Cassie’s desk too! I think I am going to put desks in my girls rooms – which means their swings have to come down! They would love a rolling chair – but I know those pretty little desks will soon become strewn with wrappers, pencil shavings and other random litter! Oh well, at least they’ll look pretty for a day!
Those filing cabinets from CB2 are incredible!! I have been loving what they are selling lately!!